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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1941

Page

7

Why We Tolerate Totalitarian Pamphlets At Home

A New York group, the Council for Democracy, notes the flood of pro Nazi and totalitarian propaganda mailed to Americans and argues the United States bears postal delivery costs for material that originates abroad. The piece calls out government abuse of the franking system, cites 40 tons of Munich material last year, and suggests reciprocity if totalitarians receive no free mail abroad.

New York Council For Democracy Germany United States U. S Siberia Japan Pacific Dies Committee Munich Italy Russia Council Facts In Review German Library of Information Adolf Hitler Gestapo Bugaboo China Moscow

International trade as a healer of war wounds in a distant world

The piece argues that expansion of export trade and shipping can mend war ravaged economies. It notes European blockades curtailed American ships to Portugal and northern Spain, limits on air links, and a historical swing of merchant tonnage since 1920. It highlights shifts toward non belligerent regions like South America for trade.

Portugal Atlantic Spain England U. S South America

American shipping and air routes plan postwar expansion

Improved ship service to Latin America and new air routes are planned as soon as safe. American shipping firms press forward to avoid a Civil War like postwar blackout, with extended Mediterranean service and transatlantic routes in the works to spur trade and national recovery.

Latin America Mediterranean

Reform school for pie thief angers commentator

A Louisiana plan to delinquency hold a 15-year-old who confessed stealing a pie raises concerns about harsh treatment. The piece argues against sending youths to reformatories for minor crimes and questions the wisdom of lifelong prison terms for small thefts, noting potential harm from mixing youths with hardened criminals.

Louisiana Reform School Father Flanagan Iowa Anamosa Reformatory

Dear Louise Advice on bosses, law, and virtue in daily life

A row of reflections urges submission to systems and necessity as drivers of decency. It weaves social critique from inflation fears to public opinion, duty, and the value of structure, noting how wealth, fame, and lax morals fail without restraint and discipline.

Illogical Puzzle Fragments Highlight 19th Century Word List

A mosaic of puzzle clues and stray phrases lists terms from a vintage word puzzle. Entries include references to printing prep, foods, tools, directions, and occupations alongside scattered numbers and partial captions.

Radio Schedule Highlights A Busy Twin Cities Net

Radio programs across WMT WGN WHO KFJB KFIB KFIB KFJB from morning through late night feature orchestras led by Eddy Duchin and Lawrence Welk, news by Gabriel Heatter and the Iowa stations, and a mix of music, drama, and public affairs. The lineup includes Eddy Duchin's orchestra, Galactic bands, and choral hours with multiple repeats and cross-network notes.

WMT Offender Wedianer KPJB Wen KFJB WGN Captain Herne Eddy Duchin WSUI Iowa Ie Mickerbocker Sre Otls L.S Missouri Billy Wsui—College KFIB Wayne King Gabriel Heatter Art Kassel White House Lawrence Welk Union Now Theater of the Air KPIB News of the World Kfub House Vaughn Monroe Chierro Dick Jurgens Orastes Calvary Baptist Church Winkslaver Jordan Alice Blue Nevws Christian Science Chick Chats Indianapolis Symphony American Legion Major Bowes America Radio Canaries Grerce Sokolsky WLAS Radio Warblers Ralph Ginsburgh Strine Symphony Lutheran Hour Alter Blue Rejb Ltnt Dor Chats NY Philharmonie WHS Winter Ie Can Fils New Orleans Crimson Wizard Realcade Ofmerica Ted Fio Rito Olch Steelmakers NTS KFPJB Alfred Wallenstein Jack Benny Orch American Forum WHBF Rock Island Charlie McCarthy Washington Orc Slerid Schultz Manhattan Eine Williams Arll Kassel Grite Agrams Orch Wan Isham Jones Chlento Ho—News Tony Pastor J. Palmer Anson Weeks Herbie Holmes Ho—Coral Islanders Walt—Bob Knieht Chariie Spivak Mel Marvin Trd Fio Rito

Walter Winchell on Broadway and showbiz notes

Walter Winchell reports on Bob Andrews preparing a film saga about late editor Henry Justin Smith. Eddie Cantor promotes the March of Dimes benefit for Warm Springs. Joan Leslie shines in High Sierra. J J Shubert backs Anne Franchine. Also: Viva Latin stars, Jayne Manners, and other showbiz vignettes from New York, Hollywood, and Florida venues.

Bob Andrews Columbia Henry Justin Smith Eddie Cantor Warm Springs Foundation Hellinger Joan Leslie Willam Waldorf Astor Parlament Jayne Manners The Thrush J. J. Shubert Anne Franchine

Marcel waves named after French hairdresser Grateau

The Marcel wave technique in styling hair is credited to Marcel Grateau, a French hairdresser, whose method popularized a wavy curling pattern in the early 20th century.

Marcel Marcel Grateau

Mindful limits of personal freedom in social life

A dialogue about whether anyone can truly do as they please. The answer notes that even alone on a desert island one might long for civilization and leisure. It adds that drunken behavior to violence or damage is not true personal liberty but loss of control.

Civilization Furore Morrow John G. Winant International Labor Commissioner Roosevelt England State Department Joe Kennedy Winant Geneva International Labor Office Jeague of Nations Montreal

Priceless Gift and wartime notes in one column

Readers are invited to apply for a copy of How To Develop Your Personality by Sadie Myers Shellow while a later section discusses legal and political issues. The piece covers moral choices, justice, and the interplay of heredity and environment, plus updates on World War II events, British docks damage, and U S political maneuvers including Texas delegation dynamics and Greece aid plans.

Sadie Myers Shellow Wigsam John F Dilla

The Bishop and the Parson in Winter

Edgar A. Guest writes of a bishop and a golfing parson enduring a harsh winter. The poet vows to persevere among vulgar men until spring returns, praying for their blessings as he awaits warmer days and the revival of noble deeds.

Greek Report Says Two Italian Warships Torpedoed

Athens says two Italian troop ships the Liguria and Lombardia were torpedoed while moving troops to Albania across the Adriatic. The spokesman cites many Italian prisoners from the Wolves of Tuscany division and notes deserters among those embarked from Brindisi, followed by torpedo attacks on the ships.

Athens Greece Liguria Lombardia Albania Adriatic Sea London Daily Mail Athens Radio Janes Fighting Ships Lloyds Register Italy Wolves of

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