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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1941
Page
29
The article argues that encouraging revenge is dangerous as Nazi brutality and French reprisals spark a cycle of burning vengeance. It notes a British radio call for two German lives per French death is hazardous, risks condoning Nazi acts, and warns that history shows revenge provokes more revenge, undermining any just peace.
Crime reports show George E Browne and Willie Bioff extorted large sums from motion picture companies with producers intimidated into paying. Testimony by Harry Warner and Nicholas Schenk dates incidents to 1936 and notes fear of retaliation kept executives silent. Authorities finally halted the scheme, but caution is urged that silence fuels crime and blackmail.
The Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce leads a campaign against the use of Xmas noting Christmas honors Jesus Christ. Groups urged to emphasize the true meaning of Christmas amid rising disfavor for the shorthand.
SPAB Director Donald M. Nelson prepares to inform women nationwide that brass will soon be unavailable for lipstick. Defense needs may strip metals from cosmetics, prompting calls for substitutes to maintain morale on the domestic front amid wartime shortages.
Carl Sandburg notes Sweden's quiet courage amid looming war, citing Prince William's speech on arming for inheritance and defending freedom. Swedish leaders honor Norwegian martyrs Hansteen and Wickstrom, while Quisling's press decries memorials as affronts. U.S. Senator Capper salutes Norway's resistance, affirming global solidarity and the hope of Norway's freedom.
In a Sioux City Journal column a commentator argues that government appeals urging higher agriculture output next year are not good business sense. Land value exists, but smart buyers seek the precise figure that reflects it.
Poem urges looking forward with hope and faith in God and prayer. It reflects on life’s purpose, endurance of hardship, and the idea that each person may fulfill a divine purpose through deeds. The text ends with the l envoi about laying down earthly robes and the spirit’s release.
Col Frederick Palmer argues over British censorship and Archangel aid to Russia. He questions announcing no western front reopening and warns it could signal weakness to Hitler while praising cautious secrecy between London Washington and Moscow.
Washington columnist notes growing anti neutrality feelings as Panama arming policy stirs debate. Gillette pushes probe into pro Japanese activities while Congress eyes arming ships and repeal of neutral act. Mentions Roosevelt rumors and Berlin Diary reading. Topics include court trials and butter labeling bill amidst war news.
A column comments on college football's New Year Day action in 1942. It jokes about Minnesota's Rose Bowl chances and mocks the Rose Bowl arena, while noting Fordham Duke Oregon and others once hoped for Rose Bowl glory. It mentions a Husk-like incident between Columbia and Stanford players and references Texas A M as a blend of agriculture and mechanics.
40 years ago report notes the probable last prairie dog in the area shot by Harry Jones, engineer at the Williams and Hunting planing mill, who spotted the animal dodging among lumber piles. Also mentions hunting party near Ocheyedan, reception for Col. Henderson, deaf ministry move by Rev. Middleton, hypnotists The Flints, and local market prices.
Dr and Mrs Carl T Georg of the Dominican Republic run a private hospital at San Pedro de Macoris and pay 7.98 weekly for a Coronet Rye loaf flown from New York twice monthly. Their special loaf, 2.5 feet by 8 inches, costs 75 cents, with 3.38 airmail to Miami 3.15 West Indian clipper, 10 cents insurance 10 cent valuation and 50 cent unloading fee.
A Milwaukee Journal analysis by Kirk Bates details rising abuse of the franking privilege costing taxpayers tens of millions. It cites instances from Sen Nye to Presidents and notes that while misuse lacks penalties, the practice inflates mail costs and props up political propaganda through reprints and campaigns.
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