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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1955
Page
4
President Eisenhower's proposal for a three year seven billion dollar school construction program drew broad criticism. The piece argues building schools is a local responsibility and federal aid would come with strings, urging states and communities to act now to avoid federal overreach.
The Iowa Senate special committee on legislative redistricting recommends the Byers bill to align the senate with the state constitution. It would convert three single county districts Clayton Jasper and Mahaska into two county districts and make Cerro Gordo Webster Story and Johnson one county each. The bill does not affect the house and could run parallel to a six year constitutional amendment process.
A reflective column notes that height illusions from youth fade as winter ice makes sidewalks treacherous. The author jokes about growing taller with cold, then acknowledges aging limits, tense muscles, and the urge to relax yet fear a skid. Obvious change in footing prompts musings on safety and skip worn tires.
The Gazette notes Cedar Rapids manufacturers plan a vigorous protest against Senator Clarkson's bill creating a state fund to pay workmen injuries, moving the state toward insurance operations. Bread sells for six cents. rolls 12 cents a dozen. flour costs raise prices. The Bohemian Presbyterian church votes to build a $20,000 church. Rain and bad roads slow market business. oats bring 53½ cents a bushel. Rev. Robert B A MacBride is installed as pastor of First Presbyterian, succeeding Rev. Edward R Burkhalter after nearly four decades.
Dr. Albert Parry argues Khrushchev seized power by undermining Malenkov, taking control of the secret police and the armed forces, and consolidating authority. He contends Khrushchev will return to Stalinist austerity, favoring guns over butter and rejecting concessions.
The quote attributed to Thomas A. Edison reframes failure as a path to knowledge. It asserts that conducting numerous experiments, even when they fail, yields valuable lessons about what does not work.
The piece notes Africa hosting American giraffe hunting trips with bow and arrow restrictions. Prices run to $1 946.70 including transport and guides, with a $28.50 giraffe hunting license and $17.50 per head fee if struck. Plane space limited to 16 hunters.
Irene Corbally Kuhn argues adults shape youth morality and illegitimacy trends. She highlights Ruth Fizdale and the Arthur Lehman Counselling Service as nontraditional help for troubled individuals, stressing prevention through family responsibility and supportive talk.
Norman Vincent Peale argues that combining religious faith with modern psychology helps identify the roots of unhappiness. He recounts a married couple case where a daughter's father image caused conflict, and notes prayer and spiritual counseling aided their adjustment toward happiness and self understanding.
Readers share views on Seattle Washington and Washington DC praising outdoor markets lighted nights and parks. A Dubuque maintenance man selects a small Wisconsin town around the Dells area for its green trees streams lakes and welcoming atmosphere.
Andy Kar sen of Oregon Wis praises Washington D C with its parks and Library of Congress. He notes government proceedings and history add to beauty and says people will travel far to visit. G J Cahoon lists San Francisco features like cable cars and Fisherman’s Wharf and adds New Orleans for good weather and the French Quarter.
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