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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
6
Secretary Dulles outlined a global diplomatic creed stressing prepared US resolve to curb aggression without unnecessary fighting. The speech argued a unified policy would deter aggressors, reassure allies, and curb charges of confusion amid crises since Korea.
The council faces heated debates over a new dog ordinance and the potential purchase of the old Milwaukee depot for parking. Commissioners know any vote will anger many, as motorist frustration grows with rising parking meter costs.
Col. R. A. Lancaster announces that about 50 tons of World War II draft board records dating before 1947 will be shredded and shipped to Kansas City for insulation use. He notes loss of detailed files may hinder future inquiries, while some veterans mock the plan and question the value.
The piece argues speedy vaccine distribution is essential to prevent polio deaths and disability. It calls for accountability for failures, noting Cutter Laboratories' role and asserting the public health service must prove safety claims publicly.
The article argues that the Austrian liberation by the four powers was a cover for continued Soviet domination. It claims Austria must deliver 10 million tons of oil annually for a decade and that confiscated property above $10,000 becomes Soviet property. It warns of further ‘liberations’ to bind other satellites and even hints at a future German reunification under Moscow.
Ten years ago Linn County Red Cross directors approved a $1000 appropriation to establish a community canning center in the Glow room of the gas company on July 1. A. G. Keyes urged the project as food conservation and safety.
A study of the Bulletin of Uniform Crime Reports shows a seven year rise in major crimes to 2 267 250 in 1954, with rates 44.2 percent above prewar averages. The Rev George E Darling urges Christianity to curb youth crime, urging parents teachers and leaders to reflect on national security standards and personal conduct. A reader laments dog control policies and rabies inoculation, arguing for humane treatment of dogs and criticizing compulsory measures.
A Thursday item from Toms River New Jersey describes two snarling dogs found near the owner’s body and a 64 year old woman said to have been mauled. The report raises questions about the event and its sourcing.
The author argues that a married 19 year old father with a 16 month old child is treated as a minor. She cites his 1-A draft classification, two jobs, and family responsibilities, contending he should be considered an adult and exempt from agebased restrictions and penalties.
A fragment discusses a historic dog tax law aimed at stray control with a dog catcher collecting fees. The writer argues there should be no tax or license for dogs on private property year round, labeling the rest as misinformation.
General Gruenther urged 600 mayors not to abandon the atom bomb as NATO stands on shaky ground without it. The piece mocks critics and questions totalitarian regimes' intent on scrap of nuclear weapons, arguing such talk shows extreme naivety.
Ten years after V E day tourism to Europe surges with an expected half million Americans plus European travelers. Sir Arthur Morse warns Britain may attract a million visitors, boosting dollar earnings toward 45 million. Yet hotels and trains remain dated, discomfort persists, and industry investment is needed to sustain this boom.
The article explains pyorrhea as wasting of the jaw alveolar processes and surrounding gums. It warns against relying on secondary treatments and prescribes daily vitamins B-complex C and R, Talbot's solution with dental approval, and cooperative care by physician and dentist. It also stresses calcium-rich foods like milk cheese eggs greens peanuts beans and raw vegetables.
Roscoe Drummond argues Nixon’s televised speeches lose appeal and calls for better produced political telecasts with audience participation. He endorses CBS Lincoln-Douglas style debates if law changes to cut campaign costs and boost voter engagement.
A series of reader views from Robert Worcester to Elmer Dittrich discuss deciding winners, the appeal of horse shows, and how rider handling, horse gait, and behavior influence outcomes. They reflect curiosity, passion, and long standing engagement with horses.
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