What's Right With Cedar Rapids Says Helpful Balance
A Cedar Rapids editorial argues for balance in complaints about the city. It praises restless citizens driving growth and lists six plus factors including harmonious business relations, planned growth, expansion of utilities, a growing economy, strong retail, and honest local government. It notes inevitable growing pains amid prosperity and urges focusing on constructive progress.
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Cedar Rapids
People’s Forum
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Boone
Charles City
Newton
Lick
Clinton’s Voice Attacks Clinton “Little Caesars” in State Law Defiance
State Senator J. G. Lucas of Madrid, publisher of The Register-News, criticizes Clinton for flouting Iowa laws since the cow war and hints at possible action. He questions Clinton county’s underrepresentation and rebukes minority rule while urging adherence to Article III Section 34 on redistricting.
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J. G. Lucas
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Register-News
Cedar County
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Clinton County
Little Caesars
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Tito Says "Bosh" Perhap s Westerm diplomats should take a lesson
Tito challenges Khrushchev and Bulganin blaming the Beria era for the Soviet Yugoslav split. He cites Stalin’s era and questions how one man could cause a rupture, warning Western diplomats to note his skepticism about lasting healings and assurances.
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Tito
Khrushchev
Bulganin
Your Future in Television Offers an Odd Path
A columnist muses on an unsolicited offer to receive a booklet about a future in television. He imagines escaping work to pursue TV dreams yet balks at learning to build or repair sets, fearing it would waste his age and time. The piece ends with a wry note about not fixing TVs for free.
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Caras
Groucho Marx
Tahiti
King Features Syndicate, Inc
City council weighs protests on hide warehouse and junk yard
Mayor Roth jokes about arbiters as council hears protests over Ninth avenue Second street hide warehouse site and 1319 Second street junk yard location. Oho Literary Society at Coe College joins crews razing Anchor mill. Knights of Columbus pass a resolution praising President Wilson’s war stance. Cedar Rapids forms Automobile Company with E. W. LaPlant as president.
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Ninth Avenue
Second Street
Oho Literary Society
Coe College
the Knights of Columbus
Wilson
U. S
Are We Losing Jet Airpower Leading to Russia?
Washington report based on Aviation Week details a rapid Soviet leap in supersonic fighters and long range bombers. Observers describe 50 new supersonic day fighters and formations of Badger and Bison bombers, with MiG-17 still unseen. U.S. production and intelligence gaps cited alongside calls for policy review.
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McGraw-Hill
Aviation Week
Washington
U. S
Washington D.C
United States
Moscow
Red Air Force
Pentagon
Department of Defense
White House
Red Square
Radio
USAF
U.S
America
Korea
Air Force
U.S. Air Power Critics Clash Over May Day Display
Congress debates American air strength after Russia shows long range bombers at May Day, noting the Bison compared with the B 52 and the Badger with the B 47. Analysts say the United States maintains capability and ready production for a wartime footing. Defense Secretary Wilson cites extensive bomber experience and a broad aircraft family.
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Soviet Union
Russia
Defense
Charles Wilson
Our Inner Power Can Overcome Difficulties
Norman Vincent Peale argues that fatigue fences can be breached through faith and will. He cites William James Enrico Caruso and Charles Lindbergh as examples of surpassing fatigue barriers to find a second wind and inner strength. He urges prayer and belief to unleash enduring personal power.
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William James
America
Harvard
James
Enrico Caruso
Signor Caruso
Opera House
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Atlantic
Lindbergh
Caruso
Opinions on Memorial Day Observance From Cedar Rapids Readers
Several residents express how Memorial Day should be observed. Retired railroad man Herrington favors a solemn day with cemetery visits and quiet relaxation. Housewife Whittemore calls for sacred observance with services and grave decorations. Mailroom worker Stanbro urges honoring veterans with parades, graves, and the Unknown Soldier, with caution due to traffic. Oper ator Henecke supports morning services and graveside decor, while Ryan favors a traditional day with a parade, cemetery address, and family visits.
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A. W. Herrington
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Stanbro
Marion
Post Ofice
Donna Henecke
Sixteenth Street
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