Federal education subsidies spark fears of central control
R W Devoe warns that federal subsidies would bring centralized control of school policies, weakening democracy and frustrating teachers. The piece notes gains for Petrillo in the musicians union dispute over record fees and a later War Labor Board order that Petrillo defied, prompting presidential intervention.
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Iowa City
R. W. Devoe
Association of Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Institutions
Recording Giants Yield to Petrillo in Pay Equity Pact
Large record companies finally sign contracts after government inaction. They will pay a fee on every record, creating a separate union fund to support musicians and fund cultural initiatives. Petrillo estimates about 4 million dollars yearly from the fees, to be allocated after several million accumulate.
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Petrillo
Petrillo’s Record Fee Idea Sparks Tax Debate
The article argues Petrillo’s proposed phonograph record fee functions like a sales tax paid by buyers, effectively creating a new union revenue stream. It suggests this could become a broader model for labor finance, shifting costs onto industry and potentially impacting low income workers, with Congress to weigh the policy.
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Petrillo
Congress
Weighing fair treatment of musicians and industry impact
The text debates fair compensation for musicians versus union fees and suggests Petrillo's actions affect musicians indirectly. It also analogizes to automotive ignition constraints, urging experts to resolve practical design issues while balancing labor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrillo
Manila Bay raid sinks and damages Japanese ships
U S Third Fleet planes damaged or sunk 14 Japanese ships and one floating dock in raids around Manila on Sunday. The attack also destroyed or damaged 130 more aircraft while 28 enemy planes were shot down in aerial battles over Luzon.
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Pearl. Harbor
Manila
Chester W. Nimitz
Tokyo Radio
Manila Radio
Manila Bay
Cavite Navy Yard
Clark Airfield
Tokyo
Luzon
Nimitz
Manila Bay Area
Philippines
Cedar Rapids Tax Boost Set At 2.59 Mills For 1944
Linn County supervisors announce Cedar Rapids tax rate increases for 1944. The overall levy rises with higher city and school levies while townships see reductions. Cedar Rapids total levy climbs to 41.706 mills from 39.112, with increases in Cedar Rapids school and corporation taxes and a 2.391 mill rise in moneys and credits. Marion also boosts taxes, with a rise to 60.937 mills and an increased school levy to 38.063 mills. The report lists 1943 versus 1944 levies for other Linn county towns and schools.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Marion
Springville
Fairfax — School
Corporation
Palo — School
Mt. Vernon — School
Lisbon — School
Ely — School
A Walker — School
No Hospital for Hit-Run Victim Gashed on Head
Police hunted a hit and run driver after 75 year old George Franks of 1222 Third Street SE said a vehicle struck him from behind while crossing Eighth Avenue SE at Second Street about 9 06 pm Tuesday He was thrown into the air and struck his head He asked to be taken to a hospital but neither St Luke s nor Mercy hospital admitted him on Wednesday. authorities urged his employer to assist Franks in seeking care
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George Franks
Third Street
Eighth Avenue
Second Street
Franks
St. Luke’s Nor
Mercy Hospital
Osmena Credits Philippine Onshore Victory Claim
Leyte Philippines AP reports President Sergio Osmena remarks amid early victory predictions referencing on our soil and supporters.
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Leyte
Philippines
Sergio Osmena
The
On Our Soil
Severe Blizzard Strikes Black Hills Area in South Dakota
Rapid City and western South Dakota faced a severe blizzard with 45 mile per hour winds and 36 hours of snowfall starting Monday night. Highways were blocked, schools closed, and the Rapid City air base was isolated as transport slowed through Tuesday.
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Rapid City
S. D
Black Hills
South Dakota
Rapid City Army Air Base
Cold Cedar Rapids Sees Rain and Snow Forecast
A chilling eastern Iowa day brings drizzle and a drop in temperatures. Forecast for Cedar Rapids calls for rain this afternoon and tonight with possible sleet or snow later. City records show 44 degrees at 2 30 p m with 66 percent humidity. yesterday’s 64 degree peak followed by a sharp fall.
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Cedar Rapids
Weather Bureau
Davenport
Estherville
Girdle Returns with Pre-War Stretch in War Economy
New York AP reports that the girdle, hurt by wartime rubber shortages, is back on the market using pre-war two way stretch for fit and comfort. The United States Rubber Company announces the resumption of production as conversion programs restart.
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New York
United States Rubbber Company
Brookhart Dead Former Iowa Senator Dies in Arizona
Prescott AP report states Smith W. Brookhart died at 75 in the U S Veterans hospital in Whipple after a long illness. The former Iowa senator known as the cowhide liberal had roots in Washington Iowa and a famed stance against stimulants. He entered the Senate in 1922, faced a 1924 contest, returned in 1926, and lost re election in 1932 before a later role as a Russia trade adviser.
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Prescott, Ariz
Smith W. Brookhart
I .S
Iowa
U. S. Veterans~tal
Whipple
Brookhart
Washington
Senate
Daniel F. Steck
Ottumwa
Russia
Henry Field
Shenandoah Seedman
Glenn C. Haynes
Des Moines
Ae Cosson
H. Cook
Moines
L. E. Eickelberg, Wa- Bett Brookhart
Progres
Vets' Home Project Targeted by Hanford Legion
Hanford American Legion post members pass two resolutions authorizing steps toward a new home. Commander Dwight Krumholtz will convene a special meeting to select a 15 member holding company board to lead construction grounds and financing. Plans include a music room sweat room bowling alleys dining reading room and an 800 to 1000 seat auditorium with an estimated cost between 250000 and 300000.
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Hanford Post
American Legion
Dwight Krumholtz
Legion
Koltz
Resolutions Committee
Cedar Rapids veterans housing plan gains Legion backing
Hanford post approves a permanent organizational home for Cedar Rapids veterans of all wars with a 15 member holding board including World War I and II veterans and non veterans. The plan assigns site selection financing and construction to the board while new recruits expand post membership to 766.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Hanford Post Legionnaires
Hanford Post No
Hanford Post
Lt. Brokaw Dies In Dakar Crash
First Lt. Omer Kingston Brokaw age 24, navigator with the Fourth Ferrying Group, Memphis, died when his medium bomber crashed during approach in Dakar West Africa. Surviving include his parents wife Charlotte Smith, six month old Michael Kingston, a sister Mrs. Robert Smythe and a brother Jerry.
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Omer Kingston Brokaw
Omer L. Brokaw
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Dakar
West Africa
Memphis
Tenn
Brokaw
Dallas
Texas
Montgomery
Ala
Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Ana
Long Beach
Camp Croft
S. C
Jerry
Mrs Canfield Dies After Being Struck by Car
Jessie Yuill Canfield 78 of Mead apartments died at 9 16 p m Tuesday from injuries after being hit at Third Avenue SE near Fourteenth Street. Driver Lulu Welty 55 of G Avenue NW not charged. coroner ends inquest. Funeral Thursday at Turner chapel with Linwood burial. sixth pedestrian fatally struck in Cedar Rapids this year.
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Jessie Yuill Canfield
Mead Apartments
Third Avenue SE
Tuesiday
Lulu Engelman Welty
G Avenue
F. W. Mulson
Fourteenth Street
Canfield
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s Hospital
Stamps for 1 000 Gallons Stolen at Marion Station
A break in at the Lee Voorhies service station on Seventh avenue Marion between 7 p m and midnight saw theft of gasoline stamps totaling 1 000 gallons. Stamps include T B-4 B-5 and C-5 sheets worth 250 gallons each. Sheriff Condon is investigating.
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Lee Voorhies
Seventh Avenue
Marion
Sheriff “S Condon
American Forces Close On Metz As Britain Drives To Borders
Allied lines report American troops capturing three more Metz forts advancing to within about a mile of the fortress city. Patton’s Third Army holds five of nine bastions while Fifth Division nears Magny. In Holland, British Second Army breaches the first line west of the frontier near Venlo Roermond.
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London
Metz
Holland
United Press
Robert Richards
Transocean
Venlo
Belfort
Vosges Mountains
France
Rhine
George S. Patton
Fort Illange
Ninety-fifth
Hubert
Jussy
Fort Driant
Moselle
Fort Jean d’Arc
Peltre
Magny
Red Diamond
Richards
Moulins-les Metz
Third Army
Roermond
Mie
Noorder and
Wessem
Supervisors Call Off Plane Strike In New Jersey Plants
Washington war labor board mediated a settlement with Wright Aircraft Supervision Association officers and plant supervisors. They agreed Wednesday to suspend a strike at five New Jersey plants producing B 29 Super Sleeve engines.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Wright Aircraft Supervision Association
New Jersey
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Osmena
Vets
Legion Post
Carroll Mitchell
Cédar Rapids
Krumholtz
Legionaires
Coliseum
James Scolaro
Joe McIvor
Tom Fepner
Leonce Seas
J. Dale Houser
Robert Fleming
Everett Sterns
Ralph Mack
Mervin Brannamen
Clint Woodford
Fred Mead
Bob Eiiber
Kingston Brokaw
Turner Chapel
Linwood Cemetery
Marion Breakin
Sanes
David Lawrence
Paul Mahon Vee
Drew Pearson
Walter Winchell
Sewer Cree
Wessems
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Ronald Clark
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Montigny
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