Iowa Lagging in Educational Television Progress
The piece argues Iowa lags in educational television as states with better funding advance. It notes Richard Hull leaving Iowa State for Ohio State ETV work and Ryland Crary moving to the Educational Television and Radio Center in Ann Arbor. It cites others leaving Ames, Iowa City, Cedar Falls for better opportunities and questions the current economic outlook for Iowa State’s ETV station.
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See Vs
Iowa
Richard Hull
Iowa State College
Ohio State University
Hull
Ryland Crary
Tipton
Educational Television and Radio Center
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ames
Iowa City
Cedar Falls
Iowa State
Unprecedented union railroad coal venture may redefine labor capital
The miners union forms a giant corporations partnership with rail and coal firms to sell and ship coal internationally. The move positions United Mine Workers as an employer and elevates John L. Lewis to a leadership role, signaling potential a new era in labor capital relations.
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U.S
Miners’ Union
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Governor Hoegh Guardsmen Night Patrol Proposal Questioned
A discussion of Governor Hoegh's idea to have Iowa National Guardsmen ride with the Iowa Highway Patrol at night raises questions about the guardsmen's suitability for policing duties. Concerns include deputization, arming, use of state cars, training, hazards, and whether patrolmen want untrained riders.
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Hoegh
Iowa National Guardsmen
Iowa Highway Patrol
There's Still Plenty of Room at Top for Young Presidents
Merryle Rukeyser reviews the six year record of the Young Presidents Organization noting 1 050 members under 40 leading companies with over 50 employees. She highlights drive, delegation, staff collaboration and rising leadership as key factors fostering top executive success and enduring opportunity for young graduates.
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Merryle Rukeyser
Lloyd H. Dalzell
Dalzel
Dalzell
Eisenhower
White House
Henry L. Doherty
Public Utility
Young Presidents’ Organization
City moves to buy First avenue lot for Kenwood fire station
City council authorized Mayor Frank Hahn and City Clerk Maude Krebs to sign a contract to purchase a lot on First avenue E near Thirty-fourth street for a Kenwood fire station. Flood damage in Southern and southeastern Iowa estimated up to 100000 as rivers stayed swollen after four days of heavy rains.
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Frank Hahn
Maude Krebs
First Avenue E
Thirty-fourth Street
Kenwood
Southern
Iowa
Harry R. Sellers
Central City
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
National Safety Council
Sellers
Ronnie Bishop
Wapsie River
Letters on patriotism and community pride in Cedar Rapids
Readers praise the Centennial parade and flag raising, urge respect for Old Glory, and defend immigrant pride. A dissenting voice criticizes local indifference, cites attendance gaps at concerts and events, and salutes Cedar Rapids Czech residents. Also, reflections from Mrs. J E Kinrade and Mrs. J. Kinrade.
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America
Oak Hill Cemetery
Centennial Cheers and Complaints From Cedar Rapids
A newsletter voice questions the Cedar Rapids centennial celebration while praising the city’s 100th birthday. The speaker, claiming no committee ties, ribbing locals, and warning of apathy, emphasizes an earnest civic pride amid irony.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapidians
City
Eeyore
Reader concerns on medical education coverage and newspaper diagrams
A reader complains about excessive medical education reports including a Des Moines Register diagram of the intestinal tract. The letter notes Ike’s illness coverage and mentions The Gazette’s long history of delivery.
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Des Moines Register
Eisenhower
the Gazette
Billy’s Purse Sparks a Sunday School Debate
Billy enjoyed a small Chinese purse given by his grandmother for his Sunday school collection. He carried it the next Sunday but hesitated the following week. His mother notes the purse’s charm, while Billy suspects the girls may also have one.
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Billy
Christian Science Monitor
Tito Rides Greased Carousel in Cold War Parable
The piece ridicules Tito and Moscow as cozy allies in a cynical view of cold war diplomacy. It mocks dollar diplomacy memories and warns of traps in the Yugo Russian feud while comparing reunions in Moscow to a Dragnet style pursuit. The tempo of politics is likened to drums and carousel horses.
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Tito
Moscow
Khrushchev
Russia
Africa
Labor Vote in Detroit: Eisenhower Draws Clear Support
A Wayne University study of United Auto Workers interviews in Detroit before and after 1952 shows labor issues ranked low among factors. The Korean War and broad concerns like employment and prosperity drove voters toward Eisenhower, with 46 percent rating Korea as important.
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Washington
United Automobile Workers Union
Detroit
Auto Workers Union
Wayne University
Arthur Kornhauser
Albert J. Mayer
Harold L. Sheppard
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Russia
After election survey shows worker voters shift on issues
The after election survey finds 52 percent of Stevenson supporters favor the Democratic party and working-class values while Eisenhower voters cite desire for change or his war end promises. The study notes income groups and union turnout align with broader public voting patterns and suggests broad labor policy appeals influence outcomes.
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Stevenson
Democratic Party
Eisenhower
Ike
Europe
Appetite cutting pills and sterility concerns analyzed
The reader questions diet pills and potential sterility while Dr. Joseph Mother explains risks of powerful drugs and the importance of medical supervision. He notes obesity as a major sterility factor, recommends husband evaluation, and defends gallbladder surgery as generally safe in reputable hospitals.
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C.M
Most Important City Code Section Drawn By Citizens
A Cedar Rapids poll of residents names the municipal court Title II Chapter 5 and Title XIV Public Health as vital parts of the city code. Others cite Playground Commission, police and fire provisions as crucial for governance and public safety.
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R Rapids
Maurice L. Nathanson
Blake Boulevard
Robert C. Nelson
Thirtieth Street
City of
Cedar Rapids
C. W. Garberson
Avenue
Garberson
Don Hines
Bever Avenue
Playground Commission
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Columbia College of Expression
Chicago
Francis Kutrules
Prague
Vienna
the People's Forum
James Nye
Archer Avenue
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Kingston Stadium
St. Louis
Omaha
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Twenty-seventh Avenue
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Mt. Vernon
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Memory Lane
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David Lawrence
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Truman
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