Wallace Tells Coast Stassen Is No Piker
Seattle dispatch reports Henry A. Wallace praising Harold Stassen for not being a piker in European relief while denouncing Truman’s loan program as ineffective against the Soviet bloc. Wallace warned Stassen’s plan could provoke war, noting his own relief program aims higher. He spoke on a sidewalk in Seattle after Berkeley remarks.
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Seattle
Henry A. Wallace
Harold Stassen
Northwest
Wallace
Washington
University of California
Berkeley
Truman
Stassen
Europe
American Empire
Hearing on proposed sanitary sewer plans in Cedar Rapids
Notice states a hearing at 10 p.m. on June 9 1947 at City Hall Cedar Rapids Iowa to review the proposed plans specifications and form of contract for a sanitary sewer project costing about 22256 87 listed sections include Rockford Road Southwest E Avenue Northeast 30th Street Northeast Ely Avenue Southwest K Avenue Northwest 1st Street to 24th venue and related streets Written objections may be filed and oral opposition heard Maude M Krebs City Clerk Published May 23 24 1947 in The Cedar Rapids Gazette
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rockford Road
Hh Avenue
E Avenue
36Th Street
37Th Street
30Th Street
Oakland Road
Mound Farm Drive
Ely Avenue
Bowling Street
K Avenue
1St Street
2Nd Street
Wilson Avenue
Maude M. Krebs
Cedar Ranlds Gazette
Notice of resolution of necessity for sewer construction
City Council of Cedar Rapids announces a proposed resolution of necessity to build sanitary sewer lines on E Avenue Northeast from 36th east, 8th Avenue to 980 feet south, and nearby streets. Public hearing set for June 9 1947 at 10 am. objections may be filed. Construction via 8 inch vitrified clay sewer pipe with brick or concrete manholes. Assessments to be placed on abutting and adjacent property as per law. Publication dates May 23 and 24, 1947.
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City of
Cedar Rapids
Iowan
Iowa
Rockford Road
8Th Avenue
E Avenue
36Th Street
37Th Street
30Th Street
Oakland Road
Mound Farm Drive
Ely Avenue
Bowling Street
K Avenue
1St Street
2Nd Street
L Avenue
Wilson Avenue
24Th
City Clark
Maude M. Krebs
Overseas Graves Floral Delivery Service Instituted
The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association will run a year round overseas graves floral service for Memorial Day. Families of deceased military personnel buried in overseas cemeteries may arrange wreaths through any affiliated florist. Service covers certain European regions Iceland Hawaii and the Philippines with standard wreath types. Orders should be placed in advance to avoid tolls. The War Department asks that no money be sent to overseas commanding officers for floral tributes and military personnel are not available for wreath placement.
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Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association
Linn County
The
Red Cross
Europe
Iceland
Hawaii
Philippines
FTD
Association
War Department
House Leader Halleck Denounces Veto Threats
Washington AP report shows House Republican Leader Halleck rebuking talk of presidential veto threats over large bills. He argues lawmakers should craft good bills and send them to the White House, not chase vetoes or act as rubber stamps. He notes some colleagues may misrepresent the President’s position and suggests they may be crying wolf.
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Washington
House
Halleck
Ind
Republican Congress
White House
Congress
Truman
I Don’t Think We Should Look for Vetoes
A brief quote reflects a cautious stance on vetoes. The speaker argues against pursuing vetoes, urging focus on other options. No further context or figures accompany the remark.
Former Netherlands Premier De Geer Receives Suspended Sentence
Former Dutch premier Dirk Jan De Geer, 75, was given a one year suspended prison term and fined 7400 dollars for returning to the Netherlands in 1941 during the Nazi occupation. He was convicted of aiding the enemy and placed on probation for three years with home confinement in central Holland. The fine will be donated in equal shares to five charitable institutions.
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Amsterdam
Jonkheer
Dirk Jan de Geer
Netherlands
de Geer
Holland
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Coast Stassen
I. C
Overseas Graves Floral Delivery Service
MAY Drug CO
the Syndicate
Arrow
Marlboro
B.Y.D
Mark Twain
Oxy Nord
Tee
Akom
B.V.D
Wilson Bros
Mnake
Palm
Rkeet
Jantzen, B.V.D
Robert Bruce
Jantzen
Cox Syndicats
Syndicate
Dobbs
First Avenue
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