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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1948
Page
6
Republican spokesmen offered blunt reactions to President Truman’s special-session move. The piece decries lack of preplanned response and suggests a smarter approach would have framed the issue as productive governance rather than political embarrassment, noting Truman's early advantage as the GOP muffs the opportunity.
Malcolm Bingay argues that television and radio era makeup and sound will decide electability, predicting leaders will be chosen for looks and voice rather than brains. He cites Dewey Truman Washington Jefferson Lincoln as example cases and warns politics may become cosmetic theater.
At the Democratic convention the border states Kentucky Maryland Missouri and West Virginia diverged from the Solid South on a states rights plank and a minority report praising Truman. The split suggests potential liberalization of the South within the party or a chance for two party competition to reach the region.
A concise quotation reflects on the printing press transforming thought. It contrasts gunpowder’s impact with printing and suggests readers assess statesmen beyond formal education. The message emphasizes the empowered reader as an active judge of leadership.
The column jests about a stop-Truman push now in Republican hands, notes on a citywide shakeup from police to judges, ponders a Chicago boy's bizarre home burglary spree, and contemplates betting odds and a possible two million dollar win at the tracks.
George E. Sokolski argues Democrats will attack the Eightieth Congress over Taft Hartley, fiscal policy, and bureaucratic expansion. He contends Republicans fought a mixed vote coalition and notes Truman era reductions in forces and defense aid, with Barkley shaping the Democratic critique.
Marquis Childs reflects on General John J. Pershing’s era and the modern chief of staff General Omar N. Bradley. He notes Bradley faces unprecedented risks from nuclear threats and inflation while rebuilding a force to train draftees, with Europe and Asia as urgent concerns.
A columnist addresses whether general health and cosmetics cause brittle nails and allergies. The main cause of ridges and peeling is nutritional deficiency, especially lacking vitamin B complex, vitamin D, and calcium. Some readers report allergy to nail polish ingredients, but there are nonallergenic cosmetic options available.
Veteran senator Alben Barkley, once fiery and biting, has mellowed with sorrow and disappointment. He faced personal trials and financial strain while guiding the Democratic Senate wing, earning broad affection from colleagues across parties.
Washington analysis argues the push for an extra session rests on President Truman agreeing to implement the Republican and Democratic conventions program. It notes voters chose 1946 mandates and two thirds majorities in Congress, and warns that a session carries risk if Truman remains capricious or refuses majority legislation.
By Bugs Baer the column notes the election cycle and political deal making. It says payoffs come after the November election and remarks on Democratic rhetoric and party advantage. The piece hints at continued political maneuvering and business as usual.
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