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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

Page

24

Doubts Grow Over TVA Wendell Wilkie Deal

The $78 million TVA bid to acquire Commonwealth and Southern faces House military affairs resistance and possible discharge petitions. Seven to three committee opposition hinges on coal district interests and loss of coal markets, while full committee polls suggest 14 to 11 against. Hearings planned Wednesday will feature coal interests, workers, and taxpayers, with TVA members sending subordinates.

Washington TVA Wendell Wilkie Commonwealth Southern Empire House Commonwealth and Southern John Lewis United Mine Workers Taxpayers League of Tennessee TVA Board Rayburn Bankhead May

City Hall Notes on Incinerator Project Payments and Permits

City council authorized payment on estimate No 5 for the municipal incinerator to Nichols Engineering and Research Corp of New York. M S Smith of Cedar Rapids named subcontractor to install steel rolling doors. R B Williams permitted to operate a pool table at 702 Third Street SE. Waterworks directed to invest 1050 in US savings bonds. S E Naugle granted class C beverage permit at 700 Seventh Street SE. A flicker on Fishers Island hollowed a ground nest due to lack of nesting trees.

Nichols Engineering and Research Corporation of New York Stark Construction Company M. S. Smith Cedar Rapids R. B. Williams Third Street S. E. Naugle Seventh Street

Varied Wednesday Music Week programs spotlight young and seasoned artists

Wednesday features a senior recital by Helen Masha of Coe College with the Coe string players, a Mozart club program, the Coe flute quartet, Immaculate Conception school orchestra, and St Patrick’s School juniors recital. Performances run 8:15 p.m. in Coe Chapel and 3 p.m. at Immaculate Conception.

Helen Masha Coe College Mozart Club Immaculate Conception St. Patrick's School Miss Masha Frank Masha Third Street SE Joseph Kitchin Martha Leksa Max Daehler Coe College Mu Phi Epsilon National Honorary Music Sorority Kappa Delta Social Sorority Kathryn Beery Marjorie Deering Betty Ann Spinden Marybel Jacobson Jean Campbell Marabelle Fuller Andrea Johannsen S. C Hitchcock Lawrence May Flowers Rose Mary William Jennings

California Push Requires Three Years Residence for Relief

A movement in California advocates making three years of state residence a prerequisite for relief. Proponents argue it ensures eligibility reflects long term ties, while critics fear denying aid to newcomers. The proposal faces legislative committees this session.

California State

Poslam Soothes Eczema Itch With Fast Relief

An advertisement urges readers to use Poslam to end itch and burning from eczema. It claims quick soothing of irritation and skin improvement after application, noting availability at drug stores for 50 cents.

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