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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1943
Page
6
David Lawrence argues GOP reactionaries rallying to smear Willkie risk splitting independents and pushing 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 voters toward Democrats in 1944. He compares current tactics to 1919 1920 debates over the League and predicts a decisive intra party clash as Moscow Cairo Teheran agreements gain broad support.
Robert Quillen critiques postwar spending saying the army’s billion dollar contracts distort economics, inflate costs, and waste resources. He argues reckless procurement and price controls harm winning the war and threaten America’s future, urging citizens to oppose public mismanagement and protect national finances.
Dr Newton reflects on memory as a force linking identity and life beyond death. He recalls a Tennessee tale of native rescues and reunions to argue memory preserves self, moral order, and belief in immortality. He cites Plato Wordsworth and a Psalmist to defend memory as divine and essential.
A quotation from Pope highlights temperance fresh air and necessary rest as the finest remedies for well being.
Senator Van Nuys notes hoarding by distillers wholesalers and individuals amid a nationwide liquor shortage. Brendan Bracken says morale in the German army must crack before war’s end can be defined.
Senators clash over subsidies and threaten to pause Congress after the year’s end. Ellender calls for a vacation of congressional sessions, arguing the Senate has become a de facto court in a legislative body and hindering action on key subsidies.
Field Marshal Smuts in Cairo called the Cairo Big Four meetings the most significant in a century for unity among Russia Britain the United States and China. He urged reporters to avoid leaking secrets and privately suggested Britain rethink its postwar position amid economic decline and France turmoil.
Senators reveal Navy and War Department letters allowing active duty officers to run for president or vice president while remaining in service. Knox and Stimson statements permit nominations with presidential resignation optional. MacArthur and Stassen campaigns gain momentum amid Wisconsin and Nebraska primaries and potential Marshall interest.
A reflective piece on the old country physician who served families with care, confidentiality, and practical skill unlike modern doctors. It contrasts horse and buggy practice with today’s hospitals and notes the vanished role of the country doctor in communities.
Raymond Clapper argues the 1940 Republican nomination will almost surely go to either Dewey or Willkie. He notes polls and media coverage favor these two, with MacArthur Bricker Stassen as marginal contenders. Willkie must build primary strength, especially Wisconsin, while Dewey appeals to organization politicians. Roosevelt’s fate and war timing could alter all prospects.
A friend recalls an insomnia cure via simple steps and steady practice. The piece outlines a two stage approach, first choosing to sleep and then performing deliberate, methodical relaxation from scalp to toes while breathing slowly, ending with a strong cue to sleep.
By Arthur Baer the piece plays with Emanuel of Italy likening him to a commandant who has lived on government property long enough to will it to his three maiden sisters. He wants to quit and leave the works to his son Humberto while opponents offer a compromise involving a six year old grandson. The dynastic line remains in the House of Savoy though now in the boy’s department. The comparison frames Emanuel choosing a risky path as a hog on ice with an apple in its mouth, the grandson’s potential control offering only economy since he would wear Emanuel’s clothes.
Dr. Wiggam discusses affection as vital for marriage citing William Lyon Phelps on kissing. He praises Seashore Tests of Musical Talent to predict potential, notes limits of effort, and explains the need for interpretation by psychologists. The column critiques mystic explanations and warns against psychic notions.
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