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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1946
Page
5
Adrian Eyler, Cedar Rapids VFW commander, urged as a fitting tribute to those who died in the recent war that every citizen dedicate to building a world at peace. He said the unfinished task of peace depends on each person doing his part, starting today.
The piece argues Americans favor many laws but resist obeying them, using campaign funding rules as a case. It notes bans of $5,000 individual contributions and $3,000,000 per committee faced widespread evasion, with 289 committees plus CIO PAC spending $1,327,775 in 1944, and no action taken in either house.
The 1944 special committee recommends new measures while criticizing the attempt to evade law in 1946. The president of the senate may appoint a committee with three Democrats and two Republicans to probe 1946 expenditures. With the 1944 election year spending likely higher than in the present year, parties may form separate committees to sidestep limits. The speaker argues Americans must decide to either remove or enforce the laws, promising more sensible and workable regulations and greater respect for them.
The article critiques Senate amendments that aid farmers and clash with a proposed higher minimum wage for industrial workers. It notes President veto risks and potential price increases, arguing politicians trade favors to pressure groups. It asserts voter gullibility sustains the cycle of shifting benefits.
The Little Guy asks where government ordered tires from 1941 went after turning them in. Garage workers, a service station attendant, and an auto partsman all say they do not know. He laments turning in tires with miles left and receiving only 50 cents each, wondering who profited.
Dear Louise warns of the dangers of listening to gossip and agreeing with it. The writer cites Beth's cruelty toward Jennie, notes how gossip distorts quotes, and advises cutting off such friends. The letter ends with reflections on politics and international affairs.
Columnist Bugs Baer weighs oil politics and diplomacy during U N discussions in the Bronx. He likens Stalin’s push for Iranian oil to Teapot Dome, notes naval power limits, and hints at covert influence shaping global energy markets.
Marquis Childs surveys how Britain and Egypt balance colonial legacy with rising Egyptian nationalism. He notes the 1936 Anglo Egyptian treaty allowing troops in Egypt, the Sudan condominium, and bevin’s Cairo mission to renegotiate, warning of wider UN procedural need amid future disputes.
Raymond Moley argues B Carroll Reece was chosen for RNC chair due to his alignment with mainstream Republicans. The piece outlines the role of a chairman as neutral and wellequipped to unite party machinery, keeping hands off campaigns and maintaining organizational strength for the 1948 cycle.
U S officials debate using horse meat to feed Europe as a remedy for hunger. UNRRA and military experts back the idea though packers fear consumer backlash. Surplus horses total about 3,000,000, potentially yielding 2.5 billion pounds of meat plus hides and fats.
U S and British observers report Greece held elections with broad turnout and limited pressure. Royalists show slight lead but rebels, Moscow, and regional powers loom, with fears of monarchy recall and tensions in Albania and Yugoslavia.
Dr Brady cites a U S Public Health Service survey showing three fourths of illnesses treated by physicians stem from respiratory infections. He laments public resistance to recognizing and naming the danger of spreading germs in everyday conversation and mocks the word cri as a term for contagious disease.
Reader asks if cycling helps weight loss and recalls advice that ordinary exercise may not yield material fat reduction. A letter discusses harmless activities and warns about baby safety on a bathinette, debating risk if a month-old rolls off.
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