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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1948
Page
7
The author apologizes for misreading voter sentiment after Tuesday’s election and pledges self examination. They admit overreliance on polls and pundits, vow to trust personal observations more, and acknowledge future errors will be admitted and discussed.
The piece argues Dewey dominated Iowa Republicans while Gen. MacArthur and Harold Stassen attracted strong support elsewhere. It notes Taft would have faced stronger opposition, and Iowa delegates favored the Dewey nomination despite straw poll signals from Stassen. The column critiques delegation strategy and predicts slow learning in Iowa politics.
A weary worker reflects on the lure of guiding in the North woods as a remedy for work headaches. The idealized escape proves fragile as anecdotes reveal a guide who faced theft of his traps and lingering unhappiness despite seasonal splendor.
Washington reports a wave of worry among U S. merchants over potential repeal of Taft Hartley, higher wages, more strikes and renewed excess profits taxes. Fear grows of red budget and expanding social programs under President Truman.
The author notes a reused campaign strategy by Woodrow Wilson and his managers, drawing a parallel to the 1948 race. It cites Truman's stronger western support and warns that polls may create overconfidence, referencing a Sept 27 observation by the correspondent.
The piece argues polls boosted Truman by energizing Democrats and urban workers while farm income cut Republican support. It warns that a Taft Hartley repeal is blocked in Congress and wartime taxes and price controls could trigger layoffs. It notes administrations face a divided Congress and a wary business mood.
A collection of quips and observations on Nudists, wartime uniforms, cranberry campaigns, and political language. The piece notes satirical views on war, advertising, and speech, with references to a Boston Globe remark and a letter-writer quip about spending all one has.
Drew Pearson argues Truman won by facing tough issues and appealing to underdog voters while Dewey avoided hard stances. He blames the 80th Congress and various lobbies for public disapproval, noting figures like Bernard Baruch and James Forrestal shaping perceptions of Truman’s election.
Bud spots a fishing spot marked Private and Keep Out Then Positively No Fishing. The gag centers on trespass and defiant fishing plans with comic dialogue.
The Color Research Institute warns that wrong color choices in homes may spark family conflict. The article notes similarly that miscolored hair on a lapel can provoke social tension and rumors.
Marquis Childs argues Truman should appoint new, capable officials after the election. He urges resignations of cabinet members and ambassadors, asserting a fresh leadership era with merit over loyalty and money, and notes potential capable replacements from universities and policy groups.
Dr Brady argues ulcers stem from nutritional deficiency not nerves. He cites a surgeon's view that the digestive tract is diseased and patients are starved with refined carbohydrates lowering vitamin and mineral levels, stressing that nerves worsen existing conditions rather than cause ulcers.
A reader asks about X-ray treatments for a sister's goiter and concerns about heart effects. The respondent urges X-ray therapy. Another reader questions whether hyperacidity equals ulcers. The answer clarifies that hyperacidity does not necessarily mean ulcers.
Dr. Byron S. Hollinshead argues democracy cannot be taught as a fixed curriculum but learned through behavior and example. He warns against reducing democracy to a formula, urges permeating ethics and citizenship across all school activities, and favors targeted, practical guidance over bloated course offerings.
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