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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1947
Page
6
The piece argues rising prices and wages threaten a general economic downturn and calls for leaders in industry and labor to set a shared policy to lower living costs. It warns without decisive social responsibility the nation risks another low mood and broader economic trouble. A proposed solution includes voluntary price reductions funded by wage increases to curb inflation.
In a heated Iowa House session a bill would lower retirement age for policemen and firemen in cities over 8 000 to 55 with pension deductions of 3 91 to 5 5 percent. The author argues younger workers ensure strength and efficiency and urges extending the 55 retirement rule to state highway patrolmen.
Tatehouse Records show at least six cases where individuals drawing a state blind pension also hold valid driver licenses. The issue stems from an outdated law allowing indefinite renewals without reexamination, enabling drivers to renew every two years since the program began.
A 21 month old blind boy has learned to play piano for up to four hours daily. The writer notes the child can “Bell Bottom Trousers” and “My Darling Nellie Gray” with recognizable tunes but regards the feat as impressive yet outweighed by the lure of pure musical merit over showmanship.
Sheriff Jim Smith and Police Lt Henry Nemec back a county coordinating FM radio system linking most sheriff and city agencies and Cedar Rapids fire department. The plan promotes county city cooperation and could set a pattern for Iowa localities, with taxpayers expecting coordinated public safety efforts.
A Denver article quotes editorials praising Congress for proposing a calendar with proposals like a Grandmothers Day and an American Indian Day. It notes the absurdity of 435 names for days and cites critical remarks from Rep Halleck and commentary from the Omaha World-Herald.
In Mosul context Hank Wallace gave a two hour talk based on a reader’s oil article. The writer supports oil use while Wallace opposes it. The piece humorously accuses Hank of seeking attention and contrasts him with Sally Bard’s balloon dance act.
In a stark analysis Sokolsky argues WWII shifted power to nations with mass populations and resources, sidelining small states. He notes Eastern Europe relies on larger patrons, Czech and Hungarian alignments, and Greece seeking aid, as global powers duel for dominance. He warns of chemical and biological threats as small nations seek survival through force.
Drew Pearson profiles William Sherwood assistant commissioner of internal revenue. He has served 40 years, earning about 2500 annually, and warns that GOP budget cuts threaten morale and tax collection. He notes expanding taxpayers and cites cases like Lustig to argue higher enforcement yields revenue and fairness. He criticizes GOP tactics as税 collection neglectful.
The Gazette notes a proposed Iowa bill to bar chorus girls from stages unless skirts reach twelve inches below the knee and a separate measure to regulate hot air. It also mentions a passed bill banning excessive representations by insurance firms. Johnson county teachers strike for higher pay citing district wages from 20 to 40 dollars and comparing with North Dakota's 45 dollar rural minimum. Cedar Rapids hosts the largest communion service ever with over 1,000 attendees.
In this letter, B. R. Paulsow questions the U S democracy and free enterprise system arguing unions raise costs and block profit sharing. He cites union labor in construction and trucking and contrasts wartime production with postwar shortages to claim the system may be breaking down and demands action.
A subscriber urges the paper to reduce military propaganda and increase coverage of world disarmament. The author argues security comes from mutual respect, not force, and signs as Arnold S Hoge of Springville.
A U S C commission led by Robert M. Hutchins criticizes radio film and books as part of a vague press while defending the traditional press. The report, a Fortune supplement, urges broad freedom of expression but warns against censorship and says the university misdefines the press. It argues that profits and independent outlets sustain a responsible press and questions sensationalism in mass media coverage.
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