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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
1
In Boston and nationwide the third term issue cools as Kennedy and Roosevelt speeches fail to deliver a bombshell. The piece argues voters prefer fair play and doubt any last minute trick will swing the election. It contrasts Roosevelt’s aid to Britain with Willkie’s pro-business stance and industrial backing.
Greek forces, reinforced by reservists, hold the Janina sector as Italian troops are checked on the 190 mile front amid heavy rains. Britain reportedly lands troops on Greek islands, while Turkey contemplates entry only if Greek interests are threatened.
Police logged fifty four pre Halloween vandalism reports, thirty five from the southeast area driving five patrol cars busy Wednesday night. Northwest had ten incidents northeast five and southwest four with cement mixer wagon trailer and barricade among serious offenses. Traffic Captain warned drivers to be careful Thursday night as the real Halloween approached.
Emil Hurja a leading political analyst predicts Wendell Willkie will defeat Franklin D Roosevelt by 353 electoral votes to 178 across 29 states to 19. He notes the popular vote will be closely divided and the race remains unsettled in many states.
Baltimore AP reports Wendell L. Willkie said the President refused to meet him on a campaign platform and recalled Roosevelt proposing joint debates on political issues in 1922. He cited Roosevelt calling such a course useful and noted Roosevelt’s preference for a one man on the platform debate says Willkie.
Four United States destroyers sailed from Porto Rico on Thursday to an unannounced destination. Reports suggest a large naval contingent with ships and fighting planes left Key West Tuesday for Martinique to prevent American built bombing planes from reaching the Vichy government.
Washington AP reports army corps area commanders urged local boards to start selecting the RM trainees. National selective service officials focus on clearing the way for the initial drafts to begin by June 15 for a year of training.
Washington announced that men drafted for a year of training under the selective service will face the same medical exams as three year enlistments in the army or national guard. The plan aims to defer those with poor eyesight hearing or other minor ailments and marks the start of a nationwide call intended to fill about 30 000 trainee slots between late November and early December.
Rep. John Sparkman of Alabama assailed Wendell Willkie at a Linn county Democratic rally in the Memorial coliseum for alleged power policy inconsistencies. He cited TVA cost savings and criticized C and S holdings, alleging manipulation by power interests.
A fragment from a newspaper feature presents two prayers on courage and endurance. One by an unnamed Orchard friend speaks to discipline and facing battle with strength. The second, by John Galeworths, calls for a brave heart to seek from God what one fears to ask.
Charles A Landbergh told 2500 at Yale Woolsey Hall on Wednesday that U S involvement in the European war would be a disaster for America and for Europe, saying war would worsen international problems and confuse efforts to remain neutral.
The U S Justice Department ordered the deportation of Mrs Raissa Berkman Browder wife of Earl Browder general secretary of the Communist Party in the United States for entering the country illegally. Attorney General Jackson denied suspension citing evasive testimony about her party ties. Immigration officials said she would be given a reasonable time to depart to Russia. The Browders were married in Moscow in 1926.
Cedar Rapids saw a mild closing to October with clouds blocking sun. Temperatures rose from a low of 45 degrees in early morning to 60 by midmorning and 65 by early afternoon before easing to 64 by midafternoon.
President Roosevelt told Boston Democrats he will clear the way to supply Britain with 12 000 additional warplanes beyond 14 000 on order and approve British requests for artillery machines guns rifles tanks ammunition and other equipment He argued the expanded US production will strengthen national power and insisted youths will not be sent to fight in Europe while criticizing Republicans on agriculture plans
Cedar Rapids records an all time registration of 39 191 for the November 5 general election prompts County Auditor Robert M Vesely to deploy 10 additional machines to busy precincts. He also launches a vote early campaign asking voters to cast ballots early to speed tallying and reduce delays. Polls open at 7 am city and 8 am county.
Washington reports a dual program to supply 24 000 additional airplanes for the United States and Great Britain. The United States Army seeks 12 000 bombers alongside existing orders, with a cost near 2.9 billion dollars. Private auto firms may produce wings, tail surfaces, mounts, and other parts while assembly could occur at a new plant.
Former President Hoover charged President Roosevelt with faulty memory on armament and defense. Hoover criticized Roosevelt’s 1933 defense levels and cited claims of insufficient mobilization, noting Congress had approved funds earlier and the army was only fully equipped for about 75,000.
Hearing on a $110,000 suit by Thomas Tighe against Virgil M Hancher president elect of the University of Iowa and others has been continued to November 4 by agreement. Superior Court Master Samuel Berke said attorneys are tied up in other cases.
The record cites a 591 employee reduction by the town state highway commission to save costs. Republican headquarters provided figures while Democratic governor hopefuls claim 927 more employees were added in two years. Officials say savings fund farm to market road work and statewide planning.
Wendell Willkie on the Willkie train in Wilmington, Del, asserted he could gear up U S production of airplanes and war materiel to aid Britain better than F D Roosevelt. He said a 12 000 plane Britain request would not be news if his administration ran it and that the nation could turn out 100 planes where now one. he criticized Roosevelt's prior remarks and claimed Democrats err in meeting the British needs.
National and regional figures include Rep Bruce Barton and Gov Wilson speaking across networks CBS NBC and Colonial from 5:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Iowa times list Henry Wallace Wendell Willkie Alfred E Smith Herbert Hoover and others with broadcasts on WMT WGN NBC Blue Red and CBS peaking in late evening slots.
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