Caesar echoes Roosevelt in a Rome study illusion
A Bethesda Md editor relays Clayton Rand a Mississippi country editor who compares Roosevelt at Chicago to Caesar. The piece recounts Caesar's lavish rule and populist appeal, then warns that Rome decayed from honeyed words as Roosevelt is echoed in modern politics. A widow caller prompts a reflection on family life and ethics in journalism.
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Iowa
Bethesda
Clayton Rand
Gulfport
Biloxi
Miss
Rand
New York
Chicago
Roosevelt
William Shakespeare
Caesar
Republic
Shakespeare
Antony
Casca
Rome
Durst
Elieve
Voice
Central City Bank Trusts Spark Iowa Supreme Court Case
Iowa Supreme Court affirms Linn County Court denial of relief to depositors of the former State Bank of Central City in a lengthy trusteeship saga. The report details the trustees actions including foreclosures, asset swaps, and payments to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. amid losses and disputed charges.
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Supreme Court of Iowa
Linn
John T. Moffit
State Bank of Central City
High Court
Iowa
Central City Bank
Peter" Henderson
Peter
Deacon, Sargent, Spangler
Hypocrite Today Pretends Wickedness Not Its Own
A column argues against hidden virtue and urges open faith and outspoken goodness. It contrasts the "new hypocrite" who hides virtue with the need to let light shine and take moral sides publicly. References Swift and Stevenson illustrate concealing or revealing true character.
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DR. Newton
Jesus
Dean Swift
Stevenson
Dist
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Bright Fall Weather Guides City Warming Midday Peak
Cedar Rapids enjoyed bright fall weather with temperatures rising from 43 at 6:30 a.m. to 63 at 2:30 p.m. A daily high of 70 at 3 p.m. cooled to 54 by 7 p.m. and 50 at midnight per Chambers Inskeep company records.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Mercury
Chambers Inskeep Company
Man Reflects On Domestic Matters In Private Musings
A speaker contemplates his own household life and its impact on others, expressing resignation about personal disclosures and the ability of others to be unfazed by intimate details. The tone is reflective and self-critical.
Hurja predicts Willkie wins 25 to 28 states in November
Emil Hurja, famed political analyst, says Willkie will carry 25 to 28 states and be elected president by a large margin. He cites a current trend away from Roosevelt in major cities and a Willkie victory margin between 1.5 and 4.0 million votes, based on recent data and a Pathfinder poll.
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Hurja
Willkie
Garry
New York
INS
Emil Hurja
Ace
Wendell L. Willkie
Democratic National Committee
James A. Farley
America
Roosevelt
Jose
Maine
Vermont
International News Service
the Pathfinder
Howard O. Graham Appointed City Building Inspector
Howard O. Graham, commander of the Kaftsas Nebraska district in the civilian conservation corps, was appointed city building inspector by Safety Commissioner Wes Benesh. The city council unanimously confirmed the appointment after civil service records show he led the exam among six applicants. Graham is an overseas World War II veteran.
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Howard O. Graham
Kaftsas-Nebraska
Civilian Conservation Corps
Wes Benesh
Civil Service Commission
Graham
Draft Registrants Seen Surging to Seventeen Million
Partial returns indicate 17 million men of conscription age registered nationwide, with the total likely reaching 17 million as many under and over age workers joined. Secretary Stimson plans 30 000 troops inducted by Nov 18 and 600 000 recruits through March 5, 1941, while 130 000 national guardsmen join federal service between Jan 3 and Feb 3, 1941.
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Washington
Stimson
National Draft Board
States
District of Columbia
America
Prowler Loots Six Garages Eight Cars
A prowler on the east side robbed six garages and eight cars, totaling about 78 dollars. Losses include blankets, tools, pipes, flashlights, coats, a suit, and other items. several residents reported vehicles ransacked but mostly untouched loot. Ed Fogarty of Iowa City reported a suit taken from his car on First avenue East between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets Wednesday night.
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East Side
R. Cypra
Second Avenue SE
A. M. Tschirgi
Nineteenth Street
Robe
Elmer Dietz
Fifth Avenue SE
C. F. Beeman
Bever Avenue
L. F. Christianson
Washington Avenue SE
K. L. Blake
Allen Stamp
Ed Fogarty
Iowa City
First Avenue E
Fifteenth
Sixteenth
East side draft board opens with Jones first in line
Mayor Frank K Hahn watches as Linn county draft board No 1 draws Lester L Jones 31 of 1705 Fourteenth Ave SE as first in the east side serial listing. Anthony Bizulis 26 of 928 N Street NW is first from the west side board. Norman W Curtis 30 of 214 Fourteenth Street SE is the next married registrant found in the east side listing.
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Frank K. Hahn
John C. Reid
Linn County
Draft Board No
Lester L. Jones
Fourteenth Avenue SE
East Side
Jones
West Side Conscription Board
Anthony Bizulis
N Street NW
Louis PD. Burgos
Reid
Cedar Rapids
Washington
East Side Board
Norman W. Curtis
Fourteenth Street SE
Draft cards distributed to Linn county draft boards
County Auditor Robert M Vesely delivered registration cards for 10 200 men aged 21 to 34 to three Linn county boards after a long enrollment day. Cedar Rapids east side board held 4 463 cards and west side board about 4 090 cards. Address checks ensure correct serial numbering before shuffling and assignment.
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Linn County
Robert M Vesely
Vesely
Cedar Rapids
East Side Board
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
Linn
West Side Board
Grant School
John C
Roosevelt Plans Five National Political Speeches
President Roosevelt will deliver five political speeches broadcast on national hookups before election day. National Democratic Chairman Edward J. Flynn announced the plan on Thursday.
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New York
Roosevelt
Edward J. Flynn
Willkie Urges More Aid To Britain On Train
Republican nominee Wendell L. Willkie urged President Roosevelt to immediately send greater material aid to Great Britain. He said many stories claim Britain awaits only the President’s approval for further supplies.
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Willkie
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Britain
Willkie to Speak Tonight Over CBS Network From St Louis
Wendell L. Willkie will address listeners at 9 30 p m Iowa time from St Louis over a CBS network Stations WMT Cedar Rapids KGLO Mason City WRBM Chicago and KMOX St Louis will carry the half hour speech Willkie urges prompt aid to Britain condemns New Deal delays and calls for full congressional briefing on shipments, warning against domestic political use of aid.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Iowa
St. Louis
CBS
WMT
Cedar Rapids
KGLO
Mason City
WRBM
Chicago
KMOX
Evacuation Rumors Sweep Reich Children And Mothers
London reports a mass exodus of 200000 German children from Berlin Hamburg and other Nazi cities to western Romania. Britain moves to remove children and mothers from bomb ruined London districts as 5500 beds fill with war casualties and 489000 school children have left for safer countryside. The RAF bombed Kiel Hamburg and Cuxhaven while Luftwaffe raids continue over London.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Romania
Britain
London
Bucharest
Reich
Malcolm MacDonald
House of Commons
MacDonald
Adolf Hitler
England
Balkans
Russia
Germany
Danube River
R.A.F
Kiel
Cuxhaven
London Air Ministry
Leuna
Saxony
Willkie Appearance At Navy Concert Canceled In St Louis
In St Louis the U S Navy Band concert was canceled after a telegram from Secretary Knox stated the band would not play if Willkie appeared. Rep Arthur Anderson protested the plan calling it an outrage and Kiwanis sponsor Gordon Henges noted the cancellation.
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ST Louis
Ins
Wendell J
St Loutis
Gordon Henges
Kiwanis Club
Charles Renter
Nas
Knox
Willkie
Reds Claim Nazi Assault On Britain Has Failed
Moscow reported by Red Star that Germany's air offensive against Britain has failed. The Soviet army organ said Britain defended itself and even carried the battle to Germany, noting the German air force could not repeat surprise attacks on English air fields.
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Moscow
Red Star
Germany
Britain
Red Army
England
Bank stock judgment returned against Miss Blake
Linn county district court decreed a 410 400 plus interest judgment in rem against Miss Georgie Blake formerly of Cedar Rapids now in California in favor of the Cedar Rapids Savings bank and Trust company receiver. D. W. Bates through J R Drake garnished 2059 37 paid by Grande Avenue Land company. sheriff directed to levy on 6623 Grande Avenue shares. Continued in California appeals court on personal service basis.
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Linn County
C. J. Haas
Georgie Blake
George Blake
Georgia Blake
Cedar Rapids
California
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company
Iowa
D. W. Bates
Towa
J. R. Drake
Grande Avenue Land Company
Miss Blake
Grande Avenue Company
District Court of Appeals
Britain ends ban on Burma road shipment
Britain lifts the Burma road restriction reopening the artery to Chungking as China battles Japan. Chinese traders seek 2000 American trucks while Hong Kong arms shipments face potential resumption and Tokyo threatens to counter any reopening with further bomber actions.
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Britain
Burma
Great Britain
Hongkong
China
Japan
Honekone
Burma Road
Tokin Press
Iowa Registration Totals May Miss 300000 Mark
Federal selective service officials said first returns show Iowa registration will likely fall short of the 225000 estimate and may not reach 300000. Initial estimates ranged from 375000 down to 325000 with 21 36 year olds subject to registration and county totals listed.
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Des Moines
Selective Service
Delaware
Fayette
Jones
Inwa
Winneshiek
Man falsifies draft age to join army then retracts
A precinct 13 registrant said he lied about being 29 to enter the draft but his wife tore up the card and warned him with anger. Officials said the registration could not be voided and a witness card would be attached for later proof of identity and age.
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Verne Marshall
Central City
State Bank
Carl Dueser
Spangler Counsel For Trustees
H. E. Spangler
Deacon, Sargent and Spangler
Don Hutchison
Frank H
Elizabeth Porter
Sargent
Brandon
Hutchison
Deacon
Northwestern Mutual
Cedar Rapidy News
Dykstra
U. S
Bulletin
Nebraska
Raleigh
N. C
New York City
el Paso
Texas
Prowler
Cedar Rounds
Congress
Associated Press
Kay
University College Hospital, London
Duchess of Kent
Navy
Indo-China
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