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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1949
Page
15
The piece argues extending rent control is the better option for the many, citing housing shortages and market distortions. It urges Congress to strengthen policy while criticizing free price control and urging practical relief for landlords and tenants. It also urges improved civic education to bolster faith in American democracy.
In a pivotal clash, John L Lewis and his ally John Owens threaten miners and labor action to block Dr James Boyd’s confirmation as director of the Bureau of Mines. Senators on the fence weigh injunctive power while Truman pushes a showdown over senate confirmations amid labor tensions.
The Chicago Tribune publisher Col. McCormick, famed critic of President Truman, toured four Latin American capitals spending about 30 hours in each, leaning toward Peron in Buenos Aires and praising his view of Western Hemisphere affairs. The trip included meetings with Peron and diplomatic hosts.
A column lampoons the era's inflation talk and political theater. It riffs on filibusters, rates, and 78 rpm jokes while noting Sam Goldwyn's clash with Eric Johnston and a quip about ancient insurance origins in China.
Dr William Brady discusses lyssophobia and the dangers of routine Pasteur vaccine use after a dog outbreak. He cites a physician who died after precautionary injections given to family members despite no confirmed rabies in the dog.
Readers ask if food in damaged tins or bottles after floods is safe. Expert says if no leakage and food looks and smells fine, it is safe to eat. A second question on avocado digestibility notes that food one likes is easy to digest regardless of a weak stomach.
A columnist condemns the "degree racket" in Iowa and nationwide arguing masters and higher degrees cannot determine teaching quality. He cites Upper Iowa University firing a coach for lacking a master’s degree, questions credentialism, and praises seasoned educators with minimal formal degrees. The piece laments bloated curricula and seeks a yardstick beyond degrees.
Bugs Baer riffs on spring crowds and suburban baggage on trains. He imagines tagging bundle trailers to obs tion platforms to curb excess gear and declares suburban sprawl a 24 hour sport.
Marquis Childs argues that the State Department plans to take over civilian German policy in occupied Germany. He notes Robert Murphy's leadership and the push to involve civilians, while Army generals and Gen. Clay hold practical power. The piece urges a democratic policy for Germany backed by public opinion.
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