23 May 1940
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
The piece attacks President Roosevelt for inconsistent statements on Nazi aggression and Japan, urging calm, logical policy. It cites embargoes on Japan and critique of refugee killings, while warning the nation against hysteria and calls for steady leadership to avoid war.
President Roosevelt will outline national defense policies in a radio fireside chat Sunday from 8 30 to 9 p.m. CST on NBC. White House secretary Stephen Y Early says the talk will be a comprehensive report to the American people covering commodities prices wages and related issues. The speech follows a period of government activity on the preparedness program as Congress accelerates work. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau announces standardization of airplane production with reallocation of licenses among private manufacturers.
Alfred Landon urged a no third term pledge from President Roosevelt during a luncheon with the President. Roosevelt replied he has no time for political statements as talks touched on a possible coalition in rearmament. Landon said any coalition would imply support for a third term, a view he called incompatible with democracy.
Humorist Bugs Baer riffs on riots and government rights with satire about free speech assembly and party wires. He jokes about niblicks and baseball bats as symbols of a noisy era and ponders Columbus amid confusion and humor.
The text condemns murderers of French innocents and ridicules claims that a single leader can save democracy. It questions whether Americans will accept such dangerous rhetoric despite the high cost to freedom and governance.
The Senate approved the Army and Navy appropriations with 78-0 and 74-0 votes respectively. The Navy bill funds 2,970 aircraft and training ships, plus $326 million for aviation, expansions in shipbuilding, armor, and vessel modernization, and raises personnel levels from 145,000 to 170,000 marines and 25,000 to 34,000. It heads to the House for amendments.
A farmer’s mind shapes reality as tiny fairies of thought swarm his head turning fields, markets, and livestock into gold and bonds. The piece argues thoughts color life, urging vigilance to prevent a bleak rut, citing Bible verses and Darwin’s pursuit of facts as contrasts.
United Press reports German armies pierced Allied lines in France toward Boulogne and Calais as Britain readies for invasion. Churchill says Allied forces hold but outcome remains doubtful with Channel ports and Dover harbor works disputed and French ports bombarded. Paris notes savage fighting near Cambrai and the Battle of Flanders.
President Roosevelt plans a cabinet shakeup to include Republicans in a war emergency push. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia is offered the secretaryship of war, while Col Frank Knox is explored for the Navy post. Possible Landon and Alf Landon talks surface if Roosevelt seeks a third term, though a coalition cabinet is unlikely. Charles Edison resignations and Woodring's vacancy factor into the reshuffle.
Former President Herbert Hoover will address the topic National Defense on NBC Blue this Sunday from 5:30 to 6 p.m. CST, NBC announced.
W B Welch 34 of Bloomfield was arrested in Marion after a Wednesday afternoon hit and run. Welch charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and reckless driving. He pled not guilty with bond set at 500 dollars after being stopped by Marion police following a high speed chase and rollover near Indian Creek bridge.
The Cedar Rapids weather report shows temperatures rising from 45 at 5 20 am to 68 at 10 am and 74 at 2 50 pm under clear skies. Wednesday peaked at 76 from 3 30 to 4 30 pm, then 70 by 7 pm and 54 at midnight on the Chambers Inskeep graph.
French armies renew effort to join northern and central forces and block the German spearhead at the sea. See-saw fighting rages between Cambrai and Valenciennes as Allied troops stall and maneuver along the Scheldt.
Berlin sources said German troops drive toward Calais and press the battle in England while Boulogne may have fallen. The DNB report notes repulsed Allied attacks with heavy losses and a strong Allied force near Valenciennes. It cautions that British and Allied resistance remains firm despite some local gains.
Folk from Cedar Rapids area donate to the Camp Good Health Fund aiding sick and handicapped children. White Rose temple No 111 Pythian Sisters and Marielle were among the first out‑of‑town contributors this season. Their check arrived Thursday with a friendly note expressing goodwill for a successful season.
At the Frank M. Barta funeral in the Z C B hall two palmers robbed three men of their billfolds. Victims included James Riha and George Kristufek with loss amounts noted while Frank Mitralsky reported items and a heavy man among the suspects.
Prime Minister Churchill tells the House of Commons that heavy combat rages near Boulogne and Abbeville is in German hands. He warns that losing Boulogne would endanger Calais and a potential British evacuation, while Weygand coordinates Allied front restoration amid extreme grave danger. Separate items note Ramsay arrest and police control over Mosley headquarters as Britain mobilizes.
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