Iowa House backs temporary sixth cent gasoline tax
The Iowa House voted to levy a temporary sixth cent per gallon gasoline tax with all revenue to the primary road system, aligning with Governor Hoegh’s highway modernization plan. The measure would raise about 7.5 million dollars yearly for the biennium starting July 1, while the fifth cent was not made permanent. The action signals a go‑with‑the‑flow approach to highway funding, relying on near‑term needs and public sentiment for temporary taxes.
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Iowa
Hoegh
Senate
House
Reform Out of Bounds on FCC Licensing of Crime Content
Reform advocate Frieda Hennock urges the FCC to refuse licenses to stations broadcasting crime content. The piece argues radio and television are not fully free like the press and must be regulated within practical limits to prevent airwave chaos.
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Federal Communications
Frieda B. Hennock
Hennock
FCC
West German rearmament shift aims at European defense
Negotiations over West German participation in European defense stress that the army will serve a European Atlantic alliance rather than a national aim. Officials expect the German force to be integrated with NATO, with limited visible troops for three to four years. The piece warns against excessive precautions delaying needed divisions.
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Seton
Reich
France
Paris
London
Bonn
West Germany
Deutsche Korrespondenz
Federal Republic
EDC
European Defense Community
Germany
NATO
Europe
Weather Notes Becomes Conversation Fuel Through Time
A 1955 King Features Syndicate column reflects on unusual weather and the public’s drift to blame sunspots or atom bomb tests. The piece jokes that weather has long spurred talk and language, arguing people will always find reasons to critique climate and science without changing outcomes.
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Obody
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Ten years ago news from Mrs Alberta R era
A 10 year recap notes Byron K Anderson serving as assistant field director of the American Red Cross with Lt General George S Pattons Third Army in the drive across Germany. Glenn H Lyons awarded a presidential citation for Bastogne service and promoted to private first class.
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Anderson
Byron K. Anderson
American Red Cross
George S. Patton
Third Army
Fer
Glenn H. Lyons
Battle of
Bastogne
Formosa Decision Needs Wide Public Debate
ROSCOE DRUMMOND calls for broad public discussion on whether the United States should defend Quemoy and the Matsus along with Formosa. He notes senators split over defense, urges informed public opinion to guide the President's choice amid three options: defend, withhold, or remain flexible.
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Washington
United States
Quemoy
Matsus
Senate
Wayne Morse
William Knowland
Walter George
Eisenhower
Red China
Seventh Fleet
Formosa
New York Herald Tribune Inc
Bench Marks Visible In Public Discussion Of Taiwan Defense
This column outlines three main policy options for the United States regarding Quemoy and the Matsus. It argues for publicly defending the islands to deter broader aggression, noting potential stepping stones to Formosa and risks to Chiang Kai-shek’s government morale and regional subversion.
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United States
Quemoy
Matsus
Formosa
Pescadores
Gazette Corrects Misidentified Boys In Opinion Column
The Gazette regrets an error in Wednesday’s Matter of Opinion column where pictures of DON CHIZEK and WARREN ASK were swapped. The correct identifications are provided below with the proper names.
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Don Chizek
Warren Ask
the Gazette
It's Hard To Control Dollars Insight From Credit Rules
Merryle Rukeyser argues that margin increases by the Federal Reserve do not prohibit stock purchases with credit. She notes loopholes from non-purpose loans and unlisted stock exemptions, urging broader credit policy tools and housing act impacts on the economy and banking behavior.
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Merryle Rukeyser
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
Personal Health Reflections on Arthritis Frauds and Risks
Dr William Brady critiques chronic arthritis scams and the hype around a new drug. He recalls recommending a so called wonder drug to a family member, then notes reports of serious side effects including fatalities and the return of pain after drug effects wear off. He urges caution and professional skepticism toward sensational treatments.
MacArthur Not Blamed for Roosevelt’s Yalta Blunder
Washington argues MacArthur had no part in pressuring concessions at Yalta to win Russian help against Japan. Records show postconference mentions, not pre Yalta guidance, and key diaries and essays cited as proof are refuted by Gen Courtney Whitney and Cornelius Whitney.
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Washington
MacArthur
Roosevelt
Yalta
Stalin
Japan
Far Eastern
Dent Roosevelt
James Forrestal
Navy
Philippines
Reporter Magazine
Louis Morton
Forrestal
Courtney Whitney
Russia
BUGS BAER Lays Out Oriental Policy Jibe in Bitter Riff
A satirical monologue mocks U S Asian policy and public figures. References to Foster Dulles political portfolios, rumor of tea in Lhasa, and jokes about Oriental stereotypes. The piece criticizes media portrayals and foreign policy assumptions with sharp humor.
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