Ousted Miner Accuses Lewis Over Work Walkout
Canton local 7455 former president Linyard Sidener says John L. Lewis ordered miners to ignore a Feb 11 court injunction to return to work. Sidener files unfair labor practices with the NLRB, alleges fines of 30 000 plus 25 per day and his ouster, claiming secret signals kept the strike alive.
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Canton
Unite Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Linyad IL
National Labor Relations Board
Lewis Ib
Sidenor
Lewis
Sidener
Bargains At Stores To Attract Throngs
Heavy crowds were expected Friday night at Cornei Bluffs and nearby stops as old fashioned bargain sales drew shoppers. Merchants anticipated continued footfall Saturday while CN Monrhead, chair of the chamber promotion committee, predicted crowds would begin arriving by afternoon. The two day sale, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, aims to offer residents special bargains after about two months of preparation.
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Cornei Bluffs
Merchamts
CN. Monrhead
Chamber of Commerce Promotion
Chamber
No Contest for Two City Posts
Two municipal court officials face no opposition and will likely be re elected on March 27 Clerk Lucile Madden and Bailiff Lawrence Ingraham appear on the ballot with 29 candidates for city offices, including Madden and Ingraham. The council approved candidate filing times and listed nominees for city council and other posts. A sewer project plan prompted a final conference with parents and cooperators. Continued on page 3.
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Rninivipal
Lucile Madden
Llarence Ingraham
Madden
Wold
St Jerre Hes
Ingraham
Raiff
Robert M. Dippel
Frank L. Grit
James Mul
Ween
Erman m Walers
Loveland
Yo MacDowall
Lewening
Cal Schonberg
Nelson
Frank
Sremia
Maddon K
Ingra- 1
Eo Council
Sani Sewer
Tleventh
Wan
Pranerts Coopers Coat Te Therty
Laree
Joseph
Sveiman
Psychiatrist Adolf Meyer Dies at 84 in Baltimore
World famed psychiatrist and Johns Hopkins professor emeritus Adolf Meyer died at his Baltimore home of a heart attack. The longtime leader in psychiatry and education passed away Friday.
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Dr. Adolf Meyer
Emeritis Ot Hiatry
Johns Hook
Fridasia
Brown’s Parenting Tales From Amar Team Life
An eminent critic explores raising children, sharing candid anecdotes about his own not-so-innocent offspring and the reciprocal lessons parents gain. The reflections promise fortitude for readers, launching Sunday in The Nonpareil.
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Amar Team
Mr. Brown
Edison Pension Plan touted as best in nation
New retirement pension plan announced by Edison praises its nationwide standing and promises a minimum pension after 30 years of service by age 65. Union leaders call it the best pension plan, noting it covers about 605 Eaton employees in the Metropolitan area with contributions from employers.
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Edison Pension Plan
York -P
Oldsige
Hin
Eaton
Metropolian
Labor MP Dies Narrowing Attlee Majority in Commons
A Labour Party member dies at home in Dumbertonshire Scotland, reducing Attlee's House majority following the February 23 election. The vacancy will trigger a by election to begin the new Parliament session.
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Dann
McKin
Eyes
Dumbertonshire
Scotland
Attlee
Cancer Control Month DES AIDINES P Gov Wil No 8
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Beales Es
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Amorivan
State Opens Prosecution of Bednasek
Iowa City reports that Robert E. Bednasek faces a murder trial for the strangulation slaying of Margaret Anne Jackson, with defense claiming he regained memory via pentahol and the state outlining a motive involving intense romantic fixation and force. The judge will watch for death-penalty implications as jurors express mixed views on capital punishment. The case also notes the defendant, a 24-year-old University of Iowa student, and the university community's response.
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Iowa City
Clair Hamilton Friday
Robert E. Bednasek
Margaret Anne (Gee-Gee) Jackson
Bednasek
Knox Craig
University of Iowa
Edward F. Bate
Socwal
Pietiy Margaret
Dee-Gee) Jackson
Bednaseli
Miss Jackson
Hare
Tate
Bliss Jackson
Rate
Bednasck
Midler
Vernon Moore
Ellinor Green
University of Towa
Robert Breese
Towa City
Plan Dairy Industry Day at Iowa State College
Vames Po-Latest reports that the Midwest dairymen will convene next Tuesday for the 15th Iowa State college dairy industry day to discuss ten current trends in all types of dairy processing and related developments.
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Vames
Midwest
Iowa State College
Inside Gals Can't Find a Man St Patrick's Day Column
A fragment from Inside highlights humorous views on relationships with gags about why women may not find partners. A St Patrick's Day column by Hal Boyle is noted for clever commentary on page 4.
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Hal Boyle
Clever
St. Patrick’s Day
Underwood Approves Franchise For Iowa Power Line Sale
Underwood approves 25 year renewal of Iowa Power and Light franchise. City lines to be bought by the company and street lighting improvements underway as voters react to the decision.
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Iowa Power and Light Company
Underwood
GOP Eyes $3 Billion Cut in Omnibus Budget Bill
House Republicans push a new 3 billion dollar reduction in the 1951 omnibus appropriation bill carrying Truman recommendations. The change excludes foreign aid and permanent and indefinite funds. Deficit would fall toward 1 billion if another 3 billion cut passes as GOP leaders urge a near balanced budget. Rep. Taber notes aim to keep taxes low.
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House
President.Truman
House Appropriations Committee
Central” Subcommittee
The
Appropriations Group
Congress
Taber
RNY
Radiation detection instrument developed for civilian defense
John A. Derry of the Atomic Energy Commission described a compact radiation detector with a green yellow and red dial for civilian defense use. Marketed at 10 to 15 dollars, it operates with flashlight and batteries to indicate safe approach after an atomic blast.
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Washington
John A. Derry
Atomic Energy Commission
Biology and Medicine Division
Congress
Fairfield Pool Is Community Project
Fairfield approves a Parsons College backed plan ending a year long dispute over a $60,000 municipal swimming pool. The site will be deeded to the college and operated as a city enterprise with a July 4 finish target and $35,000 already raised through subscriptions. A prior $60,000 city bond was defeated and a second vote blocked on technicalities.
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Fairfield
Parsons College
Rio
St Patrick’s Day Parade Roars Through New York Crowds
In New York the world’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade began at noon with bands, green flags, and 100000 marchers in 63 battalions along a 2.5 mile route past St Patrick’s Cathedral. The event, famed as the city’s biggest parade, drew a springlike crowd as fragments of confetti drifted down from tall buildings.
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New York
Nish
Fifth Avenue
Avenue Six-Deep
St. Patric’s Cathedral
Manhattan Island
Teachers Denied Pay Hike for Town School for Deaf
Des Moines state board official said no salary increases for Town School for Deaf teachers due to lack of funds. A visit to Council Bluffs is planned with Board Secretary David Dancer and others to explain the denial and discuss finances.
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State Board of Education
Associated Press
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Tom Des Moines
David Dancer
Gairdale
Cornell Bluffs
Hiram Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
Carl Gernnizky
Tancer
Tate Legislative
Crim
Danser
Seven Tons of Dynamite Triggers Earthquake Near Boston
In Woburn and Winchester masses reported a tremor after seven tons of dynamite exploded. The Harvard seismograph station confirmed the quake, crackling chimneys and sidewalks in two suburbs. A church service frightened thousand of children while residents gathered at city hall, threatening further action.
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Mass
Boston
Winchester
Harvard University
City Hall
State House
Winter Boom in Home Building Sets Record Pace
Washington reports February housing starts run at an 80,000 monthly rate, the strongest winter since records began. Ewan Clague of the Labor Statistics Bureau notes 1949 housing rises reflect high income, marriage rates, and population growth with 1949 single family starts at 790,000 and apartment building up 41 percent. The year 1950 is expected to keep above 1,000,000 dwelling starts to reduce backlog and meet demand.
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Washington
Histor
Ewan Clague
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Clague
Clagues
To Pick 66 Children for Summer Camp
DES MOMS, a Sixty six physically Handicapped boys and i girls will be selected from throughout the state to attend a 16 day vacation camp program at Boone, the Iowa Society for Crippled Children and Adults announced Friday. The annual summer presert is largely funded by lands raised efforts of the society. Affiliating county Societies will sponsor day camps at Mason City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Dubuque, Sioux City and Waterlow. A new day camp is planned for Ottumwa, Bol.
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Boone
Iowa Society For Crippled Children
Mason City
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Dubuque
Sion City
Waterlow
Ottumwa
White Weekend Forecast for Iowa Turned Cold
The report warns of a white weekend across Prospect for Council Bluffs and most of Iowa with below normal temperatures. Snow begins Friday night in Council Bluffs, highs in the mid 20s Saturday, and cold, clear conditions by day. Local readings show the warmest statewide day was Friday, with lows around 23 at Waterloo and Mason City.
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Stratnick
Beter
Hatever
Council Bluffs
Waterloo
Mason City
North
Northwest
Ellis Gimbel Jr Dies at 84 in Philadelphia
Ellis Gimbel Jr a department store owner and philanthropist died Friday at his home after a four day illness. He was 84 and was widely known as dean of department store keeping. He helped found a store system with branches in Philadelphia Milwaukee New York Pittsburgh Chicago D ial Beverly Hills Call and Miami Calif since 1936. Brother surviving and former chairman of the Board of Gimbel Brothers Inc.
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Ellis Gimbel
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Milwaukee
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Dial
Beverly Hills
Call
Miami
Calif
Gimbell
Gimbel Brothers, Inc
Miracle Calico Cat Appears Fire Resistant Test
Miracle the Calico Cat survived a kiln test at 900 degrees for 26 hours, with fur singed and paws burned yet overall intact. A synthetic cat, wrapped in steak, was used for safety, then a furless pack failed while the test cat remained in good condition. The experiment aimed to prove cat resilience against heat.
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Calia
Joe Buccia
Lars
Buenas King O
Chuckle Canvasser Prompts Five Minute Lesson
A fragmented line shows a canvasser named Workman urging a passerby to spare five minutes for a quick demonstration on varnishing the mon. The odd phrasing echoes a humorous street encounter from a bygone era.
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Workman
Fugitive to Return to Iowa for Prosecution
A Louisiana fugitive accused of a brutal automobile theft spree across Iowa and neighboring states has agreed to return to Des Moines for prosecution. Ros Merle Carpention, 42, appeared before a U.S. commissioner in Chicago on Thursday and consented to travel to Iowa to face charges of driving a stolen car across state lines.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Iowa
Des Moines
Navy Spent 130 500 to Pull Out Big Mo
Navy officials testified about a 130 500 dollar cost to pull the battleship Missouri from Chesapeake mud. The House appropriations subcommittee released the figures attributed to naval operations chief Adm. Forest P. Sherman. The testimony highlighted the expense of freeing the ship.
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Chesapeake
House
Adm
Forest P. Shermachel
Naval Operations
Wildcat strike shuts down Rock Island plant action
About 4 000 International Harvester plant workers nationwide walk out in a wildcat strike. Workers at Rock Island join in a spontaneous stoppage protesting working conditions and company policies. The action disrupts production and prompts management to assess operational impact.
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Wildcat
Rock Island
International Harvester Company
Ials
Iowa Traffic Deaths Reported In March and March 1949 Incident
Traffic death figures are reported for March with notes on an earlier 1949 incident. The records reference Iowa locations and emphasize fatalities during the period, outlining the grim toll and noting investigation status.
Taxi Driver Testifies Cops Slugged Him At Altrock Hearing
The second day of the Altrock removal hearing featured taxi driver James Cooper recounting a December incident in which he says police beat him with a blackjack after officers dragged him from a cab. Albert Watson corroborated seeing Altrock at Land’s Steakhouse, while defense attorney Swanson pressed Cooper on prior conduct and Navy service details as the case heads toward a verdict.
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Fnday
Kent Martin
James F. Cooper
North Eighth Surees
Albert H. Watson
Fifth Avenue
Cooper
Watson
Altrock
War Dads
City Cab Company
Jett
Han
Tupel
Butile
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Thomas G. Tach
Kuhn Studios
Clarence Meldrum
Meldrust
Daniel G. Pettie Ro
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Pottie
Charles KE. Vanson
Hideta
Navy
Sears Vite
Swanson
Gerard Stevens
Ian Municipal Court
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Altrack
Land's Steakhouse
Aadastia
Cortland Tisher
Tisher
Tisner
Frank
Walesa
Federal
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