Willkie's Legacy Shapes Posthumous Political Debate
The untimely death of Wendell Willkie closes a remarkable political career and sparks analysis of his influence on Republican and national politics. His appeal stemmed from opposition to routine party politics, though his views often lacked cohesion. The piece notes potential voter shifts, electoral college rules, and the possibility of Willkie’s followers affecting future elections while offering cautious reflections on a hypothetical posthumous shift.
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Big Four unveil plan for United Nations world peace system
The Big Four nations proposed a still incomplete charter for a world peace organization to be called The United Nations. It would include a general assembly a small economic and social council a world court and a security council with permanent members United States Britain Russia China and France. The plan envisions an international high command to direct armed forces and a mandate to pursue disarmament and humanitarian goals. President Roosevelt commended Hull while warning the road to full agreement would be long and difficult.
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Navy registration drive urges vote in upcoming elections
A public notice urges eligible voters to register by October 27 to participate in seven general elections. It emphasizes the duty to vote for the next U S president and state county and district offices, noting 17 days remain and directing registrants to offices on the city’s third floor.
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Poliomyelitis Strikes Again in Cedar Rapids
John Hamilton eight son of Dr Henry Hamilton and wife of 127 Cottage Grove avenue SE Cedar Rapids is in University hospital Iowa City with poliomyelitis. His condition was fairly good at noon Monday. He was the sixth Cedar Rapids case this season and attended Arthur school Friday. He had a headache Friday night treated with aspirin, grew ill Saturday night, and a lumbar puncture Sunday confirmed polio before transfer to Iowa City.
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U S Vessels Bombard Marcus Island Base In Surprise Attack
U S warships pressed a bold all day bombardment of Marcus Island base within 1 135 miles of Tokyo. The strike knocked out most shore defenses and silenced batteries as Marines aided by Corsairs dug out Japanese defenders on Peleliu in the Palau Islands where military government is now established.
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Burial of Willkie Near Birthplace in Indiana
The body of Wendell L. Willkie lay in state at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church as tributes poured in from leaders across parties. Willkie, 52, died of coronary thrombosis after a throat infection and lung congestion worsened his condition. He will be buried in Rushville, Indiana, near Elwood where he was born, with funeral arrangements pending his son Philip's return.
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Ward's Lease Loop Property Near Mullin Building
A. L. Smulekoff and John F. Miller lease their 60 by 140 foot property at 213 215 Second Street SE to Montgomery Ward for 50 years. The deal doubles Ward's leased ground space adjacent to its Mullin building and plans include a postwar building to match the five story Mullin structure. The two story building on the site would be razed.
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Troy Mills Woman Struck in Hit and Run on Highway 151
Mrs. Mable Leopold, 26, of Troy Mills, was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle about midnight Saturday while changing a flat tire on the shoulder of Highway 151, two and a half miles west of Springville, suffering fractures to her right ankle. A car traveling from the east swerved and ran over her leg, then fled. A following vehicle stopped but its driver did not identify himself, thinking he should pursue the other car. The sheriff's office urged the pursuing driver to come forward.
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Bond cashing at Cedar Rapids banks slows after initial rush
Cedar Rapids five banks cashed 5 184 war bonds for 127 579 82 in the first week under the new government system that began Oct 2. The daily average was 21 263 31, about half of the first day’s 40 550 32 payout. Bonds hold 60 days, and the week’s remaining five days averaged 17 405 90 per day. The first day was described as a rush. The nation’s sixth car loan drive opens Nov 20.
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Decorah Reports First Fall Freeze Across Northeast Iowa
Northeastern Iowa recorded its first fall freeze with Decorah at 31 degrees Monday morning. Mason City and Spencer hit 32 degrees while Cedar Rapids stood at 53 degrees by 2:30 p.m. Frost is forecast to extend across the state tonight and into Tuesday with cool, fair conditions and rising temperatures later in the week.
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F D R to Address American Republics
President Roosevelt will deliver a non political address to the American republics on Columbus Day October 12. Secretary of State Hull requested the speech which is to be broadcast at 3 p m Central War Time and run about ten minutes with Stephen Early noting the remarks are ceremonial.
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Churchill and Eden Visit Moscow for WWII Talks
Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden arrived in Moscow for a conference with Premier Stalin and V. M. Molotov. The talks aim to accelerate the final assault on Germany with U.S. support represented by Averell Harriman.
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Court Rebuffs Insurance Plea in Sherman Act Case
The Supreme Court refused to reconsider its ruling that insurance is interstate commerce and falls under the Sherman Antitrust Act. The Southeastern Underwriters Association urged rehearing, arguing the decision endangers negotiations of contracts and overall insurance business. Justices Roberts and Reed did not participate. the court’s vote was 4 to 3.
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No Adjournment Of Coe Cornell Traditional Feud
The Coe Cornell football feud remains active as rivals spray paint on campus buildings. A Cornell delegation painted Cornell 48 on Coe’s chapel sidewalk, Coe answered with signage on Mt Vernon campus and altered Cornell signs. Security heightened with guards and a false alarm occurred.
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Pvt Edwin Plotz Killed in Holland in World War II
Pvt Edwin A Plotz Jr 19 paratrooper killed in action in Holland Sept 22 war department notice to parents Mr Mrs Edwin A Plotz 1403 Mount Vernon Ave SE He trained at Camp Roberts Fort Benning served overseas August joined Boy Scouts Gazette carrier McKinley high school Quaker Oats employee Survived by parents two brothers four grandparents aunts uncles cousins all Cedar Rapids area First Baptist church memory services pending announcement
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Allied pushes near Metz and Aachen threaten German retreat
Third Army advances two miles toward Leitricourt as U.S. First Army closes on Aachen. Hodges’ pincers push toward Julich and Cologne, encircling Aachen’s main escape routes. Canadian troops land behind German lines near Hoofdplaat while Canadians seal off routes north of Antwerp amid fighting.
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