War hysteria under New Deal era clouded by polls
A prairie daily warns public opinion must counter the New Deal drive toward war. It cites Gallup figures showing 43 percent oppose war, 17 percent support a European demonstration, and argues Wendell Willkie must articulate voter wishes and commit to no war without popular will. The piece condemns administration deception and declares a looming crisis.
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Willkie warns third term candidate risks war talk
Wendell Willkie told 6500 in Schenectady that a reckless third term candidate could push the nation toward war. He recalled his family’s World War I service and urged keeping the United States out of conflict while criticizing defense contract delays and urging high speed production. He spoke during a tour on his private train and in Albany pledged relentless action against contractors seeking higher profits.
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Everyday Living on Introverts and Extroverts in Life
A reader argues against stereotyping people as introverts or extroverts noting both traits can coexist in many. The piece cites Lincoln and Washington as examples, urging tolerance, understanding, and charity rather than pigeonholing personalities. Dist. by noted Feature Syndicate. Inc.
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Lindbergh Defense Talk On Radio Tonight
Col Charles A Lindbergh will deliver a 15 minute national defense themed broadcast on Mutual with 7 45 pm Iowa time start. The network will carry the talk to a wide list of stations including WGN Chicago though WOR New York will not air the segment.
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Challenge to outline Europe’s system as alternative
Washington report notes Hitler’s promise of a new order prompts the United States and Great Britain to present their own framework for Europe. The Foreign Policy Association said Monday that both powers should specify the system they would offer to replace Nazi policy.
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Cedar Rapids Sees 48 Degree Lull Amid Rain
Cedar Rapids recorded a 48 degree low by 2:30 pm as misty intermittent rain persisted under a gray sky. The day began at 45 degrees and climbed to 75 by mid afternoon before falling back to 53 by late morning, with .04 inches of rainfall noted in the Chambers Inskeep gauge.
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Timken Head Dies at 72 in Canton
Henry H Timken, 72, chairman of Timken Roller Bearing Co., died Monday of pneumonia in Canton. The longtime industry leader guided the firm through decades of growth and innovation, leaving a legacy in American manufacturing.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear major defense profits case
The Supreme Court opened the 1940 41 term with a review of the government bid to limit profits on national defense contracts. It will decide if federal power can regulate profits on World War II era contracts and related acts.
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Food Situation Of Europeans Up To Nazis
Washington report outlines Europe facing hunger but not starvation if Germany stays generous this winter. Wheat shortages in 1940 undercut 1939 levels. Japan’s 1940 rice crop shortfall. France struggles with refugee populations and blocked relief. Distribution largely rests with Germany as Allied and Allied-blockade impact lingers.
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Wage Law Revised Exempts Hundreds of Thousands Workers
Washington dispatch reports new wage hour rules reducing the weekly limit from 42 to 40 hours on October 24 will exempt five white collar classes. Executives and administrators, professionals, local retail workers, and outside salesmen gain broader exemptions based on discretionary duties and earnings of $200 a month or more. Officials caution decisions hinge on individual circumstances and expect large numbers to be freed from overtime requirements.
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W. F. Jepson Home Robbed Again in Cedar Ranide
Cedar Ranide News reports detectives investigated a second burglary at W. F. Jepson residence 1212 Eleventh Street NW. A prowler took a $15 billfold, keys, wallet contents, clothing including trousers and jacket, a pork chop, and even substituted peaches in a fruit jar. Jepson’s car also vanished, prompting continued coverage on page 2.
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Auto Fire Destroys O'Meara Garage and 26 Phones
A fire of undetermined cause gutted the garage of H. D. O'Meara at 1903 Bever avenue SE shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, destroying the Chrysler car parked inside since 11 p.m. A cruiser spotted the blaze and notified authorities. Two hose companies and a ladder truck battled the flames, burning through nearby telephone wires and cutting 26 phones from service until the afternoon. The loss is estimated between 1400 and 1500 dollars.
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London Night Raid Sees Peak Severity In War
Compiled from cable dispatches. A night raid devastated London and other cities as 4,000 troops aided wreck cleanup after British bombers struck German targets. Reports say 15 killed and 29 wounded in northeast England while RAF efforts disrupted German bases and port defenses amid widespread attacks.
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Dems Dispawn Sheet Attacking G O P Nominee
New York circular from the Negro division of the Democratic National Committee attacked Wen/ Aaell J. Willkie for German ancestry. Committee officials said it was the work of a volunteer and never distributed. A newspaperman allegedly pilfered a copy. Charles F Ray was dropped from the staff. The pamphlet had no distribution except through Republican papers.
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Elliott Roosevelt Tries To Resign Captaincy
Elliott Roosevelt submitted his resignation as an Army Air Corps recruiter captain at Wright Field. General Echols refused the request, after a similar attempt the previous Saturday also was refused.
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Prankster Warns Two Local Clubs Of Liquor Raids
An anonymous caller warned two private clubs, the Eagles and the Veterans, of police raids on Saturday evening. Bars closed early as staff waited, but no raid occurred. Police chiefs denied any planned operation and warned other clubs yesterday could not be confirmed.
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Joseph H Ball To Fill Lundeen Term
ST PAUL Minn UP Harold Stassen Monday appointed Joseph H Ball a St Paul newspaperman to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Ernest Lundeen Ball 34 a political writer for the St Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch He is a Republican Lundeen a former labor party member was killed in the nation s worst commercial airplane crash at Lovettsville Va Aug 31 His term would have expired in 1948.
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Community Chest Drive Kicks Off Tuesday in Cedar Rapids
Community Chest campaigns begin Tuesday with a 7 30 a m kickoff breakfast at the Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers will receive supplies and pep talks as they prepare to raise 90 519 in eight days for the Victory dinner on Wednesday Oct 23. Forty hundred citizens will volunteer, with no speeches at breakfast, and the drive ends by 8 30 p m. Money and reports will be checked daily by auditors. Washington dispatch notes Roosevelt urge for liberal contributions as local campaigns start.
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Rumors of a three way defense pact amid Balkan crisis
Rumania reports massed Axis forces at the frontier as Turkey Russia and Yugoslavia discuss a defensive alliance to resist aggression. Diplomatic circles mention Ankara and Moscow talks, while Germany deploys troops and matériel to Bulgaria and Romania. Russia tightens border readiness as a 700000 strong Romanian force remains in reserve.
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Balkans Crisis Grows as Troops Mass on Frontiers
Reports from Greece, Turkey, and Yugoslavia say 400000 Turkish troops and 120000 Greek troops concentrate in Thrace at the Balkans frontier. Observers sense Germany plans an axis push via Romania toward the British in the Near East, with Russia massing on the Romanian border and a Telegraph dispatch claiming Moscow warned Romania over frontier incidents.
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Romanian guards fire on villa of British attache in Bucharest
In Budapest Romanian iron guardists fired hundreds of shots at the villa occupied by Lord Forbes the British air attache at Bucharest and the first secretary of the British legation there.
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Kennedy to leave London for United States next week
London reports say United States Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy is scheduled to depart for the United States next week. Rumors of his resignation reappeared amid the pending departure, but the embassy declined to confirm any resignation plans.
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