Iowa cities seek more self rule amid federal state clash
The editorial argues the fight over a federal urban affairs department misses the core issue. Iowa cities lack local control and seek power to address municipal problems locally. While 15 states consider state agencies for local affairs, the piece warns many states distrust cities. It questions if home rule for Iowa cities comes too late.
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Democratic Nomination Boosts Elbert Smith in Iowa Senate Race
Prof. Elbert B. Smith of Iowa State earns the Democratic nomination for U S senator to challenge Sen. Hickenlooper. At 41 with a history background and World War II service, Smith is a strong new-face candidate who could complicate Iowa Republicans aims for a fourth term victory.
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Iowa State
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Hickenlooper
Smith
State Department
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Democratic Party
Commerce
Harold Hughes
Senate
No Money for Humanity Guild Circular Says No
A reader criticizes a Humanity Guild, Inc circular urging donations to avert catastrophe. He disputes its tactics, questions disarmament plans, and pledges to fund arms and taxes instead, calling for accountability from non profits amid a year with a $92 billion wartime budget.
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Soviet Russia
United States
Great Britain
France
United Nations
Locatell ideas adopted by council highlight public service
In a People’s Forum letter Theodore Neilsen praises the council for adopting Locatell’s campaign proposals such as inviting employee input, night meetings, publishing agendas, and long-range planning. He notes past criticism while urging neutral press scrutiny to encourage capable individuals into public service. He echoes editorial notes on public works and purchasing reforms.
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Locatell
Council
Mr. Locatell
Gazette
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Consolidated Purchasing
School Board and Planning Commission
Johnson
Learn to Think for Ourselves and Build Fallout Shelters
E. J. Laschanzky argues Americans should individually prepare for nuclear risk by building their own shelters, reading official civil defense guidance, and relying less on government aid. He urges personal duty to protect families and suggests visiting civil defense offices for information.
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Kennedy
Civil Defense Office
E. J. Laschanzky
Thirty-ninth St. NE
Denial of Subcommittee Post Sparks Senate Tussle
The piece charts Senate power plays as Sen. Margaret Chase Smith challenges John McCone for CIA head, risking a subcommittee seat she helped defend. The maneuvering pits Leo Saltonstall against party peers while insiders discuss a permanent CIA watchdog panel.
This Day 10-20-30 Years Ago 1952 Highlights
A Cedar Rapids school board set the kindergarten starting age to five by Nov 15 after a state revision. Oliver M. Greenley was named Man of the Year in Iowa at the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce convention. Navy Chiefs Renner and Minor earned the E pennant for the Cedar Rapids recruiting district for late 1951. In 1942 the council advanced a $15 000 bid to buy Washington high school from the Independent district. Shirley Huston became president of the Allied Industrial League. Dalies Frantz gave a Cedar Rapids Iowa Theatre recital, the first repeat artist in the series since 1934. 1932 Richard Monter, aide to Byrd on polar expeditions, visited his niece Celeste DeLaney. Dan Kruidenier resigned as Hanford post vice commander to run for public safety commissioner.
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Cedar Rapids
Oliver M. Greenley
Independence
Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fort Dodge
Navy
Glenn Renner
Glenn Minor
Iowa Recruiting District
Washington High School
Independent
Shirley Huston
Penick
Ford
Allied Industrial League
Dalies Frantz
Iowa Theater
Celeste DeLaney
Kenwood
Dan Kruidenier
Hanford
American Legion
Marion Ambulance Service Awareness Letter
A Marion reader urges more public knowledge of the year-old ambulance service. The writer notes many residents still rely on Cedar Rapids for ambulance care and calls for broader awareness and local visibility.
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Court News
Gazette
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Citizen Queries City Sidewalk Charges For Public Properties
Mrs. Robert Brainard asks if the Cedar Rapids ordinance charging residents for sidewalk cleaning applies to the city school board and other public properties. She notes Wil son school Reed park and Taylor school sidewalks in poor condition and urges public bodies set an example.
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Wilson School
Reed Park
Taylor School
Robert Brainard
Twenty-fourth Ave
Letter to editor questions Life magazine postage claim
DecoraI editor Fred Biermann cites C D Jackson Life magazine in Life’s Jan 26 issue arguing Life covers at least its full postage costs. He says the postal deficit is not due to extras but to the department’s pricing and delivery of magazines nationwide.
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C. D. Jackson
Post Office
Cedar Rapids Gazette
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Gazette
Jackson
United States
Republic
Fred Biermann
Biermann
Life
Post Office Department
TV Leftovers Complaint from a Husband
The Reader's Digest notes a humorous quip about a husband joking that his wife serves reruns as TV dinners fatigue. A light, domestic gag reflects common TV culture commentary.
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