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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1943
Page
12
Henry McLemore recalls a RAF and American bomber base where pilots after their first operational flight write their names on a 30 foot ceiling. The momentous day starts with takeoffs and ends with shared fatigue and pride as crews celebrate returning home.
Robert Quillen argues most people understand the stakes of war yet many remain unaware of the personal danger. He insists the conflict is existential and demands total sacrifice, warning that surrender would yield domination by Japan and Germany and strip individuals of freedom and dignity.
Dr. Fort Newton counsels that words fail to ease grief and that steadfast presence often comforts more than talk. In times of loss, silence can speak volumes, and standing by a friend helps them endure the storm and find a humble thanks to God.
A terse adage from Witherspoon urges speaking only with substance and then stopping. The line warns against talking without meaningful content and emphasizes thoughtful brevity.
Samuel Rayburn and Alfred M. Landon urge clarity in wartime policy. Rayburn warns of dropping plans to seek universally acceptable solutions. Landon criticizes home-front confusion and predicts higher costs in money and misery if not resolved.
Col Frederick Palmer notes confusion over Patton’s Second corps amid Allied command shifts in Tunisia. He cites Alexander as Allied ground forces commander, Montgomery’s Mareth line actions, supply strains, and planned reorganization as front lines shrink from 200 to 100 miles. He predicts renewed action by the Second corps, French units, and Montgomery’s forces to push Axis forces out of Tunisia.
Paul Mallon argues that President Roosevelt’s ban on press access and congressmen to the international food and refugee conferences risks public opposition and undermines potential vetoed guidance. He contends broader reporting and congressional support would shape outcomes and military strategy.
A patriotic plea urges readers to support the war by buying bonds. It calls politics a natural part of democracy, stresses that Americans must back soldiers abroad, and emphasizes national unity over party fights. The message centers on Uncle Sam needing 13 billion dollars to sustain the fight and protect loved ones.
The author reflects on past war slogans and praises conscientious objectors for medical work on Chinese battlefields. He recalls a 1918 quip about turning the other cheek and windmills, acknowledges a later realization about wind and windmills, and frames the piece as an apology.
Dr. Wm Brady explains the heart and vessels from left ventricle to vena cava, noting pressure changes and how breathing aids blood return. He advocates diaphragmatic breathing for general health and certain lung conditions under physician guidance.
Congressmen Henry O. Talle and Thomas E. Martin were the sole Iowa delegation members to oppose the Rum pay as you go tax plan. In letters they outline pay as you earn goals, concerns about borrowing, forgiveness of 1942 taxes, and the need for a bill originating in the House with careful consideration of future tax burdens.
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