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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1955
Page
6
Editorial argues safety appeals by Prochaska are insufficient after Greg Wolfe's death. It cites lack of sidewalks and playgrounds in many neighborhoods, notes small lots and no play space as driving factors, and urges building more small playgrounds where sidewalks are absent to protect children.
A notice from the Iowa Association of Physically Handicapped convention in Des Moines lists Officer Tony Mihalovich as emcee for the June 4 event at 8 15 p.m. The piece praises his traffic control skills and community good will.
The senate passed the house bill renaming the state board of education to the Board of Regents to distinguish it from the Board of Public Instruction. The Regents oversee higher education and related institutions while the Public Instruction panel governs elementary schools. The change aims to end prior confusion between the two boards.
An unidentified remark contrasts an emcee at a convention for the physically handicapped with Officer Tony Mihalovich, highlighting a pointed comparison drawn by attendees.
The Cedar Rapids Jaycees back C R Bob Jones as a top notch leader for president of the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Fort Dodge convention. He has demonstrated public speaking, organizing and coordinating talents and led Cedar Rapids Jaycees and chaired the national Ten Outstanding Young Men dinner.
The piece details a Navy can pantry bloated with aged staples from 1950s stockpiles. It cites Hoover Commission findings on excess canned beef, chicken, chile con carne, hot dogs, ham, pork sausage, salmon, and oleomargarine. Exams by Secretary Thomas and Hoover probe long-lasting provisions and future needs.
Delegations from Waterloo Marengo Iowa City Monticello Williamsburg Anamosa Van Horne Newhall Marion Fairfax and Walford attend Cedar Rapids initiation of 30 Knights of Columbus members.
The source cites a radio talk from Albania arguing parents fail to educate children against religious superstition. It notes safety and cleanliness lessons are given, but belief in divine surveillance and eternal punishment shapes young minds, with tales of God and purgatory viewed as harmful to developing reasoning.
A broadcast report argues atheistic regimes penetrate homes via school indoctrination and self criticism, while mothers secretly teach religion to children. It cites a priest's view that communism aims to eradicate religion, yet people retain faith through holidays and church rites amid Soviet life. William Randolph Hearst Jr. notes signs of enduring faith after a visit to Soviet Russia.
Stewart Alsop analyzes a shift in Washington from war talk to peace prospects. He cites Soviet troop withdrawals from Austria, Khrushchev’s agricultural plans, and military rearmament pressures as signs the Red Army seeks retrenchment. He notes Zhukov’s influence and a possible double play by Soviets and Chinese to deter the Western Al liance.
In a personal health note Dr Brady defends his stance on oral hygiene. He contrasts ancestral teeth from Tristan da Cunha with modern brushing habits and mocks overzealous toothpaste trends. He cites Dr Price’s Nutrition and Physical Degeneration as a credible source and seeks calm judgment on dental beauty and health.
Readers clash over dogs in Cedar Rapids with views on licensing, quiet streets, and property rights. Supporters urge responsible ownership, while critics warn of roaming dogs, rabies, and the need for local ordinances. Names shared include Albert Widmer Elizabeth, Sadowsky, Frank Showalter, and Wm Hilligardt.
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