Illinois voters demand reapportionment with teeth in mandate
Voters approved a five to one mandate for legislative redistricting, outlining steps for 58 senate and 59 house districts based on 1950 census data. If lawmakers fail, a special commission will redraw districts, and 1956 elections may be statewide. The piece contrasts Illinois with Iowa’s lack of enforceable teeth.
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House
Iowa
Adams- Taylor
Polk
Red China
U.N
China
United States
State Dept 'cleared' doubt as repeated screenings persist
Washington reports show the State Department conducts ongoing loyalty screening. John Davies was fired on his ninth review after eight prior clearances. The atmosphere risks deterring entrants to diplomatic careers and raises questions for administrator Scott McLeod about current security practices.
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Statesmanship and the Hoover Commission Packets
A letter criticizes the Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report for distributing a Congressional Candidate's Packet that included a prepared press release and canned speeches. The author warns such ready made stories could embarrass voters and suppress individuality even as efficiency is praised.
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El Kabir Shrine opens class of 150 in fall ceremony
The El Kabir Shrine welcomed 150 candidates in its fall ceremony at the Memorial building, the largest class since 1919. Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce named new board directors Lester Chadima, E S Coquillette, Howard R Green, Edward E Hach, George W Hearn, Henry Kling, and Herbert S Stamats. Walter F Winkrantz became North Western railroad division agent in Cedar Rapids, succeeding J L Burgar after 31 years with the company.
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Herbert S. Stamats
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Walter F. Winkrantz
Des Moines
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Grandfather of new judge hailed as fighter for liberty
The essay portrays Justice John Marshall Harlan I as a potential strong Supreme Court pick. It recalls his grandfather Justice John Marshall Harlan, a Kentucky slave owner who nevertheless opposed segregation and wrote key dissents. It notes his stand for liberty in cases like the Fourteenth Amendment and Northern Securities.
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Eisenhower shrug on B 29 incident fuels cold war tone
Close allies defend President Eisenhower after he acknowledged the B 29 was over disputed Arctic waters when shot down by Soviet fighters. The discussion frames Arctic claims to the North Pole as Moscow territory and signals heightened tensions. Meanwhile GOP allies urge Speaker Joe Martin to remain leader despite aging and party setbacks.
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Joe Martin
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Martin
House
Charles Halleck
Indiana
Joe
Big Four Meet Possible as East West Tensions Ease
Roscoe Drummond notes growing momentum for a four power summit with Malenkov Eisenhower Churchill and Mendes France. He describes Eisenhower moderating rhetoric on Soviet policy and confirms Western unity steps before any talks. Churchill Mendes France favor a meeting after Western defense pact ratifications with West Germany in NATO.
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Britain
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Free World
Logic in Use of Refugees as Soldiers for NATO
George Sokolsky argues for using refugee peoples from Czech, Polish, Hungarian, and White Russian backgrounds as soldiers in a European force. He warns of co existence and suggests incorporating such fighters into German divisions, cites Poles and others desire to battle, and notes risks of American commitments and red China’s UN representation. He praises the French Foreign Legion as a model of mercenary fighting power.
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Europe
Russia
Germany
Poland
United States
French Foreign Legion
Sores
France
Milk temperature for children at meals
The reader asks whether cold milk at meals affects children and if milk should be served warm. The columnist replies that children may have milk hot or cold as they prefer, and the reader notes a personal preference for warm milk.
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Cowside
Guest Room Diplomacy and Old World Guests
A satirical piece laments diplomatic invocations and guest lists including Mendes France Adenauer and Queen Elizabeth. It mocks immigration policy, protocol, and alleged influence peddling while joking about hospitality toward visiting task forces and lax baggage checks.
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Adenauer
Queen Elizabeth
Readers invited to join the Gazette's People's Forum
The Gazette urges letters on topics of general interest. Include name and address for publication. Short letters have best chance of printing. The Forum may shorten submissions and cannot guarantee return of letters.
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