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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1946
Page
15
An editorial lauds a six week cooling off before Senate action on OPA legislation, noting growing consumer input alongside industry and CPA voices. It urges modest congressional pay, expanded staff support, and a voluntary pension plan to improve legislative performance and public trust.
The piece notes that national legislation follows a two-year pattern with fresh activity in odd years and thinning attention in even years due to elections. It argues lawmakers seek to protect jobs, affecting timely action on bills as campaigns loom.
The piece argues Republicans may rely on winning a house majority this fall without a positive congressional program. It warns gains depend on large cities north of the Mason-Dixon line where labor and Negro voters are concentrated. It doubts Republicans can win many of these seats without strong labor, Negro, and southern Democratic coalition support and notes skepticism over anti-labor legislation boosting enthusiasm.
The writer argues against war and advocates peace while warning of disaster if attacked. He recalls prewar pacifist ads that aimed to promote peace but allegedly aided enemy forces, noting such campaigns reached those least in need of persuasion and comparing them to ineffective, preaching to the choir.
A collage of wartime reflections condemning costly ignorance and urging steady research and prep. It cites Roosevelt era leadership, production strength, and lessons from battles, while warning against complacency and seedless sacrifice of soldiers. It notes February riots in India burning government grain stores in protest of English grain policy.
A reader says he is so bashful he showers in his underwear and asks what to do. The columnist doubts action, jokes about bashfulness, and notes some institutions aim to erase self consciousness, but they offer no homework.
Marquis Childs reflects on the deaths and departures signaling the end of the wartime alliance era. Lord Keynes has died in Sussex after shaping Britain’s loan and Bretton Woods groundwork, while the Earl of Halifax bids farewell as ambassador. He notes rising isolationism, looming congressional hurdles for the British loan, and the shift from wartime unity to a fragile postwar balance of power.
Four senators led by Tom Connally pressured James Byrnes at Blair House to back a friendlier Argentina stance to restore hemisphere unity. The meeting followed by Byrnes’ announced policy shift as Braden was harshly criticized and Pan American tensions were noted.
The piece argues that while House amendments to extend price control are sound in principle, the OPA has overstressed prices over production and failed to end reliance on controls. It urges tapering subsidies, clearer decontrol standards, and a shift to tackling inflation’s root causes like deficits and monetary expansion.
Dr. Brady critiques a posture campaign while offering simple, natural posture guidance. He warns against drawing the belly in and up, urging a natural stance with head high, chin tucked, hips aligned, and feet equally spaced. He adds practical health notes on hygiene and a brief aside on iodine and salt tablets.
Washington editorials weigh how open discussion might ease U S Russia tensions. Russian editors praise openness but cite censorship while American papers face delays to Moscow. The piece notes Byrnes patience amid disputes shaping Allied unity in Europe.
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