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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1941
Page
15
Iowa State Insurance Commissioner Charles R. Fischer questions the war clause on new policies and argues that all groups, including industry and labor, must bear a share of the load. He previously resisted the clause to protect reserv es but now urges collective sacrifice for democracy.
The second stage of Hitler's familiar giant pincer maneuver forms in the Near East as Crete battles rages. Germany seeks Russian transit for troops to the Persian Gulf while Turkey may allow shipments to Syria and Iraq. Success hinges on Crete's defense and broader Suez access.
The piece argues that civilian aviation will boom after the war and that Cedar Rapids risks being left off the transportation map without a modern airport. It notes government training programs and lower fares will drive air travel, with heavy air freight a serious outcome, urging resident support.
Dr. Harold G. Wolff of New York argues that a straight shot of whisky is one of the best anesthetics and that a small amount of scotch can relieve continuous pain for up to two hours. He calls for broader clinical use of alcohol to dull pain, noting it could uncover previously unspoken aches and lamenting the lack of an anesthetic for morning-after effects.
The article parses the idea that evil has two senses: morally bad or sinful and injurious harm. It argues calamities and misfortunes can be evil without being sinful, citing Jesus’ remarks on sin and misfortune and urging endurance to prevent evil from crushing us.
Robert Quillen argues readers are afraid and confused, a state Hitler exploited. He urges bold national resolve to stand for right and decency, defend against threats, and organize for power rather than surrender to fear. He cites censorship, self defense, and unity among white collar workers as remedies.
Paul Mallon outlines how the Crete parachute attack tested British air dominance. Despite a reported withdrawal of air forces, the article argues Britain and Egypt remain secure only with continued air superiority. The piece notes Nazi claims and maneuvering by von Brauchitsch to influence world perception.
Reports describe how a tiny body of thousands of troops penetrated enemy lines in Crete using air power and gliders. German squads captured airfields, brought in 2000 men per hour, and supplied fighters with food and ammunition, enabling a rapid, decisive victory.
The report details German parachutists landing across a wide area, with many troops in uniform causing confusion among British defenders. Air strikes on Stukas and transports are urged to disrupt the assault, while German success hinges on air superiority and clearing a coastal bridgehead for tank landings.
A simple wall protection method uses thin transparent plastic sheets to guard bathrooms and kitchens from splashes. The sheets are inexpensive, come in convenient sizes, and are sold with gummed tape for easy fastening without affecting decor.
Boake Carter notes President Roosevelt urged a joint home and school program to build high moral standards amid a world crisis. He criticized reliance on material power and warned that salvation must come from God, not navy or factories, as leaders gloss moral talk with worldly aims.
A speaker argues that reliance on external threats ignores the root cause in society. He contends economic practices, government structures, and lax self discipline created the very evils men now fight with war and destruction. He dismisses ridicule as he urges adherence to perceived God given laws.
Albert E Wiggam argues that women possess equal natural mechanical talent to men according to a Minnesota study cited by Yerkes. He says training is the key to unlocking this ability and predicts women may shift from stenography and teaching to mechanics and engineering. He cautions that starting a new skill with blunt force may hinder progress.
The article argues there is no evidence that modern American boys are softer due to fewer pioneer hardships. It cites Virgil Stevens and an anatomy of youth in gyms and sports as sources, noting that hardening comes from varied exertion rather than manual labor.
The poem describes a peacock strutting in a yard shrieking to attract attention. It praises the Creator's skill visible in the bird's plumage while noting the creature's lack of will or strength, attributing beauty to divine craftsmanship.
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