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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1946
Page
5
A retrospective on Iowa’s 100th anniversary as a state noting Polk’s 1846 admission, Iowa’s growth as a bread basket and industrial partner, lessons from past mistakes, and a call to communities to engage youth and build constructive pastimes for a thriving future.
A weather note laments the mild winter so far and warns a cold wave may arrive soon. The writer remarks on mild temps, hints at possible late winter warmth or a sharp downturn, and urges preparedness with earmuffs as forecasts fluctuate.
The BBC questions the impact of hypnotism on television and warns of potential harm if a hypnotist can put viewers into a trance on air. The piece notes Hitler’s historic use of hypnotic influence and muses about future TV roles for hypnotists, even suggesting sleep during commercials to avoid dial wear.
A compact essay by Robert Quillen urges lifelong learning to overcome ignorance and fear. He cites a Mexican nurse confronting typhoid, notes how people resist new knowledge, and warns that limited knowledge breeds danger. The piece argues that great knowledge enables wisdom and a decent world.
Quote from Herbert S Dickey notes a referenced collection or item Inferred context unclear but points to a historical reflection or catalog titled Out of the Past with a familiar line end.
The United Nations opens its agenda to address the Greek crisis with a focus on resolving the Yuletide gifting issue. Greek relations are framed as a test case as the U.N. shifts from hesitation to decisive action.
The text depicts a Balkan diplomacy scene with Bulgaria Yugoslavia Albania and Greece. Gromyko ends a veto after friendly bickering in a long eight hour session. The piece uses playful metaphor to describe wartime era UN actions.
Analysts argue Congress can erase pending suits by explicit law and define work week by industry custom. Proposals include windfall tax, liquidating damages, narrowed recovery, and a one year statute of limitations to curb economic disruption.
Drew Pearson reports President Truman appointed Frank Creedon as housing expediter, though Creedon previously approved non housing projects. He allegedly overruled Cincinnati local decisions to allow Burger Brewing to expand, displacing dozens of tenement homes. Cincinnati officials protested to CPA Administrator John Small.
The Atlanta Klan No. 1 minutes reveal talk of a lost insider, a proposed slander suit against Drew Pearson, a Christmas party plan, and a robe room theft. Separately, railroads move from coal to oil with Union Pacific accelerating diesel conversions and costs to the welfare fund. EN MARK W. CLARK to be withdrawn as Allied commander in Austria after Moscow. Wesley Disney to run again. Compton White eyes assistant secretary of the treasury post.
Dr Brady argues against canned mothers and phony pediatricians. He defines a real specialist as a narrowly trained, highly skilled doctor who cooperates with general practitioners and gains recognition through colleagues, not public promotion. He questions how young doctors become pediatric specialists so quickly and criticizes self styled experts.
On January 4 a group of progressive leaders meet in Washington to shape a broad program on social reform race relations and rights. The gathering excludes Communists and aims for wide public support across labor church and media figures including Eleanor Roosevelt and Edward R Murrow.
Radio notes recap upcoming show lineups across CBS NBC and Mutual networks. NBC president John F Royal says hypnotism will not air on NBC television. Jack Paar returns to Vaughn Monroe show with Randy Brooks. Your Hit Parade closes 1946 week on CBS WMT with Joan Edwards and Andy Russell. Kitty Carlisle and Bennett Cerf host Leave It to the Girls on Mutual WGN.
Eddie Albert debuts in the Gary Cooper role on This Is Hollywood at 9 15 over CBS WMT Janet Blair is the leading lady. Craig Rice whodunit Murder and Mr Malone premieres on ABC next Saturday night It Pays To Be Ignorant has been renewed after a prior sponsor pause.
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