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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1954
Page
6
A discussion of traffic jams and horn blowing notes that excessive horn use worsens situations. Cedar Rapids ordinances restrict horn noise to danger signaling and ban noise after dark unless necessary to avoid accidents.
Dr. Irving L. Churchill of Coe College is chosen as a Fulbright visiting lecturer in the English department at Silliman University in the Philippines. The distinction marks the first on campus Coe professor named a Fulbright scholar, reflecting his long service since 1937 and notable campus contributions.
In Cedar Rapids and Marion the Community Chest reached its goal this week thanks to Bob Caldwell. He left his Chamber of Commerce post to direct planning and fundraising at a critical stage, guiding the campaign through the largest goal in its history with the support of a capable volunteer network.
Edward Hunter recounts the Ben Krasner romance with Sheila a refugee turned dancehall hostess whose sacrifice funded her mother in Red China. Krasner vows not to leave Hong Kong until Sheila is free to join him, despite rumors and Cold War pressures.
Ten years back the sixth war loan drive set a national goal of 14 billion dollars with Linn County allotted 9 256 000. Other notes include October relief cases and expenditures 8230, wartime spot authorizations for civilian production, and education contract awards. County purchases and local cultural events are also listed alongside historical references.
Roscoe Drummond and George Sokols ky describe a conservative coalition led by General Robert E. Wood and Clarence E. Manion forming a non nominating educational body. The 43 member policy committee lacks Republican leadership and senators as a sign of avoiding a political label while debating active politics versus education.
The piece describes a conservative faction’s power waning as chairmanship losses hit their influence in the Senate and a push to oust Joe Martin as minority leader. It notes efforts to separate Vice President Nixon from the President, cites reliance on Nixon amid internal White House shifts, and warns party fracture unless a Lincoln-like national leadership emerges.
A column analyzes Senator Knowland’s criticism of the Eisenhower foreign policy as too conciliatory toward Moscow and questions how a party leader can openly oppose administration policy. It recalls Barkley’s past restraint and weighs the political risks of a full Senate inquiry into the National Security structure.
Drew Pearson notes how postwar visits by foreign leaders are rushed and crowded, with multiple premiers and dignitaries arriving within days. He cites Eisenhower era scheduling chaos, delays, and the shift from formal White House welcomes to rapid, back-to-back arrivals that strain diplomacy.
In a condensed campaign scene the two major parties, Republicans and Democrats, dominate the field with no independents or splinter groups. Voters leaned to familiar lines as minor factions evaporated, leaving a stark hand to mouth contest for control.
Washington columnist notes Senate special session costs mainly in pay and speech. At 20 cents per mile, 96 senators owe about 14,400 for travel plus potential extra. Printing at 86 per page on 40 daily pages totals 3,440 daily, reaching 137,600 after a month. Author suggests taping debates to curb costs and questions value of the Wisconsin dispute.
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