The Gazette Company announces Cedar Rapids edition details
The notice lists establishment in 1883 by The Gazette Company, J L Miller as publisher, John R Battin as managing editor, and post office entry in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It details subscription rates by mail in Iowa and surrounding states, carrier delivery, advertising reps, and Associated Press and other wire services.
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Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wisconsin
U. S
Cedar
Allen-Klapp Coo
Michican Ave
Chicago
Fifth Ave
New York
New Center Building
Detroit
Media Records
A.N PA. Bureau of Advertising
Associated Press
International News Service
United Press
Sin
Holmes
Unified command to spearhead victory in global war
The appointment of Sir Archibald Wavell as supreme commander of all Allied south west Pacific forces marks a key step toward victory. His staff includes Maj Gen George H. Brett and Adm Thomas C. Hart to direct air and sea power, underscoring a world wide war effort and the need for integrated strategy to defeat Germany, Japan, and Italy.
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Archibald Wavell
United Front
Axis
Germany
Japan
Italy
Marshal Foch
France
Hitler
Tojo
Mussolini
Red Cross War Fund Campaign Calls For Generous Support
The Red Cross war fund drive opens in Linn county highlighting expanded needs due to Pacific hostilities. Peacetime budgets fall short of covering wartime care for wounded and civilian relief, prompting Cedar Rapids and other cities nationwide to respond generously in duty to the men abroad.
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Red Cross War Fund
Linn County
Pacific
Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
Car Confiscation Should Be Last Resort
A wartime note argues confiscation of private automobiles should be avoided and used only after exhausting alternatives. The piece cites tire rationing and Britain’s continued private car ownership, urging exploration of all other options before any drastic government commandeering.
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Leon Henderson
Britain
Farm Income Set to Rise as War Drives US Prosperity
The 1941 US farm income is estimated at 11.6 billion dollars with projections for 1942 above 13 billion. The wartime economy boosts factory and field output, though wartime expenses and higher living costs will reduce some gains. Even after deductions, the outlook remains abundant prosperity for the coming years.
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United States
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
America
Women at Work in Britain During World War I
Dr. Joseph Fort Newton describes how British women take on almost every job men did, from hospital duties to factory labor. They drive ambulances, taxis, and trucks, pilot aircraft, operate anti aircraft guns, and man radio locations. The nation unites in a total war effort with organized service across towns and cities.
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England
Dr. Newton
Liverpool
Birmingham
WAAF
Air Force
Britain
America
Robert Quillen on wartime duty and collective effort
In this wartime column Robert Quillen urges active public involvement to sustain morale and defense. He criticizes complacency, urges organized pep, and extols citizen checks on waste while stressing that victory requires every person to act, from recycling to support for defense programs.
P-Day Prep Urges Firm Price Control Enforcement
Peter Edson outlines the coming P-Day when the new price control bill takes effect. He notes OPA aims to enforce ceilings, rely on publicity and refunds, and that enforcement rests with Brunson Mac Chesney, chief enforcer, a Yale Michigan Harvard UC law veteran.
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Congress
OPA
Brunson MacChesney
Nathan MacChesney
Chicago
Yale
Michigan
Harvard
University of California
MacChesney
Hitches
Navy
Landis
SEC
Department of Justice
Northwestern
It Couldn't Happen There At Trafalgar Square Protest
A crowd of about 10 000 in London gathered at Trafalgar Square to condemn British war policy toward Russia. The protesters faced no police or military repression despite the government’s emergency powers. The piece contrasts freedoms in Britain with alleged German repression during its Russian campaign.
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Trafalgar Square
London
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
England
Guy's Hospital
Fuehrer’s Winter Campaign Plans and Withdrawal Debate
Paul Mallon argues Hitler plans a winter push via Sardinia Greece and the Dardanelles while feigning a withdrawal. He notes Red counterattacks, Crimea moves, and warns Turkey risks, urging civilian defense discipline and calm. He cites Senator Wallgren on national offense.
A New Year Message on Nazi Resolve and Defeat
An opinion piece argues 1941 exposed Hitler as mortal and failing in key fronts. It warns of renewed German aggression yet urges Allied resolve and unity to endure hard battles and eventual victory. The author insists Nazidom is weakened but dangerous, and that the new year will test collective strength.
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Hoyle
Leon Henderson
HE Fuehrer
Sardinia
Greece
France
Tunisia
Toulon
Bizerte
Spain
Gibraltar
Africa
Grecian
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Caucasus
Turkey
Hitler
Russia
Itler
England
A.W.H
Four Presidential Sons in Uniform Inspire Public Duty
General Hugh S. Johnson praises the Roosevelts and notes four president’s sons in active duty uniforms. James, Franklin, John, and Elliott serve on fleet, Atlantic patrol, San Diego supply base, and California aerial reconnaissance respectively, none sought draft exemptions, illustrating democratic military service and parental faith in the system.
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James
Fleet Marine Force
Pacific
Franklin
John
Naval Base
San Diego
Elliott
California
War Talk From Bugs Baer Sparks Fury at Salt Debate
A wartime column quotes Bugs Baer arguing salt cannot tame war’s flavor and warns of a coming sabotage wave. The piece claims Americans catch and wrap enemies, urging ruthless tactics and noting authorities have "reached sugar" while seeking sweeter revenge.
War morale and health myths in Britain and America
The article discusses wartime Britain seeing fewer neurotic cases despite bombings, noting RAF morale and women’s shift to productive work. It urges Americans to endure physical activity, criticizes passive consumption, and promotes daily exercise as morale. It also includes reader letters on piles and diabetes myths with expert responses.
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R.A.F
Air Force
Royal Air Force
England
Britain
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