Unsurprising Iowa primaries leave issues fairly clear
The Iowa primaries yielded few surprises. Hickenlooper performed stronger than expected and Loveland won the Democratic nomination, a result that signals a clear contest on the Brannan plan and domestic issues. Voter quality and thoughtful choice, not mere turnout, shape November outcomes.
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Hickenlooper
al Loveland
Brannan
Loveland
Truman
Nels Kraschel
Misplaced Emphasis and a Sound Truck On Election Day
A sound truck urged passersby to vote, prompting a local judge to remark voters should know what they are voting for. The column notes repeated questions about voter education and the purpose of getting people to polls without understanding the issues.
Bureaucratic Trick Targets Federal Inspectors in Agriculture
The department warns that the Jensen amendment and Taber-Thompson rider could force layoff of 346 meat inspectors, six in Cedar Rapids at the Wilson plant, if passed. The piece argues the measure aims to cut costs without harming health safeguards and urges voters to back lawmakers supporting such reform under the Hoover Commission plan.
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Department
Cedar Rapids
Wilson Plant
Budget Bureau
Washington
Hoover Commission
Economical Sclons Use Tax Loopholes for Travel
Drew Pearson reports that several lawmakers including Senator William Langer and Representatives Homer Angell and Abraham Multer evade the 15 percent transportation tax by claiming trips are on government business. They sign exemption forms deemed illegal for congress members, with Angell even drafting one for his wife. Tax authorities have not pursued action, while other cases like ex-Congressman Parnell Thomas and John Maragon illustrate broader tax fraud issues.
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Abraham Multer
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Notable Historical Snippets From The Day
This Day features background on Cornell University leaders H L Killian and Sutherland Dows, and Aureal Cross of Waterloo as a naturalist planning a Palisades State Park tour with over 50 flower varieties. It notes Billy Southworth’s second stint as St. Louis Cardinals manager, succeeding Ray Blades.
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How Dumb The office idealist asks about Curley pardon
A columnist asks if President Truman would have pardoned Mayor Curley had he been a Republican and prompts readers to reconsider political mercy in a provocative quick volley of questions.
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the Sun
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Curley
What Do You Dread Most About Giving Speeches
A reader surveys common fears about public speaking. The piece probes anxiety triggers, potential embarrassment, and nervousness before addressing an audience, offering reflections on why many dread delivering talks and how speakers cope.
Fear of Communism and Loyalty Programs Questioned
The piece discusses the German visitors studying U.S. civil liberties and the fear of communism, criticizing loyalty reviews led by Seth Richardson and Secretary Sawyer actions. It notes potential drift toward totalitarian patterns and highlights judge Knox's aluminum case ruling and implications for antitrust remedies.
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Judge Knox rules on Aluminum case easing industry fears
Peace for the aluminum sector follows Judge Knox's decision as the Justice Department avoids opposing integration in the Aluminum Company of America. The ruling permits four year phased divestiture to limit market losses, with potential impact on DuPont and other cases.
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Plunging Necklines Stage A Fashion Rebound
The piece notes shifting women’s wear trends from television influence to broader fashion, highlighting the plunging neckline as a defining look. It asserts cooling fashion cycles, calls out parity of Paris and New York styles, and emphasizes ear over eye in judging taste.
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Paris
New York
Peace treaty with Japan should be single US led policy
George E. Sokolski argues against a Far East peace conference and for a separate US Japan treaty. He contends a multilateral conference would empower Soviet China and undermine General MacArthur, while a bilateral US Japan pact would avoid destabilizing Korea and preserve American defense posture in the Pacific. He notes Britain’s stance complicates UN unity and warns of harsher terms from a broader settlement.
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Alaska
Far East
Soviet Russia
China
Russia
Soviet China
United States
Korea
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Commonwealth
Great Britain
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MacArthur
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Preventive measures for chronic liver and gall bladder trouble
Dr Brady advises practical, low risk steps for liver and gall bladder issues. He suggests twice daily automatic liver and gall-sac massage, consuming about 12 rolls daily, improving digestion through dental care and dentures, and moderating daily caloric intake by reducing sugars and starches.
Alcohol and Vitamin B relations in nutrition and bowlegs lesson
A reader asks how alcohol affects vitamin B and appetite. Experts say alcohol reduces appetite and nutrient intake, increasing risk of beriberi. bowlegs in children point to calcium and vitamin D deficiency, so advise sun, milk, eggs, fish liver oil. A shy 18‑year‑old is advised to cultivate non drinking company and avoid drinks or cigarettes.
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