Editorial: Reconsidering the 2 Percent Sales Tax Bill
The piece analyzes the legislature's clash over a 2 versus 24 percent sales tax, outlining governor Loveless refusal to comment, Republican intransigence, and a late school aid provision. It argues the 24 percent path was forced by time and politics, calls the final bill irresponsible, and insists revenue is needed for schooling and budgets.
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House
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MccConnell
McConnell
Business and Politics A Clash of Two Systems
A Fortune essay argues that US business leaders overlook political realities. It contrasts authoritarian business decision making with democratic politics, urging business men to accept the slower, deliberative political process and voters' influence to gain real influence.
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U. S
Hussell Kirk
Fortune
Gruenther Touted as Possible Defense Secretary Choice
General Alfred M. Gruenther, Eisenhower ally and Red Cross head, is favored to replace Charles E. Wilson as secretary of defense. The move would test civilian-military balance and interservice rivalries as the United States shifts toward smaller nuclear weapons and broader NATO use.
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Alfred M. Gruenther
Eisenhower
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Wilson
Congress
Buan Grueniner
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Gruenther
Soviet Russia
United States
Justice Wennerstrom Granted Leave for Nazi War Crimes Tribunal
Ten years ago Justice Charles W. Wennerstrom of the Iowa Supreme Court received a leave of absence to serve on the military judicial tribunal in Nurnberg for Nazi war crimes trials. The same issue notes Cedar Rapids League of Women Voters events with L V Holler as speaker and Rev. Frederick Haag named president of the Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association.
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Charles W. Wennerstrom
Iowa Supreme Court
Neurnberg
L. V. Holler
Ames
League of Women Voters
Iowa League of Women Voters
Cedar Rapids
Frederick H. Haag
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
New Trial Ordered for Billy Mitchell
A new Air Force retrial is ordered for General Billy Mitchell who was convicted in 1925 for insubordination over advocating air power. The move follows Mitchell’s son’s request to clear his father’s name as the Air Force views him as a hero.
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Army
Air Corps
Billy Mitchell
Mitchell
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Air Force
Peanson
Pear Harbor
Douglas MacArthur
Citizens Could Be Envoys by Private Ambassadors Plan
A column by Roscoe Drummond outlines a proposal to appoint every American traveling abroad as a private ambassador of the United States. President Eisenhower would issue a presidential letter at passport issuance inviting about 600,000 travelers this year to represent the nation and promote peace, security, and independence worldwide.
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United States
State Department
America
Foreign Service
Eisenhower
U.S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Guided Missiles and Derby Echo at Fort Knox
The piece recalls early missile experiments and a tongue in cheek riff on artillery and weapons history. It references a Fort Knox visit, a Kentucky Derby juxtaposition, and wartime reminiscence about guiding missiles and cannoneers, with playful nods to darts and control.
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Fort Knox
Cedar Rapids Profiles Normen Lipsky on United Fund views
Interview with Normen G Lipsky of 119 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, born Chicago 1917, long-time resident and Cartwrights dealer. Lipsky discusses United Fund support, community campaigns, volunteer work, and Cedar Rapids growth, plus personal hobbies and military reserve status.
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Cartwrights
Third Avenue SE
Linden Drive
Chicago
Battle of the Signs at Selfridge’s London Store
E. E. Edgar notes that when H. G. Selfridge opened his department store in London, a rival across the street posted a sign reading Shop here Established 50 years. Selfridge replied with Established today No old stock signaling a fresh start.
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E. E. Edgar
H. Gordon Selfridge
London
Health Q and A on apple cider vinegar and flour safety
A reader asks about three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar daily for weight loss and whether bleaching agents in flour are poisonous. Dr. Joseph Mother explains small chlorine amounts used in flour dissipate, proper food safety laws protect consumers, and warns against household cleaners.
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