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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1952
Page
1
An Associated Press poll of 1953 Iowa lawmakers shows 93 of 158 participated, with 58 in favor of a Korean War veteran bonus, 22 opposed, and 13 noncommittal. The piece urges studying property tax exemptions as the long term cost of veteran benefits.
James P. McGranery, by 1954, plans to abolish outside law practice for United States district attorneys unless reversed by the Eisenhower administration. The move follows testimony by Tobias Diamond of Iowa about potential conflicts of interest and reflects a push to raise attorney salaries to attract capable officials.
The U S News and World Report notes three large volumes listing U S world problems with brief actions being taken to address them. Prepared by the National Security Council under President Truman to brief the next President, the set is expected to engage the President-elect with detailed problem accounts and administration efforts.
A 1952 King Features essay argues educational television struggles because audiences associate TV with entertainment not schooling. It critiques dull imagery, funding limits, and the notion that education must be lively to win support, noting teachers could produce better programs with proper funding and equipment.
Ten year retrospective items include a 40 cent milk price rise to wholesalers since October 1, Cedar Rapids Co- Operative Dairy reports. Chicago based Metal Reserve to remove WPA street car rails before February. City council paid 4000 for first avenue bridge work. Woman’s club to sing Christmas carols on Paramount stage. Post office hires 32 extra workers for Christmas rush. Chamber of Commerce plans to take sixth and seventh floors of Lyman building. National Guard to occupy old Chamber building. Sheriff Avery names Roy Radebaugh as first deputy.
George E. Sokolsky argues that officials and individuals hide errors by shifting blame, noting how archives reveal the truth only after long delays. The Owen Lattimore case is cited as an example of how congressional inquiry can uncover facts regardless of position.
The McCarran committee scrutiny of Owen Lattimore and the Institute of Pacific Relations consumes pages as Lattimore denounces the panel while claiming IP R aimed to broaden Far East knowledge. Files from E C Carter’s barn raid reveal IPR activities and contradictions, leading to perjury charges and a grand jury indictment though not a verdict of guilt.
The Rev M B Kober urges cooperation between churches and merchants to begin Advent celebrations together. He argues Christmas is more than commerce and calls for mindful, meaningful observance that recalls the biblical message of God visiting His people. He questions the idea that Christmas must rush in and suggests a season-driven approach.
Marquis Childs surveys the incoming defense leadership under President elect Eisenhower highlighting ex GM executives led by Charles E. Wilson and Roger M. Kyes. The piece weighs big business influence, labor contracts history with Walter Reuther, and antitrust scrutiny of GM’s parent du Ponts while noting the immense spending by the department.
John O’Rea notes at a Baltimore Sun party event where a bachelor crowd gathered. Two elderly plainly dressed women joked about finding a skunk in their car’s wood shed and killing the animal before arriving, contrasting with other guests described as wealthy and well groomed.
Senator Taft smooths rift with Eisenhower forces after blasting Durkin and seeking Senate majority leader. He realigns with Carlson and pledges support for party harmony while pledging limited requests and internal cooperation. The episode shows both GOP wings eager to avoid a split.
The piece likens Democrats to a bald man with curling ears and a cook goose, arguing they have spent 20 years in luxury and will be shopping after Christmas to exchange the November 4 gift, with a theme of rail tickets and distance.
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