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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1955
Page
6
The article notes a Chicago woman issuing an ultimatum to her striking husband. Picketing foes doubt her grasp of economics, yet many acknowledge her focus on feeding children and the family. Even if he returns to work, his life may be made miserable, possibly altering future labor disputes for families.
A recent survey of around 30 000 traffic accidents shows most involved drivers with 10 plus years on the road and vehicles not badly damaged. It finds little personal responsibility, with both parties often blaming the other for the collision and many crashes could have been avoided if either driver had acted differently.
The text argues that fault is shared among drivers and that if each driver anticipated others’ careless acts as likely, they would stay ready to adapt. This mindset could reduce accidents and save lives and property, as drivers would acknowledge mutual responsibility.
Onlookers applaud a reunited airman and his wife now “the happiest couple in the world” after his time as a prisoner in China. The piece urges the couple to stay private despite public curiosity and stresses hope for young people facing tough marital trials.
Red Cross flood relief funds aid northeastern victims of Hurricane Diane. Linn county quota is $4,610, supporting food shelter and care. Send contributions to Red Cross headquarters at 327 Granby building or to local Red Cross offices in counties.
Washington observers debate oligopolies as Sen Kilgore and Prof Markham discuss antitrust trends. The piece notes conflicting Sherman and Robinson-Patman rules and cites examples from cosmetics to auto parts amid FTC scrutiny.
After a stormy session the Cedar Rapids city council passed two resolutions directing the drafting of an airport ordinance and the hiring of an architect to design airport buildings. T. M. Ingersoll was named chairman of a chamber committee to study establishing a community foundation in Cedar Rapids. A jurisdictional strike by Building Laborers union caused a near halt to new city construction.
George E. Sokolsky recalls a summer of floods around Otis and New Boston that wiped out towns, yet showcased neighborly effort. He notes radios and phones kept some contact, contrasts disaster with resilience, and likens the scene to Tokyo after the 1923 earthquake as communities rebuild through voluntary work and shared purpose.
Woodrow Wyatt notes the queen faces constant public scrutiny as she shops with reporters detailing purchases before she returns home. She says future children Charles and Anne will not receive surprise gifts once old enough to read newspapers.
A Wall Street Journal anecdote notes an old sow’s method to beat the heat. While others chase shade and water, she rests all day, avoiding discussion. The piece wryly laments that people won’t try the simple approach.
By Roscoe Drummond Washington argues Soviet hospitality at Geneva and Bulganin’s villa signals no real move toward peace. The piece asserts Moscow seeks Western relaxation without addressing core tensions, aiming to erode defenses and push talks on Soviet terms.
The article notes Molotov remained unyielding through the Big Four talks and, at the end, Bulganin’s speech pushed German unification further out of reach. It suggests Soviet strategy seeks to ease Cold War strains but aims to extract concessions with little cost, indicating complex internal pressures and calculated negotiation tactics.
Reader questions cover tonsil removal timing during polio season risks, persistent foot odor remedies including formalin soaks, carrot juice opinion, nose hair care and home remedies, weight loss experiences with doctor help, and a note on staying slim beyond losing pounds.
The Gazette invites views on editorials and public interest topics. Letters must include the writer name and address for publication and are usually read if concise. The Gazette may shorten submissions and does not guarantee return of letters.
Hamlin Garland sat beside Henry M. Stanley at a formal London dinner. Stanley, silent until Garland’s remark sparked a pronunciation quip about the famous African fly. The moment prompted a lively, Rotarian style conversation.
The article estimates Cedar Rapids will gain about 100 families every two months and explores the impact on schools with roughly 450 new children, requiring new classrooms and teachers, and on municipal services. It tallies costs for schools, police, fire, parks, water, and other city needs, noting added payroll and infrastructure, including land, beds, books, and transit implications.
New Hampshire defeats a three-house parley on legalized sweetstakes as the senate house and governor debate a school construction funding bill. The governor had pledged to sign but switched amid civic pressure and concerns the sw eetstakes could interfere with federal whims.
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