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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1940
Page
25
The piece notes a strong debut of the third term argument as a major campaign issue. It observes Democrat defections in a Republican stronghold and widespread editorial and reader concern about concentrating power in one man. It predicts both parties will debate the question through the fall and urges voters to decide if democracy allows absolute reliance on a single leader.
The Havana meeting of American foreign ministers yields cautious diplomacy and bland assurances. It notes little ripple of alarm among Latin American delegates about Hitler’s hemispheric aims, with no push for defense budgets or bases. Two explanations emerge for the restraint in reports and rhetoric.
The observer notes two views on U S talk of a grave emergency and the need for a slow approach to regional solidarity. Havana news could force a reevaluation of America's defense concepts if sharper developments do not emerge soon.
The piece questions why Nazi invasion of England has not begun weeks after France fell. It ponders delays in Hitler’s campaign, possible strategic reassessment, morale, and weather or astrological signs, noting hopeful signs for Britain while signaling uncertainty about a swift invasion.
The piece notes how political archives expose public statements. It cites Henry Wallace praising his father Henry C. Wallace, former secretary of agriculture, and recalls the elder Wallace warning against ill considered government controls during depressions.
A montage of quotations from politicians and officials on democracy, defense, liberty, and international affairs. Notable voices include Robert Reynolds, Robert Jackson, Mannerheim, Marshall, Butler, Townsend, Harriet Elliott, Garner, Vera Micheles Dean, and others commenting on governance, strategy, and national morale.
The poem extols letters as a remedy for loneliness and sorrow. It urges keeping pen, ink, stamps, and paper handy to send cheerful notes to those who wait. It emphasizes timely communication as a duty and debt, brightening minds and hearts.
Walter Winchell relays theatrical lore from Olga Petrova in The White Peacock to early 20th century clashes over decorum. anecdotes cover stage business, audience reactions, and backstage power plays with figures like George Bernard Shaw, Julia Arthur, Heridan Knowles, and Harry Lauder.
The Ringling Brothers circus attracted one of Cedar Rapids history’s largest crowds on July 28. Street car service from Marion proved inadequate, with patrons riding on top of Milwaukee freight trains to reach the show. The railroad added coaches and ran a busy service to Central Park platform, then a short walk to the grounds. Local news notes expansion plans for Julius Baerthel’s Palace hotel, Elks attendees’ travels, a pastor change, a fundraising entertainment for the Home for the Friendless, W H Stepanek’s East trip, and local market prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Hens, Eggs, Hogs, and Steers.
An unnamed Iowa Democrat and former New Dealer criticizes Franklin D. Roosevelt's selection of Henry Wallace as a “tailor-made Yes man” for the vice presidency. He argues the move signals one man control of the party, questions Wallace’s qualifications, and suggests Roosevelt ridiculed Wallace’s presidential prospects before the convention. The column implies wider unease among high officials.
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