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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1948
Page
8
Readers nationwide would agree that serious, not partisan standoff, is needed in Washington. The piece urges the President and Congress to move beyond political maneuvering toward quick, constructive action on inflation, housing, and other shared national concerns, postponing mudslinging to later.
Ohio officials respond to a crime spree by two parolees that left six murdered within 15 days. Governor Herbert orders parole force doubled from 22 to 44 and installs six or seven supervisors to guide officers in major cities. The move is framed as preventive action worth emulating by other states including Iowa.
Iowa has benefited from a relatively good parole record but faces strain as parolees rise. The state doubled its parole force after the 1945 riot at the Iowa Training School for Boys, yet more trained agents are needed to give each parolee adequate supervision. The existing unit worked overtime, yet the expansion remains insufficient to meet expectations.
Cedar Rapids officers place in 10 of 23 spots at Davenport state shoot, besting other cities in the over 50,000 class. Chief Condon’s twice monthly target practice since he took office seven years ago is credited with the performance and may push other Iowa cities to adopt similar training. The force’s showing is framed as a potential crime deterrent, suggesting criminals avoid well-armed cities with crack-shot police.
A father writes about persuasion and compromise in daily life and public affairs. He reflects on bending rather than breaking, notes the value of diplomacy in personal relations and governance, and contrasts stubbornness with constructive concession to avoid chaos.
A compact epigraph notes that virtue matters more than pedigree as a guiding principle. The quotation from Sir P Sidney emphasizes virtue as the true measure of characters over family lineage.
A compact column by Harry V. Wade lampoons wartime policy politics and public anxieties. It rails at partisanship in foreign policy, notes Henry Wallace's Roosevelt-like stance, mocks Hollywood researchers, and skewers Berlin showdowns while threading in a chorus of satirical jabs at election talk and "high stakes" rhetoric.
An analysis notes higher traffic and improved service from postwar airlines but warns of losses and overexpansion. It cites 36 certificated airlines, extensive route growth, and rising costs. Domestic fares fell slightly since 1941 while construction and payrolls rose, forecasting inevitable fare hikes.
George E. Sokols ky argues that the President’s power has expanded through wars and emergencies, making the office a potential global ruler. He condemns Truman for convening a special session to embarrass Dewey, labeling Congress a partisan tool and accusing Truman of weaponizing the legislative branch for personal political ends.
A reader asks Dr Brady about vitamins after a year without vegetables due to meals far away. Advice covers fresh greens, fruits, canned fish, dairy, eggs, wheat, and the option to grow greens, along with a supplement plan and chewing plain wheat for vitamin B. Other letters discuss pinworms and muscle soreness from draft exposure.
Washington report argues President Truman could curb inflation via monetary and credit controls but avoids exercising power to protect campaign wages and farm income. It cites Eccles testimony and GOP opposition, noting housing credit, export controls, and wage policy as political theater ahead of the election.
By Bugs Baer. Hank Wallace chose peace abundance and liberty as his slogan yet seems to mix a necktail shaker. If Russia is wonderful why not migrate there in a body. Hank wants his picture on everything but a passport. Big Bill Hayward tried Russia after the Idaho bombing and tired of soup hair and noodle thanks. Hank has nuisance value of sharp elbows in a crowd. If a land of milk and honey exists Hank will supply his own spoon.
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