This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
6
The Iowa House approved 11 million dollars in school aid with only one vote against, signaling broad public demand for substantial funding. Critics warn higher taxes will be needed, though surplus and future offsets could limit local tax increases. The piece also links education funding to merit in military promotions debates.
President Truman removes Lt. Col. James A. Kilian from the War Department's list of 683 lieutenant colonels recommended for promotion to full colonel. The move is urged by proponents of justice and fair play to spur congressional action.
The article discusses King George II's government crisis in Greece altering Russo American jockeying and complicating Congress debates on Truman aid to Greece. It notes the risk of a Communist seizure, the unattractive Greek regime, and the need for a morally acceptable setup for U S support while avoiding propping a non democratic government.
Leonard Lyons reports Truman’s loyalty regulations threaten dismissal for anyone sympathetically linked to Communist or totalitarian groups. John Foster Dulles, adviser to General Marshall at the Big Four talks and a Sullivan & Cromwell partner, could face removal due to Franco regime ties. The column also previews crime, sports, theater, and shipping notes with quips about Justice Vinson and actor James Mason.
Elliott and Faye Roosevelt traveled to Moscow for Look Magazine where an interview with Stalin appeared. A quarrel arose over the explanatory box and the Roosevelts’ claimed questions were not fully provided. Actor Van Heflin toured the Barnes Museum with Hepburn’s invitation and faced a belligerent guide confusion.
The speaker argues the atomic bomb is a powerful retaliation tool and warns diplomats may seek control. He contends the choice is to keep or destroy all atomic energy weapons within six months, depending on whether fear of Russia persists.
Marquis Childs notes the Centralia mine disaster exposes political graft in Illinois and Illinois inspectors. He accuses John L. Lewis of targeting the federal government while omitting state failures. He cites inspector Scanlan resisting shakedown and calls for a full Senate inquiry into Centralia.
John L. Lewis quietly leveraged a friendship with Bureau of Mines Director Dr. R. Say ers to prompt a swift reply and publicize safety failures as he launched a nationwide sympathy strike for Centralia Illinois mine victims. The piece notes prior inspections, ongoing reforms, and Lewis’s delayed public action.
The article notes President Truman vetoed 64 measures since taking office, with three major derailed bills last year. It reports no vetoes in 1947 to date and flags three Republican priorities that may face a veto: the portal-to-portal bill the tax reduction bill and the new strike-control bill. Sen Lucas comments on portal-to-portal pay suits.
Public and congressional debates weigh regulating foreign-sourced political money and party activity. Advocates urge disclosure laws and restrictions on unions, while opponents warn against outlawing parties as unconstitutional and pry into foreign influence on U S policy.
A reader letter praises Dr Brady and his CRI guidance while warning older readers about exposure myths. The reply notes vaccines and hygiene protect against scarlet fever, measles, and whooping cough, along with diphtheria, meningitis, polio, and influenza. It urges sensible activity and cautions against scaremongers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.