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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1946
Page
3
A commentary criticizes President Truman for strong rhetoric on unity of armed forces draft and universal training without clear follow through. It argues words alone cannot protect small nations and urges real deterrence or reduced commitments, warning against loud but unverifiable promises.
Not Too Smart analyzes how President Truman’s push for unified command and national health coverage faced a growing Senate resistance. It notes Republicans and Southern Democrats forming a coalition to defeat administration bills, while warning coalitions should educate rather than simply pursue political ends.
Wert notes a tentative Iran Russia deal easing UN Security Council tensions. The accord allows a small nation to air grievances while Russia gains latitude to pursue a separate agreement with Iran. Most players express mixed feelings and unease remains.
The piece notes no current drive to provoke further animal unrest and describes powers aiming to dismantle Ivan quietly. It discusses U S policy toward Russia seeking a friendly neighborhood and a year-round seaport, and reflects on the United Nations' resilience as it faces the Iranian crisis. It warns against overestimating early UN effectiveness.
A DC house committee locked a jail after a convict escaped and called Washington’s governance sieve like. The piece argues residents cannot vote for city officials or hold anyone accountable and urges granting permanent District residents voting rights to elect their own city government.
A compilation of quoted editors and commentators discusses postwar research drift and the inertia of peacetime military structure, price control efficacy amid demand, coal pricing effects on consumer shifts, coal industry needs and foreign loan impacts on US reconversion.
The writer argues baseball will gain by expanding abroad, praising the Pasquel brothers for promoting the game in Mexico. He recalls past league fights over gate receipts and predicts Mexico will not deter American spectators, even after tough Brooklyn management.
Eleanor C. Hunting, 30, served as hospital secretary with the Red Cross from Oct 1944 to Mar 1946, overseas in Europe and the Pacific. In an interview, she discusses housing shortages for veterans, postwar G I issues, Japanese soldiers and civilians, Nagasaki, and Cedar Rapids traffic improvements.
Drew Pearson reports a California canning labor dispute between the AFL and CIO endangers food supplies and President Truman's standing. Federal agencies clash while California lawmakers urge White House intervention. Washington figures blame state jurisdiction and a stalled resolution as the spinach and asparagus crops face losses. The Budget Bureau nepotism case adds political heat as inter-American efforts weaken.
George E F Sokolski argues that charitable giving should prioritize urgent needs like hunger, housing, and health over lavish drives and building projects. He condemns misallocated funds and advocates pooling resources for hospitals, medical research, and aid to the hungry and homeless amid global famine.
At a Monday meeting in G K Barton shop the Amusement Park company with a 10000 capital was organized and officers named including President Charles E Wheeler and Secretary W E Holmes. Directors include Wheeler Holmes Loftus Barton and Crosby with Barton as manager. Cedar Rapids robbers and Merchants association plan city outreach this summer. Baseball exhibition at Athletic park features the new Bunnies versus Coe College. University of Iowa junior prom set for first Friday after Easter with about 200 couples expected. Many city homes are being remodeled into two stories and more houses are hoped for this summer.
Raymond Moley argues Truman entered office amid great goodwill and luck. He notes oversights in domestic policy, mixed results from major appointments, and a challenging road ahead with labor, prices, and Congress. The piece questions whether Truman can sustain credibility and effectiveness in a second year.
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