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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

6

No Formidable Revolt Against F D R Yet

Washington dispatch notes limited opposition within the Democratic Party to Roosevelt's third term. Private dissent exists among senators and representatives, but broad rebellion is constrained by reelection considerations. Some foresee a possible clash over a peace time conscription bill that could fuel a party split and threaten Roosevelt’s bid. Former leaders like James A. Reed and John O Connor figure among dissenters.

Washington INS Roosevelt Rosevelt Senate James A. Reed Missouri John O'Connor New York

O'Connor Leads Challenge to Roosevelts Third Term Bid

O'Connor and Reed stage intra party revolt efforts against Franklin D. Roosevelt's third term. He has mailed 2000 prominent Democrats urging formation of a group to oppose Roosevelt, arguing Willkie may be a stronger Democrat. Current congress members largely withhold endorsements, fearing public backlash.

O'Connor Roosevelt Willkie United States New York Reed Mr Roosevelt Mment

Rules Radio Broadcasts Record Without Permission Ruling

The U S appeals court ruled radio stations may broadcast phonograph records without the manufacturer or author’s permission. RCA Whiteman sued WNEW. broad casters argue blanket licenses cover both recorded and live performances. The decision notes publishers receive royalties via ASCAP, not distinguishing between live and recorded performances.

New York Circuit Court of Appeals National Association of Broadcasters RCA Manufacturing Company, Inc Paul Whiteman WBO Broadcasting Corporation WNEW Whiteman RCA Joseph M. Hartfield American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Workmen narrowly escape ceiling collapse in Nassif building

In Marion on Thursday at 6 15 pm workmen remodeling the Nassif building storeroom north of the Princess Beauty shop on Twelfth street were nearly hurt when the south side ceiling collapsed. An attic above held unused furniture and a steel beam was being placed as the accident occurred. Workers blamed unsecured joists for the failure.

Nassif Princess Beauty Shop Twelfth Street

Survives Extreme Fever in Chicago Gardener

Paul Balas a 55 year old gardener survived a fever reported as extreme after collapsing in 101 degree heat. Swedish Covenant Hospital doctors treated him with injections and ice packs as his temperature rose to 1096 degrees then fell to 1018 degrees. Neurological damage was possible but doctors indicated recovery was possible and his survival provided optimism.

Chicago Paul Balas Swedish Covenant Hospital Balas C. Peterson

Magnitude Of Reichs Task Grows Rapidly

AP reports escalating Nazi war effort as Adolf Hitler delays a strike to destroy England while Britain strengthens defenses. Berlin cites Balkan talks with von Ribbentrop amid alleged British provocations. London notes 28 German planes shot down in grueling air battles over England.

Hitler England Britain Channel Germany Balkan von Ribbentrop Berlin Balkans Reich London Royal Air Force

England Plans Wider War Aims Beyond Defense

Brief remarks suggest England seeks to press the war beyond mere defense and aims to strike at Germany in due course, indicating a shift toward offensive action against the enemy.

England Germany

Nickel gray shirts replace blues for Cedar Rapids police

Cedar Rapids patrolmen will switch to nickel gray shirts on August 18, excluding desk captains, motorcycle officers, and Assistant Chief Al Mikota. Chief Jim Bailey cites more uniform color consistency and appeal. Syndicate Clothing will measure about 35 officers and the gray shirt costs $2.85 each.

Cedar Rapids Jim Bailey al Mikota Syndicate Clothing Company Bailey

Roosevelt Leads Willkie in Dixie Poll Says Fortunes Vary

A Fortune magazine survey released Thursday shows Roosevelt leading only in the South while Willkie dominates other regions. The poll places Roosevelt at 44.3 percent and Willkie at 40.8 percent nationwide, with 8 percent undecided and 6.9 percent nonresponsive. Regional results show strong Roosevelt support in the South Atlantic and West South Central, with mixed results across other divisions.

New York TNS Fortune Roosevelt South Wendell Willkie Willkie Fort Roosevelt Willkie South Atlantic East South Central

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