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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1944
Page
1
A commentary on Governor Dewey resisting ballot placement in Oregon while supporters press his candidacy. The piece argues politics as maneuvering harms public trust and weighs Dewey’s potential nominee status, strategy, and possible impact if elected.
A Quillen column reflects on belief and evidence in biblical history, debating how to verify claims and the danger of accepting new stories without checks. It contrasts skepticism with open belief and ends with a jab at American labor policy and wartime politics.
The article argues that nature shows a deliberate plan and proportion in snowflakes, birds, and plants. It contrasts human flaws with nature's harmony, notes birds’ nest designs align with their environment, and cites Browning about God’s omnipresence. It emphasizes enduring inspiration from all creation.
A quotation from Edward Capelle reflects that nature makes occupation a necessity while society frames it as duty and habit can render it a pleasure.
The Hungarian minister to Sweden resigns, stating his duty is to oppose violence and fight invaders until freedom is restored, as the Nazi puppet government assumes control in Budapest.
Column argues Hitler must defend the Carpathians with seven or eight divisions in Norway and reserves in other sectors, avoiding a broad pull from Western Europe. It predicts Red Army advances toward Odessa, then through Dnieper and Danube regions, with Poland as the likely spring arena, while criticizing Mediterranean command and Italy failures.
Secretary Frank Knox weighs a sweeping reorganization of naval war procurement after Rep. Harry Sheppard urged consolidating all Navy procurements under one agency, likely the bureau of supplies and accounts, to cut duplication and waste and to curb massive inventories that may sit unused.
Marquis W. Childs analyzes Governor Thomas E. Dewey as the leading GOP prospect for the 1944 nomination. He notes Dewey's strategic refusal to campaign actively before June 28, his pledge not to seek another office, and the careful, detail-oriented campaign style that could appeal to middle-of-the-road voters while resisting pressure from party rivals. Also covered are Senator Smith's tobacco farm remarks and Capitol butter shortage humor in brief items.
Toscanini vented anger in rehearsal by snapping fragile batons he grabbed from Emil Greinert the New York Philharmonic librarian. If one baton failed to calm him, more were handed over until he cooled. The librarian shouted for lumber as spare scores stayed safe.
The speaker warns that delaying a solution to Argentina’s impasse could fracture inter American unity built on Roosevelt’s good neighbor policy. He argues against recognizing the Argentine dictatorship, urges a consultative meeting of foreign ministers, and stresses the need to avoid a prolonged stalemate that could threaten the hemisphere amid war.
A political column notes a warming campaign with Republicans showing growing interest as 15 or 26 prominent men volunteer. The piece cites Swami Farley predicting a Republican year and references Jim’s travels and humorous observations about the nomination process and a potential vice president who could cook.
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