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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1956
Page
6
A reflection on the gravity of youth murder sentences and the social factors behind violence, followed by a call for safer school crossings. The piece questions early childhood influences, parental duties, and the role of police in managing school-zone traffic signals to protect children.
column discusses dangers at school crosswalks highlighting Morning rush at the Tenth Street Seventh Avenue SE corner in front of McKinley High School. It urges strict adherence to traffic signals to prevent life threatening dashes by students and protect pedestrians at a busy intersection.
The Indian embassy information service in Washington notes tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on the eighth anniversary of his martyrdom January 30. The All-India Radio special broadcast featured eminent figures from many nations, including Prof. Arthur Compton and Dr. Marcus Bach of the United States, highlighting their esteem and Dr. Bach’s broader religious studies.
Frederick C. Othman notes lawmakers debate how to apply equal air time to presidential candidates amid a growing field including a pig carrier. Witness Paul M. Butler suggests limiting free TV time to major parties and funded candidates, while critics warn the plan could muzzle campaigns and reduce voter access.
Edwin F Lundquist secretary of the Cedar Rapids board of education said no Cedar Rapids district buses carry private school pupils under a ruling prohibiting such transport. A city council resolution to place a stadium on the March 25 ballot was passed and clerk Maude Krebs told to advertise it. Water Works Supt Blomquist cited spring pools as causing city water taste and odor. Dr C Ward Macy named director of 1946 summer session at Coe college. 20 Years Ago item notes coal supplies and severe winter conditions in Cedar Rapids, Amana Society profits, and cultural events including a Broadway show and pianist Harold Bauer recital. Oscar Fjellman injured by elevator while working on Merchants National Bank building.
President Eisenhower has resolved past doubts about seeking a second term. He says he can carry his job efficiently and will decide after assessing his inner conviction and health. Republican leaders and observers note his press conference signaled progress toward a potential candidacy.
George E. Sokolski argues Lincoln’s legacy rests on moral foundations, not politics. He urges a moral doctrine of Americanism, rejecting slavery and state overreach, and notes that unity must come from shared ethics to endure future wars.
A reader asks about the risks of extended use of appetite reducing pills prescribed by doctors. Overdose can cause nervousness wakeful nights and chest pain. The writer and Dr Mulner advise against reliance on such medicines, noting limited success and the need for medical guidance.
The columnist uses playful metaphors to describe Cold War dynamics, noting Bulganin and Ike, and comparing strategy to cooling hot soup without making waves. He asserts that relations with the Soviet leadership will not become friendly, emphasizing cautious, measured actions.
Washington reports that after years of wrangling Congress settled the natural gas act amendment. It exempts independent producers from Federal Power Commission price regulation. The piece notes market speculation and contrasts with tidelands oil rights battles, highlighting possible impacts on prices and the role of antitrust protections if prices rise.
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