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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1946
Page
11
The piece argues Baruch’s call for a strong enforcement regime for atomic energy control, criticizing Russia’s veto as weak bargaining as a likely sign of fear or calculation. It contends the United States will not disclose secrets and condemns partisan Senate politics over Bilbo’s fitness, urging merit over party.
Republican steering committee reportedly decided not to block Mississippi Senator Bilbo’s seating at the start of the new Congress. They expect a better chance to oust him after oath than before, noting initial voting and eventual Republican increase in the senate.
Navy officers at Darien report an armed Soviet show of force and an order to leave the port within 20 minutes. The state department in Washington calls it not an ultimatum, citing no direct local witnesses. The dispute raises questions about whether American account or Russian word should govern policy.
In a wartime era plea, the author argues soil loss harms all Americans. He warns rivers carry away topsoil, halting wealth and progress, and urges nature based measures like tree cover, terracing, and strip planting to save land and future prosperity.
A fragmented column critiques rights, governance, and public policy with satirical asides. It questions freedom of speech, federal action, and voter self interest while warning against misused power and impending political stagnation, all framed in a reflective citizen’s voice.
A PAUL MALLON analysis notes teachers earn far less than tradesmen with overtime and face rising student numbers. It cites 60,000 unfilled positions and 350,000 who left since 1939, with many moving to government jobs or industry. Unions have limited public support and funding via taxes, suggesting reform over strikes.
Grover Whalen, appointed by Jimmy Walker as official greeter of Manhattan, arrived to handle handshakes at the United Nations opening. The piece praises Grover’s poised presence and his impact on ceremonial greetings, noting his knack for making a handshake a political signature.
Story recounts how Stalin and Churchill clashed over the invasion plan in Tehran and how Roosevelt settled the dispute by naming Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower the supreme commander. It cites Marshall’s candid hesitation and Churchill’s resistance, with Ike ultimately chosen to unite Allied efforts.
The War Department prepares a three point program for Congress unifying armed forces universal military training and continuation of selective service. Patterson argues economy from unification and urges public support amid occupation duties in Germany Japan and Korea. The draft act extends to March 31 with moratoriums affecting young men and possible Capitol Hill action.
Dr Brady discusses stuttering and handedness with a 44 year old man who has stammered all life. He argues against forcing left handedness, notes brain-side control differences, and promises future parts on ambidexterity and nervous stability. He also answers reader questions on corns and venous injections.
David Lawrence argues for a constitutional amendment to limit life tenure for federal judges to ten years with presidential reappointment. The piece critiques past court appointments and warns against court packing while proposing retirement pay and reappointment as a check on judicial power.
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