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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1946

Page

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Young Republicans Push for Cooperation and Representation

A Des Moines gathering shows Iowa Young Republicans press for more cooperation with the old guard. John E. Budd is named to the state central committee, signaling increased youth representation in GOP leadership. The piece also argues for integrating sex education gradually into school curricula, aligning it with other subjects to promote healthy development.

Aconee Pipers Des Moines Iowa York Republicans It Is Nobody Other Than Mr. York Mr. York John E. Budd Atlantic Republican State Central Committee Miss Hull

Right Approach N THE MAY Issue Advocates Shared Sex Education

Martha R. Hull urges that teachers share sex education duties with home and church. She notes responsibility shifting among home school and church and warns children learn the wrong lessons from whispered secrecy. The piece reflects on the best path for proper instruction.

Iowa Department of Public Instruction Martha R. Hull

Political column weighs Iowa coal crisis and federal relief

The piece notes Gov. Blue's plea for immediate federal action to end the coal strike and ease shortages in Iowa while urging constructive suggestions over criticism. It argues leaders and the public share responsibility for the mess and should focus on practical solutions rather than blame.

John L. Lewis Iowa Civilian Production Administration Blue

Wealth, trade, and national pride in postwar reflections

Writer Robert Quillen argues wealth comes from buying conveniences produced by others and warns against protectionism. He urges active foreign trade and warns that fear of imports harms the nation while noting skeptical views of unions and political change as well as jests about leaders and international relations.

New England

Out of the Past: The Heart as an Astrologer

A reflective line from Calderon notes the heart as a poet of truth, likening inner insight to astrology. The remark frames belief and perception as guiding personal and moral judgment.

Bicycle and Depot Moves Stir Local Transportation Plans

A local report notes a man relies on a high wheel bicycle amid changing transit. Officials cite sprained ankles before coal delays and announce plans to relocate the depot downtown. The brakeman and his wife attended a movie, with a brief stop to chat before a hurried run of 306 yards along the sidewalk.

MacArthur warns of foreign meddling in Japan policy

Gen. MacArthur warned that allied interference in Japan’s internal matters risks US security as food imports and political freedom collide with occupation policy. George Atcheson endorsed the report, urging strong American support to prevent a disintegration of the Japanese situation.

Tashington Washington Gen. MacArthur Japan United States George Atcheson State Atcheson Tokyo Supreme Commander Gen MacArthur Inapan Moscow State Department Department

Truman blamed for coal crisis failure in Pearlson critique

Drew Pearson argues Truman mishandled the coal strike and bonus army crises, contrasting Hoover and Roosevelt methods. He credits preemptive White House action with averting warlike protests and cites missed moves on pipelines, mine safety, and welfare funds as evidence of leadership gaps and muddling through.

Truman Washington Hoover Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Harry Truman White House John L. Lewis

Hoover plan to form relief body for famine

In Washington Herbert Hoover proposes a large government funded relief group to operate after the famine peak, funded by a mix of government appropriation and voluntary contributions. The idea, debated among President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s circle, envisions feeding hungry children with at least one daily meal and 400 extra calories in regions not covered by UNRRA, potentially taking over when UNRRA winds down.

Washington Herbert Hoover White House Hoover UNRRA Food For Freedom Dwight Morrow United States Europe Far East John Boyd Orr The Food and Agriculture Organization Fiorello H. LaGuardia LaGuardia

Russian Press Access Faces Global Friction Across Iron Curtain

The piece surveys how U S and Russian media clash over access to Moscow. The New York Times struggles to place correspondents there, facing visa delays and censorship. Calls grow for eased press access and broader exchange to avert misunderstanding between nations.

Russia United States Moscow New York Times the Times Arthur Hays Sulzberger Brooks Atkinson The Times Stalin Drew Middleton

Illegitimate label in letters spurs Dr Brady call

Dr Brady urges readers to stop using the term illegitimate for children and warns he will ignore letters that use it. He notes prejudice against born-without-status families and defends equal dignity while addressing reader questions on health and minerals.

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