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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
8
Hendrik Willem van Loon discusses how democracies require constant citizen effort and sacrifice. He traces medieval roots, warns against lethargy, and notes that prosperity often underpins stable governance while easier paths tempt acquiescence to power.
In Los Angeles a key witness from the Santa Monica murder trial, Mary Bates, a Negro maid, was jailed on perjury suspicions after aides to the district attorney said she admitted giving false testimony. Attorney Jerry Giesler claimed multiple state witnesses committed perjury. Bates allegedly admitted she was not in California when Mrs. Dazey died.
Treasury reports early March income tax receipts running 2 to 1 ahead of 1939. In 11 days this March collections reached $66,642,417 versus $45,577,613 for the same period last year, signaling optimism for a March total near or above $505,000,000.
The Garner for President campaign in Illinois launches a prize contest asking residents if they support a third term for the President. A Washington trip awaits the winner, who may be presented to President Roosevelt, who remains a candidate in Illinois' April 9 primary.
In Nassau Bahamas children purchase sugar cane by the foot or yard at a standard rate of one penny per foot, reflecting a local practice in the market.
The Iowa Republican call directs a State Convention in Des Moines on April 12 1940 at 11 A M to select four delegates at large and four alternates at large plus district delegates. County conventions are set for March 30 and precinct caucuses for March 26 with publicity urged to maximize participation. Delegation ratios based on 1938 secretary of state results govern representation. Harry B Swan chairs with Vera L Moss as vice chair.
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