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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1944
Page
8
David Lawrence argues a Senate bill by Sen Wheeler to bar news commentators on sponsored radio programs risks constitutional conflict. He notes licensing powers, freedom of speech protections, and precedent from the Frankfurter decision, warning that banning such broadcasts could invite a major constitutional controversy.
Robert Quillen comments on the futility of mercy in war and the cycle of force. He contrasts Moslem and Christian conflicts at Jerusalem, notes leaders urging youth for war production, and criticizes industrialists for prioritizing profits over soldiers. He reflects on democracy and societal ironies amid global strife.
Today's Talk extols Ernie Pyle as a roving reporter beloved by soldiers and readers alike. The author lauds his honest, firsthand reporting from the front, his fearlessness, and his gift for depicting ordinary soldiers and homefront readers.
A reflective quotation attributed to Franklin on how perception harms esteem. It argues that if others were blind, material desires would lose power, implying social scrutiny drives vanity. The saying contrasts personal need with external judgment and remains a timeless caution.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower urges maximum effort by all UN members for peace and liberty. British novelist Ethel Mannin comments on personal frictions in marriage and the impact of domestic habits on couples.
Paul Mallon warns that Forrest Davis essay claiming a Teheran peace plan and a July timetable could threaten peace and Roosevelt's fourth term. The piece argues such a leak risks political manipulation, Soviet and British leverage, and jeopardizes postwar U N structure while campaign pressures rise.
Marquis W. Childs notes Henry Wallace's Siberia and Chungking mission as more than a goodwill trip. He reports on potential vice presidential considerations, Hannegan's doubts, and hints at southern opposition shaping Roosevelt's running mate decision. The piece links industrial-political leverage to looming decisions on Japan and China.
A reader questions safety of acetphenetidin in menstrual pain tablets and describes dangers from similar compounds. Medical expert warns of blood and heart risks, urges doctor guidance, and cites Clelia Mosher on breathing exercises to ease dysmenorrhea. Additional letters ask about TB sun exposure, pasteurized milk, dental decay, and calcium needs for pregnancy.
Drew Pearson reports Senator Langer questions whether the U S could dispose of Omaha class light cruisers to Russia as part of an Italian fleet armistice plan. The piece recalls Tehran talks on one third of Italy fleet and notes ships’ age and role, plus debates on executive authority and parliamentary oversight.
Raymond Moley argues wartime labor voting by temporary workers determines industrial relations for years. He asserts young and itinerant employees drift strikes and unionization, with leaders pursuing power, while management falters and wartime policy shifts empower national labor groups in defense of the Democratic party.
The speaker, Arthur "Bugs" Beer, describes voting across party lines by reading papers at different meals. He argues voters choose where it will do the most good, while critics say politicians manipulate factions, tracing the habit back to ancient Sparta and Athens and calling it an unchanged global pattern.
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