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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1955
Page
6
British voters may deliver Prime Minister Anthony Eden a larger parliamentary majority as dock and railway strikes test public welfare concerns. The strikes, driven by interunion disputes, threaten the economy and boost Eden’s argument for decisive action against the Labor party.
Cedar Rapids motorists face a recurring problem at Fourth Street and other crossings as rail line bumps threaten vehicle springs. The Junior Chamber of Commerce’s civic improvements committee addresses the issue after Streets Commissioner Woody Stolba says he has written all lines through the city.
The piece argues that Soviet and Pravda tactics threaten a planned four power conference by pressuring the West and seeking to shape outcomes. It cites Western leaders including Eisenhower Dulles Eden and Adenauer as alert to Communist strategy and unlikely to yield on core principles. It notes Lausanne versus Vienna as the conference site and warns of potential Kremlin maneuvering in Austria.
My America by Harry Boyd discusses a publicity campaign pushing a new song Ease That Squeeze written to boost mass transit use. The columnist weighs the potential of propaganda set to music to alter public habits, notes mixed evidence, and warns against overreliance on jingles while tracking bus-line profitability.
Ten years ago Cedar Rapids high school baseball advanced to the final round at Manson by defeating Elkader 3 to 1. Linn County officers reported progress on the seventh war loan drive with funds nearing 2.2 million dollars toward a 9.268 million goal. Dr. Charles S. Day was elected president of the Linn County Medical Society, with Dr. Morgan Foster as president elect. Mrs. Martyn Voss and Betty Frahm joined Cedar Rapids Public Welfare staff. Burglars stole about 375 in 20 years ago cash and checks from Taylor Coal office. Six Cedar Rapids students joined Coe College honor societies. Dr. C Ward Macy received a one-year leave to teach at the University of Florida. Calvary Baptist bought property on Second Avenue West for 13 000 with church construction planned in fall. B C Bren was elected to Iowa Gamma Alpha at the University of Iowa.
The letter argues against giving politically appointed leaders control of postal policy and urges Congress to keep the Post Office as a true public service. It cites vetoed pay bills, foreign aid, and a large congressional salary rise as contrast. The writer urges readers to contact their representative to preserve civilian mail service and oppose executive overreach.
A reader laments dog woes on the hill and urges humane treatment, noting a trembling tied dog and the master in the street. The missive stretches to personal memories of Jewish and colored friends, Christian teachings, and a rebuke to judging children by dogs, urging empathy and patience.
The note questions what happened to the Forma crisis and remarks on liking dogs while not owning one. It comments on public focus and general concern without clear facts or events.
A Pravda editorial salvo likens U.S. four power peace talks to a distraction from real aims and hints at a split over whether to carve up the world. British election talk centers on MacMillan and Bevan with the Tories hawking patience while Bevan warns of nuclear tests and Soviet praise for a Labour platform.
Bogdan Raditsa argues Tito has moved toward renewed Moscow alignment. He cites Yugoslavia’s neutral stance, Balkan bloc diplomacy, and a retooled Cominform role, with Tito avoiding East NATO while Moscow strengthens influence by leveraging Western aid withdrawal as pressure.
A critical take on postal wage politics argues that raising letter carrier pay would cost the government billions per car and critiques Postmaster General Summerfield. The piece recalls early postal rates from 1710 and 60 miles inland for four pence, noting wages have not kept pace with growth.
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