Union to press for new wage hikes in steel talks
CIO United Steel Workers plan substantial wage hikes and benefits as they prepare for 1947 contract talks with United States Steel Corp set to begin January 16. Murray leads negotiations with 60 other steel producers, with strike notices to follow by January 15 to comply with the Smith Connally act.
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U.S. Steel
CIO
Philip Murray
Murray
U. S. Steel
Smith-Connally
Indstry
Vacate Alley for New School Building Site
Washington city council passed an ordinance to vacate part of an east west alley between West Washington and West Main streets near Avenue F to clear the site for a new parochial school building for St. James Catholic Church. Former owner Gen Hiram Scofield, whose home stood on the site, had the property. The meeting also covered sewer outlet objections, cigarette and beer permits for local merchants, a 100 acre cropping contract for the municipal airport tract, and routine financial matters.
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Washington City Council
West Washington
West Main Streets
Avenue F
Sunset Park
St. James Catholic
Hiram Scofield
Scofield
Washington Township
Edna McClure
West End
Joe Simmering
Dougall Bros
Candy Kitchen
Stan Kiesey
Marriage License Issued at Court House to Erlenbush Couple
A marriage license was issued this morning at the court house to Ralph Eugene Erlenbush and the unnamed spouse. The ceremony date and partner's full name were not listed in the available text.
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Ralph Eugene Erlenbush
Republicans Push Speedy Labor Bills in Congress
Congress Republicans press for rapid action on labor measures arguing Truman proposals are too cautious and partly endorse GOP aims, while some lawmakers expect Truman would not veto the Bail-Taft-Smith bill. Democrats praise the plan, AFL weighs cooling off periods and union protections, and new labor bills flow to committees.
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Truman
Senate
Robert A. Taft
R. O
Senate Labor Committee
Mr. Truman
Ball-Taft Smith
Taft
Joseph H. Ball
Minn
National Labor Re
Radar Use Explains How Radar Shifted WWII Outcome
Gene Stone told Rotary about radar's impact in WWII noting British resilience, German losses, and radar’s role in future commercial uses. The talk covered radar basics, praised future potential, and was introduced by Dr. M J Cruise. A March 1946 steel payroll cited as industry milestone.
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Gene Stone
Rotary Club
Mr. Stone
Pacific
Rotarians
English Channel
England
Gene
M. J. Cruise
Iron and Steel Industry
United States
Veterans to Seek Expanded Benefits Amid Presidential Opposition
Veterans groups press Congress for higher subsistence for G I students and to convert terminal leave bonds to cash. The VFW vows to push a bonus bill within 60 days. American Legion and American Veterans committee express dissatisfaction with current program. Two Democratic representatives introduce rival bonus plans offering daily stipends with no ceiling. President Truman argues no further benefits are needed.
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Washington
Planne
Congress
T Day
Truman
G. I
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
American Legion
The
American Veterans Committee
Paul Griffith
Eortigan
Las N. M
Jstice
Stephen Pace
Gas
Donald O'Toole
D. N
Battle Over Taxes Seen In Congress
Washington January 7 Republicans promise to push tax cuts while President Truman pursues debt retirement from any budget surplus. A fiscal 1948 budget struggle looms as GOP majorities in the house and senate prepare for a showdown over personal and luxury taxes, with a $36 million budget expected but likely trimmed.
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Washington
Truman
Echues
GOP
House
Senate
County Reports December Auto License Fees Rise
County Treasurer W. E. Howell noted December auto license receipts reached 51 296 25 with most funds flowing to the state motor vehicle department to retire primary road bonds. Washington County holds 866 000 in road bonds with 116 000 set to be paid this year. Bonds mature in 1950. By year end 38 068 cars and 646 trucks were licensed in 1947.
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W. E. Howell
State Motor Vehicle Department
Washington County
Canadian government fixes WWII end date as Dec 31, 1946
The government declared December 31, 1946 the official closing date of World War II for all legal and official purposes, announced today from Ottawa.
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Ottawa
O'Toole Proposes Bonus Certificates Amid Cashing Ban
O'Toole introduces a bill granting bonus certificates that cannot be cashed for five years, outlining a long term incentive plan while delaying liquidity for holders.
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O'Toole
Going to Fight Declares Bilbo Going to Fight
Sen. Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi defiantly announced he will fight to retain his senate seat. He warned Republicans will read his coming book Take Your Choice Separation or Mongrelization and face backlash. Bilbo pledged to fight until hell freezes over if he remains in office.
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Poplarville
Miss
Theodore Bilbo
Congress
Bilbo
Mississippi
Cornelius Walsh Dies Near Riverside
Cornelius William Walsh 72 died at 9 15 am at his Riverside area home after leukemia and hypostatic pneumonia. Funeral at St Marys church with burial in Mt Olivet cemetery. Born August 22 1874 on a Riverside farm he lived his life there and wife Pellagia Birrer. Surviving include six sons four daughters wife and grandchildren with several relatives and a brother priest.
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Riverside
Cornelis William Walsh
St. Mary’s Church
Mt. Olivet
Cornelius
Mary Fogarty Walsh
Pellagia Birrer
Farina
Robert Edward
Walsh
St. Mary’s Elimret
Order of Foesters
John
Phoenix
Ariz
Richard
Havertown
Penna
Martin
Seattle
Wash
Leo
Casper Wyo
Thomas
Paul Knebel
Ralph Meade
Mt. Pleasant
Joseph Hurt, Jr
Loway City
Clifford Schmierer
Ellendale
N. Dak
John M. Wals
St. Mary's Church
Ottumwa
Margaret
Mary Jeremiah
Theresa
Mary Beata
St. Francis Hospital
LaCrosse. Wise
Prohibition of Star Spangled Banner at Grand Central Terminal
The Star Spangled Banner may not be played at New York Grand Central Terminal causing delays as passengers stand at attention and miss trains.
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New York
Grand Central Terminal
Farm Bureau reports 1029 members in Washington county drive
The Washington county Farm Bureau reports 1029 members joined for 1947 with a county quota of 1290 likely to be reached. Weather delayed progress since December 10, but Franklin township leads with 108 members toward a 99 quota. other townships show varied progress toward their stated goals.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
Franklin
Dutch Creek Das
Jackson
Lime Creek
English River
Iowa
Cedar
Highland
Washington
Oreron
Clay
Brighton
Marion
Crawford
New Steel Flag Pole Placed For Postoffice
A new steel flag pole over 50 feet tall was loaded in the postoffice yard to replace the existing pole in service about three years. Acting Postmaster Jaylr said installation may take several weeks. A new concrete base will be constructed near the present pole location. Mr Brown said the pole weighs about 900 pounds and was shipped by rail, arriving yesterday at noon.
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Jaylr
Brown
Marshall Blasts Extremists on China Policy Return to U S
General George Marshall criticized both Nationalists and Communists as extremists, saying their actions wrecked attempts at a democratic settlement in China. He urged liberal groups to lead while warning that only they hold real power to unify through good government. He heads home as Washington reviews Far East policy.
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Washington
George €. Marshall
China
Marshall
Chiang Kai-Siek
Truman
Nanking
State Department
Kuomintang
Chiang
Spirit blends removed from rationing at Des Moines stores
Des Moines liquor stores will no longer ration spirit blends starting Monday at 10 am the state liquor commission announced. Chairperson Dick Lane said the ration limit of one fifth for each permit holder will be dropped and remaining items include straight bourbons straight rye bond bourbon and rye and imported Scotc.
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Des Moines
Juan
State Eiquor Commission
Dick Lane
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St. James School
Judy Werner
Florence Bennett
Elise Rubin
International
Fred Hartley
House Labor Committee
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AFL
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Harry F. Byrd
Dora May Riekeberg
Legion
Wark
Canada
Robert Nishiyama
Inset
Tokyo
Lafayette College
Robert S. Johnstone
Downington
Robert, Jr
James J. Maloney
Secret Service
Frank J. Wilson
U. S
John H. Walker
John J. McGrath
International Soundphoto
Cornelius Walsh
Bevdom O
Puneral
Bridiny
Farm Bureau
Yar
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