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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1955

Page

4

Big Cleanup Project Sparks Childs Finger Confession

A father recalls a humorous family scene sparked by his son Johnny’s finger touching a donkey decoration and the later dinner table lie about the bathroom visit. The tale ends with the narrator reflecting on shared mischievous behavior and parental instinct.

Johnny

Scriptures Put Thief to Flight

In Washington a teenager snatched Pearl Singletary s purse on the Sabbath. She recited the 23rd Psalm and the thief dropped the purse and fled.

Washington Pearl Singletary

Quote on kissing and exaggeration from two kinds of men

A witty remark contrasts two men: one who kisses and tells and another who kisses and exaggerates. The line underscores playful judgment about truthfulness and embellishment in affection.

Crossword Day's Menu

Puzzle of clues across and down with items like corn on the cob beef dreadfully baked clay and love god. entries include Bethrothe reposes exist smoke apples on them Norse god phase ocean.

Payable Answer to Previous Puzzle

One who makes amends and a person who broadens or domesticates a new plant adaptatio n indicates a wordplay theme. Several clues point to terms like worm habitat plant form and morsel of food matching crossword style definitions.

Inez Robb’s Fly Swatter Award Goes to Capehart

In a satirical column aboard a speeding transatlantic flight, Inez Robb singles out Senator Capehart for political irresponsibility. She contrasts him with Aneurin Bevan and Pierre Poujade, arguing Capehart unfairly links dissent to communism and inflation, and credits him with stoking partisan fear in the stock market debate.

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Conservatives Drive for G.O.P. Control Gains Momentum

The Abraham Lincoln National Republican club announced a drive to wrest control of the Republican Party from New Dealers and internationalists. Speakers at a Chicago rally included Senator McCarthy, Senator Malone, Governor Lee, and Kit Clardy. Bundy said recruiting offices will be opened nationwide and more leaders may join.

Chicago Eisenhower Abraham Lincoln National Republican Club Sen McCarthy Wis Malone Senators Bricker Ohio Bridges N.H Knowland Calif Jenner Ind Washington Columbus Bricker Abraham Lincoln Club Bundy

Mitchell Knows About Problems Of Workingmen

Jim Mitchell, secretary of labor, speaks the workers language in a 1954 congressional labor report. He emphasizes wage earners are individuals, not nameless ciphers, and notes workers seek recognition as human beings beyond pay. The piece surveys a poll on what constitutes a job and highlights workers’ priorities.

Washington LLP Jim ‘Mitchell Congress Department of Labor Jim

Plain Talk Cuts Through Labor News For Working Families

A worker letter to the Labor Department expresses shock over an explosion at a plant and calls for protection of employees. Mitchell clarifies the story in plain language while officials consider a formal response from the White House.

ITV Johnny Mitchell George Lodge Secre

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