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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1952
Page
8
The piece argues that at the Republican national convention delegates may gain influence amid mass media scrutiny. It notes past steamroller tactics, the rise of public scrutiny, and delegates acting on personal appraisals may switch loyalties as Taft Eisenhower tensions linger. A united party front against Democrats remains essential.
The secretary’s mission to Latin America risks undercutting by party platform disputes over foreign policy. With inflation in South American nations and volatile governments in Chile Peru and Colombia, his aim to reassure and aid regional stability could be weakened during the discussion of Pan American policy. A recast social visit may be wiser until platform unity is clear.
A veteran newspaper man notes the difficulty of finding fresh angles at the Republican national convention as TV cameras monitor desks and corners. He recalls 1948 Chicago and warns that many leads will go uncovered while commentators fix on public figures and stage moments.
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was nominated for the presidency by the Democratic national convention in Baltimore on the 46th ballot. Cedar Rapids faced a near riot as about 20 youths clashed with police, leading to grand jury binding and fines. Seventeen people died and 326 injured nationwide during Fourth of July holidays. a Mt. Vernon fundraiser raised 500000 with Cedar Rapids contributing 53000. Fire at West Liberty Condensed Milk plant caused 15000 loss. unknown cause. Clement P. Wilson of Coe College competed in Stockholm Olympics, finishing in the tenth heat of the 100 meters, his rival tying the Olympic record.
A group including Virginia Craig and others share opinions on porch size. Most favor large porches for comfort, cooling shade, and space for a swing, while one observer notes style matters most.
Drew Pearson notes similarities between the 1912 GOP contest and today's battle over Taft and Roosevelt. He recalls McCormick’s Tribune backing Roosevelt then and shifting to Taft now, the battles over seating delegates, steamroller charges, and the 561 to 107 first ballot result before the Bull Moose split. History may repeat.
A letter to The Gazette's People's Forum urges selective immigration policy, arguing that broader laws empower urban centers and dilute citizen representation. The writer warns of economic strains, political shifts, and the need to protect democracy and free enterprise.
Mrs. F. K. Ward and Mrs. Frances Chapman extend heartfelt thanks to business and professional groups churches fraternities labor unions and individuals who supported 56 and a half years of Sunshine Mission work led by Rev Francis K Ward and now by Rev Walter A Pierce The writers plan to remain in Cedar Rapids and offer further service
Swopper's ad in Yankee magazine seeks a good young talking parrot in exchange for items including a gent's 17 jewel wrist watch and band, a gent's diamond scarf pin, golf clubs and bag, a valve trombone in good condition, a black ebony B flat with keys, and a metronome. It mentions 12 and 16 gauge shotguns and jokes about keeping the shotguns a while. The Chicago Tribune notes the humorous tone about trades and a trombone player.
A salesman presses for a straightforward life policy while a prospective client jokes about stepping out occasionally. The banter hints at the humor of everyday financial planning.
Two men share a brief cocktail hour before a date with a psychiatrist. One insists on leaving to avoid arriving late, fearing the psychiatrist will start without him, a quip attributed to Cedric Adams in the Minneapolis Star.
The International Amphitheater will host both parties with four wings off the main arena. Western Union operates two telegraph rooms and three press centers to handle up to 9,705,603 words in past conventions, matching a record load for news and photo transmission. A huge Connsonata organ and 3,000 watt audio system enable nationwide broadcasts with 60,000,000 viewers expected on television. William McMains of Central College will play the organ for both conventions.
A prize fight devolved into a slow dance as the two boxers circled without exchanging punches. Spectators grew restless until a taunting spectator urged the fighters to attack, shouting from the rear, “Hit him now, yah big bum.”
A humorous lampoon describes Chicago hotels crowded with candidates arriving by various odd means. The piece notes the stampede of prominent civic figures seeking to participate, portraying the situation as a serious political scramble amid tax talk.
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