Hope for Accord in Seaman Row Looms
Washington report says a government conciliator sees a good chance for a settlement to avert Friday night maritime strike. CIO unions weigh a wage rise of 17.50 a month and an eight hour week. one issue remains pay amounts as talks continue at the labor department.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
CIO
Unis
Philip Murrey
Lee Pressman
Labor Department
Jon W. Gibson
Gibson
T He Cio National Maritimes Union
CMU
WSA
B. Kelley
D-Pa
House Labor
Velief
Kelley
John Owens
International Longshoremen’s Association
Owens
AFL
John W. Gibson
Crike
AGIOS
Stoa
Philp Murray
Joseph, Curran
National Maritime Union
House
Vahson
Gabson
Kramme Jensen Wins Lower Bid for Council Bluffs Levee
Des Moines firm Kramme Jensen Construction submitted the lowest bid for Unit 1 of the Council Bluffs flood control project in Omaha district. Lt. Col. Freeman announced a bid of 396,932.84 dollars, below the government estimate of 360,000 dollars. Other bids from Peter Kiewit Sons and Congdon Cumineham exceeded 400,000 dollars. The levee project will extend about five miles along the Missouri river with grading, relocation, and minor structures, involving about 625,000 cubic yards of bankment.
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Kramme Jensen Constructon Company
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Relbert B. Freeman
Omaha
Texas
Peter Kiewit Sons
Condon Cumieham Company
Coumal Bluffs
Missouri River
Erya Wate Mar
Gromyko Denounces Compromise Plan on Franco Spain
Soviet delegate Gromyko rejects any UN compromise to refer the Spanish question to the General Assembly. He denounces the sub committee conclusions and calls for another solution if the issue is raised again. Session adjourned with Spain unresolved amid sharp criticism and uncertainty about a veto.
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New York
Amlrai A. Gromyko
United Nations Security
General Assembly
Council
Cromyke
Spain
Fifty Year Club Planned for Frontier Week in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs invites all residents who have lived in the city 50 years or more to a Tuesday 7 30 p m meeting at city hall auditorium. Al Hoffman, Frontier week home coming chair, says the group aims to organize a Fifty Year club to mobilize old settlers for the homecoming. The plan includes mailing farewell cards to former residents and inviting them to participate. A temporary chairman will be chosen at the meeting to outline the club’s duties.
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Counciluffs
City Hall
al Hoffman
Hoffman
Council Bluffs
Saye Waste Prve
Umberto II Exiles From Italy to Lisbon
Rome reports King Umberto II has left Italy for exile in Portugal after a three day cabinet showdown over the plebiscite that ended the monarchy. The royal party departed from Ciampino airport aboard a Savoia Marchetti plane bound for Lisbon amid farewell displays. Premier De Gasperi assumes acting head of state as Italy moves toward republic.
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Rome
Royal
Umberto
Italy
Portugal
Quiringle
Campino
Lisbon
Bisa
Supreme Court
Umberto II
Quirinale
Ciampino
Alcide de Gasperi
Aireport
Mariadase
Savoy
Vittorio Emanuele
Egypt
Naples
Taranto
Three Army P-80s Fly 4550 Mile Round Trip to Andrews Field
March Field California pilots completed an unofficial record flight covering about 4550 miles round trip from March Field to Andrews Field Maryland. The quartet of P-80s departed late Wednesday, with one returning to Tanker Field Oklahoma after fuel limits. Average speed eastward reached around 180 miles per hour, with a similar headwind on the return. The mission tested pilot fatigue and reported minimal effects on leaders Col Teoh, Maj. Bsbin Olde, and Lt. Jack Bradson.
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March Field
Calif
Andrews Field
T 21
Pau
Tanker Field
Ola
Teoh Mray
Cass Grade
Bsbin Olde
Jack & Atdson
Oklahoma Co
Weather forecast for Council Bluffs area Friday
The Weather by the A. and Weather Bureau indicates Friday will be partly cloudy with no significant temperature changes. In western and central portions a rise in temperatures may occur with fair conditions overall.
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A. &. Weather Bureau
Counc Bluffs
IbWa
Paytlons
Wheat Harvest Brims With Hope Yet Farmers Hold Back Grain
Wheat farmers in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas report better than expected yields aided by rain and sun. Some store grain on farms to avoid mandatory CCC sales, while elevators see mixed arrivals. Labored equipment and aging gear remain obstacles as harvest moves into full swing along the border regions.
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Hutchinson Kan
Plains Country
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas,Oklahoma
Garden City
Kan
Wall Mercer
Commodity Credit Corporation
Aroun Sherman
Tex
Wichita
Kaw
Fred Burns
Man charged with first degree murder waives to grand jury
Ballinger, 32, accused in the fatal shooting of his wife, waived to the Fremont county grand jury in a Thursday hearing before Justice of Peace J. B. Slatten. County Attorney Johnfeld said the case will proceed at the regular grand jury session in October. first degree murder charges were filed earlier this week before Ballinger surrendered to Sheriff A. B. Christos.
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Sidney—Glen Ballinteer
Justice of Peace
J. B. Slatten
Johnfeld
Ballinger
Fremont County
Ocraher
Bailinger
Sherifl A. 8
Christosphee
Ata Waste Piper
Supreme Court Feud Inquiry Pass Up No Action
The Supreme Court feud involving Justices Raver Jackson and Hugo Black is not pursued. Chairman Hallion told reporters after a closed meeting there is no determination to investigate. Summers said Jackson's criticism of Black, sent from Nuernberg, Germany, was discussed but the committee lacks jurisdiction.
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Nanos
Verona
Court Fight Opens Against Petrillo
The government opened a court fight against James C Petrillo by filing a criminal information charging him with violating the Lea Jahor act. Attorney General Tom Clark announced the action against the AFL president for allegedly trying to coerce a Chicago radio station.
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Washington,p
James C. Petrillo
Lea Jahor
Tom Clark
AFL American Federation of Musicians
Chicago
Saye Wasle Pupe
City to Resist Injunction on City Assessments
Two petitions seek to halt a temporary injunction against the board of assessment and review led by Myles Standish of Omaha Standard Body Co. District Judge Charles Roe will hear the case at 9 30 am Monday. City Solicitor Maynard Mayne will file a resistance and Raymond A. Smith is expected to be granted authority to petition for intervention to defend the school board. The case questions the city council authority to correct or revalue 1945 assessments under Iowa state orders. County supervisors may join in seeking to halt the injunction. The board of assessment and review met at 7 pm Thursday to discuss the matter.
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Board of Assessment
Myles Standish
Omaha Standard Body Company
George Maynett
Raymond A. Smith
Standish
Charles Roe
Mayne
Iowa State Tax Commission
State Tax Commission
Board of Review
County Board of Supervisors
Catholic Prelates Vote to Cannonize American Woman
Vatican leaders unanimously approve the canonization of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini of Chicago at a semi public consistory. Attending cardinals and archbishops also vote to canonize Bernardina Reatino Jean Elisabeth Rieluer de Ages and Joao de Britto as part of the ceremony. The formal celebration is planned for July 7.
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Vatican
ITYP
Franjees Xavier Cabrini
Chicago
Bernardina Reatino
France
Jean Elisabeth Rieluer de Ages
Order of the Daughters of the Coss
Joao de Britto
India
Tetors Tuly
Sarg Waste Maver
Grain Bins at Low Supply Amid Flood of Exports
Government export shipments cut into corn stocks as local grain elevators report record deliveries and dwindling wheat. One large elevator notes the wheat stock nearly depleted while corn shipments average about 25 cars daily. Officials say wheat is tied to shipments and supplies are at five year lows.
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Connert Blutts
Elewator
Hess Grant
Hell Plain
Jensen Leads Attack On Export-Import Bank Report
A minority report by Rep. Jensen of Iowa and Rep. Ploeser of Missouri faults the Export-Import Bank as a tool to avoid congressional approval for foreign loans. The panel criticizes bank loans to France, Poland, Holland, and Norway and mentions possible Russia credits, with no Soviet negotiations yet begun. The report accompanies the government corporations appropriation bill for 1947, signaling a heated floor debate.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Jensey
Iowa
Ploeser
Missouri
France
Poland
Holland
Norway
Russia
Soviet Union
Jensen
Byrnes Heads to Paris for Crucial European Peace Talks
Secretary Byrnes departs for Paris amid warnings of a disaster for humankind if peace talks fail. President Truman urges prayers and political allies Bevin of Britain and Bidaule of France back a tough stance. Connally, Byrnes adviser, appeals for passage of the draft extension act to meet foreign commitments and distant possessions.
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Waamhyoiun
Truman
Byrnes
Threseay
Pars
Tussie
4-H Camp Draws Boys and Girls to Boone Site
4-H groups gathered at Boone as youths from the Niner area joined a four day camp meeting at Canto Milena Thursday for structured activities and 4-H youth development sessions.
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Boone Camp
Boone
Canto Milena
Stroke Fatal to Noted Alabaman Bankhead Dies at 73
Senator John H. Bankhead, a long-serving Alabama figure tied to Grover Cleveland’s era, died at 73 after a stroke. He had been hospitalized in Bethesda and will be flown home for Friday funeral services in Jasper, Alabama. He was a son of a senator, brother of a speaker, and father of a former representative, famed for supporting farm legislation and cotton measures.
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Washington
Bankhead
Congressional Falls
Grover Cleveland
White House
John
Capital Hill
U. S. ‘Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Senate
Banshead
Jasper
Ala
Capitol Hill
Calls Wagner Act Greatest Factor in Disrupting Economy
DES Mulnes and P C M Foster, Iowa Manufacturers Association leaders, call the Wagner Act the single biggest disruptor of the economy in recent months. Foster, head of John Marvel and Company in Ottumwa, urges a two way modification to include labor and management. He also criticizes the presidential veto of the Case bill as inconsistent.
Chinese Truce Fails to Stop Fighting
Chinese truce attempts collapse as nationalist forces push in Manchuria and clashes flare near Tsingtao where Marines hold key garrison. Central News Agency reports weak truces, martial law in Shantung not confirmed, General Marshall continuing with regular affairs amid heavy fighting in civil war.
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Nanking
Warias
Central News Agency
Manchuria
Tsingtao
North China
Shantung Peninsula
Fsingtao
Marshall
China
Iowa 4-H selects Estherville girl for national camp
Arlene Kleine 17, Estherville, will represent Iowa 4 H girls at the American youth leadership training camp in Shelby Michigan from July 29 to August 1. Mrs Edith Harter state girls and leader announced the selection, noting Arlene's eyes were aided by a scholarship award.
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Ames,p
Anenemas Kleine
Estherville
Iowa
Shelby
Mich
Edith Harter
Arlene
Ey Perses
Vote Nearing on Extension Price Control
Washington notes report a senate vote watermarked by clashes over OPA extension. Debate centered on lifting controls for timber petroleum cotton milk livestock and other products while a Taft amendment sought broader decontrol. A 27 to as yet unspecified tally showed strong pressure from pro and anti OPA factions ahead of likely final action.
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Washington
Senate
OPA
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Thomas
Francis J. Kelly
Trumart
Congress
Budget Bureau
Emergency Committee For
Senate Banking Committee
Wagner
New York
Clifford T McAvoy
United Electrical Warners
CTO
Drying Sudhtor
United Automobile Workers
CIQ
Anya
Ruckter
Tthe
National Congress of Parent and Teachers
American Association of University Women
American Association of University Professors
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Farrers Union
National Council of Jewish Women
Amryent Veteras
Democratic Lecter Barkley
Kentuckstaht
Taft
Republian
Ohio
Paris
Secretary of Agriculture
Dar
Chaly Henk
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Veterans’ Housing
Inland Water Ways Corporation
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Paver
John H. Bankhead
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