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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1956
Page
6
The downtown shopping night drew unusually dense traffic and trains backed up intersections. The writer notes a lack of traffic officers on duty during peak periods and urges proper provisions or reassignments to prevent possible accidents.
The Cedar Rapids Tenth precinct and nearby Black Hawk counties show late returns by telephone, while Clinton county reports most precincts early and some finish after midnight. Officials note reporting laws require immediate telephone updates to county auditors after polls close and suggest heavier voting slows timely tallies. A school for election officials may help improve timing.
The piece suggests a short election school could help officials learn reporting duties and avoid inherited faults from predecessors. It notes many veterans know the ropes while others do not and emphasizes prompt reporting of returns as a key legal requirement.
Opinion notes that American interest in Soviet actions has shifted from shock to a habit. The piece argues the Kremlin replaced Stalin with a group governing via diplomacy, not abandoning communism. It warns this makes the regime more dangerous and calls for constant, wary observation rather than hopeful reconciliation.
Washington coverage notes a heated debate over foreign aid of about 4 billion dollars with a proposed billion cut. Representatives Pilcher Hayes Dies Hays Bentley and Richards voice varied stances as Eisenhower pushes for aid while lawmakers treat it as an election year issue.
Ten years back Dr. Morgan J. Foster was Linn County Medical Society president elect and Cedar Rapids pediatrician since 1924, with former Iowa Pediatrics and American Academy of Pediatrics roles. Herbert J. Cooke earned a West Point first alternate appointment via Rep. Henry O. Talle. Hawkeye Music Festival planned with Coe College and Hanford Post for Legion Fourth at Hawkeye Downs. Precinct pay disputes at primary election drew 30 cent limit. Ruth Walker from Iowa Tuberculosis Association led county follow-up survey efforts. David G. Bleakley, Cedar Rapids, topped UI College of Law class with Maxwell prize. Cedar Rapids public schools graduation hall marked record class of 318 with speakers Raymond Ireland and Alma Janko. Ralph Yuill elected Cedar Rapids Tennis Association president. Sidney Liebsohn named secretary-treasurer.
George E. Sokols ky argues that Khrushchev and Bulganin should avoid New York and possibly visit Washington instead. He jokes about ticker tape parades, guerrilla-style protests, and a parade of Stalins, Mindszenty, and political figures, warning of security risks. He urges the visit be kept out of U.S. cities seen as dangerous and politically volatile.
Washington blasts the president over remarks on neutrality and alliances. The piece traces how Eisenhower’s comments at a press conference sparked opposition on Capitol Hill and within the State Department, highlighting alleged influence from informal advisers and a so called real state department shaping policy toward Asia and military commitments.
Dr Joseph Mother explains that sinus trouble does not cause tuberculosis though weakened health raises risk. A chest X ray is advised. He directs readers to the American Cancer Society for cancer literature. Brown hand spots are common and not harmful with no remedy. Hormone therapy can ease menopause symptoms for about half the women, while others adjust naturally.
The piece mocks Governor Harriman amid old political feuds and overlaps with Averill and Stevenson. It notes Averell’s past praise, current ambivalence, and the idea that endorsements are not guaranteed for four years. The text suggests self-contradiction and misquotation during a heated political moment.
Dick Yoakam reviews the American National Red Cross convention in St. Louis, noting a 10 million volunteer base and questions about capacity to handle disasters amid population growth. The 75th anniversary meeting discussed five key study areas, adult driver education, and federated fundraising versus maintaining Red Cross identity.
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