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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
5
The House passed a bill authorizing landlords to raise rents 15 percent in exchange for a two year lease if the tenant agrees. Exempts new housing and units idle for two years. Bars federal enforcement where local authorities deem rent controls unnecessary. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Iowa representatives approve a modified rent control bill after a dramatic House showdown. The measure extends federal rent controls to December 31 with presidential extension to March 31 if needed, and allows local “home rule” repeal. The 204 to 182 vote featured a split GOP and Democratic coalition, with debates over a proposed 10 percent rent increase and continued veteran preferences.
Earl R. Koons said the Franklin D. Roosevelt estate executors will provide papers to the Senate War Investigating Committee. The request follows President Truman’s appeal for cooperation on Arabian oil contracts inquiries. Koons noted a final accounting is planned and papers may go to the Roosevelt Library, with dates to be arranged for witnesses.
Iowa ends the day with sharp temperature swings after strong rains and winds gusting to 55 mph at Municipal Airport. The five day forecast then predicts a trend toward warmer weather with cooler nights and gradually rising daytime highs. In Cedar Rapids the day featured a high of 62 and a complex temperature curve through the night and morning with measurable precipitation totaling .83 inches by noon.
In the Italian assembly Communist and rightist deputies fought on the floor for about 15 minutes after a clash over May Day marches in Sicily. Leftists called Monarchist and Common Man party members assassins over a machine-gunning incident that killed eight and wounded 33. About 20 deputies were involved as Interior Minister Scelba announced 75 arrests in Sicily.
A Friday blast at the Deemer Steel Casting Company plant in New Castle Del injured twelve workers, two seriously. State police said the fire was out and the cause remained unknown as investigators assessed the scene.
Cedar Rapids moved to mount temporary street lights along First Avenue E awaiting a full temporary system. Earle G. Nichols of Iowa Electric Light and Power says shipments could arrive this month to equip two new lights per block from Fifth to Sixteenth streets. A 1945 order includes residential hoods and porcelain insulator shortages delay deliveries.
Mexican President Miguel Aleman declared that strengthening hemispheric solidarity is the first step toward advancing United Nations goals. He spoke at New York City Hall after Mayor William O Dwyer conferred honorary citizenship on him following a rain soaked parade through downtown Manhattan.
Tokyo officials announced a government rule limiting individuals to four matches per day during May and June. The policy aims to manage resource use and timing for public events and activities nationwide.
In Istanbul the Leyte, first aircraft carrier to pass the strait, led four United States ships into Turkey. The Dayton Purdy and Bristol joined the carrier amid salutes as Turkish observers lined the waters.
AFL plumbers returned to work at Cedar Rapids after their contract with the Cedar Rapids Master Plumbers Association expired at midnight April 30. They accepted $1.95 per hour, 20 cents above the old rate, while four construction crafts remained idle. Leaders said plumbers sought a 33 cent raise and other trades would meet Allied Construction Interests committees Friday.
Hollywood reports actor Wallace Ford was cleared of drunken driving charges after claiming his beard blew into his eyes just before his pickup struck a parked car. The incident occurred in Hollywood and resulted in no serious injuries.
The Labor Department reported that the retail cost of living hit an all time high for the period Feb 15 to March 15 with a 2 percent monthly rise. Prices for food clothing house furnishings and misc items surged while March 15 levels were 58.5 percent above August 1939 and 20 percent above the prior year. Wholesale prices for about 900 basics fell 0.3 percent for the week ended April 26 though the overall index remained 34 percent above 1946 and 17 percent below last month’s 27 year high.
Washington AP China will begin negotiations in Washington soon to settle all outstanding war accounts with the United States covering 1.5 billion dollars in lend lease 500 million dollar 1942 loan and 900 million dollar postwar surplus property deal. China becomes the last major Ally to accept a final lend lease settlement with terms expected to mirror liberal settlements given to Britain and others.
Paris reports say the French Communist party would vote against Premier Ramadier's coalition in the upcoming confidence vote. If the Communists oppose, Ramadier may resign the entire cabinet as Renault workers stage a 32,000-strong strike with railings and pickets at the plant.
In Newburyport Massachusetts 65 businessmen voted to extend the 10 percent price reduction indefinitely reporting a 30 to 45 percent rise in business during the 10 day trial. Norman Randell notes participation can drop out if finances fail. Independent grocers claim slim margins prevent full 10 percent cuts but vow to do their best.
In Prague Friday a memorial honoring unknown child victims of the Nazi regime was unveiled at the Renaissance Cathedral of the Victorious Virgin. Archbishop Josef Beran spoke of war victims as Jiri and Alenka Samal attended with their family, noting the long horrors endured and the chapel’s symbolic casket containing a finger bone.
Marion residents must gather 54 more signatures to trigger an election on annexation with Cedar Rapids. Nick Kepros, head of the merger committee, says four petitions totaling 81 Marion signatures are in. two were torn from a business location. Iowa law requires a special election if 25 percent of last city vote backs annexation. Kepros hopes to present petitions next Monday. Public sentiment is split. objections arise from traditional concerns about the merger. A March 21 meeting spurred the merger push, with signatories later denying unauthorized actions. Officials say Marion voters will decide the issue. Cedar Rapids officials note the final decision rests with Marion.
Congress sees a 60 to 28 vote adopting an amendment outlawing coercion by both unions and employers against workers in exercising collective bargaining rights. Iowa Senators Wilson and Hickenlooper supported the measure as Taft and Ball led opposing efforts. The panel aims to modify the Wagner act, while Hatch urged rejecting all amendments to avoid a veto.
DES MOINES AP The Northwestern Union of Telephone Workers board rejected unanimously the latest wage proposal from Northwestern Bell Telephone Co following talks with Minnesota Governor Youngdahl. The offer would raise weekly pay by 4 for 850 clerical and 3 for 3700 technical workers, with a prior 2.5 weekly raise for the remaining 17,500 in five states. Three of five state boards must approve for binding effect.
Davenport Iowa AP Carl Lambach attorney for Bernice Ehrecke widow of Edward C Ehrecke Tipton implement dealer said he will sue two life insurance companies to obtain double indemnity payments. He disputes sheriff and state agent reports that Ehrecke died by own action noting the body was found bound in the car trunk with exhaust tube connected.
Washington AP reports AFL and CIO leaders rejected each other's merger plan but agreed to cooperate on labor issues. After two days of discussions they issued a joint statement pledging continued unity talks. President Philip Murray said the meetings were in a spirit of amity and aimed to solve major problems.
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