Saving our own skin in saving others debated
The piece questions Ralph Ingersoll and wartime ethics arguing Americans should prioritize self interest over aiding Britain. It asserts war lacks moral clarity and that the United States must chart its own course, even if Britain fights for survival. It notes U.S. planes and strength are limited and warns against entanglement.
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Ralph Ingersoll
New York
Britain
America
Ingersoll
England
Civilization
Europe
Mr. Ingersoll
United States
Iowa defense commission could aid agriculture and industry
Iowa moves to form a permanent national defense coordinating commission aimed at drawing stable industries to the state while studying and promoting use of agricultural raw materials. Cedar Rapids, as a leading manufacturing center, backs ensuring new industries benefit Iowa agriculture alongside defense needs.
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Iowa
National Defense Coordinating Commission
Hawkeye
Union
Texas
Cedar Rapids
Iowa defense commission could boost farm industry ties
The defense commission proposal links agriculture with industry to absorb farm surpluses through chemical processing and industrial use of agricultural raw materials. It presents a large development field for Iowa and aims to contribute to the state's future welfare.
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Defense Commission
Iowa
Santa Fe diesel freight engine signals speed gains
Rail officials and enthusiasts note a Santa Fe diesel electric freight locomotive running from Kansas City to Los Angeles cut usual freight time from 110 to 684 hours on its maiden haul. It carries up to 100 cars and promises lower operating costs than steam rivals, suggesting possible broad gains for freight tonnage through speedier service.
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Santa Fe
Iowa
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Doping his income tax with aspirin in carload lots
The piece humorously suggests buying aspirin in bulk to cope with tax season woes. It portrays a stressed saver juggling finances, late nights, torn papers, and a frazzled labors of accounting as a moral to avoid the rush.
Citizens urge senators to act for national welfare
A composite plea urges lawmakers to set aside special interests and focus on national debt, safety, and unity. It argues that privileged groups threaten reform, while citizens insist the nation must cross each bridge as it comes and act wisely for the country’s welfare.
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Washington
America
Deliberations on British aid bill seen as publicity show
Congress hearings on the Britain aid bill featured big names like Lindbergh Kennedy and Willkie but offered little real explanation of the bill. Secretaries Stimson Knox Morgenthau and general counsel Foley were unable to detail the act’s scope or legal effect, with the draft credited to multiple minds including Hackworth and Green.
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Ashington
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Lindbergh
Kennedy
Norman Thomas
Britain
House
Senate
Stimson
War Department
Knox
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Rayburn
Edward Foley
Congress
Green Hackworth
Secretary of State
Congressional Drafting Committee
Hiram Johnson
Clark
United States
Hull
Churchill
Hemisphere
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress Eyes Secret Session and Britain Aid Policy
Congress debates a secret session on Hull’s briefing and a broad aid plan for Britain. The administration stalls on details while ruling a later rollout through appropriations and inter-departmental actions. Critics demand clarity amid warnings of naval loss and hemispheric invasion.
Personal Health Service on Gum Disease and Diet
The article argues not all obesity with glycosuria signals diabetes and not all gingivitis is pyorrhea. It emphasizes chronic gum inflammation signals degeneration risk and urges early action. It links jaw, gum, and tooth degeneration to prolonged vitamin and mineral deficiencies, noting Fouchard's disease as an alternate name. It also notes infection plays a secondary but treatable role.
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Fouchard
Questions and Answers Keep It Dark
In a university genetics class the student notes that a child could be darker than the darker parent. The answer states that if this occurs it is possible.
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University
Winter Blues and Town Gossip Chronicle
A fragment discusses racial gossip about mixed ancestry and the social sting of February lethargy. It notes whispers in small towns about black lineage and a recurring winter letdown, attributed to seasonal mood shifts rather than factual causes.
Fortify Winter Famine With Daily Vitamin Ration
A promotional notice urges readers to take a daily ration of essential vitamins to guard against winter famine. The product is advertised as protected by John F. Dille Co.
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John F. Dille Co
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