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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1944
Page
6
David Lawrence argues that a tobacco acreage limit two years ago forced by New Deal policy, plus wartime distribution choices, created today’s cigarette shortage. He cites AAA controls, stockpiling in Britain and France, diversion from civilian supply, and a growing black market, urging congressional inquiry.
Robert Quillen muses on educated taste and culture misreads in society. He argues critics sway public opinion, cites Chaplin Van Gogh and Dr Mann as examples, and urges Louise to cultivate honest, personal taste rather than chasing prestige.
By George Matthew Adams Today's Talk urges kindness after Willkie death reflecting on Lincoln and the unity quote. The piece praises civil discourse, broad tolerance, and a shared world, urging readers to act with kindness and compassion toward public servants and neighbors alike.
A fragment cites a Zimmermann warning that opening one’s mouth can increase wealth and reputation only in reputation, urging cautious speech as a guide to social standing and financial honor.
In a satirical quip by Arthur Baer the author questions whether Schick elgruber is dead and jabs at Nazi leaders. He mocks radio claims and ponders Adolf Hitler's fate and method of removal, speculating on who would lead Germany’s memorials next.
Raymond Moley argues Roosevelt’s strategy of winning industrial city majorities weakened rural counties and reshaped the Democratic Party into a coalition of wage earners, union leaders, and city bosses. The piece notes declines in county wins from 1936 to 1944 and warns of the rise of a powerful minority party maintaining political and economic balance.
President F D R’s first post election cabinet round reveals tensions over Jesse Jones and Wallace as speculation swirls about future positions. Crowley notes Wallace’s campaign work. Dirksen’s Pekin fund affair shows political maneuvering. Vassar journalism students seek names as Roosevelt votes in Poughkeepsie and Reynolds of the Chicago Sun stirs intrigue.
Marquis W. Childs reports a deep divide within the Democratic Party over appointing the three man board to direct disposal of 50 billion dollars in surplus war property. Byrnes and Baruch push rapid private sale, while liberals seek to curb monopolies and lower prices. Potential nominees include William O Dwyer, Sam Husbands, James Shepherd, David Lilienthal, and Robert Hutchins.
A reader questions the phrase self addressed envelope and proposes pre-addressed as clearer. The exchange touches on dentists versus doctors and includes a reader request for a copy of a revised booklet Save Your Teeth. The column notes medical credentialing and ends with guidance that bowlegs in children under six may improve with outdoor play while older cases require surgical consultation.
The article praises Douglas MacArthur as a premier American general in Asia, noting his bold leadership, strategic retreats, and defense of Bataan. It contrasts him with critics, credits him for Leyte and Manila advances, and highlights allied leaders like Kenney, Smith, Stilwell, and Chennault shaping the Pacific war effort.
Dr Albert E Wiggam discusses happiness tests by Goodwin Watson from Columbia University showing happiness does not split by class with go getters and plodders both experiencing varied joy. He explains joy in domination as relief from inferiority and notes loud laughter arises from emotional immaturity. He also weighs a ten year old who reads Shakespeare and comics as signs of a lively mind, contradicting fears of overbright children.
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