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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1940
Page
1
The piece discusses the draft delay debate and Roosevelt era policies, Willkie’s stance on war and foreign entanglements, and the Iowa University presidential appointment involving Virgil M. Hancher. It notes board mishandling and enduring factional strife at Iowa, calling for stable leadership and unity.
In United States Maine Republicans report a strong Willkie boost as GOP wins sweep top offices. Senator-elect Ralph O Brewster defeats Democrat Louis J Brown by about 45,000 votes. Governor-elect Percival Proctor Baxter margin exceeds 70,000 over Fulton Redman with support near 75,000 cited by party leaders.
Republican leaders say Maine's general election returns show Wendell Willkie and a GOP House likely in November. Ditter notes Maine's three districts boosted GOP share from 58.8 to 66 percent, aligning with gains in Tennessee Nebraska Iowa Ohio Michigan and New York. They warn broad Republican majorities may signal trouble nationwide.
Cedar Rapids saw fall-like conditions with breezes and scattered clouds. The temperature fell from 70 Monday to 44 Tuesday morning, then rose to 56 by 2:30 p.m. and 63 by 7 p.m., ending around 53 at midnight per Chambers Inskeep records.
The article argues that misused public funds and property from the Jessup era linger in the university, fueling faculty dissension. It says the Board of Education should appoint a president dedicated to reconstruction and rehabilitation, with Mr. Hancher viewed as capable if free from illegitimate interference to restore Iowa City’s university to its rightful educational standing.
Willkie urged removing the Fish amendment from the selective service bill. He said delaying conscription by 60 days would hinder a voluntary enlistment drive and praised Maine election results while congratulating Gov. Sewall and Rep. Brewster.
A reader argues routine stamps everyday life and can dull it yet can also shape character. The piece cites discipline in work and prayer, noting God as the enduring interest. Brother Lawrence’s dish washing becomes holy through practiced presence.
Cedar Rapids based coverage reports the school board renewed the 1940 lease for the Raiders baseball at Hallpark, a decision supported by four of seven members after extended discussion. The action follows earlier talks about developing Hill Park for a high school stadium, noting a bond issue next spring would be needed before any construction.
The Cedar Rapids area reports a second arrest in a gas theft case tied to WPA projects. Eugene Vimes, 36, of Pranieburg, faced petty larceny charges and posted a $100 bond after being released from county jail. Investigations extend to two WPA supervisors as affidavits prompt county attorney inquiries into nine workers.
Scattered light frost is expected tonight in northern Iowa, according to weather forecasts. The brief frost risk could affect crops and gardens in the region.
President Roosevelt announced through Secretary Early that his party will pay for Wednesday night radio coverage of his labor speech. The Democratic National Committee will cover networks NBC CBS and possibly Mutual. Early said other networks may broadcast if they wish. The move marks the first full campaign broadcast paid by the party and signals a shift in how the president’s political addresses are handled.
The Senate sent the peace time draft bill to conference after a 48 to 19 vote to reject delaying the draft for sixty days and a 44 to 23 vote to refuse binding conferees to Senate age limits of 21 to 30. Senate leaders praised the result as conferees from both houses prepare to reconcile differences.
A second prowler entered a Cedar Rapids residence within a week and fled when a spoon dropped on the kitchen floor. The couple found a bas ement window opened and flower bed trampled. a separate raid on a convalescent home yielded flour, eggs, butter and other food valued at about 20 dollars.
German raiders dropped bombs on London area amid a third straight night of bombing. Royal Air Force responded with bombings in Germany hitting Berlin suburbs and Hamburg docks while British firepower targeted Calais Boulogne and French coast defenses.
Des Moines reports the Department of Agriculture pegs the 1940 corn crop at 423,180,000 bushels up 20,858,000 from July. The per acre yield is 48.0 bushels, eight percent above July and the August improvement credited to rain and cooler weather.
The Agriculture Department on Tuesday forecast the 1930 national crops from Sept. 1 conditions. Corn output estimated at 2,291,860,000 bushels and wheat at 783,460,000 bushels, with oats at 1,206,901,000 and potatoes at 383,172,000 bushels.
Builders and repairmen are urged to advertise in The Gazette Want Ads to reach over 44 000 eastern Town households. For as little as 26 cents a day on a 30 day order, display your business qualifications and services to daily readers. Call 2 1121 to start on a charge basis.
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