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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1946
Page
33
PA CHIEF Paul Porter vows quick work on adjusting prices to fit the new control law. He pledges no red tape and blames lawmakers if production slows during transition, while revealing OPA hopes the reform proves unpopular. Critics warn hurried boosts could inflame inflation or delay needed supplies.
On the first anniversary of Japan’s surrender, MacArthur’s postwar management is praised for its smooth execution. Observers note the Japanese people are embracing American-style governance, signaling a cooperative path for reconstruction and reform.
The article credits General MacArthur with a focused postwar program in Japan and notes limited interference from the Allied advisory council. It argues American support rests on MacArthur’s clear purpose and public endorsement, while acknowledging differing Russian views and potential Pacific tensions ahead.
The piece notes July employment reaching 60.73 million with 58.13 million employed and 2.6 million in the armed forces and 2.27 million unemployed. It says wartime manpower shortage trends loom and Secretary Wallace, once mocked, now questions postwar job reliability.
War editor robert quillen argues Americans often show mercy to enemies while harsh to friends. He recalls German prisoners held in the United States after North Africa, noting their killings of U S soldiers and sailors and their vendetta.
Out of the Past discusses postwar conduct, contrasting humane treatment of liberated prisoners with the court martial of a young American soldier after the German surrender. The piece questions continued punishment for nonwar crimes, urges mercy, and critiques Allied justice and rules amid peacetime recovery.
A sharply cynical riff on modern warfare and weapons science. The writer argues that war has become a form of amusement driven by curiosity and national pride, with nations racing to possess dangerous tech while ordinary life grows monotonous. The piece provocatively links atomic threat, espionage, and global rivalry to everyday culture.
George E. Sokolski argues a 15 year old boy, skilled in repairs and farming, cannot read well and is confined to fifth grade. He advocates apprenticeship routes and trade schools as more fitting for exceptional students, citing the Harvard report on education in a free society and international examples. He urges widening paths for hands on learners to prevent wasted potential.
In Vienna Gen. Mark Clark leads a calculated hard line against Soviet demands in Austria. He trims occupation costs, vetoes unrealistic Russian requests, and uses firm bargaining to curb Moscow influence while preserving Allied goals for a democratic Austria. The tactic shift from leniency to decisive pressure appears to yield results.
Marquis Childs surveys the Paris peace conference as a dramatic but unreal contest, noting limited debate on core issues like Palestine and Middle East reform. He cites British oil tensions in Iran, the Tudeh challenge, and warns that words alone cannot shape a lasting plan or deter looming regional upheaval.
Dr Wm Brady argues Americans waste billions on alcohol and tobacco while underfunding public schools. He calls for a national teachers union and strikes for higher wages, praising exemplary teachers like Miss B and Mr B and questioning today’s teaching caliber.
Reader asks about inhaling formaldehyde vapor used to coat wallpaper. Response notes formaldehyde irritates eyes nose and throat, not highly poisonous. wood alcohol in some formulations can be dangerous and cause blindness if inhaled.
Labor expert Gerald D. Reilly urges six changes to curb union power and boost employer rights under the Wagner Act. He proposes rules shifts at the National Labor Relations Board and four congressional reforms, including allowing employer-initiated elections and stronger penalties for unions, with future politics shaping GOP arguments this fall.
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