Governor Beardsley Tax Case Faces Bureau Decision
The Pearson column notes buck passing between justice and treasury over Beardsley's income tax matter and adds Internal Revenue Service delays between Washington and Des Moines. It calls for a clear decision after 15 months, arguing no reason to keep Iowans in the dark amid an election year.
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Drew Pearson
Justice
Treasury Departments
Beardsley
Pearson
Internal Revenue
Washington
Des Moines
Justice Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Iowa
Bureau
DiSalle Quitting Price Boss Post Sparks Mixed View
The piece notes the resignation of Mr. DiSalle as price administrator and questions his future as a senator. It rues the price and wage policy pattern, credits DiSalle with effort yet blames higher levels for the price surge, and suggests a strong-willed successor or abolition of the post to fix the economy.
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DiSalle
Price
Senate
Harry Truman
Taft Should Clarify His Stance On McCarthy
The essay urges Senator Taft to clearly state whether he approves of Senator McCarthy’s methods in pushing for an investigation. It notes Taft’s Wisconsin remark stopped short of a full endorsement and argues voters deserve a direct yes or no on McCarthy’s approach.
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Truman
McCarthy
Wisconsin
State Department
John S
Ohioan
Eisenhower
Fortune’s new rich stay modest despite wealth
Fortune notes 15 000 Americans earn over 100 000 dollars a year and 50 000 more between 50 000 and 100 000. The so called new rich hide affluence by living ordinary lives, avoiding big estates and luxuries, and blending with the well to do. They hope better days lie ahead as social storms pass.
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America
Fortune Magazine
Fords
Washington Monument
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Mittens
Horatio Alger
Fortune
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Elks Plan Ambulance Purchase For Red Cross
Ten years ago plans were approved for Cedar Rapids Elks to buy a Red Cross ambulance. A $1500 purchase price check would be given to the local Red Cross chapter the following week.
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Red Cross
Cedar Rapids Elks Club
Linn County Civil Defense Council
American Trust Building
Linn County
Diet Talk Promotes Real Food For Healthy Children
Dr Wm Brady outlines that many illnesses are blamed on cold but diet plays a larger role. He cites parents choosing refined foods and praises Adelle Davis for encouraging varied early feeding with vegetables, whole grains, and protein. A mother shares success raising a 5 year old on brown bread and raw vegetables, while babies are introduced to cooked cereals, cheeses, and meats.
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Ohio
Adelle Davis
Farmers Shift From Fair Deal Says Kline Warns Of Defections
Allan B. Kline president of the American Farm Bureau Federation laments farmer defections from the Fair Deal criticizing Truman Brannan farm plan. He notes National Grange and Farm Bureau opposed the plan while shifting positions on railroad regulation and capital gains tax. He urges cooperation across groups to defend long range farm policy enacted bipartisan.
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Allan B. Kline
American Farm Bureau Federation
Kline
National Grange
Brannan
Ously
Congress
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Fragmented Patient, Fiscal Debates, and Labor Alliances
A collection of anecdotes and opinions touches on dental mishaps and vitamin C advice, then shifts to labor union positions on privatization and public utilities. It notes Washington state and Oregon political shifts, the Ohio senatorial race of 1950, and analysis by Kline critiquing President Truman's farm policy versus Brannan concept.
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Ohio
Winnie and Baruch Talk in Congress Referenced Incomplete Dialog
Fragmentary notes mention Winnie and Baruch in a congress discussion about atomic weapons and secrecy. The text alludes to a breakout rash gag and a valet named Barney, with remarks about decimals and adding machines. The source is unclear and humorous in tone.
Socialism versus Freedom and Economic Choice
Emerson P. Schmidt argues socialism leads to centralized planning and shortages, eroding economic and political freedoms. He cites forced labor risks, loss of private enterprise, limited consumer choice, and constrained occupational options, warning democracy may fail without free markets and citing Byrnes on socialism as a step toward communism.
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Anand
England
Europe
Alfred Edwards
Britain
Russia
Italy
Austria
Germany
James F. Byrnes
Mrs Anderson Scores and Comics Rant Letter
A reader praises an editorial on American democracy and U S ambassador remarks on race prejudice, links Korea progress, and urges action. Another writer faulted The Gazette comics page, calls for 13 color comics, and questions soap ad content. Cliff Kunzmann of Wilson Avenue SW signs the letter.
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the Gazette
Anderson
U. S
Denmark
Korea
Jose L. Valenica, Jr
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Washing product promises and missing comics in Sunday Gazette
The speaker mocks broad marketing claims about washing products for overalls and beauty for hands, plus a note about a bride left at the altar due to toothpaste. The Sunday Gazette is criticized for omitting some of its best comics despite advertising 17.
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Gazette
Lash
Sunday Gazette
Egypt Proclaims Birth of Heir Fuad Amid Joyful Haze
The Detroit News notes Cairo hailed the birth of Prince Fuad as a new era for Egypt, though the paper jokes the era of happiness is centuries overdue. It frames the birth as a timely event amid national excitement and official proclamation.
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Cairo
Egypt
Fuad
Detroit News
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