Rabbis March On Capitol Over Palestine Policy
A thousand bearded rabbis in black, many 85 or older, march four abreast to the Capitol to present their Palestine program to Congress. Cantors on the steps lead songs as Sen. Bilbo and Rep. Celler engage about British aid and honor, with phrases of vigil and sacrifice for Palestine.
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Windsor Parleys Snagged by Walkouts
United Press reports a 63 day Windsor Ontario plant labour stoppage ends with stalemate as Ford officials reject a CIO UAW plan to reopen the power plant and resume talks. Across Canada strikes ripple with walkouts in Sarnia and Kitchener, while wage gains touch Illinois telecomm workers and a San Francisco bread, milk shortage grows.
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Kitchener
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Telephone Commission
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American Can Company
AFL
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Ala
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Portuguese Opposition Claims Government Stifled Activities
Lisbon report says opposition leaders accused the government of throttling their activities on Tuesday, alleging suppression of political action and free expression.
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Star-Loaded Bond Featurette Comes To C. R. Theaters
A star loaded featurette titled Hollywood Victory Caravan will be shown at six Cedar Rapids theaters this month as part of the Victory loan drive. First showings begin today at the State Theater with Iowa scheduled Thursday at The Iowa, Friday at Paramount, and November 25 at The Palace, followed by Times and Rialto showings later in the month. Cast includes Robert Benchley Humphrey Bogart Bing Crosby William Demarest Dana Drake Bob Hope Betty Hutton Alan Ladd Diana Lynn Franklyn Pangborn Barbara Stanwyck Charles Victor Carmen Cavallaro and his orchestra Joe Carioca and his Latin American music and the Avalon California maritime service training station choir.
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Humphrey Bogart
Bing Crosby
William Demarest
Local Theater Schedule Highlights and Show Times
The Gazette lists current show offerings with start times for Paramount State Palace Rialto and other venues. Notable titles include The Dolly Sisters Confidential Agent Captain Kidd Midnight Manhunt The Gang's All Here Code of the Prairie A Medal for Benny The Cow Boy and the Lady Keep Your Powder Dry Scared Stiff Lake Placid Serenade Behind City Lights and more.
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Lake Placid
The Poet of the People by Edgar A. Guest
Edgar A. Guest reflects on looming wars and the cost of conflict alongside visions of science. He cites General Marshall and contemplates atomic missiles rockets and the future knowledge that may reshape the world and society.
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Halsey Urges Burden of Power for US Leadership
Admiral William F. Halsey told the Chicago Association of Commerce that the United States must shoulder the responsibilities of power or risk losing the war it believed it won. He said the nation, as a great power, bears an grave duty to provide leadership and protection to a watching world.
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William F. Halsey
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Chicago Association of Commerce
Third Fleet
Halsey Warns Against Imperial Designs and Unification Plans
Admiral Halsey argues the United States should uphold a sacred trust in guiding world affairs and rejects turning back to 1940. He opposes a single merged armed services command and calls for joint top level planning and a dedicated navy with its own air force.
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Vandals wreck Philadelphia tax records room and supplies
Philadelphia officials report vandals described as disgruntled taxpayers damaged the receivers of taxes records room. They spilled 1 250 000 wage tax cards and drenched piles of records checks and money orders with 20 gallons of spring water.
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Joseph de Felice
Japan must cut peacetime budget and raise taxes fivefold
AP reports Japan should slash peacetime spending by half and boost taxes fivefold to curb inflation. Yomiuri Hachi notes a five year plan to stabilize currency amid ballooning black market activity. Gen MacArthur consolidates two armies into one under Lt. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, with Sixth Army to be deactivated and troops shifted to the new command. By spring about 200,000 occupation forces for Korea and Japan remain.
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