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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1944
Page
6
Owen L. Scott argues postwar tax plans aim only for balance without surplus for debt retirement. He compares US debt growth to Britain’s, cites lend lease and wartime costs, and warns debt could climb to 350 billion if prosperity falters, risking higher interest burdens and taxation.
The article argues that large government debt forces focus on maintaining income to service the debt without overburdening taxpayers. It critiques New Deal borrowing to sustain income and warns that excessive postwar debt could spook securities holders, trigger a run on government bonds, and create serious national consequences.
Capital Staff report notes a large renovated Westchester estate will be leased to Boston resident L K Kung nephew of Madame Chiang Kai-shek and sister Madame H H Kung. Chiang Soong Mayling plans unofficial U S visit as private guest, health topics cited since Rio de Janeiro stay. John E Lewis to address United Mine Workers convention in Cincinnati while CIO Auto Workers meet in Grand Rapids. Boeing and Douglas advance airliner developments as Congress debates ECONVERSION and flood control bills.
Colorado primaries seek U S senator to replace Eugene D Millikin and four U S representatives plus governor and state tickets. Louisiana primaries nominate U S senator to replace John H Overton and eight U S representatives with some state officials. runoff planned October 17 if needed.
A brief quotation attributed to Barton condemning obstinacy and vehemency as clear signs of stupidity.
ANA officials set a postwar transport speed contest inviting Lockheed and other major builders with advanced models in progress. Lockheed already holds an official record of six.
Beer notes a tense international stance with France reasserting aims and Lafayette possibly visiting. He hints at preparations for another conflict and praises Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley and the troops. The message closes with a sharp quip about showers cooling the troops.
William L. Shirer reports on American broadcasters in Berlin who ceased or altered work as Allied forces closed in. Kaltenbach Best Chandler Anderson Koischwitz Day Bullitt and Fritzsche are noted, with Goebbels exploiting traitors to sow anti Allied sentiment and drive a Russia focus.
Drew Pearson reports Churchill plans to press F D R for backing a Mediterranean Catholic buffer of Croatia Slovenia Hungary Austria Italy Spain possibly France to stem Soviet influence in the Balkans. The idea, discussed with Vatican contacts, hinges on U S power to sustain a confederation of Catholic nations.
A large crowd attended the YMCA aquatic meet with many outsiders and women among the spectators. The article notes Orin N. Ford returning from an eastern shooting tour and the Cue college football squad starting practice at Midriver Park with 23 players. It also covers Lincoln J. Carter's Two Little Wards at Greene's, Finnigan's Ball, Linn County Medical association officers, and a district court criminal docket numbering 60 informations for the term.
Louis Bromfield praises France for restoring government after occupation, contrasting with Italy and Germany. He lauds self government, citizen participation, and local justice as France forms a lawful, democratic system while warning against totalitarian rule and bureaucratic control.
The piece argues the real contest is waste disposal, not eye appeal or vitamin counts. It calls for a can that collapses into a neat lump within 10 minutes of opening and a jar that becomes a stylish ash tray, aiming for practical, fashionable solutions.
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