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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1946
Page
3
The piece argues that labor leaders alienate potential allies by labeling all criticism as anti labor. It notes Case bill flaws but potential moderates could craft a beneficial reform. It also covers Dr Spedding on world security through policing and international scientist exchanges.
Dr. F H Spedding of Iowa State College addressed Cedar Rapids Rotary on the atomic bomb. He reassures laymen, strips away common fears, and explains why small scale bomb making is impractical, stressing the need for heavy shielding and major obstacles to such work.
Gov Blue reshapes state effort by forming a state housing committee and inviting 14 Midwestern governors to Des Moines for a housing conference. He urges local, state, and federal coordination to ease material bottlenecks and accelerate action for residents in housing distress.
Robert Quillen discusses the American idea of a gentleman defined by character. He cites integrity courage and courtesy as core traits and argues birth or wealth do not confer gentility. He notes democracy requires self-made honor and critiques class attitudes amid social change.
The quotation notes that the worthiest people suffer most from slander as the birds peck at the best fruit. It contrasts virtue with misrepresentation and hints at the damage of rumor to notable figures.
Bugs Baer notes cuffs on pants are returning and mocks dust catching fashion. He recalls long cuffs from tailor days and jokes they made his strides look awkward. He recalls wartime shifts abandoning extra fabric such as vests to keep neckties out of coffee.
By Paul Mallon, Small Wonder, the piece argues the United States and Soviet Russia must coexist despite mutual disdain. It contrasts ideologies, freedom of individuals, and state aims, noting tensions from wartime appeasement to ongoing global competition and calls for a straight peace framework.
Marquis Childs reports that John Stelle’s criticism of General Omar Bradley over VA hospital sites backfired, highlighting Bradley’s progress in reforming VA medical service. Bradley resisted political site pressure, lowered costs, and opened hospitals to top medical advances, earning support from veterans and experts.
Dr. William Brady argues teeth loss harms digestion and nutrition. He cites mastication as essential for starch digestion, notes modern physiology supports saving teeth, and warns against neglecting dentures despite dietary realities. He references explorers Stefansson and Andersen to contrast extreme diets with common American needs.
Drew Pearson warns that Ed Pauley and Ralph Davies may wield excessive influence over U S oil reserves. He recalls Davies ties to Standard Oil of California and Pauley’s pursuit of a Mexican high octane plant, noting Ickes reversed to block the plan amidst private Senate urgings.
The writer argues that President Truman should limit political appointments in top posts and assemble a core cabinet of impartial, selfless experts. Civic prudence, not partisan advisers, is demanded to handle essential issues and guide the administration for the remaining term.
A fragment notes his one good deed was keeping trains on time and laments that the secret is lost with him, reflecting on missing clarity about his legacy and influence.
Raymond Moley argues that France led by Leon Blum seeks US loans amid postwar debt relief talk. He notes Greece may receive aid via Export-Import and Britain, while Britain benefits more from Greek stability. Moley portrays Blum as Marxist, forecasting attempts to seek US funds as leftist power grows.
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