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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1945
Page
8
Frank Nye argues the Iowa legislature is prudent in appropriations with a projected cushion of over 10 million dollars. He credits budget planners and committee leaders for maintaining financial stability while funding education highways pensions and essential services.
Treasury officials balked when army engineers returned about 20 tractors still in good shape. The farm program inquiry asks if a policy exists to hand farmers only junk while the army demands a check with the army on the surplus.
A short reflective quote attributes wealth to the balance between desire and enjoyment, credited to Johnson.
The PT boats, nicknamed green devils, have shifted from glamour to reliable combat roles in the Philippines. They patrol inland waters and free larger ships for major tasks, contributing to the destruction of 409 Japanese vessels since the campaign began.
By Arthur Bugs Boer history as it is made a rambler notes an Ohio man who crossed the Rhine, a daring feat that outshines the gunpowder invention. The piece hints at rumors of Schickelgruber’s understudies and the fascination of visitors who might loot the Rhine bridge for souvenirs.
William L Shirer argues the rumored extensive underground anti Nazi movement in Germany may be exaggerated by authorities. He notes German exiles and opponents show limited impact inside Germany and discusses postwar political currents, including attitudes toward Russia and the fate of Germany.
President Franklin D Roosevelt reshapes his White House staff as Genial Pa Watson leaves and Sam Rosenman returns to Europe on an economic mission. Jonathan Daniels takes over Early’s duties, Anna Boettiger rises as confidant, and new personnel are added. Roosevelt faces pivotal Europe and Pacific decisions and presses to push the 60,000,000 job program while keeping returning veterans employed.
The author warns that the push for full employment may obscure the true goal of better living for families and hinder prudent postwar reconversion. He notes the need to balance jobs with material well being, cites auto industry reconversion planning and wartime artillery lessons, and contrasts Soviet artillery effectiveness with German retreats.
Four decades ago official notice to George B. Douglas from brother Walter D. Douglas signals Cedar Rapids American Cereal plant will be rebuilt immediately. Lodge 25 BPOE names officers including Exalted Ruler A H Sargent and secretary G L Rothrock. Fred W. Faulkes editor of The Evening Gazette dies in Excelsior Springs. Peck's Bad Boy company to appear at Greene's Opera House, touring major cities.
The piece argues Congress should ensure postwar lending does not exceed capacity, detailing the France contract and claims it stretches wartime aid into peacetime. It cites Leo Crowley and the need to coordinate aid with world bank and Export-Import policy while avoiding social and economic strain at home.
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