Autopsy Photos Edited for Trial in Jackson Case
In Iowa City Judge James P. Gaffney suggested trimming autopsy photos of Margaret Ann Jackson to show only head and neck in the Robert Bednasek murder trial. State witnesses described exhibits and defense objects arose over off the record remarks and back annotations on images. The trial, now in its seventh day, has 36 exhibits with few admitted, and a juror ballot kept the jury photo from being taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Meek
Stef
Iowa City
James P. Gaffney
Margaret Ann Jackson
Robert Bednasek
University of Iowa
Kent
E. J. Boyd
University
Oliver A. White
Iowa City Police Department
Miss Jackson
Rooming House
White
Clair Hamilton
Gaffney
Road Workers Gain in Fight For Pay Boost
Cedar Rapids report notes a stalled wage dispute between county road workers and the board of supervisors shows signs of movement after a Tuesday meeting. Union leaders from AFL Local 231 pressed for a raise, arguing nationwide trends and fairness, while the board remained largely silent and reiterated four preconditions for any pay increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
County Board of Supervisors
State
Local 231
AFL
S. E. Peterson
L. Curtise Wood
Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor
Claire Blodgett
John Evans
Building Trades
Peterson
Clarence Beeson
Elmer Seevell
Henry Hood
Seevell
Hood
Blodgett
Wood
Beeson
Atomic Energy Day at Cornell College draws educators and military
At 8:45 a.m. President Russell D. Cole welcomed attendees in King Memorial chapel for a day long program on atomic energy. Showcasing A bomb to domestic power, educators and 18 exhibits highlighted the event as a statewide experiment coordinated by the State Bureau of Public Instruction and the Atomic Energy Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Murphy
MT. Vernon
Russell D. Cole
Cornell College
King Memorial Chapel
State Bureau of Public Instruction
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Washington, D.C
George Glasheen
Commission
Washington
George Glockler
University of Iowa
Robert A. Rogers
Iowa State Teachers College
Harley J. Wilhelm
Atomic Research Laboratory At
Ames
Winfield W. Salisbury
Collins Radio
Cedar Rapids
Adolf F. Voigt
Ames Atomic Energy Lab
Glasheen
Iowa Ordnance Plant
Burlington
FDA allows sale of Resistabs and Anahist despite FTC ruling
The FDA said it will continue retail sale of Resistabs and Anahist, despite FTC accusations of false advertising. Officials cited no evidence these antihistamines are dangerous when taken as directed, while manufacturers defended claims backed by clinical data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food and Drug Administration
Resistabs
George P. Larrick
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Bristol-Myers Co
New York
Anahist Co., Inc
Yonkers, N. Y
Lasdon
Court of Appeals Upholds Truman Loyalty Program
The U S Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of the presidents loyalty program for federal workers. It ruled the President may remove any employee whose loyalty is in doubt, but struck down the three year ban on Miss Bailey from future government employment. Dorothy Bailey, former FSA worker, challenged the program after suspension and dismissal. Justice Prettyman wrote the majority with Justice Proc tor concurring. Justice Edgerton dissented.
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Washington
United States Court of Appeals
Truman
Dorothy Bailey
Federal Security Agency
Miss Bailey
United States
CIO Government Workers Union
Communist Party
U. S. District Court
Alexander Holtzoff
Loyalty Board
FSA
Justice Prettyman
Justice Proctor
Justice Edgerton
Two Missing Brothers Searched Along Rock River
A 50 person search party hunted along the Rock River for Alvin Gillap Jr 11 and Edward 9 missing since Feb 26. Coroner Leslie H. Banning led the effort, probing river shacks and brush for clues while doubting they remain alive.
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Rock Island
Rock River
Alvin Gillap
Banning
Albert Horton
Peoria
Two Drunk Driving Charges Against Elza Mason of Ely
Elza N. Mason 46 of Ely faced two drunk driving charges in Linn county district court after being arrested Tuesday around 4 p.m. on Ely road SW. He pled innocent at arraignment and has a Cedar county case set for April term. Both charges are second offenses, Mason having a prior drunken driving conviction on December 6, 1947. Bond set at $1000 after arrest by Special Deputy Lysle Riley for erratic driving.
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Cedar Rapids
Elza N. Mason
Ely
Linn County District Court
Ely Road
Mason
Cedar County District Court
Lysle Riley
Gabrielson Calls Brannan Plan a Shell Game in Nebraska
National GOP Chairman Guy G. Gabrielson compared the Brannan agriculture plan to the old shell game at county fairs. He told 1300 fellow Republicans at a Nebraska GOP founders day rally that you see it now and later you don’t. The event honors Nebraska statehood anniversary.
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Lincoln
Neb
Brannan Agriculture Plan
Guy G. Gabrielson
Gabrielson
Nebraska
G.O.P
Five C R Men Found Guilty Of Gambling
In one of the longest police court sessions Cedar Rapids five men were fined on gambling counts while two others were found innocent. William Joseph was convicted of keeping a gambling house and others received fines with various suspensions after a raid on the Collins barber shop.
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Cedar Rapids
William Matias
William Joseph
Eighth Avenue SE
Collins
Joseph
Glenn Johnson
Third Avenue SW
Charles Roberts
Tenth Street NW
Matias
Sidney Tate
Avenue NW
Leon Johnson
Allen Phillips
H Street
Clarence Walker
Tenth Avenue SE
Harley Simon
Jerry Navratil
Jamison
Roberts
Cedar Rapids Considers Dropping Superior Court
The Linn County Bar Association clarifies the Cedar Rapids vote on abolishing the C R Superior Court. Proponents cite dwindling duties and annual salary of 5000 dollars, with city expenses running to several thousand dollars. If approved the city council would establish a different court structure.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette to Publish Three Editorials on Superior Court Issue
Beginning tomorrow The Gazette will publish a trilogy on the Cedar Rapids superior court issue ahead of voters going to the polls Monday. The pieces will outline arguments for and against and guide readers on the decision.
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Gazette
Superior Court
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Bar considers abolishing the superior court
The Linn County Bar Association urged a survey on Cedar Rapids judge system after an editorial called for reexamination. A committee of eleven was appointed to study the court, its work, and whether abolishing the superior court would serve civic interests.
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Linn County Bar Association
M. W. O’rieley
Harry S. Johnson
Superior Court of
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Superior Court
Citizens of
Association
Bar Association
C. J. Lynch, Jr
Charles Penningroth
Otto Schluter
Robert W. Neff
Fred Kubicek
William O. Gray
William W. Crissman
W. C. Shuttleworth
George C. Claassen
J. J. Locher, Jr
Stewart Holmes
Superior
President Truman's co op housing program faces likely defeat
A spot poll of over 100 Democrats shows the co op housing measure with a near even split for and against in the House. Republicans largely oppose. President Truman pressed for action from Key West. The Senate already struck the plan from its bill by a 43 to 38 vote, with possible House compromise discussions ahead.
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Washington
Truman
House
G.O.P
Key West
Spence
D-Ky
House Banking Committee
Senate
Mr. Truman
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Donovan Kelleher
Leo Schlueter
Allan Carew
Bob Burgmeier
Fred Kent
University of Laws
Edward F. Bate
Kate
Today's Index
Soscveese
Bristol- Myers
Stanley S. Lasdon
Anahist Company
Court of Appeals
Elza Mason
Brannan
C.R
Maurice Nathanson
Tate
Johnson
Walker
Phillips
Nathanson
C.R. Superior Court
Cedar Rapids News
Lice Court
District Court
Jessup
State Department
McCarthy
R-Wis
Philip C. Jessup
Acheson
FBI
Senate Foreign Relations
Wisconsin
Tydings
Civil Service
Hickenlooper
Iowa
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