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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1940

Page

5

South Americans Hope England Wins War Says Wick

Wick reports from a six week South American cruise that natives favor the United States for protection and trade, oppose Hitler, and are pro British. He notes German and English presence, U S economic ties, and Vargas in Brazil while warning of Nazi infiltration myths.

England Wick Scotty McLeod B. L. Wick Hitler United States Middlewest South America Mr. Wick Vargas Brazil Roosevelt Swift and Company Cedar Rapids Leopold Stokowski American Youth Orchestra Stokowski Santos

Anti-Draft Protesters Plan Capitol Steps Vigil

About 1,500 demonstrators led by Rev. Owen A. Knox planned another all night vigil on the Capitol steps despite police eviction. Police drove them from the Capitol grounds and Supreme Court steps Thursday as they protested the Burke-Wadsworth conscription bill.

Washington Capitol Owen A. Knox Detroit Supreme Court American Peace Mobilization Col Chesley W. Jurney Senate House

Iowans Face First Draft Under Burke-Wadsworth Plan

Washington AP report notes the Burke-Wadsworth draft would call 21 to 30 year olds for 400000 trainees. Second Corps Area including New York New Jersey and Delaware would supply the largest quota with Iowa given a tentative 7164 figures before adjustments.

Washington New York New Jersey Delaware Senate Burke-Wedsworth Towa

Hungarian Regent Enters Oradea in Second Transylvania Occupation

Admiral Nicholas Horthy regent of Hungary arrived in Oradea at noon Friday, signaling the second stage of Hungary's occupation of northern Transylvania after the territory was returned by Romania.

Budapest Nicholas Horthy Hungary Oradea

Guide to School Lunches by Miss Lucy Simpson

Miss Lucy Simpson from the Community Nutrition Service offers a practical lunch guide for growing children. She suggests a half pint of milk, substantial fillings like sandwiches or hot dishes, and varied breads. Thermos vessels and reheating at school are mentioned along with nutritious fillings and ginger cookies recipe.

Lucy Simpson Community Nutrition Service

Wilson High Students Learn About School Clubs

Wilson High students were introduced to school clubs in the auditorium on Thursday morning with Helen Vavra as master of ceremonies. She urged membership to at least one and not more than two clubs, as representatives from numerous clubs spoke briefly.

Wilson Helen Vavra Miss Vavra Mildred Mahring Stamp Club Charles Havlik Shirley Kreutner Library Club Virginia Field Hi-Y-Ettes Bob Hubacek Hi-Y Delores Woods Dale Krumm Ushers Mary Vokelek Merlyn Kimball Marilyn Tomash Drama Guild Ray Thompson Jennie Post

Wallace Presses Roosevelt Hitler theme in Belleville speech

Wallace denounced Adolf Hitler as he argued that a Roosevelt victory in November would be a vote against fascism. He told 5,000 Illinois farmers in Belleville that Roosevelt is running against Hitler and clarified his Des Moines acceptance remark.

Belleville Henry A. Wallace Roosevelt Hitler Wallace Des Moines

Barrymore Puts His Profile in Cement at Grauman's

John Barrymore agreed to lay his face near the new cement for The Great Profile publicity stunt at Grauman's Chinese. Sid Grauman prompted photographers to capture Barrymore as he pressed his profile into the concrete, shaping a lasting Hollywood image.

Hollywood John Barrymore Grauman Sid Grauman Barrymore

Five More Arkansas Convicts Captured in Escape

Five additional inmates out of 36 who killed a guard and fled Cummins prison farm on Labor Day were recaptured Friday in Arkansas. Only six escapees remain at large as authorities close in.

McGehee, Ark Cummins Prison Farm

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