Lindbergh and Willkie Testify On Lease-Lend Bill Debate
The article compares Col. Charles A Lindbergh and Wendell Willkie as opposing voices on the lease-lend bill in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Lindbergh argues for a negotiated European peace and warns against weakening U S defenses, while Willkie, though supportive of aid to Britain, is seen as less expert but worthy of hearing.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lindbergh
Europe
Britain
United States
Hitler
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
Willkie
Congress
Midwest
Asia
Middle West
Washington
Scout Week Poster Encourages Democracy Nationwide
A prominent poster shown in Cedar Rapids stores calls Scout Week 1941 to promote democracy with a shadowy historic figure and the slogan Scout ing strengthens and invigorates democracy. The annual event runs February 7 to 13, highlighting Boy Scouts as a civic force amid wartime global tensions.
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Cedar Rapids
America
Germany
Russia
Italy
Scouts Strengthen Moral Fiber Through Democratic Exchange
The American Boy Scouts have spent 31 years shaping the nation’s youth by teaching democratic principles and service to the people. Recognition should extend beyond birthday week to every week of the year.
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American Boy Scouts
State bill questions Thanksgiving date shift in Iowa
Readers see no strong logic in Iowa's bill to observe Thanksgiving on the governor proclaimed day rather than the President's date. The piece notes historical shifts since Lincoln fixed the last Thursday, cites varied state practices, and argues the issue is not momentous but creates confusion and requires more than a single state dissent.
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Iowa
Lee
Jefferson Davis
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Wackaroo novelty sparks mess then moral doubt
A New Yorker markets a "wackaroo" chalk figure designed to splat when dropped, tapping into the urge to vent spite. The piece may amuse briefly but is seen as unattractive and potentially wasteful against spending 50 cents for damaged plates, with a jab at redirecting energy to constructive ideas.
Bible still tops as best seller in American history
The everyday Bible remains the record high seller, with Cook county records showing over 700,000 gospels sold or distributed free in 1940. Observers note the impact on character and social ills is uncertain while leaders like Hitler are cited for misusing biblical texts.
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Anthony Adverse
Chicago Bible Society
Cook County
Chicago
Suburbs
Hitler
Quotations on Wartime Morale and Industry
A collection of wartime opinions from leaders and public figures including Daniel Willard of B&O, Anne Morgan, Tommy Loughran, Captain Kuhne, John D. Biggers, William O Neil, C William Hazelett, and Booth Tarkington. The quotes touch on government happiness, German propaganda, full employment, the machine tool industry, and personal resolve.
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John D. Biggers
OPM
Quail Stuffing Verse by Edgar A Gruest
A humorous verse outlines plan to stuff quail living and feeding them with shelter and scraps of bread to survive winter. The poem suggests quail stuffing themselves rather than being killed, reflecting a rustic, satirical tone.
Midwest Skeptical On War and Business Outlook
Boake Carter reports midwest reaction to European and Asian wars, Britain’s loan strategy, and U S economic outlook. He notes anti war sentiment, distrust of blitzkrieg warnings, and a belief that business interests bet on a long war with profits. Inflation vs deflation lie at the core of market concerns.
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Jesser
Britain
United States
Cedar Rapids News Roundup From The Gazette Files
Notes on South Second street snow disruption after Feb 3 heavy storm. Cedar Rapids Baseball club formed Feb 6 with T. S. Metcalf president and Belden Hill manager. Local prizes in a city drawing contest awarded to Seichert Sefton Laurance DeWitt Smythe. Alexander Laurance dies at 89. North Western rail option on C P Hubbard property valued around 40000. Shipp indoor circus and Greene's shows draw crowds. Local markets list. Anzac soldiers name origin from Australia New Zealand Army Corps.
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Cedar Rapids
T. S. Metcalf
Otto Willner
U. C. Blake
George B. Lady
Belden Hill
James A. Plumb
George K. Barton
George Williams
W G Haskell
George Coldren
E. D. McCartney
al Franchere
the Gazette
Life
Nature
Walter Seichert
Earl McDuff
Ray Larimer
Lelia Sefton
Merton DeWitt
W. J. Smythe
It Happened Last Week Reports On War Aid Debates
Washington battles over lease lend with Congress and senate hearings feature Wendell Willkie Lindbergh Wheeler Knox McCormick MacNider Williams and LaFollette as France and Britain loom. Ambassadors ambassadors and military blunders push Europe toward uncertain fate with Petain Laval Darlan Huntziger and Hitler twisting North Africa moves.
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Congress
Senate
Wendell Willkie
Cal
Charles A. Lindbergh
Britain
Lindbergh
America
Sen
Burton K. Wheeler
Wheeler
Roosevelt
William E. Dodd
Europe
Guv
Philip F. LaFollette
Wisconsin
France
Knox
Robert R. McCormick
Chicago
Hanford MacNider
al Williams
Aviation Authority
Des Moines
Willkie
England
GOP
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
London
John G. Winant
New Hampshire
Supreme Court
Ford Motor
Adolf Hitler
Marshal Petain
Vichy
North Africa
Bizerta
Mussolini
Libya
Petain
Pierre Laval
Hitler
French
Mediterranean
Tunisia
Jean Darlan
Paris
Laval
Charles Huntziger
Germany
Africa
North
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