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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1944
Page
10
David Lawrence argues the War Labor board sparks labor union defiance and that the administration fears seizure of unions more than plants. He cites Sewell Avery and Montgomery Ward, calling for concrete anti strike and arbitration laws instead of force, and warns of growing labor votes undermining wartime unity.
By Robert Quillen this column riffs on immediacy and self improvement. It cites Felix the Roman governor hearing Paul and argues the only time to reform is now. It critiques vague future resolutions and notes political and social ironies with concise aphorisms.
The piece lauds Girls' clubs in states like Massachusetts New Hampshire Connecticut Indiana New York Arkansas Texas and Pennsylvania. It highlights Worcester Mass with 2000 members and dues of 25 to 50 cents. May 14 to 20 is Girls' Club week to promote mental and bodily health, crafts, sports, and music guiding girls toward citizenship and motherhood.
A pithy political and religious reflection notes that those who hold partial beliefs are treated more harshly than those who reject the entire creed. The line captures a conservative stance on faith and political orthodoxy through a pointed historical voice.
Marvin Jones cautions that the food situation looks good now but will be harder to meet this year than last year. Paul Berg, a Rockford high school senior, argues in a radio debate that social security is a government subsidy of free enterprise. The Methodist conference reverses Pearl Harbor era opposition, repudiating the idea that a state must not fight intolerable wars.
Paul Mallon argues Bowles’s move to end cheaper meat rationing lacks solid logic. He says supply and price drive consumption, not coupons, and cites government control of corn and wartime demands as reducing domestic meat availability. The piece notes potential renewed rationing in fall and compares Bowles to Henderson.
Mrs. Roosevelt invited a Madison Wisconsin visitor to tour the White House delivering a running travel talk. The First Lady showed sights from Lincoln’s bed to Napoleon’s tea set and discussed Buckingham Palace guard rules, while noting the house reflects its occupants.
Polish American voters show anger over the Moscow visit of Rev Stanislaus Orlemanski and Prof Oscar Lange. Catholic and Polish American leaders warn President Roosevelt against embracing pro Soviet Poles amid a heated debate on foreign policy in the approaching presidential election. The article notes that only a minority favors Russia and fears of anti Russian backlash could flare if the administration appears aligned with these Poles.
Marquis W. Childs analyzes John L Lewis political stance after AFL UMW dairy drive, noting his isolation from both parties and potential impact of Polish American voters on the 1944 election. He cites Dewey attacks, dairy organize, and shifts in loyalty shaping Roosevelt's margins. The piece surveys Polish American density across nine states and districts, highlighting New York and Michigan as pivotal.
A humorous wartime diary parody mocks German leaders with sharp wit and pithy quips. The verses lampoon Adolf Schickelgruber era figures, asserting grit under pressure and self-deprecating sarcasm.
Dr. Brady argues youth weakness stems from diet and lifestyle choices. He cites refined flour, excessive sugar, delayed dental care, lack of activity, reliance on vehicles, moral laxness, and overclothing as factors. He invites reader opinions on this provocative view.
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