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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1946
Page
6
The piece notes growing concern over wage settlements centered in Washington Detroit and Chicago as small industries await outcomes from major decisions. It cites GM panel recommendations as shaping persuasion toward wage scales and urges careful, capable leadership in Des Moines amid upcoming legislative responsibilities.
Dr John Gardner announces retirement from public office after five terms in the Iowa legislature. The only physician in the chamber, he served Linn County with sacrifice and intelligent concern for local and state interests. A mental hospital survey committee he helped may pave the way for better care for the mentally ill. Rep John S Heffner praises Gardner’s wise counsel and contributions as he declines re election.
The national Victory clothing drive aims for one hundred million garments for war torn nations. Henry J. Kaiser leads the effort asking for a letter with each item to foster friendly ties. Cedar Rapids launches the drive Monday with S. R. Hawkins coordinating local arrangements to match last year’s success.
A columnist argues Byrnes forged a new postwar accord with the Soviet Union at Moscow and London, expanding Soviet influence in Eastern Europe, with control of UNO committees and atomic concessions shaping a durable world order beyond postwar strikes and demobilization.
Marquis Childs predicts a political clash as President Truman prepares a series of appointments. Edwin W. Pauley is seen as the leading contender for undersecretary of the navy with a possible path to secretary Forrestal's seat. The oil interests issue already fuels controversy.
The piece describes strong troop demonstrations overseas and the push by generals to discipline demonstrators. It notes Eisenhower’s explanations, Congress’ scrutiny, and calls for replacements to bring troops home, with debates on mobilization and the role of the Marine Corps in future forces. It also examines oil policy and political maneuvering around Pauley, Ickes, and Kenny shaping the Truman era.
Dr Brady discusses prevention and treatment ideas for rheumatic conditions. He promotes a balanced diet with adequate calories and essential amino acids, sun exposure, vitamin D supplementation, calcium rich foods, and even ground wheat as daily nourishment. He mentions diathermy for stiffness and potential parathyroid injections if disability worsens, ending with a note to consult a physician.
The piece argues that a young killer’s rationalizations echo Nazi logic, blaming a spoiled aristocracy and calling for the restoration of moral order. It juxtaposes a private murder with Germany’s looting and wartime crimes, asserting a link between pathological selfishness and totalitarian brutality.
The passage contrasts charity with virtue and notes prideful acts that would impoverish culture. It claims rulers who persist in spiteful, selfish actions resist change and warns that simple fixes are misleading to outsiders.
The Cedar Rapids retail merchants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce announces plans for an off-street parking area between A and B avenues a block north of the loop to relieve downtown parking. It notes that one lot or several won’t solve the problem and urges broader solutions including curb regulations and meter parking surveys, stressing the need for action now.
The passage lists a humorous car dream list by Bugs Baer including an amphibious Kaiser built car for easy driving by a drunk, fenders measuring parking distance, gasoline endorsed as free of ephedrine, durable retreads, a friendly traffic cop who waves at windshield wipers, a Kaiser topper for a three shift eight hour drive, and shock absorbers in seat cushions.
In Washington, Bob Hannegan, once seen as Truman's rising strong man, loses influence at the White House due to workload and his status as a non yes man. He confronts policy friction with John Snyder, vows staff housecleaning, and clashes over steel wage policy while Truman maintains friendship. Patterson misstatements trigger renewed committee questions on war production authority.
In the crowded London rush hour a typist is jostled into a solid crowd barrier. She speaks up sharply to a nearby passerby as the throng presses forward in the busy street.
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