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Newspaper
Burlington Herald
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
3
Under The Sky notes a crowded Elks Club square dance with 25 000 in attendance. The writer shares laughs, new friendships, and a strong urge for the next event while hinting at spring baseball talk.
An average Joe, Joe Doakes, writes to senator and congressman praising government services but denouncing waste. He cites Hoovers Commission findings on small purchases, vast government office space, and uneven insurance workloads, urging action to reduce waste and protect the common worker. He frames his views as those of a simple taxpayer with fifty dollars weekly income and a second hand car.
The piece contrasts Cedar Rapids and Burlington, noting Cedar Rapids has grown industrially during the war and outranks Burlington in size and downtown layout. It criticizes Cedar Rapids architecture and station while praising Burlington’s railroad depot and better street plan, arguing Cedar Rapids prioritizes industry over other progress aspects.
The piece compares Cedar Rapids unfavorably due to its poor streets with Burlington’s better condition, noting Cedar Rapids is a poor example of Iowa city improvement while Burlington shows similar potential. It argues against Cedar Rapids' bragging rights and emphasizes civic effort in both cities.
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