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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1946
Page
35
Treasury data show the federal government ran a surplus from January 1 to March 23, with net receipts of 215 million dollars above expenditures and 233 million more funneled into government corporations. The brief surplus hints at possible debt reduction but the long term trend remains uncertain.
The article notes the League of Nations lingered in existence as a historical experiment while its public relevance faded. It contrasts secrecy at formation with publicity at the UN birth, cites key nations and shifts in power, and reflects on the League’s failures as warnings for the United Nations.
The speaker notes that despite changing times and altered schedules the core concept remains. They argue for building on a stronger base established by the League and emphasize constructing from that solid foundation.
In Des Moines the two Republican gubernatorial hopefuls, Gov Blue and George Olmsted, spoke before the Iowa Council for Better Education. Blue urged more vocational training and school construction funds. Olmsted favored broad legislative support, fair teacher salaries, and long and short term planning. The council praised the joint appearance as a model for informed voting ahead of the June 3 primary.
A columnist mocks a Russian scientist claiming a 125 year life span via a serum. The piece argues extending life would strain taxes for pensions and laments the misplaced urgency of such research, noting infant life expectancy and public finances.
Historian Robert Quillen warns that government by party is failing as the nation faces grave dangers. He argues parties must act as a team, with the trusted in office having power to enact programs and bear responsibility, while urging lawmakers to craft a wiser, unified policy rather than mere obstruction.
A remark by Froude notes that literature wages defy proportionality to quality, claiming writing pays poorly despite merit. The line presents a wry observation on literary value versus compensation.
The piece humorously argues Europe’s coffee is poor due to clinging to yesterday’s grounds and says better coffee hot than good coffee cold. It jokes about wars needed to fix it and mocks cowboy coffee as the worst outside Europe.
George E. Sokolsky disputes the presidents and John Snyder over reconversion and a claimed 150 billion dollars in industrial output. He questions dollars, base values, taxes, and real purchasing power, urging concrete examples like radios and refrigerators to test promises.
Secretary Wallace suggested Robert Hutchins of the University of Chicago as a civilian observer on the Pacific atom bomb test board. Truman and War Secretary Patterson vetoed the idea, shielding Hutchins from the post despite his early A bomb work and $150,000 university support in 1942.
Marquis Childs reports that Congress remains uncertain about the draft influencing postwar demobilization and the future structure of military forces in Germany and Japan. Eisenhower urges minimal requirements but Congress fears election-year backlash and searches for workarounds, with estimates of large draft shortages around 400,000.
The article analyzes proposals to extend selective service to 1947, 1.55 million troops by July, later 1.07 million with a 70 squadron air force, and pay hikes for enlisted to spur volunteering. It notes House- Senate tensions, fears of costs, and risks to universal training amid a shifting postwar world.
Dr Brady argues against sugar and refined foods promoting a breakfast of plain wheat, seasonal fruit or juice, and a protein source from eggs to fish. He credits appetite as a by product of activity and warns against cheat foods like pop and refined starches. He adds optional coffee harms children and urges balanced intake.
Readers discuss medical myths with humor and caution. A reader asks about a bursa and hidden pouches at games while others critique medical claims and advise on heart murmurs and hair washing. A columnist dismisses exaggerated therapies and stresses physician supervision for teens with heart concerns.
Column argues against unification into a single cabinet secretary. It notes the Army, Navy, and Air Force need separate leaders to prevent underfunding and strategic neglect, urging Congress and the President to study all sides and read Pearl Harbor records.
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