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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

6

Japan May Seek Unconditional Surrender to Avert Devastation

In Washington comments suggest Japan could choose unconditional surrender early to avoid further destruction of factories and cities. Business leaders may push for terms acceptable to the United States, anticipating occupation of Tokyo but not permanent control, aided by anticipated Allied victories in the Philippines and pressure from Germany and Italy’s collapse.

Ashington Japan United States Tokyo Italy Germany Russia Philippines Formosa Land of Japan America United Press Chungking Kaniaki Koiso The Pearl Harbor Nimitz Britain Mexico

A Mystic Tale of Bitterness Across Two Millennia

A fictional scientist E Malthus distrusts Christians and pursues forbidden sleep experiments. He dreams himself aboard the Mayflower and recalls battles at Hastings and the sack of Rome before attempting one final experiment to reveal a truth that could free the world from ancient error. The saga ends with his return, marked by horror and shame.

Ichard E.malthus Dr. Howard E’malthus Jesus Hastings Genseric Rome Louis H. Bean U. S. Budget Bureau Bean Roosevelt Wallace

Moment poised as grain of sand topples mountain

A reflective line notes that a single grain can trigger a collapse when the decisive moment arrives, echoing Renan’s meditation on time and change.

Real Philosophers of the Soil Look Upon Farmers as Wise Thinkers

Today's Talk by George Matthew Adams lauds farmers for their nature driven wisdom and practical philosophy. He argues farmers embody steadiness, faith, and common sense, shaping sound public policy and honest leadership.

Despite campaigns handshakes mark tense New York election mood

The piece notes Dewey still governor of New York amid wartime turkey drives for soldiers and a general atmosphere of wary bipartisanship. References to Kentucky hills shooting surface as part of a cautious post election scene.

Dewey New York Roosevelt

Peace issues slow after campaign ends

Paul Mallon notes that urgent postwar decisions on peace will move slowly as talks hinge on top level talks and winter negotiations. He argues that true progress depends on how victorious nations manage disarmament, inspections, and preventing secret rearming, with focus shifting to nonpolitical realities beyond wartime campaigning.

Stettinius United Nations Dumbarton Congress

We Must Break German Unity in a Bloody Winter War

Raymond Moley argues for severing German unity to end the Nazi hold. He cites Goebbels propaganda, Junker tyranny, and Nazi local elites as the core threat, urging Allied psychological outreach and a swift political break ahead of a harsher conflict. He rails against unconditional surrender terms and envisions a partnership between Allied powers to destabilize Germany.

Europe Eac Germany Morgenthau Vansittart England Wilson Junker Hitler Himmler S. A Gestapo Churchill

Old Witches and Worms In A Medical Image Note

A physician-narrator recalls Auntie Binnell’s cruel remarks after a child’s appendicitis surgery and warns against home worm remedies. He explains how doctors diagnose worms by direct observation or microscopy and stresses physician supervision for any treatment. He also discusses age related maternity fitness and debunks racial blood differences in transfusions.

Auntie Binnell

New Dealer described by Office Copper Head

An undefined statement from the Office Copper Head discusses a New Dealer who has elaborated for remud dling the world.

Omaha World.Herald Copperhead

MacArthur's Return Picture Matches Ship Delivers Ominous Message

The article recalls a pre invasion plan where General MacArthur asked OWI for two million matches with his image and the pledge I shall return. Davis and Sherwood compromised by shipping the matches and signaling fulfillment, changing the inscription to We Shall Return.

MacArthur OWI Chungking Philippines Douglas MacArthur Elmer Davis

Davis at War Labor Board Faces Thankless Wartime Job

Marquis W. Childs notes William H. Davis, chair of the War Labor Board, endures heavy criticism while balancing wages and wartime prices. Davis contemplates resignation as Byrnes persuades him to stay through VE day, with wage policy and the Little Steel formula at stake amid postwar adjustments and inflation risks.

Washington William H. Davis War Labor Board Davis James F. Byrnes New York Organized Labor Wesley C. Mitchell Columbia University Mitchell

Exploring Your Mind with Dr Wiggam A Q and A

Dr Wiggam discusses imagination and education transforming day dreams into reality. He argues success stems from solving knotty problems in imagination and outlines how to develop creative thinking. He also covers attitude to others opinions and honesty under oath highlighting common excuses and truth-telling pitfalls.

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By David Lawrence Lawrence Gen. MacArthur Leyte Halsey Kinkaid Reber Quillen Ernest Renan George Matthew Adams Real Judas Arthur Bugs” Beer Kentucky Hills George Clark Air Force Paul Mallon Mr. Churchill Dumbarton Oaks France Vie Tigur Lave Finland By Raymond Moley Fritz Reuter Goebbels Aachen Kornelimuenster Dr. Wm. _ Brady F.H Drew Pearson Bean Poll Gallup Pentagon China Col Morris B. 4 Col. de Pass War Department Kweilin Chiang Kai-shek Perkins Secretary of Labor Labor Department Miss Perkins Paul McNutt Fannie Boston Marquis W. Childs WLB Byrnes Freing Davis George W. Taylor Frank P. Graham Chester Bowles OPA Albert Wiggam
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