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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1939

Page

6

Farmers as Good Neighbors in the 1930s Campaign

The piece argues politicians seek a farm program to win farmers without big government costs. It notes Gannett Dewey Taft Wallace eyes on farm policy, urges recognizing farmer independence, and recommends two paths: reduce handouts or industrialists concede advantages to level the field.

Frank Gannett Thomas Dewey Minneapolis Robert Taft Des Moines Henry Wallace United States

No Peace in Our Time Warns Knickerbocker

H R Knickerbocker, INS foreign correspondent, returns to the United States to lecture on Europe prospects. He says Britain and France will not stop the war until Germany is dismantled, predicts a Bolshevik Germany, and believes true peace may never come. He hints at reasons behind his bleak forecast.

Europe H. R. Knickerbocker Ahe INS Britain France Germany New York Knickerbocker

Wealth, looting, and the fate of modern fortune

The piece argues that historic looting of wealth by explorers and conquerors mirrors today’s claims to “dividing the wealth.” It contrasts old plunder with lasting wealth built by industries, noting the futility of seizing rather than creating, and ends with a correction of a quoted sentence about Roosevelt.

Experts misjudge wartime prospects say observers have been wrong before

The article notes that many seasoned observers have failed to predict wartime moves, citing predictions about Poland, Germany, Finland, and a potential blitzkrieg. It suggests that while experts have been mistaken before, it may be prudent to plan assuming the current forecast is correct.

Europe Poland Hitler Russia Knickerbocker

Parking Clash Threatens Cedar Rapids Business Transit

Residents complain that downtown Cedar Rapids parking is being used by workers in nearby stores and offices, reducing space for shoppers from the surrounding trade area. The note argues many have already stopped visiting. without a convenient lot, business may decline.

Cedar Rapids

More Things Ive Learned About Autos

A collage of autos lore and trivia from early 20th century notes. It cites Klein’s racing feat on Labor Day 1916 in Cincinnati, a note on rising auto deaths compared to wars, celebrity car habits, British car terms, and quirky regional driving facts.

A Klein Warner Transportation Department Cincinnati Klein U. S W. C. Fields Hollywood Tennessee Bobby

Light During Blackout Sees Corporal Jarvis Before Court

Corporal Charles Jarvis V. C. was summoned to Portsmouth police court after being accused of displaying a light during a city blackout. The case highlights strict blackout regulations and penalties for violations by military personnel.

Charles Jarvis, V. C Portsmouth

The Poet Edgar A Guest Praises a Fine November

The poem speaks of November as a surprise of beauty and splendor. It contrasts autumnal scenes with lingering October warmth and describes grateful workers who welcome the fall’s mercy and glowing sun.

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Seeds of Communism Warned by Boston Cardinal

William Cardinal O Connell, archbishop of Boston, condemned the rich who abuse wealth as sowing seeds of communism in America by flaunting and squandering their riches in a Sunday address.

Boston INS William Cardinal O’connell America

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