Williams Appointment Reflects Sound Judgment
The Cedar Rapids city council named Dave Williams to fill the post left by the late Ray S. Tapper, a move praised as seasoned and prudent. Williams, former head of public improvements for 15 years, won broad voter support and is praised for vision and fairness. Mrs. Tapper endorsed the choice, noting the deceased would have wanted it done without disrupting home life.
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Public Improvements
Ray S. Tapper
Williams
Tapper
Public Improvements Department
Cedar Rapids
Dick Jones
Ray Tapper
Ray
Not a Pretty Prospect
The administration decides against voluntary production controls. Secretary Sawyer cites evidence that voluntary measures won t work under current government leadership. The idea had merit for a small productivity gain to sustain a long defense program.
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Sawyer
Compulsory Vehicle Inspection Gains Legislative Attention
The Iowa Association of Insurance Agents leads support for a state compulsory motor vehicle inspection program ahead of the 1951 legislature. The effort gains cross group momentum as the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce promotes interest, while the Jaycees seek wider backing. Highway fatalities remain high, with mechanical defects blamed. inspectors could reduce this share, prompting calls for broader safety measures, enforcement, and possible law revisions.
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Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Highway Patrol
Iowa Safety Congress
Walnut nostalgia ties to America’s past and abundance
A reflective column recalls how walnuts shaped American life from hard labor to holiday fudge. The author notes a half ton per person production and contrasts hard winter gatherings with modern cellophane bag snacks, ending with a wistful nod to black walnuts earned the hard way.
Iowa News Briefs Show Shifts in Population and Politics
Census data for 1910 reveal Iowa population decline of 7 082 since 1900 while Linn county gains 5 000. Theodore Roosevelt delivers eight Iowa speeches to over 25 000. Billy Sunday preaches at Waterloo Tabernacle with Cedar Rapids business guests. Knights of Pythias plan a 17000 building on First Avenue. Democrats gain seven House seats, Senate majority narrows. Governor Carroll re elected and names Lafayette Young US senator chosen to succeed Dolliver.
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Billy Sunday
Waterloo Tabernacle
Reial Club
Cedar Rapids
Star of the West
Lodge No. 1
Knights of Pythias
First Avenue
House
Senate
Carroll
Citizens split on military man as presidential candidate
A public survey in Denver and surrounding areas shows mixed views on nominating a military man for president. VERNON WILSON supports the idea citing global threats. others like MRS HAMPTON and MRS SPERAW oppose, fearing military influence on democracy and policy.
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Vernon Wilson
Denver
Bar
Congress Faces Crucial Bills Amid Rising World Tensions
The Alsops warn that a new Congress will confront a $50 billion military program a universal service bill, vast economic and military aid, and Yugoslav famine relief. They stress the risk of GOP isolationism undermining Western defense and urge bipartisan leadership to meet global threats.
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Yugoslavia
Lazarus anti aircraft gun buried in army red tape
A civilian inventor's shoulder fired Lazarus mount for 50 caliber anti aircraft use showed higher accuracy in trials than standard mounts. Despite praise from Col J K Boles and others, Army officials blocked production citing training, space, and cost concerns. The article notes a long history of resistance to new tactics.
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Ashington
Korea
Ian
Imsine
Army
Col
J. K. Boles
R. H. Crosby
George H. Rarey
Armor Force Board
Lazarus
Army Gunnery School
Harlingen
Texas
Boles
A. A. Jakkula
Tank Destroyer Board
Camp Hood
Washington
Rene Stadler
Envoy Muccio’s Medal Moment At Wake Island
John Joseph Muccio, U.S. ambassador to Korea, received the Medal of Merit at Wake Island in a career spanning 39 years. The Italian-born son of a farm laborer rose through college as a gardener and argued for Korea's urgent needs education sanitation and health over grand buildings.
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Truman
U.S
Korea
John Muccio
Wake Island
America
John Joseph Muccio
Asia
Washington
Muccio
Taft Victory Shows Individual Voters Defy Labor Bloc Power
George E. SokolsKy argues election proves no unified labor bloc controls votes. Taft outpolls in Ohio and cites decisive gains amid CIO strength in Cleveland Akron and Dayton. He notes defeats of Pecora Thomas Douglas Lucas and others show voters act as individuals rather than class driven.
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Taft
Cleveland
Akron
Dayton
CIO
Elbert Thomas
Utah
James Roosevelt
California
Ferdinand Pecora
New York City
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Inflation and pricing ethics in a consumer economy
The author argues the inflationary boom requires prudent guidance to help families manage budgets. Price tags aid product identification and consumer trust, while hidden costs and easy credit devalue long term satisfaction. High taxes and output limits push workers to take on extra odd jobs at home.
Berry Shaking Festival Critique of Secret Balloting
The text mocks the democratic system of balloting calling it a berry shaking festival. It argues anonymous secret ballots let voters back losers and demand favors from winners. It jokes the only improvement is a ballot machine with a pearl handle.
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