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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
6
An aging Andrew Volstead obituary frames his dry era and warns that revival of Volsteadism hinges on facing facts. The piece argues for a pragmatic liquor policy balancing drinkers and abstainers and critiques punitive enforcement and referendums as insufficient.
The text notes Republicans pushing to block members of Congress from turning annual stationery allowances into cash, signaling a political move to curb lawmakers’ perks. It hints the revelation may surprise many readers about House appropriations practices.
Cincinnati researchers claim a brain extract could beat certain infections more effectively than penicillin Yet the raw material is scarce and limited brain supply threatens to restrict any widespread use.
Des Moines columnist argues for restricting county insanity commissions and proposes state hospital observation units or a central receiving hospital with expert staff. He endorses legislative ideas from the Senate mental hospital survey committee led by Sen. Herman Knudson for Iowa’s mentally ill citizens.
The author recalls a memory of a man who boasted vast lists of presidents and governors, then argues real education lies in knowing how to access information. He cites a quiz about royal stamps and presidents, noting Isabella as the royal on a U S stamp and Calhoun resigning as vice president, with Perry opening Japan.
The quotation targets thrift for the poor as cruel and hypocritical. It cites Norman Thomas criticizing self-help rhetoric as harmful to those in poverty. No local events or entities provided beyond the author.
A witty look at how the seniority system tolerates newcomers in government. The piece parodies the arrival of young congressmen in Washington and jokes that elder status dictates precedence and favors, ending with a note to respect gray hair even on trivial matters.
George E. Sokolski criticizes the Arab League formed in Cairo in 1945, arguing Western powers mishandled Middle East policy. He contends the League unites Arab states with limited development potential and notes Western aid and oil concessions to exploit resources. He compares Arab and Chinese development and warns against misreadings of Western civilization’s interests.
A historical reflection notes Islam’s belief in conquest through force, its spread across Asia Africa and Europe, and fears of renewed Muslim power. It contrasts Moslem and Christian social norms, especially polygyny and women's seclusion, and warns of post imperial redistributions and regional upheaval.
Marquis Childs profiles W Averell Harriman as a blend of wealth and public service. The article notes his leadership in Brown Brothers Harriman and Company, railroad interests, and involvement with Roosevelt era policies and the Americans for Democratic Action circle.
Amid a tight Senate majority, the Truman Mead war inquiry vote split Republicans and Democrats. Morse Aiken Tobey Cooper defected on the first roll call, with later votes narrowing GOP defection to Tobey and Langer. The episode signals possible shifts to regular committees and future inquiries as parties weigh concealment versus exposure.
Dr. Wm Brady discusses how smoking does not prevent weight gain and can harm health. He notes college smokers have lower cardiovascular fitness, slower circulation, and potential eye and skin issues, with recovery only after quitting. He also addresses water safety and anemia myths briefly.
In a brief notice from the Omaha World-Herald, the political column notes a fleeting reference to General Marshall as a potential president shortly after an appointment as secretary of state. The item underscores the dopester’s reaction rather than a substantive political development.
Big banker coalition led by Commissioner Bodman halts the RFC BPA program for small business loans up to 100000 as two Democratic commissioners are absent. The move, backed by GOP members, aims to underwrite borrowers through affiliated banks, altering access to capital and impacting local lenders nationwide.
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