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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1944
Page
5
David Lawrence analyzes the Dumbarton Oaks draft noting a clause that excludes domestic issues from international dispute handling. He argues the rule could block responses to aggression and tariffs, immigration, and other policies with international repercussions. The piece urges revising the domestic jurisdiction clause before adoption.
A long letter story from Robert Quillen shares an anecdote about tact in manners. A groom protects a clerk from embarrassment by correcting his mispronunciation kindly. The piece blends quotes on honesty, learning, and public life with reflections on snobbery and political motives.
The piece reflects that hope springs eternal, with each person the author insists is their own master. It cites Don Marquis on new beginnings, urging readers to rise after failure and to draw on renewed resolve. It likens life’s wear to patches symbolizing courage and progress.
By George Matthew Adams reminds readers not to surrender. We must welcome every opportunity and trust that the chance we seek is always there. The message urges personal responsibility and respect for our own potential as a birthright.
A terse philosophical line notes that life is fortified by many friendships and that loving and being loved brings the greatest happiness. The quotation emphasizes enduring bonds as a core source of human joy attributed to Sydney.
Arthur Baer notes a poll of party loyalties as states shift toward one candidate. He jokes that a presidential or vice presidential boost depends on election turnout and mentions a California inventor who offered a Roosevelt Dewey two faced button.
San Francisco mayor Roger Lapham, a shipping magnate backed by labor, illustrates California politics where party labels fade. The piece notes Proposition 12 threatens union shop contracts, and Gov. Warren’s nonpartisan stance influences local politics as Lapham maintains a personal sense of duty beyond money and power.
Washington reports poised for major diplomatic and military appointments next month. Fiorello La Guardia travels to Italy on November 15 to advise the civilian government, Leon Henderson will head economic policy in occupied Germany under Eisenhower, Randolph Paul may become U.S. minister to Italy, and Philip Reed of General Electric plans to resign as minister to London. Also noted is Marshall’s front-line visit plan and Ickes rebroadcast misunderstanding over Salt Lake City scheduling.
Dr Brady laments rare use of soap and water for cleansing and urges sanitary laws to require regular provision by municipalities or businesses with meaningful penalties for noncompliance. He also notes personal experience with medication and praises reader column help while addressing pediatric tonsil concerns and past medical racketeering.
Raymond Moley argues Polish voters in major cities from Boston to Milwaukee could swing the election. Worries over Polish loyalty and Moscow diplomacy threaten New Deal support as Roosevelt avoids Stalin inflected talks, risking defections from key groups in the cities.
After five years of conflict Britons remain the same people in spirit, yet war has reshaped daily life. Bombing damaged millions of homes, but lifting the blackout and end of home guard duties lift morale. Rations limit meat and essentials while transportation, housing, and textiles suffer severe shortages. Still, the public remains cheerful, supporting American troops and vowing to prevent another world war by Germany or Japan.
Dr. Albert E Wiggam answers reader questions on enjoying success and the value of phonograph records in education. He cites Henry Link on a successful chemist who lost social ties and soul, endorses New York schools using 83 phonograph records for mixed subjects, and argues left handedness does not determine intelligence. Stuttering links to fear, not speech organs. early supportive help aids fluency.
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