Labor Faction Believes Maritime Strike Settlement Blocks Drastic Action
Congressional labor allies say the settlement of the maritime dispute removes momentum for sweeping labor restrictions this year. Biemiller argues the emergency strike control bill may not pass, while others expect the Case bill to advance despite vetoes. The CIO fund drive ties to Bridges’ longshoremen, signaling tensions as contracts near expiration.
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Biemuller
White House
Senate
Truman
House
Case
Republican
South Dakota
Cox
Georgia
Harry Bridges
Bridges
Crws
Pacific Coast
Ow Waris Pap
Indians Expected to Accept British Plan
New Delhi reports indicate Indians would accept the British cabinet plan for an interim government during the transition before independence. Field Marshal Lord Wavell proposed that five Congress representatives, five Muslim League members, and four from smaller parties form the interim government starting June.
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New Delhi
P—Chianees
Hindu Congress Party
Prague
Lord Wavell
OPA Expands Iowa Enforcement and Penalty Collections
Des Moines reports show OPA increasing activities in Iowa with daily penalty collections averaging 1,259 dollars this year, well above wartime 600 dollar daily totals in 1944. The state listian office prosecutions and collected 802.17 in recent months, directing funds to consumers.
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Des Moines
Norce
OPA
Jowa Dlistien
Wegenagne RT TZ
Felunds
Injunction Case Continues In Omaha Real Estate Review
The injunction case filed by Myles Standish owner of the Omaha Standard Body Inc to stop the board of review from equalizing local real estate assessments was continued indefinitely by District Judge Charles Ror. Hearing date to be set by attorneys. Standish’s attorney Addison Kistle asked for the continuance pending the return of J J Hess who is aiding the case and reportedly on a fishing trip in Wyoming. Three members of the Town state tax commission attended the hearing including Henry W Wormley Lewis H W Cook and David L Martow. Standish’s property readjustment faces city and state officials at a Monday meeting. The city assessor’s office reports no personal assessment has been made on the Omaha Standard Body as J M Cleminshaw engineers were not admitted to the building or given cooperation in the appraisal. The board of review is reviewing real estate assets.
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Ono
Myles Standish
Omaha Standard Body, Inc
Board of Review
Charles Ror
Addison Kistle
Standish
J. J. Hess
Hess
Wyoming
Town State Tax Commission
Henry W. Wormley
Lewis HW. Cook
Tesearch
David L. Murtow
Check Standish Praperty
Britain Considers Bread Rationing
London reports Prime Minister John Strachey announced in a broadcast that bread rationing is being considered as part of Britain’s effort to conserve resources amid postwar volatility. He warned that shortages could grow unless the public adjusts, urging restraint and compliance.
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London
Ina
John Strachey
England
Near Agreement on Draft Extension Discussion in Senate
In Washington the Senate and conference committee near agreement on extending the draft to March 31 while remaining deadlocked on drafting teenagers. Chairman Elbert Thomas of Utah reported a tentative accord as conferees pressed to reach a final decision on the draft extension amid ongoing negotiations.
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Washington
Senate
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Senate Military Committee
Community Sing Draws 5000 to Bayliss Park Opening Night
About 5000 to 6080 people attended Bayliss Park on a Sunday evening for the summer season opener of the community sing. Alfred T. Neilson led the guest chorus, with Civic Music chorus members performing three numbers. Robert R. O'Brien conducted the opening piece Hello, followed by a short prayer by Rev. H. F. Caskey. Spokesmen said future sings will continue weekly through summer. adjustments to sound and projection will be made for next week.
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Bayliss Park
Alfred T. Neilson
Civic Music Chorus
Robert R. O'Brien
H. F. Caskey
Civic Music
Dick Walter
Wayto
Europe Nearing Finish Jackson Reports Work in Germany
Justice Robert H. Jackson said on Monday his work as American war crimes prosecutor in Germany would end by July 15 and he would return to the United States. He noted he is not resigning, and outlined that the tribunal will focus next on prosecutions of the SS Gestapo and the Hitler Youth. The five member commission is preparing groundwork for the actual trials with separate legal staffs. Jackson avoided further comment on the Senate controversy with Black and President Truman’s alleged request to delay public statements.
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Mernbirg
Germany
Robert II
Jackson Sald
United States
Supreme Court
Dupe 7
Gestapo
Jackson
Wash Quans Jackson
Senate
Black
Delegates Assemble for Red Cross National Convention
Delegates in Philadelphia expected to exceed 2000 gathered for the opening session of the Red Cross convention. The assembly focused on upcoming activities and organizational planning as attendees arrived from various regions.
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Philadelphia
AOL Red Cross
Tojo Strikes Back Causes of War Listed
Tokyo reports Hideki Tojo defended himself before the international war crimes tribunal, presenting a six point outline of what he claimed caused the Pacific War. He blamed Anglo American pressure, trade blocks, racial discrimination, economic blockades, China Japan tensions, and failed negotiations as factors leading to Japan's self defense. He argued the prosecution lacked evidence of a joint conspiracy among the defendants.
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Tojo
United States
Greater East Asia
China
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Butter Prices Rise Under OPA Boost to 65 Cents a Pound
OPA approved an 11 cent rise making butter 65 cents per pound with other grades 1 to 2 cents less. Bread costs across several firms rise by 12 cents per loaf under new sched ule while some items keep old prices. Cheddar cheese up 11 cents per pound and evaporated milk up 1 cent per 4 ounce can, as wholesalers adjust to subsidy limits and price controls.
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Buller
OPA
Washington
McVitty Named Iowa VFW Chief
Dr. John S. McVitty of Council Bluffs was elected state commander of the Iowa VFW at the Sioux City convention closing session. A former commander of Grenville M. Dodge post No. 737 and the seventh district, he plans reorganizing the Iowa VFW and seeks a world war II bonus similar to the postwar WWI bonus. Howard Welsh of Fairfield was named senior vice commander and Thomas Nelson of Dubuque junior vice commander. Lee E. Crippen of Marshalltown was re elected chaplain. auxiliary officers include Hazel Johnson of Fairfield president and Gretchen Nichols of Ottumwa junior vice president. A $4,000 check to Howard Etheridge funded the second Iowa cottage at the national home for widows and orphans in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
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John S. McVitty
Council Bluffs
Iowa
al the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sioux City
Grenville M. Dodge
McVitty
VFW
Ife
Des Moines
Iowa Vfw
Howard Welsh
Fairfield
Thomas Nelson
Dubuque
Lee E. Crippen
Marshalltown
Hazel Johnson
Gretchen Nichols
Ottumwa
Irene Bert
Fort Dodge
Marie Zwack
Zelpha Earith
Sioux Guard
Bertha Woody
Newton
Hedwig Olson
Denison
Howard Etheridge
Decorah
National Home
Iowa Department
State Auxiliary
VFW National Home For Widows and
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Davenport Post
Hhe Bye
Prowlers Driven Off Near Davenport After Encounter
A Davenport area resident, Billy Ma honey, 10, repelled a prowler with a shotgun and sent him away. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R W Ma honey who live two and a half miles west of Davenport. Weather outlook from the U S Weather Bureau for Council Bluffs and vicinity predicts cloudy, warm with thunderstorms likely and varying temperatures across Iowa and Nebraska.
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Davenport
Billy Mahoney
R.W. Mahoney
Bae
U.S. Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Forlion
Nebraska
U.S. Probing Restraints in Construction Industry
Attorney General Tom Clark announced a nationwide FBI led inquiry into trade restraints in the construction sector seen as delaying housing. Anti trust chief Wendell Berge cited illegal practices in lumber masonry cement and plumbing, price controls and phantom freight, plus uniform commission rates and high interest on housing.
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Washington
Tom Clark
FBI
Justice Department
Clark
Wendell Berge
Anti-Trust Division
Berge
Antitrust
Ninh
De Gaulle Breaks Six Months Silence
In Paris on Monday Gen Charles de Gaulle emerged from political obscurity after resigning six months ago to advocate a strong executive and a two chamber legislature for the fourth republic. He urged balanced powers while the Socialist party faced leadership splits and the MRp led gains in early elections.
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Robert C. Wilson
Paris P
Council
Popular Republican Movement
Georges Bidaule
Charles de Gaulle
MRF
Bayeux
Socialist Party
Daniel Mayer
National Council
MRP
Felix Gouin
de Gaulle
Communist Party
Paris
Charles Bidault
France
Fourth Republic
Constitution Assembly
Big Four Parleys Hinge on Trieste
Paris reports the Big Four foreign ministers resume work on the Italian peace treaty with Trieste seen as a test of principle for the United States and a potential Russian concession. Observers note optimism from a Moscow gesture but fear Soviet criticism of Western powers may stall talks.
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Louis Nevin
Paris
Trieste
U. S
James F. Byrnes
United States
Russia
Adriatic
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Radio Sunday
Tass
Britain
Maj Gaffey and two officers die in Fort Knox plane crash
Major General Kugh J. Gaffey 51, veteran of World War II armor commands, was killed along with Allan Hoenig and Lt. Robert A. Peter when their B25 plane crashed while landing at Godmen field Fort Knox. Four servicemen were injured in the Sunday night accident. Gaffey had recently been named post commander and had commanded armored divisions in Europe.
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Port Knox
Kugh J. Gaffey
Godmen Field
Gaffey
Europe
Fort Knox
Werth
Allan J. Hoenig
Trenton
N. 2
Robert A. Peter
Heat Relief Seen as Thunderstorms Loom Monday
In Council Bluffs hot weekend highs of 105 degrees gave way to relief forecast via thunderstorms Monday. Sioux City tied for state heat with 106 as rain moved in. records set for the date. Water use spiked with business closures and crops show mixed impact from the heat.
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Council Bluffs
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Midwest
Sioux City
Lake Manawa
Water Works
Clifford Johnson
Pattawattamie County Farm Extension
Johnson
Iowa
Iowa State Highway Commission
Dubuque
Sac City
Ottumwa
Mason City
Des Moines
Burlington
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Bitain
Nat
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Associated Press
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Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
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Fairfield Woman Heads
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Canada
Upper Midwest
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Phoenix
Ary
Yuma
Piraties
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Colleen Clark
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Richard Burd
Waterloo
James Gerkin
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