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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1956
Page
6
The city council is commended for moving toward an orderly municipal personnel structure. Mayor Meaghan outlined a plan last week, and while details may need fixes, the push to adopt a plan reflects lessons from private enterprise and aims to prevent a misfit payroll while setting a standard for private employers to follow.
Mrs. Virginia Bedell, longtime Iowa parole board member, and Warden Lainson spar over parole supervision. Iowa has seven agents overseeing 412 parolees, about 59 per agent, while neighboring states show lighter loads. The dispute highlights whether Iowa needs more agents or others fewer, suggesting a formal study.
Hildegarde the longtime nightclub favorite scolds imported Paris cabaret stars for bargain costumes in Chicago. She flaunts a $750 gold fabric gown and a $3,000 pink crystal bodice with jasmine mink stole, suggesting patrons care more about what’s inside than the draperies.
British officials discuss a continuous Anglo American liaison unit with ministerial rank to plot strategy against Soviet moves. The plan, centered in Washington, has been debated officially for the first time and aligns with Eisenhower's cold war outlook and Eden's Washington visit.
George E Sokolsky muses on Grace Kelly and Rainier deferring film work after marriage. He notes Americans’ lack of titles, the rise of publicized divorces, and the role of press agents in celebrity life. He questions privacy and the new sociology of mental cruelty.
Cedar Rapids voters chose three incumbents Charles Penningroth J Blodgett and Dr J K von Lackum and elected Douglas Grant to the board of education in a 3044 vote total. The board of adjustment and review and housing committees blocked Stanley Reid’s plan to add two basement units. Council proposed fiscal year appropriations of 1 216 926 for 20 years ago versus 1 173 994 last year with a public hearing March 30. The National Soybean Association will hold its annual convention alongside the All Iowa Dairy Cattle show and Junior Livestock exposition the week of Sept 13. The Phi Kappa Phi chapter held its first initiation 30 years ago honoring seniors Laura Blomquist Betty Fernow James Jennison Flossie Landon John K Miller Frances Munn Margaret McKim Ezra Scotton Alma Turechek and Edward Werkman. Rev J S Lilley of John Hus Church preached in Emmetsburg during an evangelistic campaign.
Analysis argues the Democratic shift on natural gas and offshore oil policy weakens their standing. It notes Senate picks like James Eastland and the shadow of McCarthy threaten to undermine gains by tying voters to far right leadership and civil rights obstacles.
Senator Ralph Flanders proposes outlawing the yet unseen 5,000 mile ICBM as a step toward peace. He argues disarmament must start somewhere and warns testing would reveal any breach of an agreement. Colleagues doubt Russia’s reliability while stressing self interest in shaping a lasting accord.
Washington records show Senate leader Lyndon Johnson took three separate Washington absences since Congress reconvened, with trips to Florida, Cuba, and Texas. The piece contrasts Johnson's travel with Eisenhower's ten day rests and notes doctors advise monthly breaks for the president.
A 70 year old minister shares personal tips for back pain and aging. He reports daily morning heat on the back alleviates pain and notes aging aches are common yet manageable. He also comments on a fatty back tumor and suggests consulting a surgeon for evaluation if it enlarges.
Editor notes Baer Garlic Is Hard To Forget explains how his line There is no such thing as a little garlic emerged from a childhood memory of his French father rubbing garlic on foods. He says the phrase grew from a bitter family experience and a long observation of cookbook phrasing.
The Gazette invites letters on topics of general interest with the writer's name and address printed. Short, single sided submissions are preferred. The Gazette reserves the right to shorten letters and cannot guarantee return of submissions.
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