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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1943
Page
3
Henry McLemore reports from oo England on the annual English summer head cold, led by Sir Lippert Chewning of Hot House Highbridge Bucks. The piece humorously contrasts summer colds with other seasons and notes the social rites of enduring, snubbing, and sharing sniffles during the lighthearted seasonal ritual.
A Geographical article describes a South American ant race building a two story leaf house with a large underground fungus garden. They engineer air ventilation wells sanitation cess pool and irrigation. A caste system emerges with distinct roles size and strength shaping duties. The lesson warns against social stratification limiting opportunity.
A meditation on the power of a single guiding text learned in youth and its lifelong impact. The author cites a tale from India and the example of William James who found courage in The eternal God is thy refuge. Each person must discover the words by which to live.
A reflective aphorism notes that great talents rise when industry improves them, while moderate abilities are sharpened by effort and opportunity. The quote emphasizes self-improvement through diligent work.
Premier Joseph Stalin writes to Prime Minister Churchill praising Allied air strikes on German centers. He claims each blow awakens a strong, nationwide emotional response across the Soviet Union and beyond.
Robert Patterson, undersecretary of war, declares air supremacy indispensable to success in modern conflict, arguing control of the skies shapes outcomes and shortens ground campaigns.
Illinois Representative Everett M. Dirksen warns that peace cannot endure without cooperation among nations. He argues that collective effort and alliance are essential to secure lasting stability and prevent future conflicts.
Senator Mon C Wallgren of Washington argues that the United States should select its own frontier in the war with Japan and use the Aleutian Islands as stepping stones for an advance on Tokyo. He calls for proactive military positioning rather than allowing the enemy to dictate terms.
Col Frederick Palmer McNair praises Lieut General Lesley J McNair for observing training in Tunisia as troops seize Hill 609 and advance toward Mateur. He credits the training system and leaders Marshall and McNair for a balanced force and the Second Corps fierce progress in the Axis bridgehead siege.
A Kansas City Times explainer details the block buster bomb used by Britain in World War II. It describes its size eight feet four inches long and two feet one inch thick, weight about 2269 pounds of TNT and explosives.
A classroom exchange shares a student correctly listing the states, prompting the teacher to praise him but remarking she was younger when there were only 13. The anecdote playfully notes knowledge grows with time.
Paul Mallon argues John Lewis steered coal conflict to force federal seizure and government ownership. He claims Lewis manipulated Roosevelt and Ickes, controls the union drive, and leaves operators powerless while seeking six day weeks and wage gains through government action.
By Jack Stinnett Joseph P. Kennedy, former British ambassador, may return to government work. The storied public service career includes SEC chairmanship and wartime roles, with Kennedy clashing on foreign policy and lending mixed signals about a new assignment. He has been seen at the White House gates and declined several posts, aligning with Byrnes on some fronts while remaining wary of civilian roles.
By John Kieran, the Man Who Knows the Answers. A field artillery lieutenant who joined the airborne artillery recalls switching stations, paratrooper gear, and jumping from 1,100 feet. He jokes about laziness, luxury, and the glide of gliders, praising pilots and the airborne division's rapid setup capacity.
Arthur Beer riffs on wage secrecy and risky schemes in a satirical monologue. He jokes about tapping pay at the source and bringing home only part of his wages while naming companions in a tongue in cheek shot about debts and temptations.
William Brady M D explains the historical discovery of vitamins A and D in fish liver oil and outlines recommended daily intakes. He notes vitamin A deficiency risks, especially when milk intake is low, and lists dairy and non dairy foods rich in vitamin A for infants and youths.
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