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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1950

Page

7

Basing-Point Price Debate Reaches Presidential Stage

The Senate approved a bill allowing uniform delivered prices and ending basing-point safeguards. President Truman will decide based on advisers' political assessment. supporters warn against abrupt change and urge orderly transition with planning to minimize harm. The piece contrasts British parliamentary questioning with U S congressional style.

Senate Truman

Secretary Acheson Stands Before Congress in Unusual Appearance

Acheson speaks and answers questions before Congress in an unusual but precedent-setting procedure previously used by his predecessor General.

Acheson Congress United States

California Court Cites UN Charter In Alien Land Law Case

Senator Margaret Chase Smith condemns a California Court of Appeals ruling that declared the alien land law void for conflicting with the United Nations Charter. She argues treaties are the supreme law only when ratified by the Senate and warns of sovereignty surrender if courts legislate from the bench.

Washington California Congress California Court of Appeals Caliornia Supreme Court of the United States United Nations U. N Executive State Department Senate California Court

This Day in History Highlights Political and Local Notes

Ten years ago Nazis bombed Paris killing 45 while a near miss targeted American envoy Bulitt. Thomas E. Mahoney Jr earned West Point appointment second alternate via Sen Guy Gillette. Mrs John O Connor burned from hot frosting. Dan Turner won Republican Iowa governor nomination plurality. Cedar Rapids teacher Emma Fordyce pensioned. Mrs Harry Sundberg hosted lunch for 12 guests. GOP at national convention included Negro rights and women delegates. Gladys Tyner and Maria Hall led YMCA pool sessions for young women.

Thomas E. Mahoney, Jr West Point Guy Gillette Young Mahoney Quartermaster Corps Emma Fordyce Cedar Rapids Teachers’ Pension Path Harry Sundberg Stanley Moore Moore Bloomington Ill

Out of the Past Taste Grows with Daily Cultivation

The remark notes that taste is not stationary but grows daily and improves through cultivation, comparing this to a good temper refined by religion as stated by Willmott.

Tashington Congress Truman James Duff Duff

Amerasia case probes spark political backlash calls

A Washington debate over Amerasia documents centers on alleged theft of confidential papers and their wartime naval details. Critics urge full public disclosure while officials deny mislaid files, arguing secrecy serves political interests and fuels McCarthy’s rising stance.

Mr. Andrews Washington New York Herald Tribune Amerasia Tydings

Nonpartisan Commission to Reveal Truth in McCarthy Era Debates

George E. Sokolski argues for a nonpartisan commission with subpoena power to expose the truth about Communist infiltration and espionage. He urges a Hoover-like model with balanced appointment and a highly respected chairman to conduct a thorough analysis from 1933 onward.

Alger Hiss Klaus Fuchs Harry Gold Hoover Commission House of Representatives Senate Russia

New and Better Republicanism Coming to Life

Marquis Childs argues that a revived Republicanism faces a booming economy and strong industrial output, while Democrats risk internal splits. He cites Florida and North Carolina primaries, attacks on Helen Gahagan Douglas, and Oregon gains for Morse as signs of a shifting political moment. The piece contends a constructive GOP could redefine the era, contrasting with a divided Democratic party.

Florida Sen Claude Pepper North Carolina Willis Smith Old Guard William McKinley American Bar Association Smith Frank Graham California Helen Gahagan Douglas Manchester Boddy Boddy Los Angeles Daily News Helen Democratic Party United States Russia Douglas

Personal Health Q&A by Dr Brady on medical myths and treatments

Reader questions cover chalazion treatment options and eye safety, syphilis blood findings, female facial hair management including electrolysis and X-ray concerns, birth permissions misprint, risks of repeated foot X‑rays in children, debunking pyorrhea as a disease, and the unclear link between nerves and insanity.

Bugs Baer Says We Are Prepared Despite Doubts

The speaker jokes about international suspicion and distrust shifting in the U S favor. He notes an ambassador lost a briefcase and mocks readiness for anything even rain in upper New York state. He claims not to fear the cold war ending and warns against stirring it up with too many agreements.

Upper New York State

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