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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1940
Page
27
The column questions raised by President Roosevelt and allies about imminent foreign threats and the push for national unity. It contrasts perceived danger with public readiness for defense and asks whether the urgency masks a bid for extended power, seeking clearer details from leaders.
A Dr. T. C. Schweirin of New York University speculates that Nazi blitzkrieg tactics may echo army ant strategies. The piece notes regimented advance, scouts, chemical-like communication, flanking, and reinforcement pressure. It even muses on ant inspired resistance ideas like dropping picnic lunches.
The article argues McNutt faced hostile reception at the Chicago convention and suggests the booing reflected broader political maneuvering. It notes administration hopes to sideline him after the event and contrasts his rally with Willkie style cheering.
Tom Garry, Chicago sewer superintendent, organized and amplified a mock national chant for Roosev lt third term to pressure delegates. The effort used a hidden room, loudspeakers, and volunteers from the Kelly Nash machine to rally the crowd and sway the convention.
A compilation of statements from Frederick Osborne Raymond J Kelly Raymond Moley Henry Hazlitt Norman Thomas William Green Harry Woodring Carl Rogers Harlean James The Duchess of Windsor Ralph Ingersoll and Bertrand Russell. The remarks address population, liberty, democracy, economics, defense, family, infrastructure, cultural views, and ethics.
Republican John Gwynne of Waterloo discusses Henry Wallace's vice presidential bid and the New Deal in Iowa. He predicts Iowa will not swing for Roosevelt with Wallace on the ticket, notes southern opposition to Wallace, and comments on the delegation’s fractures and farm relief debates.
A compact reminiscence compiled by Jim Bruska from Gazette files recounting notable past events, figures, and moments. The piece sketches a historical panorama using archival notes and period tone.
Frank Milhulka returns to Cedar Rapids after two years in the Klondike with 30000 in gold dust and plans to take his family to Aberdeen Washington. A sequence of local items follows including a picnic chaperoned by Miss Lelia Frick, a new manager appointment at American Cereal, a gas engine leak causing $7000 in damage, a drowning of Harry S West, a new pastor for Bethany church, a runaway accident injuring John Young’s son, school library building plans by Matice Skolska, injuries to Ray Wean from a hay fork, a burn incident involving Mrs J B Moore, and local political and market notices.
New York AP reports screen star Annabella wife of Tyrone Power resting comfortably after a major operation at Mount Sinai hospital. She is improving satisfactorily and doctors are optimistic about her recovery.
Dr. William A. Christensen, 55, founder and president of the National Eye Dog Association that provides guide dogs for the blind, died Friday in Los Angeles from heart disease.
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