Fact Finding Bill Could Lead Iowa Legislature to a Research Council
A Iowa paper endorses Rep. Emil Novak's bill creating a legislative research committee and a related Institute of Public Affairs division to perform non recommending fact finding. The plan aims for a $25 000 annual budget and would rely on university and attorney general staff, with the committee composed of sitting lawmakers to ensure practical oversight.
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Iowa
Legislative Council
Linn County
Emil Novak
Novak
Farm Bureau
Ray
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Iowa
Attorney General
Institute of Public Affairs At
Rep. Novak
Beet Up Car Tops offer boost to highway safety
An insurance man suggests the automotive industry can aid highway safety by designing automobile tops with greater resistance to crushing impact. He argues sturdier tops would reduce injury in rollover crashes and protect occupants.
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Omes
Eisenhower Cabinet Shows Teamwork Two Years In
The Eisenhower administration marks two years with only one cabinet change James P Mitchell replacing Martin Durkin as labor secretary The record highlights teamwork across Humphrey Weeks Benson Dulles and Dodge and notes enacted reforms in farm price supports and tax policy while praising coordinated effort at the Rio conference ahead of a Democratic Congress
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Eisenhower
Roosevelt
James P. Mitchell
Martin P. Durkin
Durkin
Humphrey
The
Treasury
Weeks of Commerce
Benson
Television Stars and Industry Risks in Public Image
The author argues TV must build a base of well known performers who focus on television work not other fields. Currently many stars from other realms overshadow native TV talent, risking funding and audience clarity as sponsors and programmers chase famous names. Unknowns on TV worsen this trend.
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Les
Omaha
Colossal Pictures
Television Needs Its Own Artists
A 1954 King Features Syndicate piece envisions television developing a stable of TV artists who require no introduction and can be sent in to saw wood for pay, arguing viewers need recognizable talent and consistent qualité. The writer recalls Cedric from a previous broadcast and notes the prior fights as a contrast.
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Cedric
Saw Wood
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Local Acknowledgments From 10 and 20 Years Ago
Military honors and civic notes span decades with Lt. Col. Carlton K. Smith earning the Silver Star near Metz France, Charles W. Karban promoted to sergeant and awarded the Air Medal, and civic leaders like Arthur Deamer and Dr Herbert Burgstahler participating in regional events. County relief, school code talks, and a Jerusalem greeting marked community memory gatherings and public service milestones.
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Carlton K. Smith
A. J. Smith
Metz
France
Navy
Charles W. Karban
Herbert J
Burgstahler
Cornell College
Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association
First Presbyterian Church
Linn County
Waterloo
Jerusalem
G. K. Thompson
Frank J
Bob” Cuhel
Washington High School
Iowa University
Dodge and Seymour, Ltd
Open mind and brains fall out says Sulzberger
George Sokolsky cites Arthur Hays Sulzberger remarks on open mindedness and data driven judgment. He notes journalism, gossip columns, and the need for experience and knowledge, warning against hollow openness and urging steady, informed reporting.
Path to a Journalist’s Ambition and Security
A veteran writer advises a young aspirant to study philosophy history literature sciences and arts before aiming for editorial or column work. He contrasts editors Washington gossip columnists pundits and scholars noting the discipline motion knowledge and experience needed and warns of the dangers of immorality and superficial success.
West's Weakness Is Showing in Global Policy Debate
Column argues Western pacifism in face of Soviet pressure endangers Europe and Asia. It links French parliamentary hesitation, German rearmament, and Moscow strategy to a dangerous disunity that could invite aggression. The piece warns against live-and-let-live appeasement and urges firm, unified defense.
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Washington
Asia
China
Europe
Soviet
Russia
Korea
Far East
France
Soviet Russia
East Germany
West Germany
Germany
Italy
Moscow
United States
Hitler
Poland
England
Politburo
Reds stage rehearsals to shape foreign visits in China
Edward Hunter reports that Red China trains hosts and participants for foreign delegations, simulating casual meetings and steering impressions. Bevan Attlee trip described with planned private parties, selective interpreters, and strict messaging to crush dissent and control coverage.
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Edward Hunter
Red
China
Red China
Readers invited to submit letters to The Gazette forum
The Gazette invites reader opinions on topics of general interest through the People's Forum. Letters must include name and address to be considered for publication and may be shortened. the paper cannot guarantee return of submissions.
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Gazette
People’s Forum
Colic in Infants Debated by Dr Brady
Dr Brady argues colic is opinion rather than fact and that healthy babies cry for ordinary needs. He cautions against mislabeling cries as colic and criticizes overuse of sedatives, noting crying reflects hunger, discomfort, or environmental factors.
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Suiey Camp
Shuman Named to Succeed Kline as Farm Bureau Leader
Charles B. Shuman of Sullivan is chosen to follow Allan B. Kline as president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The note praises Shuman for understanding farm problems from field to national policy and predicts he will maintain a long view on price supports, surpluses, and taxpayer costs.
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Charles B. Shuman
Sullivan
Allan B. Kline
American Farm Bureau Federation
Mr. Kline
Mr. Shuman
Kline
Shuman
Federation
Answer Key for 1954 Editorial Research Reports
Sanctions them. Decreasing. Wrong. In 1958. England. Right. Floyd. 56. 5
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McCarthy
Boy Scouts
Canada
England
Norway
Switzerland
United States
Pretty Boy
Capone
Costello
Diamond
Floyd
Luciano
Nelson
Siegel
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