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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1940

Page

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Roosevelt Wallace on ticket as new deal reminder

The column argues Franklin D. Roosevelt may name Henry Wallace as running mate, recalling Wallace’s role in 1930s farm subsidies and new deal programs. It warns that Willkie’s campaign must shake its old strategy and that mobilization talk signals broader wartime prep. The piece criticizes federal funds for farm votes and questions party organization ahead of Chicago.

Wwe River Ranch Estes Park Colo Willkie Republican Party Philadelphia Franklin D. Roosevelt Chicago Wallace Farmer Roosevelt Henry Wallace New Deal Agricultural Department America Rex Tugwell Blue Eagle Federal Treasury Pendergast Dear Alben" Barkley Kentucky Wendell Willkie Mississippi Valley

Willkie Hears Farm Views From George N Peek

Willkie meets George N Peek who outlines a farm program including American market protection an American price for American commodities and government help to dispose surpluses while developing new uses for farm products a long range soil conservation plan and farmer owned cooperatives Willkie plans to consider Peek ideas among others in crafting his farm policy.

Colorado Springs Colo Wendell L. Willkie George N. Peek Agricultural Adjustment Peck New Deal Administration Henry A. Wallace Willkie AAA

Italian Mouthpiece Censures Belgrade on Yugoslav Policy

Rome official organ Relazioni Internazionale sharply condemns Yugoslav government as unfriendly reflecting Italy and Germany pressure for a change of government. The piece signals a formal diplomatic stance issued Saturday night.

Rome INS Yugoslavia Relazioni Internazionale Foreign Office Belgrade

New Dealers Urged to Make November Election Matter

The piece calls for action by new dealers to turn the November election into a decisive gesture. It asserts the time for Mr. Willkie and the Republicans to save democracy is now.

Mr. Willkie

French Parents Hunt Legion Of Lost Children

Paris mothers and fathers post pitiful ads for missing children as German advances force evacuations. Listings mention Christiane, Denise, Jean Paul, Jean Tola, Claude, and others sought by distraught families across France.

Legion of Lost Paris Berlin France Orleans Kilbs Christiane Neufchatel Charles George Denise Tricot Thomery Jean Paul Leferve Gien Jacques Leabeau Tola Jean Tola Nantes Jean Claude Suzanne Michele Vacheron Camille Claude Ste. Genevieve Robert

Truck Overturns Near Fairfax Injuring 3 Men

A pickup overturned on a country road northwest of Fairfax due to mechanical trouble. Father William Zamastil and sons Lea 24 and Don 19 were taken to Mercy Hospital by ambulance at 3 45 PM Saturday. Lea Zamastil suffered a severe forehead laceration and shock. William Zamastil had a deep scalp cut. Don Zamastil had scratches. None remained at the hospital.

Cedar Rapids Fairfax Mercy Hospital Lea Zamastil William Zamastil Don

Knox Sees Speedy Passage Of Forced Army Training Act

Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox said Congress will consider universal compulsory military training when it reconvenes and that rapid passage is likely. He argued the nation urgently demands such legislation and called it the democratic way to organize. Knox spoke in Manchester New Hampshire during a brief rest at his summer home.

Willkie Booth Tarkington Maine Tarkington Russell Davenport John Cowles Minneapolis Gardner Cowles, Jr Des Moines Ann O'Hara McCormick The New York Times Colorado Manchester N. H Frank Knox Congress Chicago

Great to Live in the Country in America

A poetic tribute celebrates farming life in rural America, praising the harvest season. It reflects on planting and labor week by week, the sight of grain and shocks, and the blessing of good weather and abundant fields under a gracious sky.

America

Jeffersonian Democrats to Decide on 1936 Opposition Next Thursday

Reed says the Jeffersonian Democrats will meet in Chicago to gauge anti third term leaders' views on opposing the Democratic nominees. James A. Reed confirms invites to executive committee members and Sen. Edward R Burke to discuss future policy, with no plan adopted yet.

Kansas City INS Chicago James A. Reed U.S Missouri Reed Edward R. Burke

Camp Good Health Fund Seeks Support For Children

Health Camp faces a deficit threatening operations this season. Funds are needed to feed, house, and nourish 6 to 12 year old handicapped children through the camp. Donations support three week stays costing five dollars per week per child, sent to The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Public Health Nursing Association Camp Good Health Fund the Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa

Bills Would Permit U S Mercy Ships To Rescue Children

New York INS report says Sea Carter Glass and Rep Emanuel Celler plan identical bills to amend the neutrality law to let American mercy ships rescue children from the European war zone. Mrs Harold Pulsifer said both lawmakers would introduce the measures after telephonic talks. The push follows Britain's halt of mass evacuations due to transport shortages and few convoys for sanctuary in the United States.

New York INS Carter Glass Emanuel Celler Harold T. Pulsifer Cochairman American Women's Committee Glass Celler Great Britain United States

Restrictions Ended on Finn Fascists

The Finnish government withdrew objections to the Fatherland party allowing resumption of activities halted a year ago. Party leaders and members fought alongside the population in the last war, with eight MPs under action since 1939 for dangerous activities. Notables include Gen. Kurt Wallenius and Lieut. Paavo Susitaival, tied to Arctic and Kianta battles.

Helsinki Fatherland Finland Kurt Wallenius Arctic Paavo Susitaival Lake Kianta

Trains Collide and Tank Car Explodes. Two Die

Two railroad engineers died and 25 to 30 people were burned when an oil tank car exploded after a north Georgia freight train and a switch engine collided near Cartersville. Engineers G O Greenwell and L L Gilstrap perished in the flames. J W Keyes and W E Harris sustained severe burns as bystanders fled the fiery wreckage.

Cartersville, Cra G. O. Greenwell Louisville and Nashville L. L. Gilstrap J. W. Keyes W. E. Harris Stanford Hospital North Georgia

Reich Blames F. D. R. For British Response To Hitler Peace

Berlin editorials attack Roosevelt for Britain s cautious reply to Hitler s peace appeal. German broadcasts urge English readers to end the war, warning destruction if Churchill resists Hitler s terms. Nazi commentary claims only a British exit from Churchill s control can avert catastrophe.

Reich Hitler Berlin Germany Winston Churchill Nazi Germany Adolf Vitter England Tweland

Charge Nazi Raider Flew Swedish Flag In Indies Onslaught

German raider roving the West Indies flew the Swedish flag and attacked sinking three British merchant ships as the Dominican freighter Hispaniola arrived from St Bartholomew. The King John Oucht resisted fire until lifeboats carried crew away. wounded mariners were reported aboard the raider. Seamen from the three ships included 30 British and 11 Yugoslavian sailors.

Indies ST. Thomas Virgin Islands Ins Charles West Indies St Bartholomew Eusion Hispaniola

Heat Reprieve Forecast for Cedar Rapids Saturday Night

Rain showers were expected in western Iowa while Cedar Rapids faced relief from intense heat. The city hit 94 degrees around 2:30 pm, nearing Friday’s 98 degree record, with 90 degrees by 7 pm and a midnight low of 80. Air conditioned venues anticipated heavy crowds.

Cedar Rapids

Russians to wear brilliant ceremonial field uniforms

A Moscow decree announced Saturday provides generals with new ceremonial field uniforms featuring gold buttons silver and gold braid shoulder straps and Sam Browne belts while distinguishing them from their former attire.

Moscow

Sunday Index Section One Late News Papers

A fragmented listing outlines sections in a Sunday index page with references to editorial columns by Basd and Walter Winchell, sports and want ads across sections, and varied page numbers for town, state, farming, Marion, builders, and business reviews.

Washington Pace Basd Walter Winchell Farm Marion Builders

German air raids batter England as RAF battles rage

London AP report says German bombers hit England and Wales with persistent raids while RAF fighters engaged in two major battles off the southeast coast. About 100 German planes fought British ships and anti aircraft fire. Casualties rise as Britain expands defenses and contemplates an Atlantic blockade. About 300 000 men born in 1907 registered for service, part of a total around 4 million.

London Royal Air Force Adolf Hitler England Scotland Atio Reich Air Masistry Fockewall Aircraft Works Bremen Pismar Dornier Wenzendorf Norderney Langenong Wilhelmshaven British Isles Mediterranean Africa Spain Atlantic Germany Havana

Reno divorce sought by Angier Biddle Duke wife

Mrs. Angier Biddle Duke travels to Reno to obtain a divorce from Angier Biddle Duke known as Bunny Duke. The attorney said a statement explaining the reason will be issued next week.

Reno Nev INS Angier Biddle Duke Angier Biddle Bunny” Duke Tobacco

Weekly Forecast for Chicago and Midwest

Weather outlook for the week in the Upper Mississippi Valley and northern Great Plains. Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms midweek. Temperatures expected above normal in the first half, near normal in the latter half.

Chicago Monay Mississippi Valley Great Plains

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