War profits and arms embargo debate in postwar analysis
The piece argues that removing the arms embargo without an industrial expansion plan risks fueling war profits. It suggests American munitions capacity is insufficient and hinges on profit incentives to spur investment. The article questions government plans to mobilize industry and curb profiteering amid potential Anglo French needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Washington
Hitler signals shift as Germany and Soviet Union draw up new pact
British and French experts assess a new Nazi Soviet agreement and note a possible temporary abandonment of Mein Kampf principles. They highlight abandoning Drang nach Osten as a sign of strategic realignment while warning about Russia’s rulers and the dangers of treaty alliances with such regimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazi Germany
Soviet Union
Hitler
East
der Fuehrer
Stalin
Russia
Bas
Dictator’s Drift in Berlin Talks Sparks Cautionary Notes
The article questions the wisdom of harsh rhetoric from Soviet and German leaders, noting Berlin prefers expediency over insults and wondering if such barbs will be forgiven. It suggests that a great statesman learns not to speak too freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hitler
Football and storm windows won t mix
A humorous column weighs storm window timing against football seasons and husbands. It suggests hiring a college student to install storm windows, noting the futility of negotiating with football obsessed husbands and joking that Halloween remains on October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husky
So-and-so
Reflections and forecasts from public figures on war and peace
A compilation of quotes from Col Lindbergh Henry Walace Sidney Hollander Dr Nystrom Gen Trujillo Senator Reynolds John Masefield Toscanini Gov Bricker Capt Rickenbacker Dr Heinrich Senator Vanden berg Rep Dies and Raymond Moley discussing American frontier, relief burdens, unification of the Americas, war strength and neutrality, reading habits, refugees, constitutional faith, war risks, bankruptcy, and possible European involvement.
Debates and diplomacy mark Iowa senators on neutrality
Ed Hadley reports on Herring and Clark discussing neutrality and the embargo repeal amid public mail. Senators express views on German influence, Coughlin, and Al Smith, while Reps Jacobsen, Talle, and Gwynne describe mail volume, open-minded stances, and personal responses to thousands of constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Hadley
Gazetta
Ashington
Herring
Bennett Clark
St. Louis
Bennett
Coughlin
al Smith
Jacobsen
Senate
House
Henry Talle
Decorah
Fourth
Talle
Gwynne
Congress Debates Arms Embargo As Iowa Senator Gillette Seeks Amendments
Senator Gillette of Iowa prepares amendments to the neutral bill restricting belligerent securities and tightening cash requirements on arms sales. He challenges the notion of cash and carry by urging title and payment controls, while warning against swashbuckling in Congress and stressing public war weariness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Congress
Gwynne
Gillette
Senate
R. R. Reynolds
North Carolina
W. H. White, Jr
Maine
Bloom
House
Pittman
Thomas Martin
Iowa City
First District
Bff Palmer
Chicago
Ziegfeld
Bernard Sobel
George Jean Nathan
Bernard
Elliott Bell
Times Financial
Mars
Fourth Avenue
S. Mars
Envy and Sense Debate Wealth and Worth
Envy questions neighbor’s wealth while Sense argues success comes from effort and care. Envy laments others’ happiness but Sense insists fortune favors those who try and persevere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Envy
Sense
Cedar Rapids Carnival Highlights and Local Notices
Queen candidate Edward R Kaupke leads Woman's Day parade with maids of honor Bertha and Clara Taylor Anna Wells Mabel Moulton Laura White Nora Thompson Irene Newman Florence Penfield Edna Penfield Edith Weeks Ada Hayes Stella Hamilton. Local officials buy wood pump stock for Cedar Rapids plant. Pioneer John W Traer of Cedar Rapids dies in Kansas City. First killing frost on Sept 26 ends late gardens. Miss Kitty Ashby departs for Washington training as deaconess. Augural carnival horse race officials named. Greene's Opera House attractions listed with dates. Local markets respond with grain and livestock prices.
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Edward R. Kaupke
Bertha Taylor
Clara Taylor
Anna Wells
Mabel Moulton
Laura White
Nora Thompson
Irene Newman
Florence Penfield
Edna Penfield
Edith Weeks
Ada Hayes
Stella Hamilton
Walter Winchell on Broadway Memo Notes and Spokane Rumor Mix
Walter Winchell on Broadway recalls Wichita Beacon mentions defender of a German professor, Daies committee notes, Dewey brain trust picks, Mars weapons seller, Helena Rubinstein models, Paul Muni radio bids, and Judge Curran free speech stance. The column highlights theater figures, politics, and press opinions with brisk gossip tone.
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Helena Rubinstein
Jan Norris
Izzy Eliason
Bremen
Fin Avenue
Columbian Airlines
Paul Muni
Muni
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Eaes Beray
Henry A. Walace
Sidney Hollander
Baltimore
National Conference of Social Work
Paul Nystrom
Columbia University
Americas
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo
Robert R. Reynolds
N.C
John Masefield
Arturo Toscanini
America
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Eddie Rickenbacker
Germany
Edward O. Heinrich
Berkeley
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Bund
Communist Party
Martin Dies
Texas
Raymond Moley
ED Radley
W. S. Jacobsen
Clinton
John Gwynne
Waterloo
Iowa
Davy
Edgar A.guest
Edgar 4. Gust
James J. Bruska
T. C. Munger
L. M. Rich
Cedar Rapids Pump Company
Cedar Falls
Marris and
Cole Brothers Wood
Cedar Rapids
TRAER
John W. Traer
Kansas City
Pacific
B. C. R. and N. Railroad
Killing Frost
Parewell Party
Kitty Ashby
Charles Laurance
Epworth League
St. Paul’s M. E
Miss Ashby
Washington, D. C
J. B. Miller
Second Avenue
Mr. Miller
A. H. Niles
D. M. Rosser
B. H. Buckman
H. Connor
C. H. Pay
William Bryant
Marion
Mr. Fisher
West Liberty
George T. Hedges
E. H. Knickerbocker
Fairfax
George Baumgardner
Ralph Hunter
Walker
Harry Brown
W. L. Crow
Greene’s Opera Opera House
Scott’s Minstrels
Josh Sprucebey
Walter Winchell
Broadway
Daily
Wichita
Kan
Beacon
Wichita U’s
Jardine
Dies Committee
Senator Nye
Fritz Kuhn
Yorkville Rag
Bronx
Ruth Weston
American Way
Paul Martin
San Francisco
Martin
Mr. Bercovici
Braun
Ieyd Gibbons
Samuel Grafton
Brisbane
the Globe
Judge Hardy
Harry Stevens
M. c
Glass Hat
Underworld
Lepke
Leo
Hoover
Mr. Buchalter
Joel Sayre
Philly Public Ledger
Stork Sporting Club
Solomon
Soloomon
Curran
New York
John B
Gurn Puneral Bing
Er & Son
evOne Nay
Gop
Federal
Co-Maker Loans
Paramount Theater
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