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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1954
Page
3
Article by John M. Rober surveys public opinion on escalating war risks across regions. Some express concern over global conflict, others urge restraint and diplomacy, while a few advocate rapid military readiness. The piece notes shifting attitudes as events unfold.
The Nixon era foreign policy debate centers on the "new look" and its aim to reduce military forces while preserving deterrence. U S officials claim global war risk has fallen and favor flexible forces with dispersed firepower. Dulles faces congressional scrutiny as tensions with China and Formosa loom large.
A roundup from New York details new items from several firms. A. H. Cate Company promotes bakelite vinyl pool finish. Freezit Corporation offers a fish lure in a can that emits scents for 3 to 6 hours. General Electric introduces a wall-mount refrigerator freezer combo. Reynolds Metals unveils slate-like aluminum roofing shingles. Nappe Smith Sales offers an insulated shopping bag for frozen foods. Scotch Tape releases a stretchable waterproof vinyl tape for repairs and marking.
John Jeffries claimed he woke to a smoldering mattress in his Indianapolis apartment and tossed it into a shower. He slept again, woke to a blaze in the bath and kitchen as flames spread, damaging six stores.
More than 800 children across about 270 families will receive toys through the Christmas Exchange toy shop run by Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce. The project includes 17 bicycles 20 tricycles 45 wagons and six scooters plus repaired older toys. Donations come from local businesses and residents with cost borne by the Salvation Army Community Christmas fund and space provided by Sunshine Mission.
Campaign chairman R W Schueler reported Linn county Christmas seal sale drive is $7 239 42 short of the 26 000 goal with 18 760 58 raised toward next year s projects The drive covers Cedar Rapids Marion and rural areas and supports free chest X rays and tuberculosis tests The effort stresses locating active TB cases among more than 150 000 Americans estimated to be unaware of their illness.
A tuberculosis association urges readers to obtain Christmas seals to support eradication efforts and provides contact number 25239 for the office. The notice emphasizes that community help is essential to stamping out the disease.
Cleveland column observes jurors under pressure in the Sheppard murder trial. Reporter describes aiming to read jurors from faces, noting Luella Williams, Frank Moravec, Howard Parrish, Elizabeth Borke, and the judge, with speculation on their reactions and motives amid deliberations.
Muskegon Michigan police report Theodis Spencer claimed a black and tan hunting dog was stolen. The next day he returned with a second report that an empty doghouse had been stolen.
German exchange student Ilse Kruger spoke to the Optimist club at Roosevelt hotel praising local Cedar Rapids teens. She contrasted school schedules and practices with Germany noting longer summer breaks and Saturday classes, and described driving and traffic differences.
Doctor Walter Dornberger, ex Peenemunde chief, says the USSR is on par with the U S in missile development. He notes Moscow has medium range atomic missiles and anti aircraft missiles and is progressing toward intercontinental guidance, while the United States leads in overall strides.
In a 1954 column Laura Hobson mixes social commentary with economic data. She cites Louisville researchers noting a third of workers feel unhappy while the rest cope with tax time and daily routines. The piece contrasts tax burden timing with reported health and job satisfaction findings from a Buffalo study.
Gen. Mark W. Clark plans to meet Sen. McCarthy early next month to hear evidence of Communist penetration of the CIA. Clark, former four star general and Citadel president, heads a six man team investigating the intelligence network and will also confer with others offering aid. CIA chief Allen Dulles has denied McCarthy's charges and invited information last summer but received no response.
Clark was chosen last July 4 to direct a Hoover Commission task force that will suggest steps to streamline government and cut costs. The group, headed by former President Hoover, reports to Congress and may probe the lspy case involving a 24 year old German woman who pled guilty to obtaining secrets from an American air force colonel.
The Willing Workers circle of King's Daughters hosts a Christmas party for children at the United Cerebral Palsy center on Thursday at 1 30 p m. Santa Claus and his helper will attend played by Mr and Mrs Eldon Eckard Refreshments and gift exchanges are planned The children will showcase a large Christmas card thanking Eastern Iowa donors for the clinic located at 1201 Eighth Street NW.
Lincoln Neb. tractors should not be driven over soil shortly after irrigation. Such action can cut water penetration from one and one half inches to only half an inch.
The piece lists Gazette want ad rates and formatting rules, noting costs for several ad line counts and durations. It includes two bereavement notices thanking relatives and friends for flowers and sympathy for Bill Cahn, husband and brother, from Mrs. Bill Cahn and family, and a note from Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harras and Sammy.
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