Keynes Advising Washington Raises Inflation Alarm
The article questions John Maynard Keynes visiting Washington and his inflation prevention plan. It argues that current defense taxes will curb excess cash and that higher income taxes and new nuisance taxes will hit consumers. It urges Congress to avoid Keynes until his theories resolve the paradox of spending beyond means.
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John Maynard Keynes
Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Keynes
Iowa contributions to naval defense through inland shipyards
The Washington Gazette piece argues inland facilities in Iowa and the Great Lakes could boost U S shipbuilding. Mississippi river cities and Wisconsin Michigan yards would share orders for mosquito boats and minesweepers, freeing coastal yards for larger vessels.
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George Stimpson
Washington
Coast Guard
Dubuque
Iowa
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence Waterway
St. Lawrence
Wisconsin
Michigan
Middle West
Chicago crackdown on horn misuse may aid Cedar Rapids drive
From Chicago comes news that 546 motorists were ticketed for horn use without reason in the first nine days of an anti noise campaign. Offenders pay a $2 fine. The Cedar Rapids police hope a similar action will curb unnecessary din and curb disturbing the peace.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Parks Draw Thousands to Lake MacBride State Park
An estimated 4000 picnic ers and fishermen visited Lake MacBride Sunday showing Iowa state recreation areas meet public demand. Other parks like Pike's Peak at McGregor also see heavy use, reflecting Iowa’s widespread park system and accessibility.
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Lake Macbride State Park
Iowa
Pike’s Peak
McGregor
General insight on expertise and public service ethics
Robert Quillen argues experts excel at their craft but public servants remain amateurs, needing time and support to become true specialists. He warns democracy breeds friction, undermining defense and governance without decisive leadership and decisive action.
Army horses streamlined by breeding for efficiency
The army reports selective breeding to streamline horses used in service, aiming for greater stamina and performance. Analysts note the potential for improved reliability in transport and cavalry roles, though no similar method will reform generals.
Born That Way Dr Earl Carlson Story Inspires Courage
Dr. Earl Carlson narrates his life story Born That Way detailing his birth injury and decades of spasms, paralytic limitations, and eventual Yale medical degree. The account praises discipline, mental attitude, and spiritual resolve enabling him to help others overcome handicaps and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Carlson
Yale
Pertinax Predicts Syria Failure Dooms Darlan Vichy Regime
Pertinax argues that a Vichy collapse in Syria would doom Darlan and end Franco-German cooperation. He links a potential British-Free French setback to harsher German dominance and a reshaping of Vichy control over African and Asian domains. He questions Darlan's leadership and predicts continued Vichy strain with the German occupation.
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Syria
Darlan
Vichy
Marshal Petain
France
Laval
Darian
Iteif
Strategic shifts threaten Allied plans in North Africa
The article notes that if Syria falls under British influence even temporarily, Hitler may abandon cooperation and break promises unless Vichy obligations are expanded. It cites repeated German demands for French naval and air bases and a North Africa corridor subservience to Berlin, recalling Darlan's prior acquiescence.
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France
Italy
Hitler
Vichy
Syria
North Africa
Maxime Werygand
Algiers
Laval
Berlin
Darlan
Purge Strategy Draws Fire as Labor Unions Target Communists
The Dies Committee and FBI pursue unions with communist leadership, using subpoenas and mediation hearings to expose past records. The effort aims to protect production, with the mediation board showing unity despite ideological divides. Democracy can work if given a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies Committee
Cal
Washington
Mediation Board
Ihnem
FBI
Committee
Mr. Roosevelt
CIO
Walter Teagle
Standard OI
Philip Murray
Samuel Carr organ scholarship winner named in 1931
In The Gazette 10-20-30 Years Ago June 17 1931 Miss Margaret Avedovech of Cedar Rapids won the Samuel Carr organ scholarship. The Iowa Railway and Light Co let a $7500 contract for an electric sign about 52 feet high and 15 feet wide at the base. Howard Carlson of Cedar Rapids was wounded on guard duty at Camp Lewis Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Avedovech
Cedar Rapids
Samuel Carr Organ
Iowa Railway and Light Company
Howard Carlson
H. J. Carlson
Camp Lewis
Wash
Howard
United States
Desperation Notes in Churchill Address Prompt Alarm Abroad
Boake Carter cites Churchill speech strains and Winant reports showing British morale fraying. He argues Roosevelt balances war enthusiasm with restraint while noting Britain’s risky gains in the Middle East and Crete.
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T Winant
Britain
America
Middle East
Atlantic
Alsop
Kintner
Winant
White House
Empire War Council
Churchill
Greece
Crete
Syria
Ori
Delectable carbohydrates and diet guidance by Dr Brady
Wm Brady MD discusses carbohydrate foods and desserts in a balanced diet. He outlines calorie proportions for protein fat and carbohydrate, notes desserts suit active individuals, and warns against excluding starches from diabetes or general diets. He praises oatmeal for nutrients and vitamin B complex while stressing moderation.
Army Service Returns Boosted Many War Era Professionals
The piece notes several figures who resumed their prewar jobs after service. Bozeman Bulger Grantland Rice Jack Wheeler John Kirnan Ramon Runyon Gib bons Joe McGurk Walter Hoban Dick Berlin Walter Davenport and Charley Colebaugh are cited among others who picked up where they left off, illustrating a broad postwar return to work.
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Bozeman Bulger
Grantland Rice
Jack Wheeler
John Kieran
Ramon Runyon
A Gibbons
Joe McGurk
Walter Hoban
Jerry
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