A Perspective From New York on National Defense and Collapse
A New Yorker laments eastern sentiment on national defense and private capitalism. He accuses the treasury and Washington ring of pushing national socialism, questions Congress, and fears a looming collapse unless a fortuitous turning point arises. He weighs Roosevelt Willkie dynamics and hopes for an Iowa perspective to blunt the drift.
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Rom
NEW Yorker
New York
Iowa
United States
Washington
Congress
Willkie Attacks Roosevelt on Meat Imports in Phoenix Speech
Wendell Willkie told livestock raisers in Phoenix that navy purchases should favor American beef over Argentine meat. He attacked Roosevelt for high spending and questioned defense and tax policies while touring Texas and New Mexico.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Phoenix
Ariz
Navy
South America
Amarillo
Tex
Clovis
Vaughn
Mountainair
Belen
Albuquerque
N. M
Mr. Roosevelt
Senate
U. S
Leopoldo Melo
Roosevelt
Melo
Willike
Willkie
Everyday Living Reflections on Disillusion and Growth
A prose meditation contrasts aging men with faded ideals to those who endure life’s blows. It cites Lincoln’s later spiritual resilience and a biblical call to patience, urging active, creative engagement to shape life into something noble.
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Phad
Lincoln
Jesus
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Townsend backs Willkie in presidential race
Dr. Francis E. Townsend announced that his organization supports Wendell L. Willkie for president, aligning the Townsend plan backers with the Republican candidate.
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New York
Francis E. Townsend
Wendell L. Willkie
Periods of Foundations Recede Under Foot
A fragment notes a time when the foundations recede from under foot, suggesting shifting ground or instability. The text implies structural or metaphorical instability affecting a person or place. No names or dates are provided.
Thief Steals 437 Dollars Worth of Sewing Machines
Cedar Rapids police investigate the loss of three portable sewing machines two hand vacuum cleaners and one regular cleaner valued at 437 dollars from the Singer Sewing Machine store at 315 First avenue E. Fred Gibbs reports the theft occurred between May and Sept 1 and ties to two recent door to door salesmen cases. serial numbers are on all merchandise and police seek any purchasers of recently sold machines.
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Fred Gibbs
Singer Sewing Machine Company
First Avenue E
Earl Stanley
Stanley
Singer
Gibbs
Axis Set To Confer On U S Destroyer Deal In Rome
Berlin dispatch reports Foreign Minister Ribbentrop travels to Rome to meet Mussolini and Ciano. Talks likely cover a swap of 50 U S destroyers for air and naval bases, with Spain Egypt and the axis alliance observed as crucial wartime factors.
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Berlin
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Rome
Mussolini
Count Ciano
Italy
United States
Atalantic
Spain
Egypt
Volunteers Must First Register
Washington officials said volunteers for one year of army service under the conscription act must register and be classified first. After registration they must enlist with their local draft boards to prevent diverting men needed in defense industries.
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Washington
Willkie Speech Set for Thursday Night Broadcast
Wendell Willkie, Republican presidential candidate, will speak Thursday night on a nationwide NBC hookup from Los Angeles. The address is scheduled between 10 and 11:30 p.m. Sowa time, with Chicago headquarters not revealing the topic.
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Chicago
INS
Wendell, Willkie
Red
National Broadcasting System
Los Angeles
Sowa
Mercury Surges to 90 as Summer Lingers in Cedar Rapids
Temperatures again reach summer levels in Cedar Rapids with the day peaking around 9N at 2:30 p.m. after a 66 morning low, rising through 79 by late afternoon and easing to 72 by midnight as the Chambers Inskeep company dial tracks the readings.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Tam
Chambers
Nazis Reported Returning To Norse Owners Vessels
A Norwegian informant said Germany began returning hundreds of ships seized for a planned invasion of Britain. He said Norway’s ships were requisitioned, training for disembarkation occurred, and cavalry horses swam to shore. Sir Alan Brooke welcomed a possible invasion to defeat it.
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London
Germany
Great Britain
English Channel
Adolf Hitler
Alan Brooke
Home Forces
Britain
Norway
Hie
Dunkerque
Hitler
Safeguards Approved for Conscripted Men
The Senate adopted by voice vote a bill authorizing the President to establish machinery ensuring conscripts receive full social security and old age pension benefits.
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Washington
Senate
National Week Pet Sales Kickoff Advertises Gazette Ads
The notice promotes selling dogs and pets during National Week starting Sunday Sept 22. It highlights advertisers can use Gazette Want Ads at a seven day rate from 28 cents per day with contact via telephone 2 1121 or mail from outside Cedar Rapids.
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The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Tooth and Toenail Political Tourney Sparks Newsroom Debate
A reader argues for blunt partisan clashes over Roosevelt and Willkie, urging fearless radio dialogue and sharp critique. The writer mocks bipartisan politicking, urges clear facts, and condemns cautious doctors and yes men amid a troubled national moment.
Timetable Outlined for Selective Service Activation
Washington reports an approximate timetable for implementing the selective service law. Governors nominate draft boards by Oct 16, Roosevelt appoints them, and registration begins Oct 1 for about 16.5 million men. Master sheets, lottery, questionnaires, and first draft are scheduled through Nov 15.
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Washington
Roosevelt
London Air War Rages as Britain Foils German Attacks
British and German air forces clashed over London and southeast England in a day of heavy bombing and fierce defense. London suffered major damages to department stores and docks while British anti aircraft and fighters claimed forty two German planes destroyed and several British planes saved.
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London
English Channel
West End
Thames
Liverpool
Glasgow
Britain
D. H Faans and Company
John Lewis and Companys
Bourne and Hollingsworth
Oxford Street
England
British
Air Ministry
Kent
Sussex
Surrey
East End
Victoria
West India Docks
Berlin
Tilbury
Thurston Road
Hamh
Germany
Royal Air Force
Westminster Abbey
Market Place
Lambeth Walk
United States
Ministry of Home Security
Stockholm
Sweden
Denmark
You Wouldn't Believe It Arthur Goodrich Serial Start
A Cedar Rapids Gazette reader is invited to begin Arthur Goodrich's red hot serial on page 8. The adventure romance promises extraordinary events and page turning thrills regardless of politics.
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Arthur Goodrich
Iron Lung Saves Life Of Independence Woman In Iowa
Mrs. Kenneth Eck age 26 of Independence survived Tuesday after paralysis affected her breathing. She was rushed to St Luke's hospital where an iron lung saved her life. She and her daughter are the only Independence residents with the disease. Four Cedar Rapids cases exist, with three treated in Iowa City.
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Cedar Rapids
Kenneth Eck
St. Luke‘s Hospital
Eck
Waterloo
Independence
Iowa City
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Arthur Drugs” Raer
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