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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1947
Page
6
The Iowa House shows cautious support for revising the beer bill to remove local option, require beer permits under stricter standards, and assign responsibility to tavern operators. The piece also argues for uniform state traffic laws to harmonize regulations, ease enforcement, reduce accidents, and limit federal control.
The article argues for a uniform motor vehicle code to standardize traffic rules nationwide without federal mandates. It notes a National Conference committee prepared code and that 30 of 43 states have adopted parts, while many legislatures delay by pursuing non uniform bills.
The piece notes Senator Taft accuses Democrats of stalling. Barkley previously used the same rhetoric with reversed party control. It argues minority rights in Congress protect voices regardless of party, and that advancing any program remains complex despite majority power.
Navy officers held back increased pay after capture due to signing rules. Overseas Press Club dinner awards misaddressed documents. Mrs Kavanaugh sought Gromyko, jokes about Rus sian offers on her house. Philadelphia dentist heads to Moscow lectures with intriguing Russian typewriter tale. Norman Corwin’s One World tour ends with a Nehru interview in New Delhi.
The column shares anecdotes about Wendell Willkie's near India trip and a letter of introduction to Nehru, plus Hector McNeil's wife cablegram during a U S visit. It also recalls George Haight's Hollywood pranks including a bookshelf bookend gag at his fireplace.
A witty note about a proposal to ban false-bottomed whiskey glasses in several states. The writer ridicules fitting the idea to a constitutional crisis and jokes about reform and the potential for many legislatures to turn the Constitution into a crockery list.
Paul Mallon argues the market ignores political news as stock value reflects broader economic conditions. He says leaders’ partisan fights delay corrective actions, creating investor scepticism about near term gains. They would need unified policy declarations to restore confidence and lift stocks.
Marquis Childs argues that policy errors by Secretary Anderson and droughts across Europe have driven wheat prices up. He links cautious grain purchases to higher costs and possible social unrest, warning that relief relies on bolder action and continued harvests.
Dr Brady argues rheumatic fever links to streptococcus infection and questions tonsillectomy as prevention. He cites Dr Albert Kaiser data from 4400 children, notes tonsillectomy's limited preventive value, and favors tonsillotomy for young kids with safe alternatives for older children.
Mrs L M T reports rheumatism relief after calcium and vitamin D. Alice A answers: physical checkups are prudent, somersaults not strenuous. advises not to skip annual checkups and questions the exercise intensity for 45 year old.
Drew Pearson argues the United Nations should take the lead in stabilizing Greece with its world bank and currency fund. He warns British policy risks worsening turmoil and invites Soviet influence, urging UN police, stabilization funds, and a coordinated approach before it is too late.
Detroit News notes the revamped system aims to extend the army court-martial process to officers, granting them the same legal rights as G I s and marking a notable step in military accountability.
By DAVID LAWRENCE argues Congress must choose now between costly steps to avert a third world war and drift toward crisis. He outlines Soviet aims in Greece Turkey and Europe and urges firm united American action to deter expansion and uphold peace through the United Nations.
A Detroit News column reflects on childhood candy tastes before modern wraparound tables. The piece notes simpler times and contrasts them with today’s indexed packaging while hinting at nostalgia.
Dozens of obscure physicists are named as key figures in A-bomb development, a claim Hollywood will counter later by naming Ameche as the sole inventor.
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