Lease-Lend Bill Scrutiny Prompts Call to Limit War Involvement
Opinion argues Britain aid can be expanded without surrendering control to war involvement. Critics warn the lease-lend bill grants unchecked presidential power, risks private property, and lacks time limits. Chamber of Commerce backs tighter constraints and congressional oversight.
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Britain
Washington
Congress
Knox
Stimson
Morgenthau
Hull
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Panama
U. S
Thomas E Martin
Iowa City
Ethel Barrymore’s fortieth anniversary as a star
A theater great marks 40 years on the American stage celebrating Ethel Barrymore. The piece places her among legends like Walter Hampden and Sarah Bernhardt while noting her lineage and 40 years of sustained stardom.
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Ethel Barrymore
Walter Hampden
Sarah Bernhardt
DeWolfe Hopper
Miss Barrymore
New York
Cedar Rapids Debt Record Shows Lower Borrowing Costs
The Gazette notes Cedar Rapids reduces average bonded debt interest from 4.56% in 1932 to 2.75% in 1941. It says the city’s timely repayment history helps lower borrowing costs by about forty percent, reflecting cheaper money and strong fiscal reputation.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Bonds Show Debt Reduction and Confidence
Cedar Rapids reports municipal debt of 2,167,600 dollars with many high interest obligations paid off. Buyers recognize Cedar Rapids bonds as solid investments, supporting civic improvements and a strong interest reduction record. The city cautions against a splurge despite the positive financial trajectory.
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Cedar Rapids
Beepers beware New York cracks down on honking
New York City Mayor LaGuardia leads an anti noise drive with Magistrate Charles Solomon penalizing horn honkers at five dollars. The campaign urges drivers to use foresight and restraint while noting horn manufacturers push louder warnings as a young virtuoso plays Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair.
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New York City
LaGuardia
Charles Solomon
Solomon
Jeanie
Independent by desire not need a tale of wealth and power
A man seeks independence through wealth and power but is exhausted by the costs of ambition. He tries wood carving and politics, then finds freedom in desiring nothing, becoming the richest man by claiming others lack what he wants. Various aphorisms touch on pride, hypocrisy, and social behavior.
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Lord and Laborer
Hopkins Eyes New Defense Policy Panel As Production Pushes
Harry Hopkins may head a new overall policy making panel atop the national defense setup to coordinate domestic and British aid production. The idea appears in the lend lease bill as the President weighs action. Hopkins’ health and role remain unsettled as he studies Britain. Separately, Werner Schroeder gains backing for GOP national chair, with Midwest support and ties to Dewey Taft Hoover factions.
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VY Ashengton
Harry Hopkins
Messrs. Knudsen
Hillman, Stettinius
Britain
Defense Commission
White House
Hopkins
Werner Schroeder
Illinois
Midwest
Schroeder
Dewey
Taft
Hoover
Chicago
Len Small
Wrong Man and Small Business Defense Drive
Resignation of Lewis Compton as assistant navy secretary is expected to be accepted after a brief illness. Knox seeks his own appointee, with action possibly delayed a few days. Germany and Denmark discuss selling intrended liners to U S shippers as war looms. A national defense small business aid division is forming, with 36 offices in 12 districts, each with industrialists and engineers to coordinate subcontracting. Sperry gyro scopes and Milwaukee firms illustrate distributed manufacturing goals. Don Nelson led the new system with federal reserve help.
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Lewis Compton
Navy
Roosevelt
Compton
Louis Johnson
Edison
Knox
National Defense Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Sperry Gyro- Scope
Long Island
Milwaukee Machine Tool
Marblehead
Mass
Don Nelson
Federal Reserve
Merit System Report Aims to Reform Government Patronage
A Reed committee report to President Roosevelt urges a merit based reform of legal and professional government branches. It is in final stages of drafting and expected to be presented within days. The plan seeks to upset entrenched patronage and challenge inefficient spoilers who have long roiled political security.
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Roosevelt
Reed Committee
Edgar A. Guest Poem Excerpt On Shared Duty
Poem by Edgar A. Guest speaks to the common call for effort and neighbor help. It emphasizes using one's time for good, aiding others in troubled hours, and accepting capacities rather than seeking grand deeds. The piece reflects communal duty and humility in service.
Poor Man's Insulin and Vitamin B Complex Effects
A health column recounts a diabetic man who reduced insulin needs after adding vitamin B complex to his diet. The piece cites medical literature, warns against excessive B complex, and notes risks of hypoglycemia if overused. It also includes Q and A excerpts on hernia injections, carbon monoxide exposure, and iodine in salt for goiter management.
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