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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1947
Page
24
Legislators left the state house convinced the income tax issue is settled for now though many expect a later review after next biennial appropriations. The Morrissey amendment failed and a higher tax is debated to fund expanded school and state institution support, with leaders uncertain about securing the eleven million dollars requested.
The fragment states that even the most optimistic expectations will yield only a limited amount of funding or relief. It frames the outlook as cautious and restrained, implying that even favorable estimates may not meet broader needs.
The Tennessee senator denounces Lilienthal’s suitability to chair the Atomic Energy Commission while criticizing absent senators for not hearing the witnesses. McKellar’s conduct at the hearing draws ridicule as he pursues efforts to block confirmation amid charges of bias and inept manship.
A short Lincoln quote is presented with a note from the Chicago Historical Society museum. The night editor shares Lincoln’s saying that he would not be a slave nor a master, defining his view of democracy and critiquing benevolent reformers who impose programs on others.
Leonard Lyons notes the inaugural issue will recount Trygve Lie's role as Norwegian justice minister who admitted Trotsky for refuge on condition of nonpolitical activity, and Trotsky's prophecy that Lie would soon be in exile. The column also surveys social notes, obituaries, and industry chatter.
Milton Eisenhower is named as a top candidate for a $23 000 a year tax free post as assistant secretary general of the United Nations. NBC and CBS plan to withdraw from the National Association of Broadcasters as the downtown social whirl continues with film and theater anecdotes and campus talk.
The passage blends bold claims about historical figures and weapons with pop culture references. It jokes about using atomic weaponry in war and cinema, mentions Brooklyn and Long Island, and notes MGM’s atom boom in a Bob Considine project while signaling concerns about radioactivity around Radio City.
George E. Sokolski reflects on Abraham Lincoln as a solitary dreaming leader who faced political bargains and the dangers of a two party system. He wonders what problems might have been avoided had Lincoln lived to finish his second term, contrasting ideal integrity with modern political compromise.
Governor Warren of California will testify before the interior department subcommittee on restricting to 160 acres the government reclaimed land per person. Big California land interests oppose the limit, while veterans seek small farms. The issue pits taxpayer-funded land use against rancher consolidation and a competing bill by Sen. Knowland to abolish the limit.
Marquis Childs notes a record weekly coal output of 13.8 million tons for the week ending Feb 1 and 13.7 million for the second week in January. The government controlling the mine operations faces a crucial Supreme Court ruling on John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers, with March 31 deadline looming for private reownership and welfare fund financing.
Dr Brady explains dentures range from caps to full sets and notes immediate denture service lets patients replace teeth immediately after extraction. He cautions patients may need future adjustments due to jawbone and gum changes, stressing comfort and appearance over cost.
By David Lawrence, the piece argues Britain’s postwar Labour victory led to rapid public ownership of coal and electricity, stunting private enterprise and sparking a coal crisis. It warns of political upheaval, Communist influence, and a weakened economy, suggesting socialism may erode confidence and long-term recovery.
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