Unanimous CIO picks Murray as president at Atlantic City
Philip Murray, 54, was unanimously elected president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations in Atlantic City. He had been a CIO vice president since its founding and a UMW leader since 1920. John L. Lewis and Sidney Hillman supported the nomination, signaling unity amid prior rifts.
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N. J
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
Murray
CIO
United Mine Workers Union
Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee
John L. Lewis
Sidney Hillman
CIO President Philip Murray Outlines Policy On CBS
Newly elected CIO president Philip Murray will spell out policies in a CBS radio address from 8 45 to 9 tonight Iowa time Lewis placed Murray in nomination with praise Hillman and others spoke Murray urged unity within labor but opposed AFL CIO structural merger He defended Wagner act guarantees workers may join CIO AFL or no organization and warned against government pressure for a shotgun agreement on labor Cur ran of the National Maritime On was noted as a surprise result (Continued on Page 2).
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CIO
CBS
Iowa
Murray
United States
Lewis
AFL
American Federation of Labor
Sun Wins Over Clouds in Cedar Rapids Temperature Swings
In Cedar Rapids the sun broke through clouds Friday afternoon as temperatures fluctuated. Readings moved from 33 at 3 a.m. to 39 at 9 45, then 36 at 10 a.m. and 43 at 2 40. Thursday's high reached 54 at 10 a.m., with 40 at 7 p.m. and 37 at midnight per Chambers Inskeep records.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers Inskeep Company
Before You Go to the Big Game Saturday
Public notice urges readers to place Want Ads in The Sunday Gazette before 6 P.M. Saturday. Deadline applies to Sunday Want Ads, urging prompt submission to avoid late placement.
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Sunday Gazette
New Chamber of Commerce Chooses Harold J Rowe President
Harold J Rowe elected Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce president for 1941 at Montrose hotel meeting of seven new directors and 14 continuing board members. Eugene M Pinney named first vice president Arthur Barlow second vice president H N Boyson and A L Taylor reelected treasurer and secretary Rowe succeeds Roy E Choate and will be installed at a January banquet. Rowe urged cooperation with the South Side Civic club for its fourth annual banquet and sports program set for December 12 at Z C B J hall.
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Ambro Advertising Agency
Cedar Rapids
Rowe
Roy E. Choate
LaPlant-Choate Company
South Side Civic Club
Z. C. B. J. Hall
Fire Truck and Car collide damaging apt house
A 62 year old woman Miss Vesta Bruner faced a charge for failing to yield the right of way after her car collided with a fire department hook and ladder truck en route to an apartment fire at Thirty fourth Street and First Avenue E. No injuries were reported though the fire truck sustained steering damage. The incident occurred at the Thirteenth Street intersection as Bruner turned left and was sideswiped by the truck. Traffic officials said her hearing would be tested by the highway patrol as she claimed she did not hear the trucks sirens.
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Vesta Bruner
B Avenue NE
Thirtyfourth Street
First Avenue E
Thirteenth Street
Miss Bruner
Hook and Ladder
Hitler Receives Rumanians to Formal Axis Alignment
Gen Ion Antonescu and foreign minister Luca Sturdza arrived in Berlin to align Romania with the axis and sign a treaty while hosted at Bellevue palace. Reports say Hungary Slovakia and Bulgaria are set to join this southeastern bloc as Axis troops gain routes through the region.
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Luca Sturdza
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Sturdza
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Romania
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Germany
Britain
Msgr
Josef Tiso
Slovakia
Adalbert Tuka
Yugoslavia
A. Cincar-Markovitch
Italy
Balkan
Dies Says FBI Methods Against Spies Ineffective
In St Louis Rep Martin Dies chairman of the committee on un American activities says FBI counter espionage methods are ineffective against spies from European nations. He cites the Washington white paper on axis spying and vows to name names where possible while avoiding actions that would drive the Gestapo to cover. He announces subpoenas in St Louis for questioning but notes many ignored them and could face contempt.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Martin Dies
Texas
Congressional
Washington
United States
Dies
FBI
Europe
Germany
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
Gestapo
House of Representatives
Roosevelt Says Britain Aid Near Peak Under Current Capacity
President Roosevelt told a Hyde Park press conference that U S assistance to Britain is approaching its maximum under present war production. He said the 50-50 aid rule represents the limit without faster plane output and dismissed possible credits or naval convoys unless production speeds improve.
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Roosevelt
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Great Britain
United States
Britain
Diamond Sworn In As Federal Attorney
Sioux City AP: E. Diamond of Sheldon was sworn in Friday afternoon as United States attorney for the northern Iowa district. Judge George C. Scott administered the oath in court with attaches and friends present. Ed Dunn of Mason City had been acting U S Attorney this week. Diamonds announced assistants Franklin E. Gill and William B. Danforth.
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Sioux City
T E. Diamond
Sheldon
United States
Iowa
George C. Scott
Ed Dunn
Mason City
Diamonds
Franklin E. Gill
William B. Danforth
Danforth
Dunn
Everyday Living Reflections On Peace Faith And Life
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on pacifism, liberty, worry, and self inquiry. The piece contrasts classical quotes about life with modern observations on patience, work, and spiritual balance, ending with a nod to a starry evening outlook.
Strike Closes Aluminum Plant Over Threats Dispute
In New Kensington Pennsylvania CIO unionists strike the Aluminum Company of America plant after the company refuses to discharge a mill worker who allegedly brandished a knife and threatened union official Tom Davis. The plant employs 7500 and handles defense orders including a $1.2 million army field kitchen contract. picketing disrupted 5 am and 6 am shifts.
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New Kensington, Pa
CIO
Aluminum Company of America
William Hawker
Aluminum Workers Union
U. S. Army
Hawker
Tom Davis
Davis
Harris Pleads Guilty To Reckless Driving In Police Court
Henry G. Harris, 44, of 139 Fortieth Street NE, admitted drinking beer and pled guilty to reckless driving. Judge Harry S. Johnson fined him 100 dollars with 50 dollars suspended on surrender of his license. Harris was arrested after being followed from the Second Avenue bridge to between Second and Third streets. No drunk driving charge was pressed as there were no other witnesses and Jacobs refused to file.
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Henry G. Harris
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Gene Harris
Harold Jacobs
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Second
Third Streets
Jesse Clift
Jacobs
Clift
Germans Fire Long Range Guns Southeast of London
German long range guns reportedly opened fire on important military facilities southeast of London. The claim, issued by Berlin, notes the strike was effective and aimed at strategic targets.
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Berlin
Bhem
Dies aims new white papers on Italian and Japanese activities
The Dies committee pledged companion reports after releasing a German activities white paper. It plans to pursue alleged Italian and Japanese operations in the United States, with investigations across cities and testimony under oath.
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Washington
Dies Committee
United States
Lord Lothian Heads to New York by Clipper
Lisbon report notes British ambassador to Washington Lord Lothian departed for New York on Friday aboard a Clipper.
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Portugal
Lord Lothian
Washington
New York
Clipper
Pershing Unable to Accept Envoy Post to Vichy
President Roosevelt said he offered General John J. Pershing the French ambassador post but his doctors forbade him from accepting. Pershing, in poor health, tried to oppose but yielded after several days and sent word he could not take the job.
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Hyde Park, NY
INS
Roosevelt
France
John Q. Pershing
Marshal Petain
Pershing
William C Bullitt
Thieves Hit Detroit Jewelry Store For Over 100000
Two gunmen raided Traub Brothers in downtown Detroit taking precious gems jewelry and cash valued by police at more than 100000. Shortly after they robbed Eckhardt and Becker Brewing Co. store of 4200.
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Detroit
SNS
Traub Brothers
Eckhardt and Becker Brewing Company
Cloudy Iowa Game Weather Forecast Promises No Rain
The AP reports a cloudy day with no rain for the Iowa versus Illinois game in Iowa City. Temperatures were forecast to run 35 to 40 degrees in the afternoon, while the western half of the state could see light rain or snow.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa City
Weather Bureau
Government expects cash for most items except defense
Budget bureau estimates Friday show augmented federal revenues could cover all normal government expenses this year with a deficit near 5.5 billion dollars, roughly equal to anticipated military outlays. If confirmed, this supports Rep. Doughton’s plan for new taxes to cover nondefense spending and reduce debt.
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Budget Bureau
Rep. Doughton
N. C
Roosevelt Doughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
Greeks claim Koritza capture in successful Balkan push
Greece announces the capture of Koritza after heavy fighting and Italian bombardment. Premier Meteaxas tells cheering Athenians of the victory as Greek forces press toward Armrocastro and threaten a broad encirclement of Italian divisions.
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INS
Greece
Koritza
John Meteaxas
Armrocastro
Two Slightly Hurt In Auto Collision
Two persons were slightly injured in a car crash reported Thursday evening. Morris Gould, 1500 E Avenue NE, had a scratched left knee while Rose Gould, 20, shared the same address, received a bump on her head after their vehicle collided with Howard Livermore, 19, of 1243 Fourth Street NW. The accident occurred at First Avenue and Eighth Street E at about 6 15 p m as Gould claimed Livermore turned suddenly, forcing the Gould car into the Livermore vehicle.
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Livermore
Gould
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