Truman Record Targets in Coming Campaign
The piece argues Truman cannot withdraw from the 1952 race, though he may decline the nomination. It contends the opposition will seize on the Truman record—foreign policy, Korean War, inflation, spending, and alleged abuses—as the central Clinton-style target. It asserts any Democratic nominee must address these issues squarely to show leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Hoover
Harry Vaughans
Mr. Truman
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Kefauver
Senator Kerr
Nebraska
Senator Russell
Stevenson
Goodwin Likely Iowa GOP National Committeeman
In Iowa the race for the 1952 56 GOP national committeeman seat centers on Far S Far Robert K. Goodwin of Des Moines the state Republican chairman who is the only announced candidate. Fred B. Gilbert and James S. Schramm have not ruled out candidacy.
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Robert K. Goodwin
Des Moines
G.O.P
Iowa
Fred B. Gilbert
State Center
James S. Schramm
Burlington
Goodwin
Gilbert
Schramm
Consid
Gowin
Republican Party
Taft
Eisenhower
National Committee
Redfield
Washington
What We Don't Know Could Hurt
A columnist muses on missed government notices about tax refunds and unclaimed money. He laments wasteful mail and the mass of promotional and political solicitations that flood editors and readers. He jokes about the small chance a discarded letter could hide a $2 bill or a GM job offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue People
Saantearn
Linn County Bans Slot Machines and Club Liquor Bars
County Attorney William W. Crissman issued an edict banning slot machines and club liquor bars in Linn County citing local complaints and ongoing investigations for possible prosecutions. Construction work in Cedar Rapids halted as contractor union agreements expired and the trades council urged new deals. Marvin Burkholder was named chairman of the Cedar Rapids Second Congressional district USO drive. Virginia Kuning and Joyce Palmer were chosen to represent Cedar Rapids in a junior high festival chorus in Cleveland. Residents reported weather turning sunny after a 63 degree high at 2 30 PM while officials inspected post office building supports for adherence to specifications. A. R. Mutton noted a county seat relocation committee for county offices, and Joseph Trusty was named Hose Company No 6 captain after S W Graul retired.
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William W. Crissman
Iowa
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Faye Merril
The
Trades Council
Marvin Burkholder
United Service Organization
USO
Virginia Kuning
Joyce Palmer
Washington
Music Supervisors
Cleveland
Mercury
J. A. Cliff
Office of the
Supervising Architect
A. R. Mutton
T. J. Davis
Marion
Paul M. Clark
E. M. Scott
Joseph Trusty
Fire Department
Hose Company No
S. W. Graul
What Delegates Should Know About State Conventions
Guide for delegates to the Republican and Democratic state presidential conventions in Des Moines. Explains preconvention caucuses, district and state committee roles, registration by 10 a.m., seating credentials, and the sequence from opening to adjournment. Delegates decide on committee reports and may reject or accept recommendations, with duties ending after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seniceoe
Des Moines
Permanent Organization Committee
Credentials Committee
Variance on Truman Move Draws Editor Reactions
The Gazette condenses three editorials by Drew Pearson and others. It outlines reasons for Truman not seeking re election including his age and pressures from party leaders, and analyzes likely political consequences for Stevenson Kefauver Kerr and Eisenhower.
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Truman
The
Gazette
Drew Pearson Riends
Sam Rayburn
Fred Vinson
Kefauver
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
Taft
Rayburn
Harry Truman
Greece
Turkey
Democratic Party
Ike
Connecticut
Oregon
Stevenson
Calcium supplements cure arthritis claim questioned
Dr Brady discusses a reader aged 62 who reports relief from neck knee and back arthritis after taking six capsules daily of calcium gluconate calcium phosphate and vitamin D. He argues calcium deposits signify degeneration rather than cause disease and warns against myths about calcium triggering arterial hardening.
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Astern
Beg
By Bugs Baer On Primary Race Humor
The piece jokes about candidates skipping primaries on a goofy Tuesday and hints the White House race is unsettled. It notes Dewey is absent from the contest and predicts an interesting race once candidates leave the primary treadmill.
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America
Harry Boyd
Broad
Warvin
General Motors
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Boyd
Ee Mutual Security Bill
U. S
George Clark
Mars
By David Lawrence
Russell
Georgia
By Joseph and
Stewart Alsop
Wm. Brady
Bugs” Baer
White House
Harry
Dewey
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