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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1947
Page
2
President Truman argues that Soviet aims are to conquer the world through a planned strategy. He warns the USSR will act when strong enough and emphasizes the need for American strength and allied democracies to deter aggression.
The piece notes Stassen gaining in delegate prospects after a Wisconsin convention showing him second to Dewey, with hopes for New York and Ohio. It covers UN funding debates, airline industry losses in 1947, and a new order restricting military transport to civilian commercial flights, reflecting postwar policy turbulence.
The Paris conference aura suggests Molotov may back European recovery plans but only under pressure. U S officials view Soviet aims as expansionist and flexible, using concessions as tactical moves. A July wage bill and GOP priorities shape Congress as UN budget requests loom.
AP dispatch notes predictions from Peiping observers that the civil war could end within months or last for centuries. Analysts cite fatigue with the conflict, hints of constitutional reform under Chiang Kai-shek, and a stalemated war complicating a transition to democracy amid partisan control. The public seeks immediate peace.
Washington The six month extension is signed by President Truman allowing armed services members to bring alien fianc es into the United States through December 31 The extension prevents expiration of the prior act on Monday and broadens the window for fiancé visa petitions amid wartime service timelines.
In Providence Rhode Island William Sweet aged 15 was buried under 85 tons of sand in a hopper. After fifteen minutes he slid through a 12 inch square outlet at the chute bottom and emerged unconscious with a bruise though later regained consciousness.
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