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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
10
Congress debates a large rise in housing authority appropriations driven by urban machine resentment over WPA and PWA cuts. Senate figures like New York Senator Wagner push for 200 to 500 million more, signaling a pivotal budget battle amid wartime fiscal strain.
Moderates near the President blocked a leftist push against Vice President Garner in Texas. The group argued it would widen party wounds and found no merit in a Roosevelt settlement. Roosevelt reportedly sought to avoid a Texas fight, deflecting calls to enter favored states for personal reasons.
Berlin reports a severe tobacco shortage over the last three days as morale rises from reported German air victories. Long lines form outside major shops with many stores closing by noon after notices read today’s supply sold out. Each man is limited to two cigars when available.
German Minister Bernhard Rust told children in a Monday radio address that all goods on earth are trophies won by the strong and lost by the weak. He framed competition as a natural rule governing wealth and power.
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