Traffic safety steps cut fatalities in San Francisco and Kansas City
The United Press series argues cities can halve traffic fatalities by using daily, hour-by-hour accident statistics to concentrate police on high-risk areas and times. The piece notes San Francisco’s success with targeted enforcement and urges Cedar Rapids to boost manpower and tighten speed control on First Avenue. It also discusses statehood prospects for Alaska and Hawaii, urging Senate action and Presidential assent.
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Frank L. Spencer
United Press
San Francisco
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Speedway Avenue
A Chance for Statehood for Alaska and Hawaii
The piece advocates statehood for both territories. It notes House approval by large margins and a Senate panel's four month study. the committee has voted to admit Alaska and Hawaii, signaling a likely Senate vote before the session ends and anticipated Senate assent.
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United States
Alaska
Congress
House of Representatives
Hawaii
Senate
Truman
House
Talmadge wins Georgia governor nomination amid county unit edge
The article notes Herman Talmadge clinching the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor with a large county unit margin and a slim popular vote lead. It compares Georgia’s county unit system to the national electoral college and endorses the Lodge Gossett bill to have states award electoral votes by state popular vote. It urges readers to contact their congressman to support the reform.
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Herman Talmadge
Georgia
Iowa
House
Few Businesses Thrive on Snakes
A narrator comments on a snake farm venture funded by RFC money, noting the absurdity of a snake farm restaurant combo and the broader public disinterest in snakes. He recalls a bakery display of snakes, the poor business outcome, and personal aversion triggered by snakes, ending with a cartoon vignette about literacy.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
California
RFC
Kansas
High Court Judge Picked in Cedar Rapids Succession
Gov George Wilson named Harry S Johnson to the Cedar Rapids superior court bench to replace the late Thomas B Powell. Dean Edwin Blythe Stason declined the University of Iowa presidency after a bid by the state board of education. The Gazette ran a Wendell Willkie farms feature by Ray Anderson. 20 Years Ago notes include church dedication plans, Hanford MacNider assignment, a Schmeling Sharkey rematch, Pullman hotel sale, and a central wireless station bid as the city eyed arm chair brigades.
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Harry S. Johnson
George Wilson
Superior Court
Cedar Rapids
Thomas B. Powell
Edwin Blythe Stason
University of Michigan Law Department
University of Iowa
State Board of Education
the Gazette
Ray Anderson
Wendell Willkie
Rushville
Ind
G.O.P
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
U.S
Canada
Senate
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
M. C. Smith
Pullman Hotel
George Buchan
Waterloo
Why Some Have Piles And How To Relieve Them
Dr Brady explains piles stem from upright posture and venous pressure. Relief comes from changing position, brisk walking, and leg-hip elevation several times daily. He notes leg cramps from tetany and responds to calcium and vitamin D, and answers sugar questions with tips on substitutes and saccharin.
Patterns Changing Amid High Spending and Saving Shifts
Merryle Ruekeyer notes altered spending habits with rising installment and mortgage debt while savings stay high. Savers shift from time deposits to mutual savings banks and savings and loan associations, lowering commercial bank time deposits. In 1950 first quarter, total savings hit a two year high. accounting gains prominence in internal management as executives stress accurate cost figures.
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Mutual Savings
Savings and Loan
Mutual Savings Banks
Savings and Loan Associations
Iran, Korea, and the danger of a Soviet move
The article reports U.S. military leaders fearing a Soviet push after Korea toward Iran, an oil rich pivot on the Persian Gulf. It notes Iran’s internal weakness, army corruption, and pro Communist Tudeh strength, plus the shah’s clashes with U.S. envoy Wiley and replacement by Henry Grady.
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Ashington
Asia
Iran
Kremlin
Korea
Gulf of Persia
Indian Ocean
Suez
Arabia
Moscow
U.S
U.S.A
Vernon Evans
U. S
John Wiley
Wiley
O.K
Henry Grady
Greece
Tudeh
Russia
Red Army
Bugs Baer On Fireworks And Foxtrot For Moscow
Commentary riffs on Bugs Baer words with references to Asia China and Moscow. Mentions a 20 year old Floyd Gibbons schedule The Red Napoleon and a dictator with slanted eyes. Describes ambassadors pulling rabbits from their portfolios as pace-makers.
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Floyd Gibbons
Floyd
Letters From Readers On Respect For Flag And Bavarian Life
The page excerpt contains two reader notes: one editoral letter praising anti discrimination and flag respect, and another travelogue about Oberammergau in Germany. It references U S Army personnel in Germany, local civic concerns, and personal connections including a student named Johnny McMahon in the Passion Play. It also mentions American visitors and planned旅行 to Lucerne and Sweden, plus a postal military address.
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U. S
Germany
Oberammergau
Johnny McMahon
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