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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1941
Page
6
Ten members of the House Ways and Means Committee attack extravagance in army cantonment construction as a $3.529 billion tax bill nears passage. They note swampy sites and waste, urging value for money amid rising taxes and government non defense cuts. They urge an expose to curb excess.
The Association of American Railroads mails a pamphlet titled How Much Is 900 Million Dollars asking if a 30 percent wage increase can be afforded. It argues after higher costs the railroad would be broker than ever and the consumer would pay, framing the dispute as a public relations appeal to squelch unions.
The piece argues that heat, though harsh, offers a neutral topic that unites people amid war and politics. It notes the weather is oppressively hot and prompts simple exclamations that bond strangers, serving as a harmless common ground.
The Cedar Rapids municipal pool drew more than 11 000 patrons last Thursday under lifeguard supervision with clean water. The piece notes high demand and hints at adding an east side pool as crowding grows, while joking about corsets and barrels.
Dr Joseph Fort Newton argues that a person consists of many selves shown by different friends. True companionship comes from engaging with great works and the immortal company, which keeps loneliness at bay and enriches the spirit.
Robert Quillen rails at vague blame during wartime talk, urging plain speaking and action. He criticizes partisan excuses, defends decisive leadership, and warns against propaganda while contrasting democracy, aggression, and public rhetoric amid global tension.
Col. Frederick Palmer argues Japan may bluff about a broader assault while aiming at the Pacific and Philippines. He warns of a Dutch East Indies objective, oil gaps, and rubber risks, noting U.S. and Philippine defense ties and a strategic Atlantic focus to defeat axis powers.
Paul Mallon argues for national unity while noting the government faces intraparty conflict. The piece contrasts Ickes and Olds on power policy, recounting hurried plans, hodgepodge charges, and a White House rush to act as unity efforts falter.
A fragmented passage describes a man restricted from feeding his own wheat to his livestock on his own acres. It references widespread discontent among business people nationwide and suggests a nasally voiced admonition that readers may grow accustomed to the situation, ending with the hint of a joke or gag.
General Andrews says the Panama canal is safe and compares its security to an egg in a museum while warning against European footholds. The remarks touch on strategic defenses and broader regional tensions amid conflicting global interests.
General Hugh S. Johnson cautions that miscalculations in wartime planning stem from lacking a competent, coordinated economy program. He warns of looming shortages in copper and fuel and urges decisive action before it is too late.
A 102 degree water temperature was recorded at 2 30 p m during a wave swimming event on the Coder River under a bridge. J Mickey McDonald was critically injured after a high dive into shallow water from a bridge.
A sergeant proposes increasing vitamin A intake for armor troops to improve night vision. He suggests boosting butter and cheese rations or adding a vitamin A capsule, noting potential cost and practical limits. The letter emphasizes scientific support and possible civilian benefits for night driving.
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