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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1946
Page
1
The U S government boosts corn ceiling by 25 cents a bushel and adds 15 cents for wheat 5 for oats 9 for barley 10 for rye and 18 per hundred pounds for grain sorghums effective May 13 to reduce uncertainty aid export and support feeding needs. It ends the 30 cent corn famine bonus May 11 and extends a wheat export bonus to May 25.
Paris report says the Big Four foreign ministers conference is a complete failure from an American delegation view. Russia seeks freedom of action rather than collective security, and Byrnes proposed 25 year security treaty is said to be rejected. Senator Vandenberg plans to warn Americans upon return about turbulent times ahead and the risk of world division into two blocs.
A blaze that began at 8 p m Wednesday destroyed one building of National Oats six building plant in East St Louis Illinois and spread to two nearby structures. James L Cooper vice president said the top floor warehouse held sacks of mixed feed and posed intense heat. No injuries were reported and officials believed the mill could be spared.
Gov. Robert D. Blue wired President Truman and Secretary Anderson asking relief to allow flour purchases for Iowa state institutions housing 17 000 people. He said five institutions are nearly out and urged immediate action to end shortages of food and other essentials. He also urged federal steps to end the coal strike and criticized the Civilian Production Administration’s rationing plan for electricity.
Sen. Connally asked Molotov if he could say yes in any language at a party in the U S embassy. Soviet interpreter Pavlov laughed hard, then translated Molotov who also laughed and did not say yes.
The Linn County Republican Women's club in Cedar Rapids invites all state and county Republican primary candidates to appear at its May 21 meeting at the Montrose hotel. The group, maintaining neutrality, will not sponsor the dinner for Gov. Blue that evening. Invitations are being mailed, with replies requested immediately, and each candidate will be introduced and allowed to speak and answer questions.
Washington lawmakers reversed course and approved 400 million dollars for building subsidies within the administration housing bill. The chamber passed the measure by 187 to 158 after tense debate.
A National Safety Council advisory warns that inattention while driving can lead to accidents. It urges keeping mind and eyes on the road and staying alert to be alive tomorrow.
New York AP reports Australian Foreign Minister Evatt aide Paul Hasluck urged an immediate U N Security Council showdown on Russia’s boycott as Britain and the United States urged caution. Hasluck argued that absent membership grants no power, prompting debate as the council remains in recess.
Premier Ahmad Ghavam announced on Thursday that he believes Soviet forces have left Iran entirely, including Azerbaijan, signaling a full Russian withdrawal from the region.
At the September assembly of all 51 United Nations members talks aimed at a Charter amendment and a showdown. Australia raises a pivotal issue asking if the council can operate meaningfully if a permanent member resigns in protest.
Cedar Rapids students from parochial and public schools may win cash prizes for famine emergency themes. The Gazette awards are 15 for first, 10 for second, and 5 for third. Submissions due by 4 p.m. May 21 to teachers.
The Senate unanimously approved a joint resolution to extend the selective service act to July 1. If the House approves, the draft law remains in force through May 15 plus six weeks. Sen. Johnson led the measure. a loan bill debate was temporarily set aside.
President Truman signaled possible government seizure of idle coal mines and railroads if needed to avert disruption. He questioned legality of a royalty to the United Mine Workers and weighed options including a White House conference with operators and the union. He avoided committing to seizure powers and stressed the British loan issue and authority to end the strike without John L. Lewis.
President A F Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen said the union would demand its working rule changes regardless of operation if the government seizes the railroads. He could not say now whether seizure would cancel the May 18 strike. a call from road general chairmen would be needed if the President announces seizure.
Naples AP reports King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena boarded the cruiser Duke of Abruzzi for voluntary exile. The 76 year old monarch abdicated after 45 years on the throne and the abdication is to be formally announced Friday. Crown Prince Humbert acts as lieutenant governor and Italians vote June 2 on preserving the monarchy.
The government set parcel post limits due to reduced train service from a coal shortage. Most packages may not exceed 11 pounds or a combined length and girth of 60 inches, far below the normal 70 pounds and 100 inch measurement. Four classes are exempt: live poultry, seeds and nursery stock, perishable foods, and certain medicines and surgical items.
General Motors and Chrysler announce plant suspensions due to parts shortages worsened by the coal strike and rail embargo. GM plans plant closures within 10 days and Chrysler will halt all passenger car assembly lines next week while truck lines continue. Ford already halted output. About 335,000 workers face layoffs and production is expected to fall from a postwar peak of 67,585 units to around 50,000.
Duluth report says all mining and shipping of iron ore from open pits on Minnesota's Mesabi range will stop by nightfall as a result of the coal strike. The Oliver Mining Company issued the announcement on Thursday.
Forecaster predicts colder weather for Friday with strong northerly winds and a likely freeze by Saturday morning. Rain to end Friday morning, followed by protective topcoats for early plantings. Cedar Rapids logged 62 degrees at 2:30 pm amid a warm day.
Pittsburgh AP reports a settlement ending a 115 day strike at Westinghouse Electric. The joint statement says workers will receive raises of 18 cents an hour plus an 18 percent boost with four additional increases and related benefits.
The Associated Press reports Iowa officials see no need for a federal brownout but cities move to save power. Muscatine mayor declared an emergency urging conservation as Atlantic enacts a voluntary blackout. Marshalltown eyes downtown brownout amid growing plant closures from coal shortage.
Iowa Electric Light and Power officials in Cedar Rapids were surprised by a CPA request for an Iowa brownout. They reported fuel on hand and in transit could sustain normal operations about 50 days and had not planned for restrictions for another 10 days or two weeks.
Iowa- Illinois Gas and Electric officials said Cedar Rapids customers will not see any effect from the Civilian Production Administration curtailment order because the city’s gas is supplied as natural gas. The statement was issued Wednesday night.
Plant officials awaited word on possible restrictions from authorities as to how power will be rationed. Fuel supplies were deemed adequate for about 50 days at normal output, though in transit oil could be diverted to areas in greater need by the government.
Government moved swiftly to stretch coal reserves by rationing manufactured gas across 22 eastern and midwestern states. A federal directive authorized gas carriers for emergency freight, with official issuance withheld until Thursday.
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