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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1951
Page
6
Full le Transmission of wire dispatches from United Press International and related services. Highlights include general news briefs and administrative notes from the syndicate.
The article argues a senator could become a hero by leading a fight to tax consumer prices directly for hidden levies, framing it as a fairer approach to new charges on gasoline alcohol cigars and luxuries. It notes a $7.2 billion tax bill and praises Kefauver committee work on gambling crimes in Florida Maryland and Washington DC as a broader reform backdrop.
Governor Warren of Florida fires a blunt broadside at Senator OConor chairing the senate crime investigating committee. He demands a full discussion on gambling in Florida Maryland and Washington as a tactic to deflect scrutiny from himself after refusing to testify in Miami hearings.
United World Federalists meet in Des Moines for policy debate on a world government. Tension rose as student members debated autonomy and publishing rights, with a plan to revisit the split from the adult group by December 31. Unity remains distant as tensions linger.
The article notes a failed air defense drill showing mock enemy bombers bypassing radar and civilian networks. It urges Congress to increase funding and staffing for U S defenses, stressing the need to tighten the domestic defense network amid broader international deployments.
Sen Margaret Chase Smith argues the Republican party must choose clear issues and avoid letting Democrats set the agenda. She warns against accepting the Korean War or the Fair Deal as campaigns and urges focusing on immorality and corruption in government to rally voters.
The State Highway Commission grouped several roads into U.S. Highway 150 running from Knoxville Tennessee through Cedar Rapids to the Twin Cities. Hyatt F Newell formerly of Cedar Rapids is promoted to lieutenant colonel and stationed at Fort Shafter Hawaii. George Wilson agrees to lead Iowa aluminum collection campaign starting July 21. John Shaver attends Wilmington district school reunion near Urme with others. Cedar Rapids Baptist association votes to merge with Davenport association. George W Corey Ed K Diehl and Robert Officer join Dan Hunter on a Spirit Lake weekend outing. A man captured in Millsap Motor office is presented to Bever Park Zoo. Elmer Davis elected secretary of the State Association of Stationary Engineers and Royal H Holbrook named to the legislation committee. Elizabeth Gelvin returns home after graduating from Wellesley College.
A Davenport Daily Times piece reports on varied breakfast habits of residents from Iowa to Chicago, noting school and work routines. It contrasts small versus large morning meals among individuals including a switchman and a university student. The editorial theme shifts to a political section describing Gen MacArthur and Truman, with new law protecting armed forces' direct communication with Congress, barring prior censorship unless national security is at stake.
Senator McCarran reports an amendment to the federal code imposing fines up to 5000 dollars and up to five years in prison for officers who demote or discipline a witness for testifying or attending inquiries by Congress unless the testimony reveals misconduct. The move underscores Congress's bid to ensure free information flow amid responses to high profile dismissals over communication with lawmakers.
The article satirically notes Senate committees chasing fame on television with sharp remarks about Kefauver and Tobey. It compares political inquiry to show business and wonders how lawmakers will regain public attention after TV exposure.
Paris reports cite a growing Eisenhower bid within the GOP as organizers form in New York Pennsylvania and Kansas. Backers trust his cross party appeal and expect a formal indication of willingness to run, though primary timing remains uncertain.
A reader recalls a scarlet fever scare linked to a settee and a delivered papers incident. Dr. Brady explains Streptococcus strains and how infection spreads mainly through nasal and throat secretions, not skin peeling after illness.
Merryle Rukeyser notes that reaching the top of a life insurance company exposes loneliness and heavy responsibility. Many executives fear overburdening decisions, while others avoid expenses to set a costly example. Leaders must gather facts, consider alternatives, and foster open internal discussion to keep ideas alive.
A reader asks if body slant positions with feet and heart above the head harm the body. Mrs. R A answers no, stating it would do good for most people. She also endorses rolling a few somersaults several times daily or at least each morning.
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