North South controversy on farm to market road funds in Iowa
A public hearing reveals a split over distributing farm to market road funds through area versus need bases. Southern Iowa counties seek a need based plan to address higher costs and weaker tax capacity, while northern counties push to maintain area funding and avoid penalizing already completed programs. The piece notes a new assessor bill could boost southern funding, urging counties to maximize local financing before seeking outside aid. It also reflects on Iowa’s highway progress and the broader belief in equal state support for local road projects.
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Iowa
Statehouse
Harper's March piece by Orman Thomas praises America’s postwar turn
Socialist Orman Thomas, touring the country, argues in Harper’s that despite wartime criticisms of American foreign policy, the nation shows unmatched postwar strength. He lauds civilian welfare, lend-lease aid, Philippine independence, and absence of labor upheaval amid debates on free speech and assembly.
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Orman Thomas
America
Harper's
América
Philippines
Spring Crossing Complaints on Cedar Rapids Rail Crossings
Citizens urge Cedar Rapids city authorities to fix Lincoln highway crossings on Eighth avenue SE and First street at Ninth avenue SW. They describe huge holes and loose boards causing damage and poor impressions of the city, urging action when trains are not blocking crossings.
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Eighth Avenue
First Street
Ninth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
West Side
To Be Young Again Kindergartners Promote Peace
The New York Public School 90 kindergarten class offers a simple world peace message. Their line People should think not to make a war echoes in a column noting their innocence and possible coaching while reflecting on Leslie Shaw remarks about patriotism and thinking before action.
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New York Public School 90
P. S. 90
Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
America
Navy fashion fades as Congress trims seafaring prerogatives
The piece humorously notes lawmakers reducing naval prestige by discarding symbols of officer rank such as the finger bowl dress sword frock coat and cocked hat as wartime rules ease. It laments the simplification of high naval society once seen as the lordliest of the nation’s seagoing gentlemen.
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Congress
Kistien Science Monitor
Bugs Baer on Truman Speech and Appeasement Debate
The column cites mixed reactions to Truman’s Turkey speech with broad agreement that appeasement is futile. It argues the speech is an accomplished fact that overshadows rebuttal and uses World War II-era imagery to claim negotiation yields poor results.
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Truman
Turkey
What Alcoholics Anonymous Is By a Member of AA
Guest editorial explains Alcoholics Anonymous as a public service in Cedar Rapids. It asserts sobriety and happiness are attainable, urges community sympathy, and argues alcoholism is a disease requiring understanding rather than moral judgment.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
A. A
Cedar Rapids
A.A
Charity in Alcoholics Anonymous Reclaims Lives and Hope
The article extols AA as a quiet charity that lifts alcoholics from despair through sobriety. It notes anonymity, personal giving, and the path from admission to recovery, urging family and community support and the belief that sobriety can be achieved by anyone who seeks it.
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A.A
Alcoholics Anonymous
Telee
Traffic Chokes City Delays Across Town
A writer recalls gridlock after a strict no parking rule on crosstown streets. He notes a 25 minute cross town drive from Thirty-seventh Street to the Lincoln Tunnel, compares to horse and buggy times, and cites a 29 minute stationary block near Central Park.
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Myron Stearns
Harper's
New York City
Thirty-seventh Street
Park Avenue
Lincoln Tunnel
Central Park
Forties
Forum on science and world government amid Iowa audience
A letter asserts control of atomic weapons rests on a world government and universal brotherhood, urging a one world system to prevent use of the atom bomb. It argues science could unite humanity under a fair governmental head. The writer, Benjamin Manning of Decorah, Iowa, weighs in on civic culture and liquor regulation remedies amid local remarks.
Letters argue beer laws and minors impact in Cedar Rapids
A reader urges revisions to Iowa beer laws claiming non intoxicating labels mislead the public. They criticize liquor by the drink, warn of crime and divorce risks, and call for safer packaging and stricter enforcement. The letter cites state officials and advocates separate men and women institutions.
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Aliso
Iowa
Iace
Rock Island road bans alcohol heaters on trains
A strict order by road officials prohibits alcohol or oil lamps or heaters aboard trains citing fire risk. Iowa City reports Joe seph Netolicky from Cedar Rapids saved a girl after a boat leak on the Iowa river. Senator Allison declines to state plans amid Dodge return talk. Cedar Rapids clinches state high school basketball title by beating Marshalltown 73 to 30, fourth straight for the city.
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Rock Island Road
Iowa City
Joeseph Netolicky
Cedar Rapids
Iowa River
Netolicky
Allison
Dubuque
Gen. Dodge
Iowa
Marshalltown
Paper Glitters and Wages Debate in Express
The article contrasts the dullness of lower wages with the lure of higher pay, arguing that the sparkle of high wages outshines purchasing power. It laments the public’s failure to recognize this dynamic as a reason many remain consistently hard up.
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Knoxville
Agreement at Last in Radio News Sparks Peace Talk
The Russians reacted to the first American news by noting announcers worked hard. The piece asserts radio can provide a sound basis for agreement between the two peoples.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Congress Scorecard and World News Gleanings
The column reviews Congress activity with Gov oversight on veterans housing taxes and education, noting few passed bills while hearings lag in several committees. It also cites abuses under Turkey’s Varlik law and mentions Mrs Taft’s presidential campaigning, plus FCC testimony on Western Union and potential postal system competition.
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House
Senate
Erand Affairs Committee
Edith Nourse Rogers
Massachusetts
Harold Knutson
Minnesota
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee
Use Labor Committee
Rep. Hartley
New Jersey
Rogers
Sen. Millikin
Colorado
Senate Finance Committee
Sen. Taft
Sen. Tobey
Lilienthal
House Committee On Labor and Education
Senate Committee On Labor and Public Welfare
Congress
Clever Tax Tales and Graft Parables from a Casual Writer
In a light column the writer reflects on regrets after mocking the tax collector and shares a Birmingham Iowa note of thanks for cooperation on filing season. He recalls O Henry style graft schemes and muses on GI era business ideas like reselling toy electric trains after Christmas.
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G.I
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