Wage Board Members Resign as Pay Controls Falter
Industry members of President Truman's wage stabilization board resigned effective today. The move signals potential elimination of the WSB and a shift away from wage controls. Major labor developments include settlement talks for a maritime strike, Ford shutting plants due to steel shortages, and widespread transit and railroad labor actions.
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Iowa Campaign Gains Momentum in Iowa Race
Des Moines reports a momentum shift as parties plan 25 days of campaigning before election day. Gov. Robert D. Blue and Frank Miles lead statewide stops with radio and rally events. Party officers and GOP lawmakers campaign across districts in an off-year election with expectations of continued Republican control.
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Alaska voters favor statehood in general election
Governor Ernest Gruening announced that Congress will be urged to admit Alaska as the 49th state after returns from Tuesday's general election showed voters more than a two to one support for statehood. He said the plan will be pursued promptly in Washington.
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Meat Shortage Shapes Election Influence Across States
Political observers say meat shortages will sway voters in eastern states and beyond. Voters focus on daily food access over foreign policy as examples show. The Washington Times-Herald noted meatless days to Christmas, while Massachusetts Republicans enjoy posters asking Had Enough Vote Republican November 5th.
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Baldy Peak Towering at 8382 Feet in Jeff Davis County
Baldy Peak in Jeff Davis County Texas rises to an elevation of 8 382 feet, marking a notable high point in the region and providing a reference for elevation measurements in the county.
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China Mobilizes in War Footing for 300 Million People
Nationalist China orders nationwide military conscription affecting 300 million people and restores military control over civilian administrations. Gen Fu Tso Yi’s forces close on Kalgan from north and south, with units reaching Wangchuan and Sinpoun as air and artillery support advance.
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Radioactive Materials May Transform Medical Treatments
Boston researchers say atomic bomb uranium pile provides vast supply of radioactive materials that could revolutionize treatment of cancer burns bone fractures infant feeding and related medical problems within ten years. Dr Nathaniel W. and team report new vistas for medicine.
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Deny Appeal Of All Nazis To Hang 11 Leaders
The Allied Control Council rejected all clemency appeals from Nazi war criminals, sealing death warrants for 11 leaders to be hanged next Wednesday and denying reduced sentences for five others. Goering Jodl and Keitel were denied shooting over gallows, while Erich Raeder’s plea for life imprisonment was also rejected.
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Blue Re elected President of Washington Coffee Club
Iowa Governor Robert D. Blue, a former Washington Coffee Club president, was re elected as club president at the 10 o clock session. He traveled from Burlington to Os ka loosa, spoke at a luncheon, and claimed he left his membership card in another pants pocket, prompting humorous protest from members.
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Iowa Couple Die In Road Accident
Mr and Mrs Earl Y Tatge of Lucerne were killed near Cedar Rapids when their car collided with a vehicle driven by Joseph Wright of Lancaster Wisconsin. Wright and his son Carson had minor injuries. The toll raised Linn county 1946 traffic deaths to 21.
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District Christian Church Meet Draws 200 Delegates in Washington
More than 200 delegates and visitors from southeast Iowa attend the Christian Church district convention in Washington. Attendees hail from Davenport, Burlington, Muscatine, Ottumwa, Albia, Sigourney, Oskaloosa, Bloomfield and nearby towns, with sessions including talks by Bruce Matthews and Louise Lomax and a six o'clock banquet at the Y followed by a 7:45 address by M Dwight Walker.
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Taits Observing Radio Anniversary
Wayne Tait head of Tait's Radio & Appliance marks the vead anniversary of his radio start and the second anniversary of the Washington store opening. His brother Clitoria handles Maytag parts and Mrs Walker Conner is the bookkeeper. Wayne served in the U S Army Signal Corps Radar program in World War II. The store at 104 North Iowa avenue sells radios and other appliances.
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Communists Labeled Seditionists by Chamber Report
The United States Chamber of Commerce branded American communists as seditionists and treasonous in a report. It named fronts such as American Youth for Democracy and International Workers Order while noting infiltrations in labor, especially within CIO. Former Interior Secretary Harold L. Ickes chairs the Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions.
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Re elect William Gamon President of Farm Bureau
William Gamon was reelected to a second term as president of the Washington county Farm Bureau at the annual meeting held today at the State Theater. Ballots were cast at noon. Other officers elected include Carl Oldfield as vice president Melvin Booth secretary Herbert Campbell treasurer and John Knotek as boys 4 H club chairman.
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Democratic Politicians Push Meat Decontrol Action
In Des Moines and Washington a flurry of moves unfolds to loosen meat price controls. The OPA assigns 29 investigators and four attorneys to enforce the meat division. Argentina offers canned meat, but officials doubt it eases shortages. Deliberations hinge on decontrol petitions and potential hearings as election pressures rise.
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Cards Lead 8-1 in World Series Game Four
St Louis Cardinals jumped ahead with three runs in the second and third, building an 8 1 lead before Boston rallied. Slaughter hit a homer as three Cardinal hits and an error produced three runs in the second, another trio in the third, and the Red Sox added a run in the fourth while the Cards added one in the seventh. Muncrief? replaced Hughson as Feston pitched. Bagby came on for Boston in the third.
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Alternating Current Dominates Regional Electricity Use
Alternating current accounts for more than 95 percent of the electricity consumed annually in the region, highlighting AC as the standard for power distribution and household and industrial usage. The statement reflects the broad adoption of AC systems in central and western regions.
Iowa City votes down water franchise proposal
Iowa City voters rejected an effort to renew the water franchise of the city water service company. Results showed 256% against to 795% for the proposal, amid complaints over high rates and hydrant costs cited at 49 dollars each.
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