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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1940
Page
2
The piece criticizes advocates for backing Britain in World War II while avoiding direct American combat. It warns against deceiving the public into fighting by support without full participation. It argues for clear choice and readiness to sacrifice to win, or staying out.
Analysis shows heavy concentration of defense contracts along coastal regions with about twenty percent of total in central areas. Shipbuilding and aircraft/engine production also favor coastal zones, while ordnance and ammunition contracts give the North Central region a relative edge versus coastal areas.
The report lists defense contract values by region and type, totaling 7.62 billion with 210.1 million unassigned. Ship construction accounts for 3.2319 billion, other construction 839.59 million, aircraft engines 1.5025 billion, ordnance and ammunition 1.2379 billion, and all other manufacturing 804.87 million. Regions include New England, Middle Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Central, South Central, Mountian Pacific, and Off Continent with varied shares.
The column laments widespread turkey leftovers after Thanksgiving and predicts sour dispositions as people endure days of reheated meals. It jokes about wishing for Roosevelt state access to fresh roast and notes the lingering appetite fatigue as the holiday passes.
The reader argues that long public service experience is not essential for effective leadership. Anyone with sound judgment could handle elective office, and untrained individuals in other nations have managed large systems. The piece notes the public’s reverence for experience and contrasts it with examples suggesting capability lies in common sense and responsibility.
A column notes quips from theater writers about Hollywood and a film boss’s take that cinema would survive mockery. It includes satirical lines from readers on votes, Mussolini, Hitler, and Roosevelt, plus quips from Neal O’Hara and Time editor Harlie Wertenbaker.
Robert Johnson seven was struck by a car this morning but escaped serious injury after crossing First Avenue and Third Street. Frank S. Parmeter and wife of Christobal Canal Zone visit relatives in the city. Dr and Mrs E Winslow Brown return from Mechanicsville diamond jubilee Presbyterian church. Local markets list Wheat 75, corn 57, oats 28, rye 43, barley 50, hay 12, straw 7, hens 14, turkeys 21, eggs 30, hogs 7.65, calves 9. J F Weir went to Los Angeles to be with his sister whose husband congressman elect and his secretary were killed in an auto crash. M W Meyers Cedar View golf club caretaker left today for winter in Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Walter Messner of
Local note lists moving residents from La Porte City and Cedar Rapids returning to Cedar Rapids to resume home life. Market prices include wheat 165, corn 55, oats 45, barley 80, rye 1.25, hay 25, straw 13, hens 18, eggs 60, hogs 9.45, steers 14.50, lambs 10. The fragment reflects agricultural trading cues in the area.
Joseph Trestnar of the Williams and Hunting planing mill suffered a severe cut to his hand when a wood piece jerked from his grip and entered the machine knives during planing. A. G. Davis returned from a California business trip. G. P. Linville was appointed assistant county attorney as he prepares to assume the county office. Local markets list grain and livestock prices including wheat 90c, corn 47c, oats 28c, hogs 6.80, steers 6.00, lambs 5.50.
The verse contrasts the good and bad causes with zeal and hesitation. It warns that the good suffer from complacent friends who avoid effort while the opposing side shows fervent mobilization. It urges dynamic, passionate action to bridge gaps and achieve ends.
A health column argues there is no such thing as a cold and warns against nose blowing. Blowing can worsen congestion and, with infection, push germs into the middle ear or sinuses. The best guidance is to avoid blowing and to do so gently if needed, without pinching the nostrils.
Instructions describe sitting or standing erect with a straight back and blowing the nose using a handkerchief held under the nose. It recommends bending the head forward and exhaling through the nose firmly enough to aid drainage.
A reader asks if pure gelatin increases strength and endurance. The answer: yes, similarly to pure dress or pure sugar. Dandruff remedies are requested. a monograph on hair care is offered for a small postage fee. Drafts and bronchitis are discussed as infection based, not caused by drafts. Lemons and citrus are said to aid rheumatism by increasing alkalinity and vitamin C.
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