Campaign whispers threaten old age pensions in election
The piece argues Wendell Willkie would safeguard social security and avoid New Deal deficits. It notes criticisms that voting Roosevelt keeps pensions, cites Willkie’s stance on federal pensions and unemployment benefits, and warns against bankruptcy risk. It also touches on Kennedy’s London return and potential replacements.
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Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Pittsburgh
Berlin Sees French War Re Entry Rumors Stir
Berlin reports indicate Adolf Hitler met with Pierre Laval in France with Joachim von Ribbentrop present. Travelers say Vichy France could declare war on Britain under terms that would let France keep most territories while Germany gains Alsace Lorraine, Nice, Tunisia and Jibati. Premier Petain reportedly opposes the plan despite talks of a Hitler meeting.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Pierre Laval
France
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Vichy
von Ribbentrops
Les Verrieres
Switzerland
Britain
Paris
Philippe Petain
Alsace-Lorraine
Nice
Tunisia
Jibati
Germany
Italy
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Petain
Algeria
Morocco
Syria
Lebanon
Madagascar
Indo- China
West Africa
Lewis to Endorse Willkie and Denounce Third Term
John L. Lewis president of the CIO will publicly back Willkie for president and condemn a Roosevelt third term. He will speak 8 to 8:30 p.m. Iowa time on National Columbia and Mutual networks, arguing a third term risks dictatorship and workers rights. Lewis previously backed Roosevelt in 1932 and 1936.
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INS
John L. Lewis
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Wendell L. Willkie
United States
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers of America
International News Service
Lewis
National
Columbia and Mutual Broadcasting Companies
Iowa
Church unity urged against sectarian barriers
A reader argues that church unity remains desirable but seemingly impossible due to rigid forms and sectarianism. Dr. Newton notes world events could force unity if sects prioritize truth and global needs over preserving own opinions, urging courage to continue promoting shared truths.
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Engine Hits Auto Trying To Dodge On Crossing
A Rock Island switch engine struck a passenger car at Fourth street and Third avenue SE in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday at 1550 am. Driver Lamont B Greyson 33 of 611 Seventh avenue SE was injured? No one injured. Greyson said crossing flagman Frank Rich waved a red lantern before the collision. He claimed his only option was to dodge the end of the train traveling 23 mph while traffic officer Gordon Hughes noted a 20 mph limit and filed a speeding charge.
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Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Fourth Street
Third Avenue SE
Lamont B Greyson
Seventh Avenue SE
Greyson
Frank Rich
Gordon Hughes
Loop
Hughes
Willkie Addresses 40000 at Rockford Rally
Wendell L. Willkie told a large Rockford crowd that his foes fear and grow desperate as he spoke. He planned two radio addresses from Chicago, first at 8 30 p m Central Time over WGN, then a 9 30 to 10 p m NBC red network Q and A from Des Moines broader coverage.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Chicago
Mutual
WGN
NBC Red
WHO
Des Moines
Henry Wallace
Madison
Wis
NBC
Red
Willkie Draws Rockford Crowds in Campaign Swing
Willkie urged a free open election as crowds gathered around the Rockford rear platform. He criticized opposition tactics and called for voters to resist pressure from relief or government workers while urging support for Illinois candidates Wayland Brooks and Dwight Green.
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Ernest L. Smith
Winnebago County
Rockford Willkie
Hns
Flynn
Edward J
Wilkie
Illinois
Wayland Brooks
Dwight Green
Willkie
Green
Chicago
Trustees Fight Delay in Closure of Central City Bank Trust
L. S. Hamilton and Frank O Meara, two of the three Central City Bank trustees, urged a quicker termination of the defunct bank trust but were resisted by attorney partners and ongoing litigation. The Iowa Supreme Court recently denied a retrial on depositor objections to the trustees report. The trustees note unpaid fees, defend actions as necessary for the community, and report 78 percent of assets paid to depositors with dividends declared on trust certificates.
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L. S. Hamilton
Frank O’meara
State Bank of Central City
Deacon
Sargent
Spangler
Hamilton
Ottumwa Bank Receiver Denies Fraud in Trust Liquidation
In Ottumwa the bank receiver told Judge McCord that no evidence of dishonesty or fraud was found among trustees or the Fidelity Savings bank in administering a $714000 depositor trust set up after the 1933 bank holiday. The trustees of the old First Bank and Trust company faced depositor objections to several transactions as they prepared their final report for district court.
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Ottumwa
W. Bates
Depositors’ Trust
Old First Bank and Trust Company of
Paul H McCord
Fidelity
Clyde E. Jones
Bates
First Bank and Trust Company
Fidelity Savings Bank
Unlawful irregularities in Citizens Savings bank 1931 revealed
The Gazette reports on August 29 that depositors faced unlawful irregularities at the old Citizens Savings bank in 1931. President L. A. Andrew, then banking superintendent, listed an inflated bond account worth hundreds of thousands of dollars among the bank assets. The bank later merged to form the First Bank and Trust Company.
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the Gazette
Citizens Savings Bank
First Bank and Trust Company
L. A. Andrew
Andrew
Dies to Speak on Subversive Activities at Memorial Coliseum
Congressman Martin Dies of Texas, head of the House committee on American activities, will address the Memorial Coliseum at 815 p m Wednesday. The event, sponsored by the American Legion, aims to raise funds for Camp Good Health and will feature reserved seats at 75 cents and general admission at 50 cents.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
H H Wage
American Legion Ticket
Texas
House
American Activities Committee
Memorial Coliseum
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Legion
Camp Good Health
Washington
Wage
L. E
Hi” Henry
Memorial Building
Legionaires
Cedar Rapids Warmth Returns With 87 Degree Afternoon
Weather notes show Cedar Rapids reaching 87 degrees at 2:30 pm after a cool start. Skies were fair with earlier readings down to 48 and a Monday high around 68 set by Chambers Inskeep instruments.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Chambers
America Looks to the Future Roosevelt Address
President Roosevelt’s Philadelphia political address Wednesday night will be titled America Looks to the Future, the White House announced.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
America
White House
Bombs Hit Hamburg Port In Major RAF Strike
More than 1,000 bombs fell on Hamburg harbor and adjacent areas, starting widespread fires as ships under construction were damaged. The raid extended to the Channel coast and Ruhr, with British fighters driving back raiding German planes near London and claims of quieter conditions in the capital.
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England
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Honeymead Bean Plant Fire Shortens Smoke Damages
A fast moving blaze at Honeymead Products bean plant on 850 9th Street SW lasted about 25 minutes Tuesday morning. Damage was estimated at 2000 to 3000 dollars. Firemen from four units and one ladder company fought the fire after two alarms. An overheated motor in a new prep area caused the blaze, blamed by Ed Murray night foreman and Langhurst superintendent Glenn Ann. Continued on page 3 column 2.
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Honeymead Products Company
Tenth Street
Ed Murray
Epp Kohat
Murray
Langhurst
Glenn Ann
Penick and Ford Profit 37 Cents Per Share
NEW YORK AP Profit for the September quarter was 13 297 after tax, equal to 37 cents a share, compared with 342 384 or 93 cents a share in the prior year quarter. The tax under the 1940 act for the first nine months was charged to September quarter earnings.
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New York
Wallace Claims East Controls GOP Suppressing Farm Aid
Democratic vice presidential candidate Henry A. Wallace told 2,000 farmers in Manchester that eastern financial interests dominate Congress and would block any effective farm program. He accused Wendell Willkie of misrepresentation and urged support for the New Deal, criticizing McNary Haugen as inferior. Wallace spoke across several towns, noting high GOP opposition to the AAA and high Democrat support for food stamp funding aimed at farm relief.
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Henry A. Wallace
Congress
G.O.P
Wendell L. Willkie
Wallace
Charles L. McNary
Manchester
Roosevelt
West Union
Ociwema
Oclwein
Chamber of Commerce
Oelwein
Sacred Heart School
Keenan accuses Mason City board member of double cross
Thomas W. Keenan, state board of education member, claims W Earl Hall betrayed the board in private Oct 8 correspondence over the Iowa university presidency. Keenan demanded Hall resign and warned of a public fight if Hall and Virgil Hanchel did not withdraw quietly.
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Mason City
Thomas W. Keenan
State Board of Education
W. Earl Hall
Henry C. Shull
Sioux City
Keenan
Hall
Virgil M. Hanchel
Universty
Hawthers
Mir Hall
Maron Citman
Hancher
Tuedas
Handers
Iowa board to reconsider Hancher presidency at next meeting
The Iowa board of education may revisit the appointment of Virgil M Hancher of Chicago as president of the University of Town if Thomas W Keenan of Shenandoah decides to alter his veto. Board president Henry C Shull confirmed the note to the press. The next meeting is scheduled for November 1 in Vinton.
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Sioux City
Virgil M Hancher
Chicago
University of Town
Iowa Board of Education
Thomas W. Keenan
Shenandoah
Henry C Shull
Vinton
Higley Relieved Of West Point Post Due To Illness
Cedar Rapids born Brig Gen Harvey D. Higley, named last month as West Point commander, is relieved due to illness. His brother cites high blood pressure. Higley was a patient at Fort Sam Houston and had planned two weeks leave before starting duties. A new assignment for Brig Gen Robert L. Eichelberger is noted.
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Harvey D. Higley
United States Military Academy
West Point
Associated Press
Higley
Fred M Higley
Sixteenth Street
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Tex
Robert L. Eichelberger
30Th Infantry
Presidio
San Francisco
Fifth Corps
Fort Hayes
Third Avenue SE
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