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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1946
Page
9
A Roosevelt era editorial faults the Office of Price Administration for removing and restoring citrus ceilings at a vulnerable market moment. It argues the move serves as a stark lesson on price controls, underscoring coincidence but noting potential consumer harm and delayed crop arrival.
The piece analyzes Iowa Democratic Chairman Jake S. More's claims about tax increases since 1938. It notes 1945 state receipts reached a record high of 80 million dollars and points out that certain tax burdens remained unchanged except for a new one cent per gallon gasoline tax and a 50 percent cut in the personal income tax rate enacted three years earlier.
The letter argues that Iowa taxes remained at 1938 rates except for gasoline and personal income, with no net rise in payments. It contends higher apparent increases reflect more purchasing power, not higher rates, and notes Republicans profited from federal prosperity while questioning veteran housing and state staffing needs.
A change in naval uniforms eliminates collar and neckerchief, tight-fitting jumper, and bell-bottoms in favor of blue gray and white attire. The new look adds pockets and allows practical use, while the classic white hat remains with alternative headdress for certain events. The peacoat coat stays, and the shift aims to boost recruitment and ease wives and girlfriends concerned with appearance.
A humorous and cynical reminiscence on public speaking fears and the urge to talk. The narrator recalls dread of audience, failed performances, and contrasts between talkers and listeners, ending with skeptical views on speech and society.
The remark laments that aging carries no proof of living well beyond the fleeting measure of time. It notes the shame of an elderly person lacking meaningful deeds to show for a long life.
A playful taunt about the Moscow talks where atomic bombs colonies and reparations are discussed yet nylons are missing. The speaker jokes about wartime aims devolving to fashion and comfort, questioning why the Big Four must decide nylons and the future.
Raymond Moley portrays James Byrnes as a realist who balances idealism from the Atlantic Charter with hard 현실politik. The article notes Byrnes' long career, his acceptance of imperfect outcomes, and his view that major powers protect regional interests while pursuing broader international cooperation through the UN and gradual democratic influence.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower read western stories during his latest flying trip, a fact noted as evidence that he values popular reading. The remark contrasts with common parental advice that reading such "trash" leads to lesser achievements.
Drew Pearson compiles reader letters from GIs in the Pacific and Europe. Soldiers describe frustration with rewards fairness, officer replacements, and wartime logistics. A Manila truck driver laments hi jacking, guards, and lack of side arms.
Marquis Childs surveys Senate testimony by Major General Groves on international inspection, US lead in atomic energy, and concerns about Soviet competition. The column notes Stimson's secretive plan for Russian partnership, Byrnes' Moscow role, and Stimson's legacy.
Parents brought an eight year old with presumed pink eye. The doctor found iritis and noted bloodborne infection as a possible cause. The piece uses caution about tonsil surgery timing and mocks doctors who speak without basis. It also includes reader questions about aluminum cooking utensils and harmless liver indicators.
In a critique of U.S. governance, the piece argues that a parliamentary model allows instant accountability, while the American system lets Congress and the President act independently. It questions if Truman’s appeal to Congress suffices and warns that reconversion efforts suffer as a result. The author notes elections next November and highlights need for executive-legislative merger to empower the public and ensure responsible government.
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