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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1946
Page
11
The piece extols former President Hoover's Cairo broadcast on European hunger and his six point plan to relieve famine. It urges nations including the United States, Russia, Argentina, Canada and Great Britain to reduce their food use now to enable relief and foster stability and peace.
Veteran observers note Walter Reuther did not secure a sweeping win his first time at the UAW helm. The executive board voted 16 to 5 against a union policy statement, while R. J. Thomas shifted to vice president with Leonard and Addes forming a counterbalance, signaling a turbulent start to Reuther’s presidency.
Webster County Auditor Dan J. Rhodes reported that witness fees mileage jury expenses bailiffs heat and light totaled 3302 dollars for the trials of two former employees at the Iowa Training School for Boys convicted of assault and battery in Webster County. The statement was mailed to Hardin County authorities. Hardin County must foot the bill.
A critical essay argues that juvenile delinquency stems from adult example and civilization’s character. It contends playgrounds fail without removing root causes, urging adults to model standards, highlighting attitudes on movies sex morality and political cynicism. It notes race prejudice and public hypocrisy as factors shaping youth behavior.
The statement notes trials moved from Hardin to Webster and excludes attorney fees. It says trial costs may influence future dismissal decisions, but should not. It urges legislative provision for state stand or share in spending on trials of state institution employees, arguing focus on results over costs.
Royall sharply objects to a house military affairs subcommittee report condemning army court-martial justice. He argues the report contains incorrect statements and plans to prove his accusations before the full committee. He notes rehabilitating 32000 army prisoners as diversionary but acknowledges questions remain about justice disparities.
American reporters over the Kurile islands found no evidence of giant coastal guns or new military works. A former army officer warned that absence of visible guns does not prove they are absent and shared an anecdote about camouflaged coastal installations seen only at close range.
A brief aphorism notes that good actions emerge from ordinary situations as quoted wisdom attributed to Richeter, reflecting a practical ethic for daily life. The remark emphasizes everyday kindness over dramatic deeds.
The piece hints at an underground peace conference in Paris on Thursday linked to the "BUGS" BAER story. It weighs a middle path versus militant routes, notes the Bronx missing an offer from the Pasquel brothers of Mexico, and imagines atomic scientists or chemical forces shaping a victory and peace outcomes.
A preview of congressional action shows little chance for labor dispute legislation before the July recess. The administration and Democratic leaders delay action on the Case bill and its Senate variant, while labor unions push to block passage. The political calculus hints at shifts in Congress and a possible Republican gain, with public confidence wavering amid strikes and reconversion woes. A bizarre Texas pig anecdote closes the piece.
Raymond Moley analyzes the 1947 congressional outlook. He argues a GOP victory requires a landslide and says only a major, well organized drive could overcome Democratic strength in northern and border districts. He critiques Republican HQ and CIO PAC influence as limiting factors.
British delegate Sir Alexander Cadogan faces scrutiny as a new London cable outlines how Britain would vote to prevent Spain from coming to a head at the United Nations. The confidential instructions argue the Spanish regime is a domestic matter, resist direct security council action, and warn against economic sanctions or a Chapter seven move.
William L. Shirer argues the diplomatic phase shifts to Paris as Foreign Ministers seek peace treaties with Nazi satellite states Italy Finland Hungary Bulgaria and Romania. He warns that Allied unity hinges on coordinated Western Russia strategy and cautions against separate pacts while urging strong, united American influence.
Dr Wm Brady cites Albert Kaiser findings showing lower rheumatic fever rates in removed tonsil groups but cautions heart risks remain. He favors conservative treatment over radical tonsillectomy, suggesting electro coagulation or tonsillotomy for infection focus when appropriate.
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