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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1948
Page
6
A Des Moines assembly discussion among Iowa legislators and lobbyists suggests using excess treasury balances to fund the $85 million soldiers bonus may be risky. Some fear legal hurdles and hidden long term costs while arguing caution could curb future veteran benefit promises and keep taxpayer burdens manageable.
Gov. Dewey suggested 2 to 3 million eligible voters in New York did not cast ballots, arguing turnout likely would not have changed overall results. He noted higher turnout generally favors Democrats, with 60 percent participation often predicting a Democratic win, and Iowa voting patterns showing similar margins to 1944.
A backstage briefing notes President Truman and his labor advisers favor repealing the Taft Hartley Act outright rather than amending it. They intend to place repeal atop the new congress’s must legislate list and seek action very early in the term.
The piece outlines anticipated Taft Hartley repeal effects, a revived Wagner act, and a expanded role for mediation services. It notes proposed cooling off periods and potential court recourse in national strike emergencies, reflecting White House debate and a Danville judge’s promotion risk after an election.
A compact column of satirical jabs on safe driving myths, Dewey’s governorship, nudist rights, Pravda’s election take, and quirky questions about gorilla counts. It mocks public discourse and political fashion with sharp, playful asides.
Dr Brady argues readers misled by nineteenth century methods for piles. He explains internal hemorrhoids bleed quietly, can be missed by improper exams, and condemns brutal old operations in favor of modern, non painful approaches and proper inspection.
George E. Sokols ky argues against the idea of a political mandate, saying the U.S. Constitution provides no mandate and relies on division of powers to prevent egoistic rulers from claiming such a mandate. He notes the margin of victory does not create a mandate and recalls a Boston talk with Tobin on Dewey vs Truman.
A historical column discusses political labels and mandates. It contrasts U S institution roles with England's system, noting the impossibility of a fixed mandate and the difference between executive and legislative powers. The writer critiques claims of mandate and references opinion columns on public health advice and governance.
Dr Hollinshead argues diversity helps health and freedom in faith, while unity risks suppressing views. He discusses education as skill development and civic readiness, noting universal schooling preserves mobility and fluid class structures, aiding democracy.
Marquis Childs examines postwar GOP dynamics noting newly elected 1946 Republicans such as Malone Kaiser Watkins and Kem align with housing and isolationist views. He argues many returnees vote against West and national interests, shaping a perceived backward shift under Dewey and Truman’s critique. Cooper of Kentucky stood as an exception.
Bugs Baer muses on polling errors and clairvoyant forecasts from 1919 to the present. He notes pollsters were only four percent wrong recently while earlier eras fared just two percent off. The piece reflects on predicting government action and citizen involvement in politics and ends with a quip about leaders and the people.
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