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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1955
Page
6
CAP marked its 14th birthday praising its service to the nation. It cites wartime feats flying 24 million miles, guarding coasts, guiding rescue boats, and spotting subs. The piece commends the CAP for youth programs teaching aviation careers and citizenship, predicting historic praise for the program.
A Linn County Red Cross note recalls Mrs. C. C. Drew’s 15,000 hours of volunteer work from 1942 until shortly before her illness. She received a plaque for meritorious service at the annual Red Cross dinner, though she saw nothing remarkable in her efforts.
In remarks praising Mrs Drew, colleagues say she embodies the best of Red Cross volunteers. They highlight her willing, eager, wholehearted service, aligning with the spirit of the holiday season observed on December 25.
Frank Pfaff, a respected local businessman with athletic interest and solid background, is favored to succeed Jim Meaghan as acting mayor style manager of the Cedar Rapids Raiders. Support among baseball backers remains strong despite winter conditions as Pfaff is seen as a capable successor to Meaghan, who left large shoes to fill.
Members of the Inter-Faith Group, Catholic and Protestant women, completed a week of appearances before Cedar Rapids service clubs. They urged individuals and organizations to keep alive the true meaning of Christmas and to remember it is the birthday of Christ.
A city playground official supports moving sledding to marked park areas to prevent accidents during heavy snow. Parents are urged to guide children to use designated zones for safe sledding amid the season’s first big snowfall.
BEN RAY REDMAN reports on Sir George Paget Thomson’s forecast in The Foreseeable Future that monkeys could be trained to perform various farm and factory tasks. He imagines monkey labor transforming unions and politics, with monkeys paid by owners while humans lose work. The piece cautions studying all angles before tapping the simian labor pool.
Ten years ago in Cedar Rapids officers, veterans, and local leaders were highlighted. Sgt Leslie P Farmer received a citation in lieu of a Silver Star for actions on Iwo Jima. Frank T Nye was named 1946 Chamber of Commerce president. Leighton Beckett resigned from Coe College for a U S Civil Service post in Des Moines. A war loan drive surpassed a million in Linn County aided by an exhibition of Hitler’s car. Young men and YMCA delegates attended a regional conference in Rock Island. A large dance benefited the Policemen’s Protective Association in the Shrine temple with about 3500 attendees. Two way radio use in Cedar Rapids police cars gained federal approval. Iowa football players attended a Legion banquet. Jack Benny featured at the Majestic in a vaudeville bill. Snow drifts blocked roads east of Belle Plaine. B J Harding elected commander of T Z Cook post G A R.
Washington watchers view the farm issue as the era’s most explosive political test. The Eisenhower administration backs limited concessions such as a soil bank while keeping high fixed price supports, while Democrats led by Hubert Humphrey push to restore 90 percent supports and expand a soil bank and other measures to manage surpluses and credit. The clash shapes the 1952 election landscape as Congress weighs subsidies and policy costs.
The article argues the Soviet Union uses prepared, publicized plans to shape international relations. It cites the Geneva summit timing, Denisov’s piece on cultural bonds, and Khrushchev Bulganin travel openness, noting Soviet aims to expand cultural exchanges and influence while balancing state sovereignty and Communist party activity abroad.
Dr Molner clarifies indigestion meaning and argues most bellyaches stem from nervous tension rather than true digestion failure. He notes many cases come from hurried meals, stress, and fear of illness, and suggests relaxation and mild sedatives to halt the pain. He warns against overusing patent medicines before consulting a physician.
Roscoe Drummond argues the Republican Party faces a leadership dilemma as Chairman Hall promotes optimism about Eisenhower running again while delaying decision making. readers are urged to weigh medical uncertainty and intra party dynamics regarding a 1956 nomination and contingency planning.
Readers are invited to submit letters airing views on general topics for public attention. Letters must include name and address for printing, should be single sided, and may be shortened by The Gazette. The newspaper does not guarantee return and may edit as needed.
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