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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1948

Page

12

Blue Studies Cases of 20 Life Termers

Gov. Robert Blue said he will act on cases of life termers before leaving office. A secret committee studied about 20 lifers, urged law changes, and recommended a biennial review by a parole agency or independent body, plus narrowing indeterminate sentences to exclude life maximum crimes.

Blue Des Moines Robert D. Blue Louis B. Hofer Hofer Iowa Supreme Court William S. Beardsley Beardsley State Board of Parole Parole Board Fort Madison State Penitentiary Anamosa Reformatory Iowa

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Local Programs

Radio listing shows Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon schedules with programs from 6:00 PM to 5:45 PM, including news, sports, music, theater, and talk items. Names like Gardner, Gabriel Heatter, Skitch Henderson, Nora Morales, and Tom Mix appear among MBS network programs.

KCRG KXEL WMT Oes Euate Fulton Lewis, Jr Edwin C. Hill Melody Parade Jack Smith Beret Lone News sRanger Morton Downey Murrow Hy Gardner Gildersleeve Gabriel Duffy's Tavern Mutual Jane Wyman Rose Bompton Family Theater Groucho James Durante Scott Marx Melton Start Ensoy Menson Milton Curtainum Berle Abner Ance Orchestra F. MacCorr Henry Jerome Stan Stanley_O Skitch Henderson News Veterans Forum News Orchestra Ev. C Ev. C. Molina O Off Record Larry Fotine O. Pietsch Nova Morales Rex Conn Eddy Arnold Dallas Charles Worcester Dreier Tanes Happy Hank Henry la Cossitt Cliff Helen Mary Mary Foster Magazine of Air Road of Life Arthur George Crane Dorothy Kilgalien Godfrey Kay Kyser Nora Drake Arthur Ats East Iowa News Ted Ma Jack Berch Vetce Owen Cowboys Judy Jane Galen Drake Happiness Hines Hint Peices Jenzo Jones Widder Brown Portia Neihbor Assay Gardner Gabriel Heatter Mbs Henry Manhattan Playhouse Dance Orchestra Viking Ace Jonas Henry Jerome Bsews Cfg Ma Ag Egmeecht Tom Mix

Gillette Outlines His Own Program

Senator Elect Guy M. Gillette of Iowa proposes a three point plan: energize the United Nations, develop a long distance communications program, and amend the Taft Hartley act for labor relations. He notes Republicans failed to take clear stands on major issues and plans Senate committee assignments with foreign relations and agriculture. His family seeks housing as they prepare for a six year term, with Cyril Farr and Mary Lou Bush joining his staff.

Washington Guy M. Gillette Iowa United Nations Gillette Republican High Command Dewey Iowa Democrat Senate Mark The Iowan Foreign Relations Agriculture Cyril Farr Keokuk Mary Lou Bush Cherokee

Labor Warned Against Reds By Steelman

Presidential Assistant John R. Steelman told the AFL convention that enemies of democracy seek to control labor unions to attack democratic government. He praised American labor leaders as ambassadors abroad and warned against Communist infiltration while noting President Truman’s commitment to programs. James Roosevelt, son of the late President, also spoke at the gathering.

Cincinnati John R. Steelman Enemies of Democracy Steelman American Federation of Labor Harry S. Truman White House James Roosevelt California Young Roosevelt AFL

Roosevelt lauds AFL in labor convention address

Secretary of Labor Tobin noted 16,000,000 workers lag behind in a third postwar wage round. He cited a BLS study showing workers nine percent behind large industry gains. The report followed Roosevelt's tribute to the AFL for guiding victory and supporting a successor to become president.

United States Roosevelt AFL Tobin Cincinnati Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sophoulis Heads New Greek Govt

Premier Themistocles Sophoulis and Foreign Minister Constantin Tsaldaris announced a new Greek government Tuesday night in Athens. The move follows political reshuffles as the cabinet accepts new leadership and policy directions.

Sophoulis Athens Themistocles Sophoulis Constantin Tsaldaris

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