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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
6
The piece praises Cedar Rapids workers under Commissioner Dave Williams for keeping the Cedar River within bounds and saving the city millions. It credits earlier 1930s levee builders and notes ongoing interest in atomic energy policy and US lead in research.
The Very Rev. Edmund Walsh told a congressional committee that Russia may know the theory of how to build an atomic bomb, but this does not mean they can deploy it soon. American scientists faced many technical hurdles before a practical method emerged, and the bomb’s secret lies in training highly skilled technicians across levels of nuclear science.
Mrs Kay Bretnall argues that many women's and men's clubs waste energy on trivial formalities. She criticizes overemphasis on parliamentary procedure reports and officer elections as evidence of progress, urging focus on real results and decisive action.
Intense tribute argues Charles F. Kettering remains active and influential at General Motors despite an apparent retirement notice. The piece mocks the claim, praising his ongoing work, intellect, and pursuit of science including cancer research and broader knowledge.
A B Alcott notes that experience rather than books or persons serves as the prime educator, emphasizing practical learning from lived events over formal instruction. The quotation reflects a belief in experiential wisdom guiding development and judgment.
The piece argues quitting while ahead can seal a win yet many champions choose to retire then return for another shot at glory. It cites Abel Goliath Jules Caemar and Gene Tunney as examples of staying durable or returning to the ring, noting how a quitter’s path contrasts with a continued career.
The piece outlines a GOP push for a nonpartisan committee to evaluate U S wheat prospects and domestic impact before foreign aid is allocated. It contrasts Vandenberg’s approach with the administration plan, noting concerns about prices, economy, and ensuring Western Europe’s needs align with U S interests.
The piece argues Bess Farley despised Washington and the Roosevelts, influencing Jim Farley to distance from FDR. It notes Farley rarely in Washington, social strain with the White House, and persistent home-front critique shaping the break between Farley and Roosevelt. It also touches on Taft-Hartley debates and cabinet views on veto implications.
Marquis Childs notes small manufacturers worry about industry wide wage patterns promoted by the Committee for Economic Development. He cites a city with 15 to 20 manufacturers employing 100 to 1,000 workers each, fearing uniform wages could foster giantism and monopoly.
The piece argues that the Presidents veto of the tax bill has triggered widespread discontent. It notes fears of recession influencing policy, highlights inflationary risks of government spending, and critiques the administration for lacking a practical plan to revive world trade. It also discusses corporate liquidity and labor union tensions in the steel industry.
A reader letter quotes Dr Brady arguing against cabbage as animal fodder and praises mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, and raw coleslaw. The exchange defends eggs digestion myths and cautions dietary restrictions for diabetes while noting varied medical opinions on digestibility.
The text discusses citric acid presence in six other citrus fruits besides the main source and questions whether it is a single substance like vinegar. It notes citric acid as a mild diuretic and urine alkalinizer, and mentions production from grapes using tartar deposited in wine casks during fermentation.
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