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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
6
Iowa crop and livestock experts concede the August optimism for a record corn harvest may be unfounded as recent weather worsens yields. The report urges readers to grasp how weather and market forces affect farmers and grocery prices, showing the broader impact on nonfarm families.
Fires sparked by anger at a mysterious location drew attention as residents speculated about the cause. Officials reported no injuries and began investigations, while onlookers described smoke and scattered debris in the area.
In Durham North Carolina Wallace the Progressive presidential candidate laments interruption and urges free speech within limits. He contrasts a quiet Cedar Rapids reception where 27 people attended with the Durham heckling and predicts the party’s decline if it is not openly debated.
David Lawrence praises Charles Evans Hughes for unrivaled press handling as secretary of state. He hosted frequent briefings, answered hard questions, and made policy clear to the American public, especially on the League of Nations and the Dawes plan.
The text recalls Mr. Hughes as a master of public relations noting his intelligent and persuasive method built on advance preparation. He avoided direct quotations, favored simplicity and candor, and urged officials to respect the press as a watchdog of democracy.
A reflective excerpt contrasts Longfellow’s line on a great man’s death with the enduring influence he leaves behind. It notes how the paths of people bear the memory and inspiration of notable figures across time.
A compact column surveys everyday scenes and oddities from 1940s life and culture. References include a child’s door slams, a Bible and pipe arrest image, draft rules, Roger Babson gravity ideas, a motorcycle rider, phonograph disks, doughnut machinery, and bank checks totaling half a trillion dollars in the first half of the year.
The article argues nerves do not cause peptic ulcers and criticizes psycho somatic medicine. It cites Dr. Quigley on common causes in refined diets, says vitamins and minerals are food aids, not medicine, and advises balanced daily nutrition over months for health improvement.
Readers discuss milk intake for child development and tooth health versus sweets. An inquiry asks how external medicines can treat skin conditions like itch or ringworm and whether topical lotions help.
Marquis Childs notes Warren’s pull strengthens the Wallace Progressive effort in California while third party appeal wanes amid inflation concerns and housing pressures. Truman and Barkley schedule six days of campaigning as Democrats and Wallaceites vie for the state’s 25 electoral votes.
The House un American Activities Committee members argued over pursuing perjury against Hiss and Chambers. Rep Hebert urged immediate prosecution while Mundt and Nixon pressed for more hearings, with Thomas leaning toward Hebert. The panel eventually agreed to hear more witnesses before sending the matter to the justice department.
In a sharply critical view, the authors argue the early American evacuation of the Korean zone risks handing Korea to the Soviet Union and emboldening communist expansion in Asia. They warn of political and psychological damage across the region, including China, while noting costs and strategic weaknesses of continued occupation.
The speaker criticizes long running officeholders and party elites. He warns that amateurs will waste taxpayer money through grandiose improvements while seasoned politicians skim a little and leave more for others. He urges prudence and skepticism toward government spending.
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