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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1947
Page
7
Kenneth L. Dixon discusses the challenge of discharges in the State Department amid concerns over security risks. Officials weigh how to phrase dismissals diplomatically while addressing loyalty doubts and the effects on personnel decisions.
A department dismisses a high ranking employee due to indiscretion and risky associations with individuals under FBI scrutiny. Despite no proof of disloyalty, the man faced discharge to protect future loyalty, with superiors unwilling to reveal names or specifics. The action mirrors prudent bank practice when a head cashier is found lax with staff.
Officials seek a new system to remove a man from a vital state department post without injustice or exposing him to unfriendly operatives. They note no proof of misconduct yet argue a reputation risk exists, considering the proposed recommendations as a potential solution.
Assistant City Health Officer Clyde White reported October disease data showing mumps leading Cedar Rapids cases with twenty six infections. Whooping cough dropped to two, while scarlet fever had six and measles one, marking a shift in the city’s reportable diseases.
In Lake Michigan five miles east of South Chicago the coast guard searched for a distressed ship after a plane inbound to Chicago from Detroit radioed sighting flares. No vessel was reported overdue or lost and no trace was found during Monday’s sweep.
In Linn County Iowa on October 20 1947 Laura A Voehl appointed executrix of the estate of Haun County Iowa deceased. Creditors must promptly pay debts and file claims with the Clerk of the District Court Stewart Holmes attorney represents the executrix.
The city parks department, via a Monday council-approved resolution, will plant trees along Chandler Street SW in the 1800 block with labor provided by the city and costs shared by 19 property owners who petitioned. Arborist supervision and police court receipts totaling 5336.20 were reported, with fines comprising 4134 and the rest in fees. A class B beer permit was granted to the Allison hotel.
Rapids Body and Fender Company was granted permission to bury a 1,000 gallon fuel oil tank in the west parking of Second Street lot, as approved by local authorities. The decision outlines location, capacity, and safety conditions for the underground installation.
A short note states the street project on SW near Second Avenue requires approval from the street department before proceeding. The item notes pending formal action and potential steps for authorization.
Havana AP reports Patricia Sauira Schmidt case in homicide charge over Mee yacht shooting in Havana harbor last April kept in delays. A 10 day postponement followed witness absences prompting Presiding Judge Cristobal More to recess until November 14. The trial now totals 55 postponement days with only six days of full sessions.
Chicago. Represent atives of five railroad brotherhoods opened negotiations with the nation’s railroads on Monday seeking a 30 percent wage increase.
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