Open eyed approach to changing neutral policy urged
The letter argues that true neutrality rests on policy, not declarations, and notes the U S has not been truly neutral. It praises Roosevelt's stance, warns that a special session may shift policy toward aiding a side, and cautions against labeling such a move as neutrality. It emphasizes honesty about possible involvement and warns against masking action as neutrality.
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Herring
Congress
Europe
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Mussolini
Switzerland
Belgium
Netherlands
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Rumania
Yugoslavia
United States
Wilson
Senate
Hull
Fireside chat on war plans with Stalin and Romania
A conversational exchange discusses Russia's next moves, Stalin's reliability, Romania's stance, and oil concerns. The dialogue notes uncertainty about Soviet plans, Romania's cautious position, and a passing remark about King Carol and his wife.
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Germany
Stalin
Romania
England
France
Hitler
Carol
If They Had Taken Eden's Advice Two Years Ago
A dialogue contrasts political figures and wartime choices. They debate Churchill, Eden, and Hitler, imagining if the Allies had acted earlier. The exchange shifts to wartime family costs, pay and provisions, and the strain of potential conscription. Roosevelt is referenced with a sharp characterization of frustration.
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Anthony Eden
Hitler
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania farmer questions New Deal payouts versus Iowa
A Pennsylvania farmer writes to The Rural New Yorker disillusioned by perceived wage gaps in agricultural subsidies. He cites figures from the Iowa Homestead showing higher per cultivated acre payments for Iowa than Pennsylvania and questions political influence on farm aid. He warns that payments for nonproduced crops create distorted values and remarks that Pennsylvanians may share puzzlement at the system.
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Pennsylvania
New Yorker
New Deal
Wallace
Iowa
Mr. Wallace
Armistice Day Postponement and Propaganda Leaflets
The text weighs the German public reaction to sheltering from propaganda leaflets. It speculates on delaying Armistice Day if the Thanksgiving situation remains managed. It also suggests a feature on Hitler’s court astrologers if censors limit Europe’s news coverage.
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Europe
Hitler
War and liberty quotes from leaders and critics
A collection of public figures including Herbert Hoover Fritz Kuhn Arthur Compton Paderewski Molotov LaGuardia Brennan Shaw Eden Connell Spear Allen White and Colonel Somervell weigh in on war Europe independence revenue and the will to stay free. The quotes span risk of war advocacy for victory and calls for prudent diplomatic strategy amid rising tensions worldwide.
Iowa Senator Gillette and Herring on neutrality policy
Iowa senators Gillette and Herring faced debate over revising the neutrality act and arms embargo, with Alsop and Kintner predicting Gillette would support revision. The piece traces Gillette’s past statements, Herring’s critiques, and Cyrenus Cole’s World War I memories, arguing for cautious U.S. stance and skepticism about a quick European peace.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Europe
Iowa
Gillette
United
Joseph Alsop
Robert Kintner
Washington Star
Guy M. Gillette
Senate
House
Foreign Relations Committee
Cordell Hull
Clyde Herring
U. S
Herring
Wilson
Were Fame and Wealth the Measure of Life
A reflective verse laments that fame wealth and prizes fail to sustain happiness. The speaker concludes most toil yields small wages and fading acknowledgment, as life’s circus of effort ends in debt and obscurity. Only a few gain lasting plaudits while many toil unseen.
Years Ago From The Gazette Files Sept Labor Day Events
Compiled from Gazette files by James J. Hauska recounts the hot September day of 101 degrees, a Cedar Rapids Labor Day ex cur sions byModern Woodmen and Odd Fellows, a Grace church guild formed, prominent visitors, school plans, charity efforts, railroad news, a pastoral play at Greene's, and local market prices for wheat corn oats hens eggs hogs and steers.
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Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Modern
Woodmen
National Union Societies
Odd Fellows
Crystal Lake
DeWitt
Amana
Walter Winchell on Broadway Commentary on war talk
Walter Winchell surveys the drift toward another war and its likely social and political aftermath. He mocks isolationist stances, warns of postwar recessions and protests, cites Hoover and Ickes, critiques Nazi and fascist propaganda, and questions American neutrality and press censorship. The column mentions Woodrow Wilson, Hitler, Mussolini, Germany, Japan, and domestic figures, framing fear and skepticism about impending conflict.
Firemen Demonstrate Toughness of Extinguishing Oil Blaze
In Highland Park Detroit firemen staged a demonstration to show how quickly they could extinguish 1000 gallons of burning oil. A series of attempted ignition failed despite tossing firebrands and pouring gasoline. The crowd cheered as the pumping equipment finally created a spray, though no fire burned.
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Detroit
Highland Park
Alibi Admittedly Funny Case Clears In Honolulu Court
In police court Judge Charles H. Hogg suspends a 13 month sentence after a defendant insists he only stepped to read street signs and not flee. The judge halves the tension with the quip that the officer misread the intent as running away. Nearby, Isle of Skye records no marriages for months due to bad roads.
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Honolulu
Charles H. Hogg
Hogg
Isle of Skye
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Robert Brennan
George Bernard Shaw
Anthony Edens
George Connell
Philadelphia
Spear Allen White
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Alsop
Kintner
Cyrenus Cole
Republican
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Foch
East Prussia
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Poland
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James J. Hauska
E. E. Clark
A Avenue
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Margaret Rhea
Emily Walbrandt
Blanche Walbrandt
Ethel Armstrong
Gleen Hubbard
Helen Miner
Grace Brandt
Helen Bushnell
Elsie Munger
Faye Scott
Ellen Kilborne
Mamie Williamson
Bertha Frye
Fanny Dike
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Inez Jackson
Hilda Bearle
Marguerite Emerson
Oliver Welch
George Carpenter
Brice Rhea
Max Bennett
Quinn Anderson
Hugh Armstrong
Claude Saner
Carl Walters
Walter Bearle
James McMillan
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Jay Hall
James Bushnell
Irving
Emery
Edwin Hazeltine
Herman Pierce
Henry Ristine
Clifford Hamilton
Arthur Walbrandt
ST. Margaret's Guild
W. H. Fulton
St. Margaret’s Guild of Grace Church
Viva McMillan
Hickox
Boyce
Elinor Green
Elizabeth Knox
Neva Verbeck
Adams
Foster, White
Newman
Mae Wolfe
Charles C. Stoddard
D. Appleton and Company
New York City
Lucille
Ilma Franchere
Nellie Murray
Montreal
Canada
Villa Maria Convent
Klondike
J. E. Colton
Mount Vernon
Dawson City
Pp. F. Randall
Williams, Ariz
Colorado Canyon
Joshua Simpkins
Greene's Opera House
Walter Winchell
Daily , Inc
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Duce
Benito
China
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Neimoller
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Fuehrer
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Sam
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Tyrol
Ilduce
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Federal Discount Corporation
Paramount Theater Bldg
2Nd Fleet
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