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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1950

Page

6

Soviet Legal View on Korea Declares North Korea No Aggressor

Izvestia cites Dr. Sergei Krylov arguing aggression is defined by interstate war not civil conflict and that U.N. Charter prohibits intervention in domestic affairs. The piece notes Soviet omission of North Korea aid and U.N. recognition of the Republic of Korea, suggesting Kremlin concerns about Russian public doubt.

Russia Korea United States U.N. Special Commission North Korea Izvestia Sergei Krylov Leningrad Juridical Institute Krylov Foreign Office International Court of Justice Security Council Dr. Krylov U.N U.N. Security Council Malik South Korea Republic of Korea Soviet Union 38Th Parallel

Why the Post Office Delivers Drawings but Not Exact Addresses

A noted reader complains that the postal service often delivers drawings of a person or item to famous names while failing to deliver a correctly addressed letter locally for a single missing letter. The piece mocks inconsistent addressing and suggests misaddressed mail is mishandled. It closes with a quip about moving the mound for pitchers.

Post Office Department Clark Gable John L. Lewis Joe Stalin George Evanston Ill Main Street

Precautions for Rationing Records Before Shortages Hit

Article urges citizens to pre document exemptions and claims for wartime rationing. Advises sworn affidavits for hardships, doctors notes, neighbor testimonials, and inventories of resources. Suggests filing with the Superintendent of Documents to withstand future shortages and ensure fairness during rationing.

Taft tariff revision and Aug 31 suffrage day noted

The Gazette recaps Taft's push for a revised Payne Aldrich tariff and a planned suffrage day on August 31 at the Iowa state fair in Des Moines. It also notes plans for a Cedar Rapids athletic tournament by the National Organization of Sokols and clerical moves including Rev J Percival Huget’s pastorate changes from Cedar Rapids to Detroit.

Taft Congress Des Moines Political Equality Club National Organization of Sokols Cedar Rapids J. Percival Huget First Congregational Church Galesburg Ill Detroit Mich

Bargain Buying Habits Revealed by Shoppers

A local sampling shows varied approaches to shopping. Line Stanek and Tilton say they buy when funds allow, while Ringerud and Morrison emphasize needs. Sebol and Schaub note purchases when sales appear, often delaying until necessity or price justify.

No bettor bets against the house on Korea end

In a critical view of Louis Johnson and early Korea war forecasts the author says he bets no on war end dates. He notes Johnson’s wrong predicts, distrusts experts, and asserts distrust of political rhetoric while maintaining a house advantage in betting.

New York Louis Johnson Looie Ruark Navy

Senate Feuds Rise as Overwork Hits Capitol in Election Year

Bitter clashes in the Senate surface as long sessions extend tempers and old feuds flare. McKellar, Kefauver, Byrd, Humphrey and Morse amid rivalries. cross‑state and intra‑state spats color a tense Washington scene during wartime anxieties and a looming election.

Tashington United States Senate Connally Texas McKellar Tennessee George Georgia Senate Washington Sen. McKellar Cannon Kefauver Harry Byrd D-Va Hubert Humphrey D-Minn Humphrey Byrd Minnesota Virginia

Public debate on unions and national service ideals

A letter argues editors should stress union demands versus soldier sacrifice and calls for fair coverage of wartime responsibility. Other readers urge city oiling taxes to fall on signers and renters, criticizing property owners for bearing street and tree maintenance costs.

Bugs Baer on 38th parallel question and plan

The writer quotes Bugs Baer asking what the plan is after reaching the 38th parallel. The answer is given as rolling the line up and storing it in mothballs, so no one will trip over it again. The tone mocks Robert and ends with a taunting question.

Bob 38Th Parallel

Truman Urged To Push Guided Missile Production War Effort

Stewart Alsop reports that advisers urge President Truman to launch a Manhattan‑style program to secure the guided missiles race. The plan targets ground‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground missiles, with a unified authority and 1–2 billion dollars annually to win the race.

Truman Tashington Manhattan District United States

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