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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1947
Page
6
Opinion column urges careful, limited use of income tax hikes in Iowa. It argues for funding public schools, rehabilitation programs, and higher education without broad tax rises, warning higher rates would raise living costs and inflation.
The Iowa Senate Republican caucus aims to unify salary increase consideration this session. It plans to require all requests be introduced before spring recess, enabling orderly action and similar raises for similar work across departments.
The text argues that some departments receive more money despite similar duties. It endorses a decision to push for broader salary increases across departments, citing consistency in meeting demand.
A critic questions reliance on home talent in radio programs and asks the FCC to review the practice. The piece argues that talent quality matters more than origin and that excessive home influence can be annoying if the emphasis shifts from skill to birthplace.
Editorial excerpts stress hotel safety through inspections and responsible staff, while noting a British anatomist’s ape man hypothesis and a grim German past. The portal-to-portal dispute is labeled costly for U S taxpayers under cost-plus military contracts, affecting army and navy budgets.
The Detroit News notes that the house sergeant at arms doubles as an accommodation banker for congressmen and that political ties plus informal banking have led to a shortfall of about $125,000 in the books. The piece highlights how a politician's pocket can drive unusual banking practices.
A political critique laments overseas policy, warning against overoptimism and costly junkets as committees report progress. The piece notes a refrain of past wartime wins followed by compensation under a bridge and hints at an upcoming deal while referencing an ace in reserve.
The New York Times notes General Marshall becomes secretary of state at a pivotal moment as the U.S. and world seek peace and stability. It highlights Marshall’s prestige as a victory strategist and a bipartisan foreign policy, with urgent decisions ahead on atomic policy and relations with Russia. The piece expects him to balance containment of Russian expansion with democracy and durable peace.
The piece argues elections alone do not guarantee democracy and prosperity. It asserts real freedom comes from power to produce and control energy. It warns that without sufficient power the Polish people cannot improve living standards, and that democratic systems fail without productive force.
In a rare clash of personalities, Secretary James Forrestal blocks Ickes man from Pacific island tour while General MacArthur grants full cooperation. The move follows Ickes criticism of naval rule in Guam and Roosevelt’s plan for civilian islands, later reversed by Truman under Navy influence.
A traveling man notes Cedar Rapids will see more property sold to out of town buyers this year than ever before. He says nearby towns around 50 miles away discuss Cedar Rapids real estate investing as a growing trend. Street work continues on the Indian Creek bridge at Harriet Avenue after flood damage. January brings unusual weather with few blizzards but rain and a storm. Preparations are complete for the sixth annual Iowa State Bowling Association tournament at Eclipse bowling alley starting Monday.
The piece humorously contrasts Bill Dutrt’s bear story and crowd dining habits with a columnist’s reflections on informal work life. It touches on salients of catering for crowds, odd local incidents at Bever park, and the muddled realities of editorial routine and compensation practices.
Constantine Brown reports that policymakers doubt a future dominated by push-button warfare. Rockets face material limits, 5000 degree nozzle heat, cooling and power issues hinder long-range capabilities. Radar guided defense and drones lessen airplane threats, keeping reliance on large armed forces.
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