High-Cost Charges Prompt Cedar Rapids Review
The Cedar Rapids housing costs run 5 to 10 percent higher than in other Iowa communities, says Walter T. Robinson of the VA. He notes fewer veterans’ loan applications here and urges investigation into local factors. The piece also critiques the WCTU stance on local option and liquor measures, calling for consistency and caution about liquor sales impacts.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Walter T. Robinson
Veterans Administration
Mr. Robinson
Iowa City
Robinson
WCTU Iowa Split Over Beer Bill and Local Option
The Iowa WCTU backs the rich man’s beer bill while opposing liquor-by-the-drink. Both measures win senate approval. The group says the beer bill shifts responsibility to local councils rather than voters, a step toward removing taverns and improving local conditions.
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WCTU
Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
Iowa
Senate
Breakfast habits among Cedar Rapids students questioned
A Cedar Rapids survey shows three percent of elementary pupils above third grade and over ten percent of high school students skip breakfast. Many who eat lack a substantial balanced meal, prompting a call for education on sensible eating and a suggestion that the root issue is character and spiritual motivation rather than knowledge.
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Cedar Rapids
What Makes Us Think We're Fooling Russia on Atom Bomb
Malcolm Bingay argues against hypnotic theories in boxing myths and praises Peter Kapitza, a top Russian physicist, while criticizing U S politicians for secrecy about the atomic bomb. He notes Russia hid planes and plans, praising Russian scientific strength and urging mature policy.
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Russia
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Georges
George Bernard Shaw
Jack
Lou Nova
Joe Louis
Lou
Joe
Peter Kapitza
Pete
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Lord Rutherford
Institute For
Charles A. Lindbergh
Out of the Past Colton Axiom on Prosperity and Adversity
A Colton epigram notes that those who swell in prosperity will inevitably shrink in adversity, offering a caution about pride and resilience.
British Need Financial Help More Than Diplomatic Aid
General Marshall flies to Moscow amid private worries over Britain's economic breakup and the Greek crisis. The piece argues the core issue is a £350 million–plus funding gap, not diplomacy, and sights a possible Anglo French American alliance while noting Britain’s heavy reliance on a US loan and economics-driven fate.
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Marshall
Moscow
Britain
Kevin
Turkey
Dardanelles
Suez
Egypt
Orient
Bevin
Europe
Rhine
Russia
Asia
Greece
Truman Mexico trip seen as spontaneous goodwill gesture
Truman’s talk with Antonio Spinosa de los Monteros set up a three day official visit to Mexico City with the White House trip on the Sacred Cow. The meeting sparked no hidden political aims beyond friendship and a chance to visit Mexico soon, with Monteros inviting him to travel.
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Truman
Mexico
Harvard
Antonio Spinosa de Los Monteros
U.S.A
Monteros
Pearson
New York
Washington
White House
Mexico City
Kansas City
Taft Abdicates Leadership Amid Party Split
Marquis Childs argues Taft failed to unite the Republicans by siding with reactionaries over the Lilienthal issue. He suggests Taft’s stance signals the end of any real path to a middle course and leadership in a split GOP.
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George D. Aiken
Wayne Morse
Harold Knutson
Taft
Democratic Party
Senate Atomic Energy Committee
B. Carroll Reece
Republican National Committee
Reece
Tennessee
Knoxville, Tenn
News- Sentinel
Nashville
Poll hints at Democratic gain before 1948 race
A Gallup poll shows Democrats at 50 percent and Republicans at 49 percent under a fragile postwar balance. The shift follows pre January gains amid Truman administration actions and the coal strike, with implications for 1948 and the economy’s path ahead.
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Ashington
Lawrence
Congress
Debate on titles of address and public health views
In a column by Dr. Wm Brady readers debate proper forms of address for women and criticise use of the word cold in health discussions. A reader identified as Gale lagher defends traditional language while recounting family illness and urging gentler public health messaging.
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Gallagher
Mary
Tan
Question on marriage after pleurisy and tuberculosis risk
A reader asks if marriage is wise when the fiancée had pleural collapse and a past tuberculosis. The advisor says consult the fiancée’s doctor. if tuberculosis is arrested, marriage is reasonable, else it may be a bad gamble. Other letters discuss milk substitutes, mental health, starch intake, home wheat grinding, and treating excessive sweating.
Bug s Baer Down to A s After Alphabetical Progress
The passage notes the security council’s progress to Albania after a year of letters and describes Albania allegedly switching sides and attacking British ships. Russia and Poland abstain while Albania is likened to a flea on a leopard and the author warns of harsher action once Churchill acts.
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Security Council
Albania
Russia
Poland
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