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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1946
Page
6
The author warns that a Woman's Home Companion poll suggesting five of six American women expect war within 10 to 15 years could influence public opinion and reduce resistance. He urges broader information exchange with Russia to lower fear and misperception, and stresses competent public service and education to meet future international challenges.
The article questions George Allen's selection to a post at the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, suggesting his appointment stemmed from influence rather than evident qualifications and highlighting a broader demand for more capable government personnel.
In Indianapolis Judge Niblack ruled husbands are entitled to one night a week apart from their wives. The column questions if the limit applies to both spouses and ponders who decides, joking about taking the matter to higher courts.
A wartime essay argues the peace goal is to keep Germany harmless rather than convert it to democracy. It contends German citizens cling to old loyalties, and only preventing future war matters. It notes public views on labor, gender roles, and postwar chaos, urging tough measures to avert another horror.
The speaker reflects on George Washington’s leadership and character, noting his balance of war and peace roles and his self discipline. He jokes about Washington’s image and the idea of a nation finishing ahead in global terms, while recalling Washington’s warning against foreign entanglements.
American shoppers flood winter Florida with cash as Hialeah and area tracks report record betting and lavish spending. Mallon notes sky high prices for basics, trailers packed, and war savings fueling a temporary surge, while skeptics warn of a potential bust when bonds mature and supplies normalize.
Marquis Childs describes Truman’s difficulty naming a successor to Harold Ickes as the interior secretary vacancy exposes a split in the Democratic party. Conservatives seek a neutral or pro-Old-Deal figure while liberals demand a 10 carat liberal. Draft talk centers on Justice William O Douglas but he resists leaving the Supreme Court.
Labor columnist argues mass picketing risks public order and calls for federal police power to curb violence in strikes. He praises Chapman and criticizes OSHA-influenced politics, detailing respect for constitutional limits and suggesting independent paths for labor law enforcement and governance.
Dr Brady discusses a 28 month old with fear of bowel movements and infrequent stools. He argues the problem is overstimulation by worried relatives and proposes stopping all talk of bowels to allow nature to regulate digestion without interference.
A reader asks about piles returning after injection treatment. The reply explains that recurrence depends on the original cause, and a cure remains possible if the cause is addressed. Other letters discuss soybean oil versus olive oil, a dog’s impact on bronchitis, phobias about dogs, and public restroom safety ideas.
Excerpt recalls George Allen's rise to RFC director amid controversy over his role with Home Insurance and the Pendergast bribe through Missouri fire insurers. The piece notes Senate confirmation with limited scrutiny and warns of potential conflicts as he may influence loans to insurers and related firms. It highlights broader political tensions and other appointments.
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