The United States and the Push to Sell Its System
The article argues for selling the American system through tangible products and consumer access, not abstract rhetoric. It cites Gordon Creighton on showing gadgets and comforts to persuade central Europe, proposing a world-wide comfort-sharing system backed by extensive Sears-Roebuck style credit networks. It also presents 1946–47 profit statistics from a consumer-investor survey to question how much profits flow to investors versus real gains for consumers.
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Britain’s hard work push eyed for American revival
The piece notes Graham Hutton’s eight weekly radio talks from London on Britain’s wartime production drive. It argues the campaign’s message of hard work and self denial lifted production in Britain and suggests the technique could help the United States to raise output, reduce economic headaches, and benefit other nations.
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Industry profits puzzle as survey narrows 1346 gains
A Mill and Factory survey reexamines last year profits across manufacturing, showing that the widely publicized high profits are unevenly distributed among firm types and sizes, with many companies earning far less than the headline totals suggest.
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End of wartime sugar rationing prompts mixed relief
The piece notes relief as wartime rationing ends and sugar controls ease, while some grouse at new freedoms. It contrasts differing privations, with sugar limits hitting many, and cites health concerns and broader acceptance opinions across the public.
A Choice of Evils in Cedar Rapids Stadium Funding
The editorial discusses authorizing an additional 85,000 dollars to finish the all purpose stadium, after last year’s 215,000 dollar bond. It argues cost remains high and delaying may not cut expenses, weighing Cedar Rapids need for large crowd facilities against potential savings. It compares the decision to buying a car or building a house in current times.
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Peach crop hopes rise in Benton Harbor as others warn of turmoil
The Benton Harbor Michigan orchard country reports a bumper peach crop despite Europe tensions and domestic unease over tax and labor bills. Across the nation voters show Wallace’s popularity remains solid in a heavily Democratic district, while war clouds loom abroad and floods threaten the Mississippi.
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Bugs Baer On GOP Split And Dewey Ambitions
The fragment discusses dissension within the Republican ranks over starting a second party and notes Warren Stassen meeting with Dewey in Albany. It reflects on perceived party harmony, past criticisms of Dewey, and hints at future White House ambitions for Tommaso with a ten year retrospective.
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Plan of Action for the GOP on Human Rights and Housing
Eric Johnston argues for a partnership capitalism linking human rights with property rights and urges the Republican party to back housing for low income families, pursue Western development, and reform taxation to spur small business, while stressing Europe’s need and a coordinated relief plan with Congress to guide U.S. policy.
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Pedestrian Crash Sparks Call for Safer Crosswalks at Coe
In spring 1946 two Coe College students were struck at First Ave and Twelfth St, one died and the other seriously injured. A blinking yellow light was added to slow traffic, but drivers remain unyielding. Community leaders urge a stop light synchronized with nearby signals to prevent future tragedy and protect the 800 students crossing daily.
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Gazette
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Letters reflect on American identity and Billy Sunday debate
A reader expresses pride in American heritage while living in Canada and contests a syndicated critique of Billy Sunday campaigns. The letter notes converts among ministers and defends the movement as more than ephemeral hysteria, despite mixed opinions on Sunday's methods.
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Malcolm Sbingay
Griswold and Greece Heads Greek program and politics
The piece outlines how the Greece post flooded with hopefuls for a top Greek program head, from Griswold of Nebraska to Parkman fading out. It notes Gen Marshall, Gen Clay, and Mark Ethridge proposals, with Vandenberg opposing Ethridge, Hoffman linked, and Griswold urged despite a tough Balkan scene.
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Greece
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Henry Parkman
Boston
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Nebraska
Air power and production race for U S aviation leadership
The piece argues the United States remains competitive in new bombers fighters and jets but warnings by Maj. Gen. Echols cite underproduction and weak aircraft industry capacity. It notes 1939 1944 production gaps and calls for rebuilding air power as essential to national and world peace.
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Oliver P. Echols
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Echols
Air Coordinating Committee
America
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Coe College building campaign set to meet $25,000 goal
Coe College managers fixed a 12 day deadline to raise the final $25,000 toward a $280,000 campaign. Plans call for two new buildings and a permanent endowment as part of the drive.
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Coe College
Readers Forum: Short Letters Welcome for Publication
Gazette invites brief letters to the People’s Forum. Include the writer’s name and address for publication. Keep submissions under 400 words and be concise.
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