Time to decline third term bid debated by editorials
A Davenport publisher resigns for health reasons and plans a trip to Washington as editorials argue Roosevelt could still accept a third term, despite wartime diplomacy and European dictatorships. They question his grasp of the war situation and warn extending the Roosevelt presidency may invite trouble.
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George Norris
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Uncle George
Davenport
Washington, D. C
Not Peace But a Sword Views of Italy’s War In Italy
Vincent Sheean argues in his broadcast of Mussolini’s war declaration that the Italian people oppose the war, predicting widespread desertion and sabotage in the armed forces. He says many Italians would desert or fight against their own country if possible to defeat Mussolini’s enterprise.
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Vincent Sheean
Italy
Sheean
Mussolini
Italian Fascist Push in Six Week Timeframe Questioned
A columnist questions whether Italian armed forces can complete their campaign in Southern France Gibraltar Tunisia and the Eastern Mediterranean within six weeks or two months and warns that prolonged fighting could threaten their survival. He notes leftist bias in Mr Sheean’s views and suggests Italian loyalty may shift with events while predicting confusion for future radio nostalgists.
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France
Gibraltar
Tunisia
Mediterranean
Sheean
Duce
Heels and Their Role in Men’s Confidence Across Styles
An essay on leather and rubber heels discusses how each type bolsters poise and courage for men. Leather heels enhance backbone and assertiveness especially for shorter or mid height men, while rubber heels suit tall individuals by stabilizing footing and reducing insecurity. The piece notes the cultural shift from walnuts to sidewalk presence and ends with a quiet reflection on effortless comfort.
Britain fights back with road signs toppled and a million-man army plan
The piece argues that even if German forces reach the Channel and threaten London the defense will be formidable. It notes British road signs being taken down and warns that rapid aerial attacks complicate future alerting methods. It questions the scale of a one million man regular army and asks how large such a bonus would be.
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Channel
London
Quotes on peace liberty and knowledge from leading figures
A collection of brief quotations from Rev. Dr. Poling to Bertrand Russell, touching on censorship, longevity, scientific neutrality, Western civilization, Dewey, intellectual discipline, liberty, economics, and pacifism. Notable names include the American Library Association, Jean Besancon, Sumner Welles, Thomas E. Dewey, Henning Prentis Jr, Anton de Haas, Max Lerner, William Wickenden, and Bertrand Russell.
Walter Winchell on Broadway commentary flits through headlines
Walter Winchell notes Jimmy Durante faces a contempt charge while Rudy Vallee seeks a Marine commission. A new German American Bund group meets in Yorkville. Murder Inc. yields front-page attention to Murder International. Paul Williams sues major studios. Richard Doran divorces Jayne Manners in Reno. Hildegarde debuts a peachy number at the Savoy Plaza. Public curiosity runs high as social chatter, spies, and showbiz crosses mingle in a bustling Broadway pulse.
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Jimmy Durante
James
Rudy Vallee
Marines
Bob Montgomery
MGM
Murder, Inc
Murder, International
Paul Williams
Richard Doran
Jayne Manners
Reno
Hildeparde
Savoy Plaza
Cedar Rapids Gun Stock Firm Formed By Merger
By James J. Nauska Cedar Rapids Gun Stock Company formed from Casebeer Gun Stock and Furniture and Stair Manufacturing with $70,000 capital. E R Casebeer president C B Webster vice president J K Barnes secretary treasurer. Library board nominees approved by city council. Various club elections and local notices noted including farewell for Rev Montieth, Belden Hill resignation, Prof CB Scott arrival, a charity entertainment by The Twin Company, Mount Vernon excursion by Third Presbyterian, and local market prices for Wheat corn oats hens eggs hogs steers.
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Cedar Rapids Gun Stock and Manufacturing Company
Casebeer Gun Stock Factory
Furniture and Stair Manufacturing Company
E. R. Casebeer
C. B. Webster
J. K. Barnes
Iowa Man's Poem Sparks Congresional Debate at Waterfront Launch
Rep Tom Martin Iowa City earns attention for a self published poem in the Congressional Record criticizing the nations adjournment and debt policy. Rep W S Jacobsen joins in praising him while Martin tours the North Carolina and Washington battleship launches and receives delegations from Tama Powa shiek Benton and Keokuk counties seeking rural electric program funding totaling up to 345000. He criticizes the 1 billion tax bill and accuses its framers of dishonesty toward taxpayers.
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Congress
Tom Martin
Iowa City
Congressional Record
Martin
Jacobsen
North Carolina
New York Navy Yard
House Naval Affairs Committee
New York
Washington
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Tama
Iowa
Poweshiek
Benton
Keokuk
W. H. Fisher
Irvin L. Nervig
H. S&s. Miller
Brooklyn
J. P. McGarry
Victor
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High Seas
Hitler
Europe
Mr. Roosevelt
Johnny
Paul Revere
Daniel A. Poling
American Library Association Committee
Jean Besancon
U. S
Sumner Welles
Thomas E. Dewey
Hu Shih
U.S
Henning W. Prentis, Jr
National Association of Manufacturers
Anton de Haas
Harvard School of Business Administration
Max Lerner
National Conference of Social Work
William E. Wickenden
Case School of Applied Science
Bertrand Russell
Midway
Edger A.gu
Edger A
Guest
Walter Winchell
Daily Mirror, Inc
Tim Farley
Jim
Mary Kirk Brown
Barbara “Snoony” Blair
Royal Air Force
Pierpont
Gracie MacDonald
Paterno, Jr
Beverly
Annapolis
Harvard School of Public Health
Rifle Club
Harper
Ohio State Journal
Lake Erie
Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Pare Lorentz
Penn State
State College
Gazette
Security
TIO Merch
Paramount Pharmacy
Ers
James J. Nauska
Cedar Rapids Gun Stock Company
Library Board
Redmond
Public Library Board
Joseph Mekota
H. M. Troy
Mattie Aussicker
F. F Dawley
Cultus Club
The
Charles Ballheim
Frank Watson
Henry Chase
Willard Howe
Albert Watson
Herman Cushman
Minnehaha
Minnehaha Club
Steele Hamilton
Gertrude Hormel
Ruth Pinney
Olivia Dawson
Georgia Mullin
United Presbyterian Church
J. A. Montieth
Omaha
Montieth
E. R. Burkhalter
Hill
Belden Hill
Des Moines
Prof
Scott
C B. Scott
Coe College
Porto Rico
George K. Wenig
Esther DeHart
Esther Barker
Carl Wenig
Beth DeHart
Marie DeHart
Ernest Wenig
Helen Wenig
Gertrude Bachman
Third Presbyterian Sunday School
Mount Vernon
Myers’ Military Band
ED Wadley
Gavette
Philadelphia
House Naval Committee
Wes
F. D
Gaye Franklin
Franklin
House
W. S. Jacobsen
Clinton
Karl LeCompte
Corydon
Senate
Kowa
Poweshick
Rural Electric Cooperative
Iowa Cityan
Ways and Means Committee
ED Madley
Scott McIntyre and Company
Scott McIntyre & Company
Merchants National Bank
Fulton Lewis, Jr
WMT
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