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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1941
Page
3
A historical analysis warns that ongoing strikes risk eroding public goodwill toward labor. It stresses that leaders must balance gains with national welfare, as paralyzing actions could provoke strong backlash and long-term loss of confidence in the labor movement.
The piece argues pricing pressures outrun wage gains and that inflation will intensify unless swift action, including wage and farm price controls, is taken. Congress stalls on a price-control bill as Secretary Morgenthau and President Roosevelt urge an anti inflation tax plan, risking further price spirals.
Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge denounces teachers who advocate racial coeducation and threatens nonrenewal. The piece notes the University of Georgia lost accreditation due to interference and warns against political manipulation of education as a sign of societal decline. A separate remark laments fewer people rushing to fire sirens as a sign of advancing decrepitude.
Dr. Joseph Fort Newton reviews Croce’s claim of liberty as the sole authentic historical wave. He argues liberty sustains history, overcomes tyranny, and requires active struggle to win and rewin, warning that life without liberty is boredom and death. He notes Mussolini’s approval of Croce’s essay proves liberty’s resilience.
A citizen letter argues for keeping leaders silent during wartime crisis. It laments publicity for officials and warns that disclosing military plans harms defense and endangers lives. The writer notes payback from public praise and critiques politicians and reporters.
The article argues Huntziger death could shift power in Vichy cabinet as Darlan gains influence with the army. It notes Huntziger’s career, ties to Weygand and Petain, and Nazi considerations for Dentz as minister of war. It concludes Darlan’s authority would not rise despite Huntziger’s disappearance.
The article notes Washington press releases frame unemployment as a recurring problem. It contrasts Pollyanna optimism with the era’s recession and rising priorities, defining disemployment as hunger and want despite cheerful rhetoric.
Paul Mallon notes John L. Lewis’s threats to influence policy through intimidation as Congress and the White House back President Roosevelt. He cites army-mining disputes, closed-shop mediation votes, and rising censorship shifts in Berlin and Rome signaling possible Axis diplomacy.
The Washington talk of a 15 percent tax on all wages draws scorn as the public grows numb to New Deal spending. Critics accuse the administration of pork barrel projects, state socialism pressure, and endless relief, arguing debt, heavy wartime taxes, and misused funds threaten defense prospects.
The piece argues higher taxes won’t curb inflation but raise prices by increasing the cost per cigarette and overall goods. It cites Gen. Johnson and President Roosevelt, warning that tax-led price increases threaten households and future generations amid defense spending.
The speaker jokes about 77 senators being absent during a major neutrality and armament debate. He criticizes the sit-down strike of lawmakers and urges supervision of the government during national stress, noting the awkward absence of many Democrats in the cloak room.
A physician discusses tooth loss from high costs of care, noting age sixty and forty five, ignorance on dental health, and the impact of back teeth on digestion and facial appearance. He cites Uncle Sam’s plan to treat soldiers at home and urges regular dental inspections and nutrition from birth onward.
Signor Mussolini now declines to pose for the press photographers in London. The report notes we shall miss his cheery smile and marks a notable moment in the coverage of his visit.
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