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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1947

Page

6

Who Is Financing Europe Recovery Under the Marshall Plan

The piece argues Russia opposes a universal European program and favors pressuring the United States to fund Europe directly. It emphasizes Europe must show self-reliance and collective effort, with world order grounded in law and potential world government only through a charter detailing powers and taxes. It cites Hutchins on law and city governance to illustrate global cooperation.

Europe Kremlin Paris Uncle Sam Secretary Marshall Congress United States Britain France Universal Brotherhood Hutchins League of Nations United Nations Marshall George Kennan Moscow Army Wer Collegeee Ss Russia Kennan

World faces choice of peace or fear amid nuclear arms rise

University of Chicago Chancellor Robert M. Hutchins warns the U S has a growing stockpile of new atom bombs capable of destroying major cities. He predicts other nations including Russia will acquire them and argues humanity must choose between peaceful coexistence and constant fear of civilization threatening war.

Robert M. Hutchins University of Chicago United States Russia Hutchins

Court Tosses Out Mass Sedition Case Over Due Diligence

A U S court of appeals threw out the mass sedition case once sensational in Washington amid questions of prosecutorial diligence. The Brewster aircraft case involving Iowa politicians also faded as the statute of limitations expired.

Justice Department of U. S. Court of Appeals Washington Brewster Aircraft Iowa Justice Department

Demagoguery and Decline in Public Life

Column urges concern over modern politics and party decline. It contrasts Truman and Wallace with past leaders, laments lack of principles, and traces trends to direct primaries and mob influence, arguing for stronger party government and genuine statesmanship.

Eecheel Geenee Henry Wallace Pendergast Harry Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt F.D.R Jim Farley F.R Washington

Out of the Past Nature Upheld by Antagonism

A reflective aphorism states that adversity teaches resilience. It suggests that struggle and danger shape strength and character through opposition and resistance.

Let’s Go Fishing with Bugs Baer in Summer Plan

A playful riff suggests suspending normal activity June through August and ending work early. The writer imagines a three month vacation and extending the idea to the fifth decimal point while proposing a whimsical fishing theme with Simon in his pail reflecting a lighthearted office prank.

Simon

Pessimists See Labor Tangle Slowing 1947 Economy

The piece argues unions threaten a political holocaust while seeking wage and price stability through two year contracts. It notes New York area construction locking in 2 percent raises, others freezing wages. it casts doubt on a swift recovery and expects selling to become the era's major problem as consumer buying slackens and government measures fade.

New York Area Motors Motors, Steel and Industries Phil Murray Truman

Power interests pull fast one in federal power bill maneuver

Marquis Childs reports power companies use a subtle tactic to push legislation creating the federal power commission. He notes big utilities seek to expand influence through a parade of executives and lawyers before Congress, possibly slipping the measure through as session ends. Witnesses include officials from Connecticut Light and Power, Detroit Edison, Wisconsin Public Service, and others.

Power Company House William J. Miller Blican Connecticut Congress Connecticut Light and Power Company Er Company Detroit Edison Company Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Eer Suc Theodore Roosevelt Gifford Pinchot America Federal Trade Commission Hoover

Labor unions misjudge House battle over Taft-Hartley repeal

Congress faces a narrow path to amend or repeal the Taft-Hartley act as southern Democrats and rural districts bias the House against union restrictions. Lawmakers note three earlier, tougher floor votes and warn unions that a majority to undo the law remains unlikely without broader public support.

Washington House of Representatives Sen. Taft St. Michigan

Adenoid Hypertrophy and Tonsil Issues in School Children

A medical view explains how enlarged adenoids and tonsils can impair middle ear ventilation and hearing in children. Benefits of treatment include improved hearing, easier breathing, better sleep, and overall vigor after iodine ration therapy and other measures.

Secret State Secretary tipped Truman's labor veto fate

Drew Pearson details how Secretary of State Marshall influenced President Truman to veto the labor bill. The piece traces cabinet discussions on June 13, Kennan's middle course, and party strategy led by Hatch Pepper and Larkey. It notes anticipated override votes and internal Democratic pressure turning on the Utah absence.

House Howard Smith D-Va Marshall Truman Asmaron Pearson Marshall Tipped the Scales To Get President Truman Thi U. S Tee Sen. Hatch New Mexico Congress Ruman Hatcher Democratic National Committee Senate White House Sen Pepper Florida Larkley Kentucky Leslie Biffle Skeeter Johnson Elbert Thomas Utah Switzerland Thomas Sullivan Murray Bar

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