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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1944
Page
4
The piece argues Dewey offers a calm, logic based path to international peace while Roosevelt risks past conflicts and heavy social experiments. It notes neither candidate can ensure a supportive congressional majority and predicts waning enthusiasm for tax funded programs in future Congresses.
State board meeting of the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce convenes at the Montrose hotel after a Saturday with Iowa’s 27 to 6 victory over Nebraska in Iowa City and a stag party. Panels led by local and national figures cover duties of local presidents financing chapters and postwar planning.
The Dewey approach favors avoiding minority division, fostering private initiative, clear rules, impartial enforcement, and minimal red tape. It aligns more with likely congressional thinking than Roosevelt, increasing chances of backing domestic economic programs and effective teamwork with the next Congress.
The piece argues that unity between Congress and the President is vital to avoid chaos and economic stagnation. It states re electing Roosevelt would worsen such conditions, while electing Governor Dewey would move the country toward stability and a stronger international role.
Jackie Cooper former juvenile film star who was acquitted of charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor has been washed out of the navy officer training school at Notre Dame University due to poor grades. He will report to Great Lakes for boat training as an apprentice seaman this week.
Des Moines Senator Guy M Gillette and Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada join a Senate sub committee in a San Francisco meeting to study decentralization of industry set for November 16 17 and 18.
Sparks from a furnace caused a fire in a rubbish box at 1971 B Avenue NE noon Saturday. The home is owned by Abe Pilkcer. damage limited to the rubbish. A separate wiring fire in Clyde Howell’s automobile at 2:45 PM near First Avenue and Thirty third Street SE was extinguished by firefighters.
Philip Wagner 68 of 1348 Ellis Boulevard NW dies. Services set for 1 30 p m Monday at Beatty chapel with Rev Samuel E Deaty officiating. Burial planned at Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at Beatty's today.
Services for Mrs Ida Mae Phillips wife of J F Phillips who died Saturday at the family residence 1146 Avenue NW will be held at 4 p m Monday The Rev Samuel E Dooty will officiate and burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park The body was taken from Turner Funeral Home to the same residence where friends may call before services
Services for Mrs Gustava Norman of 705 Second Avenue SW will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Turner chapel with Rev. Carl L. Manfred of Saron Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.
Former Cedar Rapids resident and longtime superintendent of the American Car and Foundry Co in Chicago, Andrew H. Gairns died Saturday in LaGrange after months of illness. He learned machinist trade in Cedar Rapids and married Ama Zenke in 1900. Survived by wife, son in Western Springs, daughter near Geneva, four sisters, two grandchildren, and a granddaughter. Services in LaGrange Monday. He was a 50 year member of Crescent lodge AF and AM.
Attorney General Biddle reports Roosevelt orders federal seizure of eight Toledo plants to break the Mech anics Education Society of America strike. MESA leader Matthew Smith warns of organized action but vows solid unity as involvement spreads to Detroit and Cleveland plants.
More than 5,000 Allied planes hit Reich industrial hubs in a day and night assault. American B-17s and fighters raided Hamburg Harburg Misburg Gelsenkirchen and Hanover with Luftwaffe resistance described as light. Italy-based 15th Air Force targeted Regensburg Augsburg Munich and Linz oil plants and rail yards.
Arno river flood inundates Pisa and an evacuation hospital. Ambulatory patients march in robes with bedrolls to a warehouse as 500 frontline patients are evacuated by ambulance. Litter patients evacuated before floodwaters reach hospital tents. By noon, crest is reached. Florence-bound trucks evacuate walking patients to ease overcrowding.
District Judge Norman R. Hays ruled the Denver-Chicago Truck Co. does not need Iowa truck licenses. The company, a Nebraska corporation with headquarters in Denver, operates interstate and maintains a Cedar Rapids depot for service, not intrastate business. Iowa had charged seven drivers for using only Iowa-licensed trucks while hauling war materials.
Dewey pledges to restore honesty in government and end one man rule, uniting the country behind a new vigorous administration. He faults Roosevelt for delays in the war effort and criticizes what he calls a "shifty" administration, denouncing corruption and the Morgenthau-Quebec trip as examples while appealing for teamwork and opportunity for all Americans.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes its 1863 establishment and Associated Press United Press International wire usage. It states exclusive republication rights and service credits, with standard notices about mail and telegraph handling and the paper’s publication terms.
Governor Dewey denounced Roosevelt at a final rally referencing Wendell Willkie and past cooperation with Hull. He accused the president of insulting congressional leaders and blocking a non political path to world peace. Dewey urged a message of timely victory and lasting peace.
The United States cuts Soviet points from its proposed world air route network while adding entries in Spain, the Netherlands and Romania. Berle rejects claims of selling out U.S. aviation interests as election campaign chatter and notes broad goodwill among delegates.
City briefs note a bungalow cooking school advertisement for Monday to Wednesday. The Cedar Rapids Clearing House association said all banks will close Tuesday for the general election. Bazaar at First Congregational church Wednesday November 8 at 2 o clock with cafeteria supper reservations at 2 1305. The Cedar Rapids naval recruiting office announced the enlistment of Richard Elmer Norton 28 Fourteenth street NE in the naval reserve.
Virginia Prazak files suit in district court asking for separate maintenance from John Prazak. The couple were married at Tama on February 1931.
Felice Blotter Capp, of Second avenue east, reported a $90 billfold stolen from his hip at about 5 p m near the Second avenue liquor store. Glen Mulherin, route 1 Cedar Rapids, was charged with failing to yield the right of way after his car collided with Oliver Camp at Third avenue and Third street SW about 8 p m. Douglas Kuen reported his bicycle stolen from the Sovra theater between 2 and 6 p m.
Any child with a bicycle wishing to join the Junior Red Cross for Christmas on November 24 may call at the Cross for free decoration material.
Henry E. Haegg, chairman of Linn county Civilian Defense and Cedar Rapids public welfare bureau, will discuss the Bill of Rights at a Rotary Club luncheon at noon at the Roosevelt hotel.
First Lieutenant Paul Diamond a B 17 navigator on past B 24 missions arrives in the United States for a 30 day leave. He is decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal three Oak Leaf Clusters and two Battle Stars. He and his wife Gertrude Pailthorpe plan to join their daughter Daphne in Cedar Rapids. He is currently at Jefferson Barracks Missouri.
Sgt Frank E Machen III, son of Mr and Mrs F E Machen of 143214 Third Avenue SE, received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement on heavy bombardment missions over Europe. In a censor approved letter he described shuttle bombing from England to Russia via Germany and returning over Italy. He left Coe College in his last year to enlist after graduating Franklin School.
War Chest totals show Edward Jones restaurants raising 1395 25 on a 1325 quota while section reports list Brown Township under Julius Van Sickle and Ralph Hunte with 1511 80 on 1356, Jackson Township 1197 19 on 1229, Marion City 3646 40 on 2687, and other towns completing or awaiting reports as last year’s Jackson effort lagged. The War Fund office urges attention to Jackson Township workers and Henderson.
Roosevelt argues for a high voter turnout to affirm democracy. He cites wartime achievements, defense fortifications, and economic safeguards, claiming a postwar partnership among farmers workers and businesspeople, and a peace built by foresight and faith in America’s destiny. He defends his record and pledges honest jobs for veterans.
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