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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1941
Page
8
The piece notes a coming senate probe into eastern oil shortages and reports petroleum interests will use idle railway tank cars with pipelines to move 175 000 barrels daily, aiming for 200 000 barrels daily. Costs drop from water routes but may rise with rationing, provoking government debate.
The piece argues bombing may cause heavy fear yet limited overall damage. It cites The Economist estimates showing British war losses around 480 million dollars and London damage at 3.14 percent of real value. It notes deaths and injuries from air raids lag behind American auto casualties. It cautions against overrating bombing effects in Germany.
The piece notes U S concern over Hitler possibly seizing Portugal's Azores and Cape Verde. It suggests a Brazil led understanding could deter invasion, with Brazil potentially safeguarding these colonies and the United States backing such action morally and physically due to cultural ties.
Dr Fort Newton recalls World War I breakfast chats with Lloyd George where frank talks shaped future speeches. He warns that groups worldwide show childish behavior, lacking the spirit of fair play in international dealings.
Robert Quillen mirrors on taking charge and fearing responsibility as keys to success. He cites examples from military leaders and public figures, urging readers to practice small duties, build trust in themselves, and accept leadership with steadiness.
Government surveys of raw materials show abundant copper coal iron and oil but rubber shortfalls. Far East supplies 97 percent of world rubber with 10 months on hand. Americas could grow rubber, but expansion takes a decade. synthetic rubber offers faster relief though not yet equal to natural rubber. Congress funds western hemisphere rubber surveys and experimental bases begin in Peru and Colombia with aims from Vera Cruz to Rio de Janeiro.
The article states that numerous Latin American acres could grow rubber as in the Far East. High yielding strains from the western hemisphere could curb Far East labor advantages. Synthetics may cost rubber production as much as half, with Hevea brasiliensis seeds implicated in the industry’s history and resurgence.
A World Herald columnist notes inflation is rising and jokes that the nation will someday need to declare a ten cent cigar as a remedy. The piece ironizes about adjusting to higher prices while poking fun at economic strain.
Paul Mellon's opinion argues oil companies seek another gasoline price increase to cover costs after rail tank car surplus. He notes the Maloney committee exposed the shortage boon but warns eastern drivers face higher prices as firms push costs onto motorists via Leon Henderson's oversight.
Gasoline costs march up as oil firms and rail carriers push tank car use to lift East supplies. Ickes faces criticism for a covert price hike and the advisory group includes major oil firm representatives. Arnold pursues anti rebate suits while Latin visitors face slowing goodwill. Senorita Magdalena Petit visits Washington awaiting meetings.
The Philadelphia Record notes medical science progress despite depression and war. It cites a 45 percent drop in infant mortality in the United States over 20 years and a 60 percent decrease in deaths of children aged one to four.
The World mocks peace and good will as war persists for two years. Bugs Baer jokes about blitzes, the Argentine claim on Panama Canal readiness, and a quip about privacy and security. The piece mixes satire with wartime reference and domestic humor.
General Johnson defends Leon Henderson as qualified for price administrator. He cites Hendersons loyalty and experience in NRA and wartime industry effort, noting his independence and willingness to seek a comprehensive view. Johnson argues Henderson deserves chance to prove his policies before attacks.
Ten to twenty and thirty years ago Miss Florence Zollinger left for Vinton to teach home economics. Mrs. B. H. Atkinson of Cedar Rapids is hospitalized in Washington after a car upset north of town. Mrs. W. E. Peschau and Mrs. Harold Horan headed to Portland for a PEO Sisterhood convention. Harold Burd and Levi Voorhies of Iowa City were injured when their auto plunged into a closed bridge over a creek. Frank Popelka and his two children returned from an 8500 mile westbound trip. Mrs. C. H. Chandler returned from a tour of the British Isles and Europe. Frank Votroubek narrowly escaped a falling timber on Third Avenue bridge. Paul Arthur and Carl Wenig were killed by lightning on the Wenig farm while seeking shelter. Leo Uldh, a Cedar Rapids musician, signed to play clarinet with a major orchestra.
Dr. Brady discusses achromotrichia or canities and asserts iodinated ration and vitamin B complex pose no harm and may help slow gray hair. He notes mixed reports of restoring color, cites animal studies, and promotes a monograph on hair care with diet supplementation, inviting readers to request it.
A dialogue from the Wisconsin Journal of Education shows a teacher confronting a student over lies. The student volunteers a drastic consequence, and the teacher escalates to threaten expulsion. The exchange reflects attitudes toward truth telling and discipline in schooling.
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