Century and Machinists Petition WLB Over Wages
Century Engineering and Machinists Union Harmony lodge 831 plan to petition the War Labor Board in Kansas City for a wage increase of 5 to 15 cents an hour across 27 classifications. Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor met Thursday night to hear the agreement and related labor news. Proceeds from a recent dance totaled 300 dollars for sending cigarettes to servicemen overseas. The federation also announced a bazaar December 13 to 16 to bolster the treasury for postwar needs and appointed a visiting committee to mobilize locals. Walter Shadle and G K Strausser will attend the Veterans service committee meeting in Linn county Monday evening. Jim White, recently discharged, will return to Cedar Rapids to resume duties as business agent and secretary treasurer of Truck Drivers union 238. Petitions by state building trades and carpenters to back a legislative prevailing wage bill for public works are circulating ahead of January legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Engineering Corporation
Machinists Union
Harmony Lodge
War Labor Board
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor
Walter Shadle
G. K. Strausser
Veterans Service Committee
Linn County
Jim White
Cedar Rapids
Truck Drivers Union
State Building Trades and Council of Carpenters
Bricker Claims Farmers Will Back Republicans
Ohio Governor John W Bricker told Wichita that farmers blame New Deal incompetence and bureaucratic arrogance for their troubles and will vote Republican. He argued weather and price swings exist but government controls on prices labor machinery and policy shifts add confusion and push farmers toward a free, enlightened agricultural policy under a Republican administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Bricker
Washington
FASTEETH Promises Secure Dentures For Daily Comfort
Many wear false teeth with little worry as FASTEETH keeps plates firm and comfortable. The pleasant powder has no gummy taste and does not cause nausea. It controls denture breath and can be found at drug stores.
Men and Women in the Service Of Their Country
Local service members share updates on duty, returns, and honors. Pvt Melvin Baker of Springfield Missouri spends sick furlough with parents after 22 months in the South Pacific. Lt H S King returns to Pacific duty as communications officer. Cpl Edward J Walter earns aerial gunner wings and sails to Tampa after training. Cpl James E Drew in France earns Croix de Guerre with Gold Star and campaigns in Africa Sicily Italy France.
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Melvin Baker
Springfield
Francis Baker
Fifth Street
South Pacific
Baker
H. S. King
Pacific
Lt. King
O. H. King
Fairbank
King
California
Sara Jane
Ray Ingham
First Avenue NE
Don Strait
Daniels Street
Strait
Camp Roberts
Calif
Fort Meade
Aldrich Kremenak
Macon
Pfe
Bill Kremenak
Chathamfield
Joe Kremenak
Twentieth Street
Maynard Hittie
Merchant Marines
Edward J. Walter
Kingman
Ariz
Army Air Field
Edward C. Walter
Eighth Street
Tampa
Fla
Walter
Roy Bert Graves
Naval Hospital
San Diego
Carole
James A. Dale
Fourth Street
James E. Drew
C. C. Drew
First Avenue
Seventh Army
France
Cpl Drew
Franklin High School
University of Iowa
Cpl
Drew
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Soldier Recognized For Longest Frontline Service
An army unit member earns praise for spending more days in formation than any other outfit in the U S army. The report notes extended service on the front lines and highlights dedication amid demanding duties.
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U.S. Army
Government check and war bond found in old used car
A $300 government death gratuity check and a $25 war bond were found in a Tucker Auto Salvage car. The check was issued to Elsie Hoglan of Center Point for a late husband, Linden Hoglan, who died at Farragut Idaho. The bond was issued to Earl and Vera Sarchett of Center Point. The documents were given to postal inspector R A Monroe for investigation.
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Tucker Auto Salvage
Elsie Alice Hoglan
Center Point
Linden Dale Hoglan
Naval Training Station
Farragut
Idaho
Earl Marquin Sarchett
Vera Mae Sarchett
Harry Tucker
Tucker’s
Auto Salvage
Gazette
F. O. Bascom
Bascom
R. A. Monroe
Cedar Rapids Fatalities Run Higher in 1944
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes safety concerns with Willie Willis reporting Friday that 9 deaths in October pale beside 30 in September last year. Through nine months in 1944 there were 215 motor vehicle fatalities, up 29 from 1943. January had the year’s peak toll at 30.
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Cedar Rapids
Sixteen Die In September Auto Crashes In Iowa
DES MOINES UP Sixteen Iowans were killed in motor vehicle accidents in September. R B Laird acting commissioner of the state department of public safety reported the count and details of the month’s fatalities.
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Des Moines
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WLB
Willie Willis
TIN Gans
Silver Leaf
Hardiweave Suits
Adler
Boys’ Store
Mackinaws
Thes
Dobbs
Syndicate
ARROW
Beau Brummell
Hansen
A&p
Beia
Malo and
MILL
Ricks Fellowed
Aes
Ary Mf
Stevie
Bic
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