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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
6
The longtime Washington official Ickes leaves after 13 years amid sparks and sharp words, ending a dramatic tenure. Observers note the president may face questions unless a fuller side of the story emerges, while Ickes’ post government plans remain uncertain.
The new revised standard version of the New Testament appears amid Lincoln's birthday observances. Also cited is Emery Reeves' The Anatomy of Peace and its view that peace requires universal legal order over sovereignty, with Reader's Digest condensation tracing feudalism and the rise of centralized government.
The piece argues the U S State Department rightly condemns Argentina for aiding Nazi elements while warning that appeasement risks betrayal of self determination principles. It links future atomic-age defense to curbing Nazi ideological threats and propaganda overseas.
Reeves argues that modern wars arise from fragmented sovereignties and must yield to a universal legal order rooted in God. He traces Western civilization to monotheism and democracy, claiming the equality of all before a single lawgiver as the foundation of peaceful society, a thesis likely to shape future political debates.
Robert Quillen urges a policy of honest national self assessment to avoid future catastrophes. He cites failures from Manchuria to Pearl Harbor, blaming leaders and politics and calling for united action and full disclosure to safeguard the nation and the world.
Simmons asserts that the Out of the Past Method assists all kinds of business by simplifying processes making work agreeable and successful for entrepreneurs.
The writer satirically weighs United Nations and League of Nations as rutabagas and jokes about Noah's Ark, Wilson era ideas on borders, and a prefatory note on peace. He mocks modern governance and even remote controlled dachshund radar, urging sensible thinking before international schemes.
George E. Sokolski argues top administrators are legally irresponsible except for the President. He notes Ickes and Pauley scandals show cabinet control by the President erodes accountability. He favors a ministerial system where officials are publicly responsible and selected for merit.
A Knoxville Express column laments changing attitudes toward labor. It notes earlier generations saved to afford possessions, while today many feel pressure to own many items before choosing to work. The piece contrasts past thrift with present consumerism and work reluctance.
Veterans seeking surplus military vehicles face a long wait as Emile Brissette of the War Assets corporation reports scarce inventory. Since 1945 the army has declared tens of thousands of trucks surplus, but only a fraction will reach ex soldiers. overseas vehicles mostly stay abroad and not returned to the U.S. market.
Marquis Childs analyzes the Pauley appointment dispute. President Truman resists pressure from Democratic leaders and Harold Ickes departs in protest, with a possible withdrawal of Pauley nomination discussed among senators. The piece frames the political maneuvering behind the cabinet shakeup and its broader New Deal symbolism.
The resignation of Interior Secretary Ickes signals a clash with the Truman administration and Democratic leaders. The piece notes Ickes attacked Pauley, hints at party realignment, and discusses possible cabinet reshuffles and Ickes’ future prospects in politics or media.
A physician critiques public health habits and newspaper editing. He notes the humor in milk water percentages and laments widespread ignorance of hygiene, urging readers to laugh at drafts and wet feet while warning about manipulative headlines and medical misinformation.
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