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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1947

Page

4

Congress Must Say Last Word on Foremen's Unions

A historical editorial argues Congress should define supervisory workers rights amid Packard and Wagner act debates. It criticizes narrow Supreme Court majorities, urges clear labor policy, and notes the need for a form of collective bargaining for foremen that fits management interests. Also comments on press freedom and Von Seggern advocating broader access.

Congress Supreme Court Roosevelt Packard High Court von Seggern

West Point Publisher in Dispute Over Employee Claim

In West Point Nebraska Publisher Boyd Von Seggern of the West Point Republican faces a dispute with a former employee. The Omaha World-Herald reports the quarrel began about three and a half years ago with the publisher refusing to print the employee's name. A recent issue showed a group of Gold Star mothers, with the former employee in the photo but her face blotted out. Merchants pulled ads, prompting the publisher to suspend publication.

West Point Neb Boyd von Seggern West Point Republican Omaha World-Herald von Seggern Pub

Missouri Legislators Seek Higher Pay in Session

A columnist notes Missouri lawmakers push for raises from $125 monthly and $150 for their secretary to $3 600 per six month session plus $5 per day for attendance. The piece jokes a $100 daily fine for missed sessions might broaden support.

Missouri

Goodland a Colorful Man

The piece portrays Wisconsin Governor Walter S. Goodland as a colorful political figure who, at 84, won a second term and defied age and independence norms. It recounts his five years retirement before 1938, elections in 1940 and 1942, elevation to governor in 1943, and re elections in 1944 and 1946 despite Republican opposition, praising his governance.

Wisconsin Walter S. Goodland Gov. Goodland Smithereens Goodland Republican State Central Committee

If You Want To Be Healthy Keep Smiling

A columnist argues health hinges on mindset and forgiveness. Chronic fear and grudges harm health, while a cheerful heart and loving outlook can restore vigor and happiness, supported by anecdotes and reflections on personal experience.

Oquillen Dan

Out of the Past Asserts Facts Shrink to Extracts

A reflection on how vast writings overwhelm memory, urging reduction to concise extracts. Voltaire notes the flood of information compels distillation into key points.

Voltaire

Winnie the Man to Lead Near East Mission in Spring

By Bugs Baer commentary urges Winnie to assume control over Armenia and the Near East as tension rises. The piece predicts Winnie will act decisively in April, avoiding blame for past crises and positioning to either tackle the issue alone or prompt U.S. involvement again.

Near East South Africa Winnie Churchill

Rent Control Debate Dominates GOP Senate Caucus

Senate Republicans clash over rent control as Henry Cabot Lodge leads rebels against a broader anti federal control stance. Lodge and others challenge promise making, while New York Senator Ives argues for federal rent controls administered by an agency, warning against court heavy approaches. The discord highlights tensions between veteran leadership and new Republicans on housing policy.

Gop Lodge Ashington Senate Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Taft Ohio Wherry Nebraska Diaily Harold Knutson Minnesota New York

Tuberculosis Education and the Need for Central Leadership

Dr. Wm Brady argues tuberculosis education suffers from too many agencies and voices. He calls for a single national health authority to consolidate materials and reduce waste, criticizing reliance on scattered pamphlets and costly promotions.

National Tuberculosis Association New York N. Y Department of Health Ottawa Canada Public Healt Service Washington, D. C

Loss of Greece Seen as Last Straw for British Empire

George E. Sokols ky argues that Britain’s empire hinges on Greece. loss of Greece would unravel influence across the eastern Mediterranean, threatening India, the Suez funnel, and access to Asia. U.S., Germany, and Japan challenged Britain. without Greece, Britain’s authority in key regions would fade.

Greece New York British Empire Canada Australia New Zealand Union of South Africa Eire England India Malay States Borneo Dutch East Indies Netherlands Empire Eree — MG Nee United States Great Britain Germany Japan Britain France Russia Egypt Suez Canal China Hongkong Shanghai Spain Mediterranean Gibraltar Iberian Peninsula Atlantic Azores Arab League Franklin D. Roosevelt Turkey Palestine Iran Iraq

Outlawing the Communist Party Deserves Careful Debate

The Baltimore Sun editorial questions Secretary Schwellenbach's proposal to outlaw the Communist party. It asks whether banning a party or restricting ideas truly combats dangerous doctrines and warns that underground activity and falsehoods may persist regardless of legal action. It urges careful, questions-led consideration before any move.

Schwellenbach Communist Party United States

O Mahoney Warns Against Rising Monopoly Power

Senator Joseph C. O Mahoney of Wyoming urges action against rapid corporate mergers and asset mergers. He proposes a Clayton act amendment to ban asset merges and advocates federal licensing to curb giant firms spanning states and borders. He notes lawmakers’ indifference as mergers grow, cited by a Trade Commission report of 1800 mergers since 1940 valued at 4.1 billion dollars.

Reine and Joseph C. O’mahoney Wyoming Congress Sen. O’mahoney O’mahoney the Trade Commission

Radio NOTES and COMMENT Highlights from Hollywood and TV

Nadine Subotnik previews The Best Years of Our Lives on CBS WMT with Dana Andrews Cathy ODonnell and Harold Russell re creating roles George Brent also stars This week features Our Foreign Policy Greece discussion with Willard and Henderson World Security Workshop to merge groups for ABC NBC radio guests include Vic Damone Vaughn Monroe and Petrified Forest on CBS WMT with Anne Baxter Lionel Hampton and Ella Fitzgerald Pittsburgh Courier awards at Carnegie Hall S: The piece covers radio and TV listings star guests and upcoming broadcasts with multiple named performers and networks.

Hollywood Dana Andrews Cathy O’donnell Harold Russell George Brent Fredric March Nbc-Wmaq Greece Willard Lou Henderson State Department Sterling Fisher

Programs Hour by Hour Reveals Wayne Kinsey Schedule

The column presents a detailed hour by hour program for Wayne Kinsey, outlining events, appearances, and venues across the day. It lists start times, locations, and notable engagements, offering readers a clear guide to Kinsey’s daytime agenda.

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