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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1957
Page
19
President Truman urges calm about radioactive fallout and warns against fear-mongering by Russia and others. He notes public alarm is partly genuine but often exaggerated and stresses potential benefits of nuclear energy if properly managed. He emphasizes rational safeguards and proportional response.
A discussion contrasts Iowa plans for Memorial Day traffic with Illinois approval of a day and night speed limit. Iowa sets 70 mph at night and 55 60 59 80 by vehicle type. Illinois passes a unified daytime and nighttime 55 mph limit with higher truck allowances. The piece criticizes Iowa while praising Illinois for consistent safety policy.
Washington reports describe four daily communiques on the cold war. Analysts say Formosa riots show Communist organization, US budget cuts, and pressure against nuclear tests, with Moscow and Peiping backing anti-American aims while Washington seeks to maintain influence in the Middle East and Asia.
A 10 year look at Cedar Rapids social welfare activities notes Linn County above average in youth services but below average in family child welfare health and planning expenditures. Also mentions personnel changes, local college appointments, and civic actions from the era.
A World War era tribute urges Americans to honor fallen soldiers by renewing dedication to liberty. It stresses defending freedom against Communism, emphasizes leadership and faith in God, and calls for unwavering commitment to the torch of freedom worldwide.
The author argues nations face economic peril amid war costs and a period of prosperity. He warns that inherited fears and government demands may enslave citizens and threaten democracy, urging stable home life and resistance to dictatorial power.
A long analysis argues Republican defections threaten Eisenhower's budget drive and 1960 plans. It notes key senators who backed the 1956 platform and warns party leadership faces a revolt influencing future votes and policy.
Dr. Joseph Mother cautions that men can suffer varicose veins too and that in rare cases a vein may burst. He notes surgery can be a remedy when conservative treatments fail, but warns against panic and emphasizes safe, precise operations. The discussion covers risks of poor circulation and potential complications.
Fragmentary old text hints at a second Boston Tea Party theme with Betsy Ross and George III references. It muses on taxation without representation and historical echoes, mentioning figures like Franklin and Washington and playful misreferences to tea and flags.
An interview with allergist Dr Lawrence J Halpin of Cedar Rapids. He discusses his career starting in 1937, reasons for choosing allergy, and his stance on local culture projects like an art center and symphony. He notes hay fever as a major regional allergy and mentions editorial work with the Annals of Allergy.
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