Labor groups gain delegates in Iowa Republican precinct caucuses
Des Moines reports labor organized activity in Republican precinct caucuses with some members winning delegates to county conventions. Observers say the drive marks the first step in broader labor engagement in Iowa politics and includes condemnations of Taft Hartley and anti-labor laws.
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Iowa Daily Press
Des Moines
IDPA
Republican Party
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
Labor groups win delegates. oleo tax debate swirls Iowa
In Marshalltown labor supporters secured 11 delegates to the county convention as Republicans outworked labor. Iowa soybean leaders joined Washington hearings pressing for reduced oleo taxes while dairy groups urged against repeal. Switzer spoke on War Bonds at the Jackson Day dinner, but did not attack the state administration.
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Marshalltown
Carroll Switzer
Polk County
Switzer
Iowa
Washington
George H. Strayer
Hedson
Soybean Digest
Howard L. Roach Mainfield
American Soybean Association
Iowa State Dairy Association
House Agriculture Committees
Congress
Employment and Wages Fall in Iowa in February
Iowa's labor bureau reports February employment at 101,483 across 391 firms, down 1.4 percent from January but up 4.4 percent from February 1946. The February weekly payroll from 369 firms totaled 4,654,079 dollars, down 4.15 percent from January yet up 15 percent from the previous year. The average weekly wage stood at 50.58 dollars, down three percent from January but 10.6 percent higher than a year ago.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Oureau of Labor
Bureau
First Electrified Underground Mine Haulage System
In 1887 the Lukens valley companies introduced the first electrified underground mine haulage system. The mine locomotive drew current from an inverted tee rail.
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Lukens Valley Companies
Nationwide Fire Loss Rates Reported
A report states that a fire breaks out in the United States every 38 seconds while an American dwelling catches fire every 142 minutes and a person dies from fire or burns every 50 minutes.
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United States
Cage Tourney Fives Open Practice On University Floor
Iowa City March 16 crowds watch 15 teams in the state high school boys basketball tournament practice at the University of Iowa fieldhouse. Davenport did not attend. Ankeny faces Ames in the opening round as 1948 championship stakes loom.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa University
Davenport
Hawkeye Court
Blue Devils
Ottumwa
Carroll
University Court
Ankeny
Livermore
Fontanelle
Conesville
Sioux Center
Manning
Oelwein
Loras
Dubuque
Ames
Quiz Taxpayers on State Reserve Fund
Des Moines reports the Throwa Taxpayers association surveyed members on reducing the general fund surplus to 25 million dollars and distributing the excess above that as an annual grant to schools counties cities and towns in proportion to property taxes collected to cut local tax levies. notes 1947 fund balance and optimistic legislative developments.
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Des Moines
UP -Throwa Taxpayers Association
Association
Joe L. Long
Iowa Supreme
Davenport Pushes Anti-Whistling Traffic Safety Move
Davenport Public Safety Commissioner Alfred W. Kahl backs a campaign for reduced policeman whistle use. Police Chief Ray Schieser ordered officers to spend more time aiding pedestrians and to stop blowing whistles at every traffic light change.
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Des Moines
Davenport
Alfred W. Kahl
Ray Schieser
Inquest Scheduled in Sidney Boy Donald Swisher Death
An inquest was scheduled in Sidney Iowa into the death of 11 year old Donald Swisher who died from injuries after a truck struck him near his home. Police identified the driver as Harold Ross 26 of Sidney. The boy ran into the path of the truck after disembarking from another vehicle in front of his home.
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Sidney
Iowa
Donald Swisher
Harold Ross
Ross
Court Declares Agricultural Land Tax Credit Unconstitutional
A court ruled that the agricultural land tax credit law is unconstitutional, striking down the program and sparking questions about potential impacts for landowners and state revenue. The decision clarifies the limits of tax incentives in agricultural policy and leaves tenants and farmers seeking guidance on future relief options.
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