Labor Bill Debate Opens as Arbitration Sought in Strike
The House debates a labor bill to curb unions with 75 day cooling off periods and injunctions, aiming for passage by Friday. Republicans seek enough votes to override a veto while the Senate likely tones down the measure. Southern Democrats and Republicans align for the bill, with opposition from some Democrats and organized labor.
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White House
BE .E. Cox
Leo Allen
McDaniel Elected President of Bank
George S. McDaniel was elected president of the Washington State bank at a board meeting to succeed the late G N Barclay. McDaniel, a longtime director since 1932, will lead the bank with John Knotek joining the board to fill Barclay’s director seat, alongside Jr. W. L. Alcorn Earl J. Miller Walter Jarrard Lee Holland and John Foster as chairman.
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Lee Holland
John Foster
Truman asks drastic changes in neutrality law
President Truman asked Congress for major changes in the neutrality law to allow banning shipment of war materials to nations that might threaten peace or attack the United States. He urged new legal provisions to give discretion in granting or denying export and import licenses for arms and related items.
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Rhododendron Blooms Out of Season in Eugene Exhibit
In Eugene Oregon George W Crain of Florence displayed a rhododendron that bloomed in December five months early. The plant appeared at a local horticultural exhibition drawing attention for its unusual flowering time.
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Fraud Charges Against Weisz Hire Detected For The Produce Dealer
Information sworn in Justice of the Peace Court 2 by D. Rayburn leads to a warrant for Maurice Weisz of Brighton, a produce dealer, on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses via a $891.31 false check. Complainant Mitchell Ich, a customer, reports the check and notes Weisz has left Brighton, closed his business, and may have traveled to Chicago. County officials say several larger checks by Weisz have bounced and more charges may follow.
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Oy County
Chicago
Spanish War Veis Meet Friday For Dinner And Election
Albert M Huff samp Spanish-American War veterans plan their annual dinner and meeting Friday. They will gather at State cafe at one oclock after a noon to one oclock pre-meeting at S W Easter office. Officers for the new year will be elected. About twelve members are expected.
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Has a Broken Neck As Result of Storm
In Brighton on April 15 a freak wind storm caused Albert English to suffer a broken neck and be hospitalized at Memorial hospital in Mt. Pleasant. He was struck by a barn door, knocked over a fence, and lost consciousness before later regaining awareness and finishing his chores.
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Crawfordsville Woman Imogene Jones 68 Dies at Home
Mrs. Imogene Jones of a mile and a half southwest of Crawfordsville died yesterday evening after three years of ill health. She was born December 15, 1878 in Bogan county and married Harry Jones February 24, 1908. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Washington Christian church. Burial in Crawfordsville cemetery. Arrangements by Sherman’s funeral home. Survived by husband, one daughter Mrs. Levi Blanchard, two grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. Elizabeth Swanton. She was a Pleasant Hill Christian church member.
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Mowbridge
Tax on Slot Machines Clears Iowa House
The Iowa House approved a two percent tax on gross receipts from slot machines and amusements by a 59 to 32 vote. The bill exempts bowling alleys and bars devices banned by law, despite opposition labeling it hypocritical. Rep. Andrew Nielsen argued the tax targets something illegal and warned of costly enforcement.
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Council Bluffs
Coffee thief fined in Cedar Rapids robbery attempt
John E. Cosgrove of Cedar Rapids, 68, was fined 25 dollars after allegedly attempting to steal two pounds of coffee from a local store. Police said he carried 556 dollars in his pocket at the time of the incident.
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Wallace Campaign Sparks Drive for Condemnation Resolution
Democratic leaders plan to seek a congressional resolution condemning Henry A. Wallace over his European crusade against President Truman. The White House says Wallace speaks as a private citizen, not an official. Wallace, not yet in Britain for public remarks, will broadcast from London and then tour Scandinavia and Paris.
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Marshall Meets Stalin at the Kremlin in April Meeting
Secretary of State George C. Marshall visited the Kremlin for an audience with Generalissimo Stalin at 10 p.m. Moscow time after accusing the Soviet Union of primary responsibility for the conference failure. Ambassador W. Bedell Smith and interpreter Charles Bohlen accompanied Marshall on his first Kremlin visit.
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Georges Bidault
Reynolds Plane Landing Delayed at Edmont on Alberta
Reynolds Bomb shell flight report showed arrival at 1 54 P M CST but at 2 34 P M it had not landed near Edmon ton Alberta. Airport officials could not provide a reason for the delay and United Press was informed by telephone.
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Miami Beach Opens Massive Salt Water Pool
Miami Beach hosts a colossal salt water pool with a capacity of 1,000,000 gallons. The facility stands as a major local feature attracting visitors and water enthusiasts to enjoy the expansive pool.
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Ainsworth Girl Killed In Highway 92 Accident
Nancy Lee Harter six year old of Ainsworth was struck and killed by a station wagon on highway 92 near Ainsworth as she ran to cross the road after school. Murray Moore of Haskins drove the car. he did not see her in time. Funeral Wednesday at L. A. Jones funeral home with burial at Elm Grove cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Harter and attended Ainsworth schools.
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Pastor Relates Chaplain Service in Korean War
Rev. Paul Wells of the Baptist church recounted his 2 1/2 years as an infantry chaplain in the United States Army. He served in Korea and Okinawa, noting faith surfaces under battle and praising technicians for Korea’s needs. Rotarian A C Kuipers attended and Frank Brower and Tin Tanner were named student Rotarians for April.
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Junior Hi School Musical Tonight at Junior High
The spring music program at the junior high will be presented this evening at eight in the high school auditorium. About 100 pupils in vocal and instrumental classes perform under Helen Caldwell and Melvin Hill with Anna Mae Baskett directing folk dancing. Costumes were made by sewing and art classes and junior high mothers. No admission price, public invited.
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Chimpanzees Demonstrate Rhythm Driven Dance Abilities
Researchers note chimpanzees show a sense of rhythm and can perform a dance like movement to beat. The observation adds to evidence of musicality in nonhuman primates and suggests shared evolutionary roots of rhythm perception.
Treasury Head Sees Possible Price Reductions
Treasury Secretary John W. Snyder said there is evidence prices may soon drop but warned that without halt to the upward trend a recession could occur by next fall. He favored early price cuts but opposed tax cuts, saying they would fuel inflation.
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Dinner Party with Iowa Journalism Students
Journalism students from Iowa City and Journal staff enjoyed a dinner last evening at the Y M C A community room. The event closed a special student assignment with three issues published and included an informal two hour discussion led by Professor Leslie M. Moeller. Visiting students included Fawcett Burlington Dick Gage Storm Lake Guy Keller Iowa City Owen Hayes Met Pleasant Joe Shoquist Iowa City and Roger Newburger New York City and Jean Chambliss Davenport.
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Both Fawcett
Burlington
Dick Gage
Storm Lake
Guy Keller
Owen Hayes
Met, Pleasant
Joe Shoquist
Roger Newburger
New York City
Jean Chambliss
Davenport
Farm wage rates rise ten percent in year
The agriculture department reported a ten percent jump in farm wage rates for the year ended April 1. Pacific coast states averaged five percent, the region’s lowest. The national increase was six percent from January to April, below the usual seasonal rise.
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Pacific Coast
Public urged to back ARBITRATION on telephone strike end
Secretary Schwellenbach proposed a detailed, six demands arbitration plan to end a nine day strike by 335000 union workers. He urged swift acceptance by 5 p m EST and asked the public to support a return to normal service, while AT&T and Bell systems weighed the proposal.
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Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Has Picture Taken With Tokyo Rose
Charles Thomas recounts how his son Eugene, a Pacific Theatre photographer, met Tokyo Rose after Japan's surrender. Eugene and two men secured an interview and posed for a photograph in Tokyo. Gene and his wife, both photographers, now work with Palmer Pictures in New York.
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Stop Sign Violation Leads to $3.50 Fine for Robert Post
City police report a second driver, Robert Post, cited for passing a stop sign. Post appeared before Mayor G. F E. Mace with Chief Carl Haneker. a fine of 250 including costs was imposed.
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Welch to Visit Washington for Veterans Interviews
Clyde Welch state commander of Disabled Veterans will be in Washington Wednesday afternoon and evening making his headquarters at Hotel Washington. He will interview veterans with claims or questions about veterans problems. A D A V meeting is planned for tomorrow evening in City Hall upstairs rooms.
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