Roosevelt cites Lincoln on war leadership during Atlantic talk
The article analyzes President Roosevelt invoking Lincoln to frame wartime resolve. It notes the current U S stance as not technically at war, yet stresses the need for frank leadership and renewed morale at home. It questions whether Roosevelt’s remarks signal stronger steps to sustain defense and aid abroad.
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Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
North
McClellan
Right to education celebrated as American heritage
The piece notes that every September start shows America’s wide access to schooling. It stresses continuing educational standards and urges defense era youths to gain knowledge. It contrasts with abroad where war blocks studies and money limits learning as a birthright.
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Cedar Rapids
America
Howard R Green wins Ankeny arms plant contract
Cedar Rapids residents praise the award to Howard R Green's firm for supervising the Ankeny munitions plant. He has improved local public works including Ellis Park pool and is known for taxpayer savings. The project signals trustworthy government spending and skilled oversight.
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Cedar Rapids
Howard R. Green
Green
Ankeny
Ellis Park
British Burma Tax on China Goods Sparks Protests
Revelation that Burma levies a 1 percent royalty on all lease land goods flowing to China via the Burma road shocks observers. For every $1,000,000 of materials, Burma collects about $10,090. American officials push to cancel the tax, arguing Britain profits at others’ expense.
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Burma
China
Britain
Just a Few Prophets and Lawkeepers Shape the Era
The essay draws on biblical images of a remnant and cites figures from history who stood against corruption. It likens them to disciplined bands like Charlemagne’s early justice circles and to modern groups such as the Texas Rangers. A few steadfast individuals, says the author, can lift society toward the highest ideals.
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Jesus
Anne of Geierstein
Walter Scott
Charlemagne
Texas Rangers
Amos
Francis
Wesley
Baal
Jesus Way Of Equality Sparks Public Debate
Robert Quillen reflects on Jesus teaching equality and humility, contrasting it with worldly power and dictatorships. He cites poverty, charity, and forgiveness while railing at hypocrisy and political manipulation in society.
Palmer recounts daring British raids on continent
Col. Frederick Palmer describes British raids on the Flanders and French coasts that yielded Nazi prisoners. He notes German officers captured in cafes, the need for stronger searchlights and patrols to deter raids, and the broader war on two fronts as Germany fights Britain and the Soviet Union.
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Continent
RA. F
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Flanders
French
German Sentries and Escape Link Up For Swift Channel Crossing
German guards are overcome and a guarded path leads to a waiting boat for a rapid crossing to England. The operation depends on split second teamwork, extensive training, and men fluent in French. Any missing member risks delaying the getaway for the rest.
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England
Raids and gas rationing critique in wartime column
The piece notes British and German raids as minor tactical matters, criticizes Washington's gasoline policy, and argues rationing should rely on cards. It highlights tanker and towage possibilities on the Great Lakes, calls for practical public protection, and questions reliance on quick bulk transport.
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Washington
Commentators mocked by German officers in Greece tale
In Collier's tale W B Courtney notes German officers ridiculed American correspondents for relying on amateur experts. A May reserve reference mocks predicted generals Mud Winter Flood Time Spring Initiative Mountains as myths, suggesting two allied generals, Wishful Thinking and Misinformation, fought well.
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W. B. Courtney
Collier's
Greece
F R S Labor Advisers Jumped the Gun on Kearny Plant Seizure
Paul Mallon explains Roosevelt’s delay in seizing the Kearny shipyard after labor advisers pressed for a maintenance of membership closed shop. He details mediation board actions, Hillman and Green dynamics, and the looming threat of using the army and navy to force a union contract amid the dispute over a closed shop.
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Kearny Shipyard
Paul Mallon
Roosevelt
Navy
Kearny
Gazette
R. Roosevelt
National Mediation Board
Sidney Hillman
Administration
Defense
White House
FDR
Mr. Hillman
John Green
CIO Maritime Union
Hillman
Frances
Adams
Green
Labor Mediation Board
Defense Agencies
The
Mediation Board
OPM
Maritime Commission
William H. Davis
Mr. Green
Mr. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
CIO
Army
Labor voice at peace talks from Bill Green
Bill Green argues labor deserves a seat at the peace table, framing labor as essential to armaments and warfare and urging a front man who can truly represent workers. He compares diplomacy to architecture and mocks crooked leadership in conferences.
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Bill Green
Labor
Crell Hawks and De La Hunt Injured in Collision
In Cedar Rapids, Crell Hawks and Paul De La Hunt suffered cuts and bruises when their motorcycle hit loose gravel, veered across a ditch, and struck a wire fence. The report notes other regional moves including Roy L. Holtz heading to Sacramento as music director and Charles Schaad returning to open a Cedar Rapids novelty store.
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Crell Hawks
Paul de la Hunt
Cedar Rapids
Phi Pittsburgh
will _— eee
Aekeeser
N. Y
Roy L. Holtz
Sac i
Charles Schaad
Frankshine Mission
Neurasthenia and Vitamin B Guidance from Dr Brady
In a health column Dr Brady urges neurasthenics to benefit from adding vitamin B to their diet and notes the B complex is preferred when vitamin B is discussed. He observes that modern medicine largely avoids neurasthenia as a formal diagnosis for health impairment.
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Doc Brady
Neurasthenics
Pellagra Links to B Complex Diet and Neurasthenia
Progressive physicians now treat pellagra with the full vitamin B complex rather than nicotinic acid alone. Adequate intake of thiamin and riboflavin supports cure, and a strong calcium and vitamin D intake helps youths. Neurasthenia may reflect broad vitamin deficiency, especially in late winter or early spring.
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United States
Canada
Questions on borax use and mineral oil questions
A reader describes a child’s yellow tongue and bad breath after drinking milk and notes hard water at a camp. Advice suggests borax to soften water. Another reader asks if mineral oil is organic and if its use can cause cancer or affect vitamins. the answer: mineral oil is inorganic and not known to cause cancer, may affect vitamin absorption. A request is made for a booklet on constipation and colon hygiene.
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E.M
K.E.C
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Robert Quillen
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Cel. Palmer
Hugh S. Johnson
Gen. Johnson
Seace
Great Lakes Tankers
Great Lakes
John Jones
John
Petroleum
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Bill
Talleyrand
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Washington High School
J. Auracher
Zion Evan
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