Dewey Proposes Human Rights Program at Smith Memorial Dinner
Thomas E. Dewey urged a national human rights program to fight discrimination at a Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York. He criticized the Soviet idea of leveling differences and emphasized that equal justice and protection of rights must guide American policy and civil rights, contrasting with Truman’s approach.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Alfred E. Smith
Dewey
Smith Memorial Foundation
Free
Republic
Truman
Smith Foundation
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Lucius D. Clay
United States
Germany
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Alfred E. Smith Foundation
Truman Warns GOP Aims to Undo New Deal
Washington AP Harry S Truman claimed on an ILGWU broadcast that Republicans seek to destroy the New Deal and enact an eight point social program. He attacked Taft-Hartley and pledges to win on November 2. He outlined repeal of Taft Hartley, higher minimum wage, broader social security, higher insurance, expanded health care, education aid, slum clearance and housing, and action on prices.
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Washington
Harry S. Truman
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Truman
Congress
Rep. Hartley
R-N.j
Credit Still Stirs Worry
The Federal Reserve Board reported in October that credit expansion remains unchecked after 15 months, with borrowing driving demand and ample lending resources. It noted heavy government bond sales by insurance companies to fund lending, while the Fed lacks authority over insurers but can curb bank lending.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Springville Man Fatally Injured In Truck Mishap
Dale Miller, 38, of Springville, died after his Springville Creamery truck left highway 151, rolled several times near Springville. He died at St Luke's at 5:30 pm from brain contusions. Survived by his parents, funeral set Saturday at Springville Methodist Church.
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Springville
Dale Miller
Highway 151
Here
St. Luke’s
Robert Brosh
Miller
L. J. Miller
Springville Methodist Church
O. L. Allison
Springville Cemetery
Cardinal Hlond Dies. Polish Church Leader Opposed Reds
WARSAW AP August Cardinal Hlond prime of Poland died Friday at 67. An outspoken foe of the Communist led Polish government he died of pneumonia after an appendicitis operation. His death reduces the College of Cardinals to 56 of a 70 member quota.
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Warsaw
Cardinal Hlond
Poland
Hlond
College of Cardinals
Gillette Says G O P Senate Not Necessary
Fort Dodge report quotes Guy M. Gillette the Democratic candidate for U S senator arguing a Republican president does not need a Republican Congress. He warns that a GOP majority would place liberal alinement in the Senate and cites Taft Wherry Milliken and party leaders as controlling forces in Congress.
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Guy M. Gillette
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Thomas E. Dewey
Taft
Wherry
Republica
Nebraska
Milliken
Colorado
Maharajah
Nepal
India
Joe Martin
Halleck
Cedar Rapids Wins Clarification On City Island Ownership
An Iowa attorney general opinion clarified Cedar Rapids owns the municipal island within the Cedar River. The State Conservation Commission may not claim it, and sand and gravel within city limits require permits from both city and commission. Fred J. Payneer of the commission said no takeover planned. Assistant AG Kent Emery authored the ruling at the commission director’s request.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Commission
Cedar River
Attorney General's Office
State Conservation Commission
May
The
Gazette
Fred J. Poyneer
Payneer
Kent Emery
Bruce F. Stiles
Conservation Commission
Admiral Gannon Dies At 71 In Annapolis
Rear Admiral Sinclair Gannon, 71, commandant of midshipmen at the Naval Academy from 1925 to 1928, died Wednesday night in Annapolis.
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Annapolis
Sinclair Gannon
Naval Academy
Dewey Urges Supporters Avoid Abuse in Campaign finale
Thomas E. Dewey told Republican campaign workers at the Citizens Committee for Dewey Warren headquarters to refrain from vituperation and abuse toward the Democrats before election day. He warned of desperation from the opposition and urged calm to help wage peace after the vote.
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NEW York
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Citizens Committee For
Dewey- Warren
Churchill Plan of Death To Avoid Capture Told
Hobart AP Sir James Bissett former captain of the Queen Mary says Winston Churchill planned his own death during the war to avoid capture. In a speech he said a special life boat crew was ready to evacuate and a man with a pistol stood by to shoot Churchill if Germans seemed about to sink the ship.
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Tasmania
James Bissett
Winston Churchill
Bissett
Britain
Churchill
Plastic Baby Bottle Demonstration In Washington Exhibit
Arthur Edson reports on a plastic disposable baby bottle praised as a major infant nursing advance. A 50 person science and social crowd at the Mayflower Hotel watched Mrs. Adda May Allen demonstrate the roll of 100 bottles, sterilization claims, and air reduction by collapsing during nursing. Robert Haywood, four months old, tested the device amid photographers.
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Washington
Mayflower
Adda May Allen
Boy Escapes From Couple After Long Mistreatment
In Toronto, Gordon Kelly a 14 year old boy found half naked and starving after fleeing home. He told police he endured almost two years of slavery with an elderly couple he called aunt and uncle, baring bread and water, heavy chores and daily beatings. Three people were questioned by police as they investigated the abuse and the boy's identity is linked to local schools. The boy was later sheltered and treated after the escape.
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Gordon Kelly
York Township
Ralph McIntosh
Tawlinson School
Kelly
Silverthorn
Richard “Pee Wee” Marlow
T. H. Davis
Etobicoke Creek
Cease Fire Bid Edges In as Israel Egypt Pause
Israel and Egypt accepted the United Nations cease fire Friday and ordered troops in the Negev to observe it. Front line dispatches said fighting stopped hours before the deadline set by Acting Palestine Mediator Ralph Bunche. Bombs hit Tel Aviv with little damage and no casualties as Beersheba remained under Israeli control and Egyptian forces reportedly retreated north of Hebron.
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Negev
Palestine
Front Line
Ralph Bunche
Beersheba
Negev Desert
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Faluja
Iraq-Sweidan
Isdud
Moshe Perlman
Gaza
Hebron
Pb Pa
Haifa
City Tax Hike Seen at 1.75 Per Thousand Next Year
Cedar Rapids faces higher taxes as Finance Commissioner Burgos projects city levies rising to about 18.93 per 1000, from 17.18, with county and school districts pushing total combined levy toward 59 per 1000. Assessor Scolaro notes a city rise of 183,136 and estimates the broader levy impact to Cedar Rapids at about 8.75 more per thousand, yielding roughly 58.75 to 59 per thousand.
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Cedar Rapids
Louis D. Burgos
Otto Hanzlik
Burgus
Burgos
Jim Scolaro
Linn County
Scolaro
Iowa
Berlin crisis progress as UN delays vote on six-nation plan
The United Nations security council delayed a vote on a six-nation compromise to resolve the Berlin blockade. Russia hinted at concessions but did not agree to the plan, while Western powers remained optimistic after private meetings with Argentina's acting chairman Bramuglia. The plan urged easing Berlin restrictions, establishing the Soviet mark as currency by November 20, and resuming council foreign ministers talks within 10 days of currency settlement.
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Berlin
Russia
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Council of Foreign Ministers
Andrei Vishinsky
Vishinsky
Juan Bramuglia
Argentina
Bramuglia
Big Four
Germany
Big Gains in Stock Market Surge on Friday
NEW YORK AP Stocks rose sharply Friday with gains over $1 a share in a broad advance led by steel shares. The market neared its highest level since mid July and close to the year’s peak as investors priced in a pre election mood. Positive foreign and domestic news supported gains as volume neared 2 million shares.
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New York
Wall Street
Drake Gridders In Train Wreck
Drake University football players helped rescue a cement mixer driver after a train struck the mixer near Longmont Colorado. Five train passengers were injured lightly, the driver W R Summey remained on danger list. Drake ends Lynn Lunde Jim McClaren and Jim McLaughlin aided in the rescue. The team continued to Fort Collins for a game with Colorado A M.
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Longmont
Colo
Drake University
Here
W. R. Summey
Summey
Lynn Lunde
Jim McClaren
Drake
Jim McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Fort Collins
Colorado A
Des Moines
U.S. Plans Jet Fighter Sales To Certain Republics
The United States intends to offer jet fighters and other postwar military aircraft for sale to at least some American republics. Air Force approval is needed on two points: impact on U S production schedules and potential security implications.
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Washington
United States
Air Force
French Strikers and Guards Fire Near St Etienne
In Paris the first gunfire of a 19 day wave of Communist led strikes broke out near St Etienne. One miner was killed and ten strikers plus three security guards were wounded in the clash.
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Paris
St. Etienne
Bulgarian Jews to leave for Israel group of 10000
Izgrev reports about 10,000 Bulgarian Jews planning emigration to Israel. The majority are under 50, with a small number of older emigrants whose children already reside in Israel.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Izgrev
Israel
Partly Cloudy Cooler Weekend Forecast In Iowa
Iowa reports a temporary temperature dip with Monday expected to bring a rise. Cedar Rapids saw an overcast morning clear by noon and a trace of moisture. Friday's low 44, 2 PM reached 60. high Thursday 64. Weekend outlook: partly cloudy and cooler statewide.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Weather Bureau
One Day to Register Ahead of Saturday Ballot Deadline
Ce dar Rapids citizens who have not voted here before or in four years must register by 8 p.m. Saturday. City Clerk Maude Krebs’ office on the third floor of city hall opens at 8 a.m. Name or address changes since last vote must be recorded by Saturday night to be eligible to vote on November 2.
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Cedar Rapids
Maude Krebs
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