All-Out New Deal Appeal By Truman
Akron Ohio AP Harry S Truman launches an all-out defense of the New Deal linking Dewey to a “hatchet job.” He outlines an eight-point program including repeal of Taft Hartley and expanded social security while attacking the Republican campaign and predicting a Truman victory. He campaigns through Cincinnati to Akron criticising Dewey and Taft.
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Miners Seek Fourth Round Pay Boost at Convention
The United Mine Workers adopted a fourth round wage policy calling for a lower work week to 30 hours, higher royalty fund contributions, and boosts to vacation pay and lunch breaks. The plan aims to widen latitude for John L. Lewis in 1949 wage talks and push for a national bituminous contract. Lewis criticized Taft Hartley law, implying it restricts labor organizing.
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Missing Diplomat Bobs Up in U S
Bulgarian diplomat Dimitri Karaghouzov, 35, who vanished in Istanbul, arrived in the United States last Friday aboard a Turkish steamer and was paroled to an army intelligence officer. He had served as acting Bulgarian consul in Istanbul and previously disappeared social event Sept 9, with Sofia recalling him afterward. Turkish papers suggest he fled after four days hiding from Soviet satellite agents, possibly carrying secret codes and diplomatic papers.
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Lewis Seeks Unity in Labor Movement at Mine Workers Meet
CINCINNATI. John L. Lewis Tuesday urged a new effort to unify the American labor movement. Speaking at the United Mine Workers 40th convention he said the union would gladly urge join and be part of a unified labor movement despite past failures due to unbending attitudes of some leaders. He received authority to try again. The convention also backed a resolution praising the AFL International Typographical Union in its battle against the Taft Hartley injunction aimed at weakening conditions ITU has built.
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Re-employment Status Of G I s Clarified
ST PAUL UP Men who began serving in the armed forces before the present selective service law will be entitled to re-employment benefits of the old statutes a government official said Tuesday. Robert K Salyers director of the bureau of veterans re employment rights declared that only veterans who began service after June 24 when the new law went into effect will be affected by re employment provisions of the new law.
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Community Chest Campaign Sets C Day for Oct 20
Cedar Rapids reports show 80 percent donor increase as 3.9 percent more is raised than last year. Campaign chairman B D Silliman explains C Day marks campaign start but aims to conclude on D Day.
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Bureau Repeats Fair Forecast for Cedar Rapids Weather
The weather bureau forecast fair conditions proved correct as Cedar Rapids saw a clearing sky around noon. Autumn warmth continued with highs near 60 degrees and a low around 37 as mild temperatures persisted, with showers possible by Thursday per Chambers Inskeep.
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Eastern European federation discussed to balance Western Union
Reliable sources report Russia plans a federation of Eastern European peoples democracies to offset Western Europe. The proposed union would include Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Bulgaria and Romania with possible entry of Yugoslavia and the Russian zone of Austria.Eastern Germany participation reportedly deferred for now.
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ABC Denies Advance Calls Made in Giveaway Programs
New York AP report details a clash between ABC and radio comedian Fred Allen over pre‑air advance calls in giveaway shows. ABC executives say stops are made after eight, only complete calls go through, while Allen and others claim shows solicit audiences to stay by the phone. The FCC considers anti lottery rules and a Washington hearing is set for next Tuesday.
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Berlin Red Planes to Practice Blind Flying Over Zone
Soviet authorities warned that Russian military planes would practice blind flying and cloud flying over the Berlin control zone. The operation targets greater Berlin at 3,500 to 10,000 feet, despite four power regulations forbidding such maneuvers below 10,000 feet.
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Dry Ice Solves Silo Fire Puzzle
Stanley Kansas AP report details farmer Robert E. Lester using 40 dry ice cakes to extinguish a silo fire threatening 60 tons of silage. After consulting a county agent and fire departments, a chemical firm provided the ice at no charge.
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Dewey Attacks Truman Regime In Western Pa Swing
In a Pittsburgh address Dewey blasted the Truman administration as miserable and incompetent. He outlined a 12 point program for higher wages stronger social security and labor reforms while defending Taft Hartley and pledging to curb inflation and Communist influence. He urged labor to support a competent Republican administration and warned of a new chance to fail. The speech opened a nine state Midwest tour with stops in Erie Sharon New Castle and Rochester Pa.
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Bulk of Corn In Iowa Past Frost Danger
Iowa corn has reached maturity with late fields protected from frost. The 1948 corn crop is expected to be excellent, perhaps the best since 1941, though moisture remains high for safe cribbing. Rain delayed harvests but soybean cutting reached 45 percent. wheat and early seedings are up to a good stand.
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Unionist Under $75,000 Bond in Case of Reuther
Carl Bolton 39 former minor union official held on 75 000 bond on a charge of trying to kill Walter P. Reuther president of the CIO United Auto Workers Reuther was shot at his home on April 20 and no motive was found Bolton waived a speedy hearing and an examination was set for October 19 He faces a separate breaking and entering charge in Oakland County jail.
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85 Year Old Becomes Freshman at Bergen Junior College
Louis Rich of South Orange began classes as an 85 year old freshman at Bergen Junior College in Teaneck New Jersey. He notes his long career, six children who went to college, and his plan to study textiles to stay occupied beyond retirement. He quotes that learning knows no age and that old dogs can learn new tricks.
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Five Most Virile Men Named by Artists Committee
The International Artists committee named Earl Warren Clark Gable Victor Mature Jack Smith and Lou Boudreau as the five most virile men in America. The group of 40 illustrators cited the need for a strong masculine model in the New Look era.
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Massachusetts Supreme Court Rules Forever Amber Not Obscene
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that the novel Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor, while tedious, is not obscene. The court upheld a lower court decision and stated the book does not violate state law, noting its historical purpose and adequate accuracy despite amorous exploits.
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United States and Russia Clash Over Berlin Crisis at UN
In the UN political committee United States Delegate Warren R Austin accuses the Soviet Union of blocking Berlin crisis settlement while Andrei Vishinsky offers a one third armament cut in exchange for Soviet access to information. Austin charges Russia blocks peace and warns rearmament to counter Moscow. Western Powers reject a Big Four ministerial conference and Bramuglia abandons his compromise bid.
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St Louis Post Dispatch backs Dewey for president
The St Louis Post Dispatch endorses Thomas E Dewey for president praising his record as administrator and arguing Harry S Truman lacks the stature to handle a world crisis.
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