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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1947
Page
4
Rome argues for higher work hours to curb inflation and balance supply and demand. He cites production gaps, unemployment near a practical minimum, and criticizes resistance from organized labor. A nationwide Extra Push could raise output, boost wages, and restore value to leisure time.
The piece argues that the French multi party system leads to cabinet shuffles and policy paralysis. It contrasts with the U.S. approach where slow response yields firmer, more stable policies, warning that France’s agitation breeds national chaos and fuels Communist critique of democracy.
This advice from a columnist urges students to parallel read magazines and forecast future trends by combining knowledge of current conditions, affairs, and events from other lands. The game invites collaboration, suggesting two students work together with teacher guidance to project outcomes in a few years.
A patchwork of quotes and opinions on preparation for war and peace, personal success, national issues, and social observations. It blends admonitions about planning for the future with jumbled references to GIs, Marshall Plan, U N votes, and cultural anecdotes, reflecting a historical newspaper fragment.
A scrambled column by Harry V Wade mocks pestis fears and fashion critiques at opera openings. It notes Red Hungary bans newsboys from shouting headlines to avoid panic and mentions a surveyor in the Canadian Northwest who sighted a blue moose but has no bottles to prove it.
George E. Sokolosky argues the Nationalist government led by Chiang Kai-shek fights Communists and Japan despite severe strain. He claims U S aid, including obsolete war materiel stored in the Pacific, could bolster Chiang and prevent a Kremlin puppet China, urging disposal of policy barriers to aid.
Drew Pearson describes the last and largest section of the Friendship Train arriving in Philadelphia with 202 cars loaded by multiple railroads and ships to follow for France Italy and Epiphany gifts. Communities nationwide rush contributions as Europe learns the span of American goodwill and the effort sails from New York and Philadelphia.
The Friendship Train, carrying food for Europe, drew together diverse Americans from towns big and small. Farmers loaded wheat, students waved at passing cars, and organizations like the American Legion and D A R donated milk, flour, and funds. Communities nationwide rallied, proving American generosity in motion.
In Tokyo a newly hired bellboy at a hotel greeted an American guest with Good morning Mister Wet Paint after knocking on a door with a sign. The scene was noted by observers as part of a broader trend of Japanese learning English and seizing opportunities to display it. Robert Trout on CBS.
A new plastic mannikin can be blown up like a balloon or deflated to a few inches high. The toy is praised as highly realistic, resembling real people in size and form.
The Geneva tariff agreement effective Jan 1 is not expected to broadly lower prices. Yet some items may be cheaper or prices may rise less than otherwise. Canada embargoes American products spark concern for US autos, but cuts aim to curb living costs. Tariffs fall on about 45,000 items, averaging a 20 percent value, with mixed reactions from industries and politicians.
The writer muses on Howard Hughes as a magician figure and actor who recurs in investigations. The piece likens Hughes to a protean vaudeville performer who shifts persona, suggesting a hidden double and elusive movements between trap doors and chimney like plots. The tone blends humor with speculative intrigue about Hughes locations and wealth.
A New York firm, Previews Inc, markets 32 homes priced from 23000 to 350000, portraying a dream world where the rich live in grand estates while others are left outside. The piece critiques the wealth gap and housing fantasies that exclude the less affluent from perceived shortages.
Dr Wm Brady discusses using stimulants like coffee tea and mild alcohol within a low calorie plan to curb appetite while promoting gradual weight loss. He notes caffeine yields no calories when consumed clear and that social drinking can hinder fat loss. Aiming for about one pound weekly, he advises systematic moderate reduction and warns the first week is hardest.
The feature highlights Kaye in a rare CBS WMT appearance with Miss Davis pursuing him and Lionel Stander in the cast. Also details Jamaica Inn on Romance at 6 30 on CBS WBBM and the ongoing Miss Hush guessing contest with prizes including a diamond ring and two weeks in Honolulu.
Headliners Browne and Nielsen lead the lineup as WBBM airs daily columnist talks during Chicago printer’s strike. NBC sets a TV record delivering royal wedding footage 29 hours after filming. Lurene Tuttle joins the Red Skelton film, while Marian Carr takes Nurse Judy Price on CBS Dr Christian as Rosemary de Camp awaits a baby.
Hour by hour listing for Saturday November 29 1947 shows WGN and partner stations. Entries include quizzes music memories Curtain Ury tranis equencer hospitality and various name programs like Hit Parade and Harmony Time with hosts and times across stations WGN WMT KCRE KXEL WHO and others.
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