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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1942
Page
7
An editorial argues that farmer income from wheat and other crops is far below the retail prices paid by consumers. It disputes administration claims that higher farm prices drive inflation and warns against calls to abolish Congress or seek dictatorship. It condemns partisan rhetoric while urging action to curb inflation without vilifying farmers.
Robert Quillen counsels honesty over pretense amid economic strain, urging confession of ignorance and poverty to gain real respect. The letter blends moral guidance with sharp social commentary on politics, leadership, and public trust, ending with a retrospective line from “Grandpa” in 1970.
Joseph Fort Newton recounts a tale where Edwards faces tooth extraction for high blood pressure and learns relief when a dentist shares a similar struggle. The story emphasizes fellow feeling and the solace found in knowing others endure comparable sorrows, reducing loneliness and fear.
A reflection on how sensibility shaped by Christian principle can elevate people to sainthood or martyrdom when properly directed, but become a snare and temptation when misapplied or uncontrolled.
Quotes urge shifting diets to ease meat supplies and curb wastage. Claude Wickard calls for more pork and poultry substitutes while Roane Warning warns against overreach by authorities. The Archbishop of Canterbury criticizes monopolies when universal needs are state controlled.
George B Rowell chairman Massachusetts Republican State Committee asserts women's vote will be decisive as many men serve at the front. He argues female voters may outnumber men this year, shaping election results nationwide.
Merryle Stanley Rukeyser argues that the United States is building an unprecedented public debt, with federal debt at 90 billion and likely to hit 200 billion before war end. He explains war-time borrowing diverts purchasing power, citing taxes and bond purchases as tools to limit civilian demand while funding materiel. The piece stresses future tax burdens and the need for citizens to buy government bonds to aid victory.
Greensboro Naws reports school boards face turmoil as teachers resign en masse creating staffing gaps and scheduling challenges for the upcoming term. Strong educator departures escalate budget and policy tensions amid local debates over pay, tenure, and classroom conditions.
Winston Churchill, shortly after becoming prime minister, hurried to a radio broadcast in London. A west end cabbie refused a ride "that far" but later admitted he would tune in to Churchill’s speech. Churchill rewarded him with a pound, only to learn the driver believed Churchill “ain’t that important.”
The farm bloc compromise on the economic program is seen as politically expedient, likely to spare lawmakers from sharp confrontations in the upcoming congressional elections. It does not curb rising prices or wages and may worsen living costs, with labor shortages and farm labor wages escalating as workers seek higher pay. The compromise, drafted by Republicans Reed and Aiken with support from Senator Tydings, signals a broader tax fight coming in January as sales taxes and savings measures are debated.
A Nation essay flags double standards in wartime censorship. It cites British correspondents frustrated by American bans on India debate while a Franco EFE Spaniard faces fewer hurdles, sending Nazi-propaganda to Latin America. The piece calls for reversing both policies and empowering open reporting.
Henry McLemore argues for a Wartime Etiquette book by Emily Post to settle new social questions. He mocks improper greetings to WAVES WAAC members, manners at meals sharing food, and how to present and prepare guest food while wartime shortages bite. He jokes about veteran officers, kitchen defaults, and listeners’ right to end long grand strategy talks after 15 seconds.
By Arthur Bugs Beer remarks on World War II front politics and the idea of a second front. The piece notes the Republican Willkie and foreign policy shifts, suggesting attention to American resilience and the sense of surprise in national actions. Windows showcase all goods, signaling a ready posture.
Letters to Dr. Brady discuss breaking laxative use and iodine routines, the benefits of wheat germs, and cautions about medicines. Dentists and dental implants are explored with guidance on keeping adjacent teeth functional and choosing peg teeth only for back teeth when necessary.
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