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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1940
Page
1
The piece argues Willkie’s stance on the destroyer transfer and a peacetime draft, contrasting Roosevelt’s methods. It warns against dictatorial impulses, cites Fish amendment concerns, and draws parallels to Hitler’s rise, urging clear war policy and democratic vigilance.
Senate and House conferees clash over conscription provisions. Aliens would be barred from filling private jobs left by drafted men, while a Communist or German American band ban stayed. New rules allow conscripts to return home for elections at government expense. War Department outlines staged registration for ages 21 to 30 to speed start.
A story contrasts a devout woman praying to move a hill with the reality that the hill remains. It warns against mortal mind, urges replacing negative expectancies with positive faith, and notes that affirming good can transform outcomes. Dist by United Feature Syndicate Inc.
Edwin Thomas an 18 year old of 900 Sixth Street SE was bumped from his bicycle on First Avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets when a westbound truck pulled alongside and drove off. He suffered a bruised right arm and hand.
The council authorized State Treasurer W G Bagby to purchase 700 000 in government bonds from the surplus in the state sinking fund. The article notes this does not exhaust the surplus and discusses the overall economy and millage levy under Governor Wilson with critics and supporters weighing in on fiscal policy.
A bareheaded bandit entered Farah Food Market at 529 Eighth Street SE at 9 20 am and forced 18 year old Fidelis Farah to open the cash register, taking 23 dollars. He warned of a future visit and searched the back room for the owner.
President Roosevelt's address to the AFL International Brotherhood of Teamsters crowd will air on the Columbia and NBC Blue networks. The White House expects it to be the third term labor speech, with WMT Cedar Rapids listing the broadcast at 8:30 to 9:10 p.m. Iowa time.
The GOP and Democrats will open county headquarters in Cedar Rapids this week. Republicans occupy parlors in the Montrose hotel while Democrats use quarters in the Roosevelt. Willkie for President buttons will be distributed next week as shipments arrive but demand exceeds supply.
Washington reports in Congress fear that marriages entered to dodge the draft will fail and force spouses onto relief. Rep. Charles I Faddis and Rep. James W. Wadsworth urge caution, arguing women are pivotal but cannot be legislated into preventing such unions.
County gasoline theft allegations expand as four cases surface in a week. Roy Gardner and Harald Bender appeared in justice court on petty larceny charges and posted bonds. Eugene Himes and Finmer Pillard faced related charges with bonds set or fines imposed.
Cedar Rapids endured brisk fall weather with thin crowds in coats and waistcoats. The day opened with a low near 42 after 3 00 am and peaked around 62 at 1 15 pm before retreating to 40 later. Tuesday saw a high of 60 with a 7 pm 53 and midnight 46.
Nazi quarters claim 10 000 bombers daily will strike London in days. Berlin reports heavy raids by Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force dive bombers. Goering warns Parliament and Buckingham Palace may be targets. Berlin evacues parts of the city and Goebbels house area damaged.
Gazette Want Ad from Monday Sept 9 draws 8 buyers the same evening. A shotgun was sold quickly, showing strong demand for used firearms and cash offers.
A delayed action bomb struck Buckingham Palace Sunday night and exploded Tuesday, demolishing part of the north front and sending glass across the first floor. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were away. no casualties reported. Firefighters and staff inspected wreckage at the palace, revealing a crater 15 by 35 feet, toppled white pillars, and debris across the lawn while the Belgian suite and princesses were nearby.
A satirical note mocks Wendell Willkie’s appearance and urges a dramatic makeover. It references a New York tailor, a fugitive figure, and a catalogue page 624 to craft a swallowtail suit with cartoonish exaggeration.
Churchill warned in a Wednesday night broadcast that Germany may attempt an invasion of the British Isles within the next week. He hailed British resolve, cited air battles with Germany, noted higher German losses, and described ongoing naval and troop movements toward possible cross-channel assault from Holland Belgium and Norwegian shores.
The Senate passed legislation to expand the Export-Import Bank lending from 200 million to 700 million for South American loans. The bill also increases Reconstruction Finance Corporation borrowing power by 500 million and lifts current limits on Export-Import Bank loans over 20 million to any single country.
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