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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1946

Page

19

Carrier Service Rates for XMos in 32 Months

XMos offers carrier service with 32 months at 3.25, 3.75, and 3.75 dollars and a 2.00 dollar option noted in the record. The numbers appear as a pricing snippet without broader context or dates.

Firm Statesmanship Ay Pateves on Gen MacArthur

The letter praises General MacArthur for governing postwar Japan with savvy. It notes his handling of Russia's input on occupation policy, affirming Russia's advisory role while defending Japan’s sovereignty under the supreme command. It highlights clear lines between allied councils and supreme authority.

Gen. MacArthur Japan Russia MacArthur Allied Control Council Council Supreme Command

Can't Army Learn? GI complaints linger on army rules

The GI inquiry into the army caste system looks at how household goods are shipped overseas. Privates with families get 3000 pounds while major generals may ship 14500 pounds, a disparity prompting calls for fairer rules based on need rather than rank. The column criticizes the logic of such regulations and urges reform.

SILL Army Gen. Doolittle War Department United States Pacific G.i.’S

Army relents and ships G I wives to join husbands

The piece notes that G I wives in Europe faced loneliness and the army’s lack of transport. A vocal outcry urged relief, and the army finally relented to move spouses to be with their husbands overseas, highlighting ongoing requests for policy change.

G.i’s Europe G.I

Nurses Aides Render Quiet Front War Service in Linn County

The Bulletin celebrates 265 women in Linn County who completed over 50,000 hours through the volunteer nurse's aide program jointly sponsored by the Office of Civilian Defense and the Linn County Red Cross. They filled essential tasks, aided regular nurses and doctors, earned multiple Red Cross bars and OCD decorations, and provided steady comfort to patients through June.

Office of Civilian Defense Linn County American Red Cross Red Cross A. W. Erskine VNA

Hairbrush discipline in Kansas City sparks juvenile court tale

Mrs. James Sexson of Kansas City administered an old fashioned spanking to her 14 year old son Eugene with a hairbrush after he and a 13 year old companion were picked up for tampering with a license plate. Juvenile court summoned the parents for a warning lecture. The staff expected only a lecture, but the hairbrush episode stunned observers.

Omehow James Sexson Kansas City Eugene

No Man Publicizes Information That Would Cost Him His Job

A commentary by Robert Quillen argues against exposing espionage and government deception during wartime. It contrasts 1921 Russia relief efforts with today, accusing Stalinist policy of secrecy and praising absolute obedience as a historical tool of state control.

Mexico City Lenin Russia America Hoover Europe

Bug of Baer Gals Can't Win Statue Reappears

The piece recalls a prior protest against a statue in a public yard and notes its relocation near Union Turnpike and Queens Boulevard. It ends with a quip that the scene remains the same despite moving the statue, inviting further complaints if desired.

Women of America Civic Virtue Jimmy Walker Union Turnpike Queens Boulevard Thesa Boy

Something's Fishy about Those Errors Democrats Make

Paul Mallon argues the Democratic campaign is trapped in a core error. He claims the party cannot decide whether to run on Truman CIO legislation or on lawmakers' records. He notes CIO-PAC manipulation behind three noted missteps and asserts the underlying flaw is aiding CIO aims rather than coherent strategy.

Lgues le Ates Mallon Truman Congress Democratic National Committee Cio-Pac Washington Hannegan CIO

Unmad Hat Er Appears in Mr. Truman’s Haberdashery

The article notes Mr. Truman maintains his suavity and smile amid events. It introduces a novelty figure called the Unmad Hatter, signaling a quirky moment in the coverage of public figures and fashion.

Mr. Truman Haberdasher

Harriman Reports on Soviet Life and Hope for Russia

Ex-ambassador Averell Harriman told GOP congressmen that Soviet literacy has improved and Russians show interest in news and opinion. He warned of discontent among soldiers and veterans fed by Western living standards, but expressed optimism that younger Russians may embrace better relations with the West and world peace. He cautioned the United States to stay alert to possible future trouble.

Ashington Averell Harriman Russia Harriman Hitler Mussolini GOP Red Army Soviet Union America United States Americ Washington Iran Department of State United Nations Roosevelt

Senate atomic energy bill marks democratic achievement

Marquis Childs notes the unanimous Senate committee vote to tighten civilian control of atomic energy as a sign of democracy handling a new force. He praises Brien McMahon and Arthur Vandenberg for compromise, contrasts with May-Johnson era secrecy, and stresses the need for public education and capable civilian leadership paid at $15,000 a year.

Ashington Senate Atomic Energy Committee Brien McMahon Arthur H. Vandenberg Leslie R. Groves Senate Congress Senate Committee Lilienthal Committee On Atomic Energy David Lilienthal Tennessee Valley Authority

Degeneration and reversal in chronic rheumatism discussed

Dr. Wm. Brady explains atrophic versus hypertrophic arthritis and the progression from hypertrophy to degeneration in chronic rheumatism. He notes possible reversal with treatment, cites metabolism links with glucose and vitamin B, and urges continued balanced diet including red beef if possible.

Webster Scientifi Margolis Pemberto Fletcher United States

Psychiatric care and plant room questions in old letters

A reader asks for psychiatric guidance for current depression and suggests medical consultation. The response discusses hospital room plant life, clarifying that cut flowers or growing plants are generally acceptable for hygiene and health, with notes on removing flowers for frost risk if windows are open.

Iran censorship endangers peace and UN credibility

David Lawrence argues Iran's sudden news censorship, likely at Russian behest, threatens world peace and UN credibility. He urges Security Council action to probe motives, press involvement, and potential aggression, warning that suppression signals a totalitarian trend and risks repeat of past global conflicts.

United Nations Security Council Iran Council Security Council Tehran Department of State United Nations Conference

Britain Budget Readies for Postwar Debt Plan

Raymond Moley reports on Sir Hugh Dalton's budget as London markets rise on expectations of restrained deficits and limited taxes. The plan hinges on an American loan, retains estate taxes for large inheritances, and aims for a balanced budget by 1950. The piece frames Labour as orthodox in finance and wary of full redistribution.

Hugh Dalton House of Commons London Labor Party Ramsay MacDonald Philip Snowden Sir Hugh Britain Germany Congress

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Bravo, Mrs. Sexson Robert Quillen Norway Quillen Stalin Tees Bugs” Baer George Clark Paul Mallon Py Ashington Rowan Drew Pearson Pearson Siberia Marquis Childs Wm. Brady Personal Health W.E David Lawrence Lawrence San Francisco Moscow League of Nations By Raymond Moley Hugh Moley
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