Civilian Control in Defense Production Valorized by Roosevelt
The piece argues Roosevelt’s preference for civilian over military control of defense production, acknowledging flaws in civilian leadership and the risks of military dictatorship. It notes possible efficiency gains from military oversight but warns of civilian rights erosion and urges teamwork at the top. It also mentions nylon parachutes for the navy and the reliance on coal air and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Navy
Four Year Old Air Raid Warden Photo Sparks Critique
A Washington picture service published a photo of a four year old girl in a steel helmet labeled Little Air Raid Warden. Critics call the move maudlin and foolish, arguing it distorts juvenile minds and promotes militaristic fear beyond any real need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Defense Officials Hint at Trombone Shortage Crisis
Defense officials indicate a potential shortage of trombones. the only comment offered is a grim exclamation, How terrible.
Fanfare for autumn and a note on jazz from Nazi officials
The piece describes autumn beginning at 5 33 a m in Iowa after unusual aurora displays lighting the sky. It mentions sunspot activity and equinoxes as possible causes and concludes with a remark that Nazi officials now frown on jazz from the United States while recognizing the American jitterbug.
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Iowa
Jazz
United States
Sandburg and Clapper Debate Global Policing and Isolationism
Carl Sandburg argues policing the world may be necessary as Europe affects America, while Ray Clapper envisions a Britain-American alliance to police the world and limit armaments. The piece weighs costs of isolation versus entanglements, warning of a vast, uncertain future shaped by war, leadership, and democratic challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aul Douglas
University of Chicago
Clapper
Britain
Ickes Seeks Press Control Amid Oil Policies
Iowa editorials argue Harold Ickes would seize press power along with oil influence. The remarks warn that if he could control both, propaganda would silence criticism and oil shortages might appear less a failure.
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Mr. Ickes
Estherville
What is life good for and the soul's pursuit
A poem ponders life’s purpose asking whether life is only fleshly sensation or if the spirit holds real value. It weighs love laughter work play wisdom kindness friendship courage faith grace and mental growth as aims beyond mere bodily existence.
Palmer Sees Army War Games as Real Training Not Just Play
Col Frederick Palmer argues Louisiana Arkansas maneuvers are practice for true mobilization and home defense, not a test between two forces. He says the exercises reveal how to coordinate air and ground power, feed and move troops, and promote fit officers while weaning out the unfit. The aim is to learn to adapt to any future conflict with better planning and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapper
George Washington
Hitler
Western Hemisphere
Army
Russia
Regular Army
Aluminum Campaign Sparks Washington Critique and Iowa Notes
Washington commentary questions the neutrality act and defense priorities while lampooning red tape and aluminum drives. Iowa Senator Gillette and Senator Herring face reelection timing as Congress members discuss public service and personal plans amid national defense debates.
Bugs Baer Aims for Paul Revere Role in News
In a Lake George talk with New York state publishers General O'Ryan and Bugs Baer debated wartime news. Baer teased he will carry the mail and spread alerts if New York is bombed, joking about Paul Revere riding a circular track while O'Ryan warned of air attacks. The exchange mixed humor and warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake George
New York
O’ryan
Paul Revere
Roosevelt Proclamation Event Honors McKinley With 4500 in Attendance
A Sept 19 gathering at the city auditorium honored McKinley with 4500 local attendees. Speakers included Congressman Robert G. Cousins and clergy leaders. The Greene's opera house orchestra donated its services as citizens sang America at the close. Also noted is a September 17 fire on May's island causing several thousand dollars in damage to several buildings and wrecking Wagner's repair shop, Major May’s frame building, and more, due to incendiary origin and weak water pressure.
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Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
E. R. Burkhalter
Robert G. Cousins
America
E. J. Lockwood
A. R. Paul
S. B. McCormick
Thomas E. Green
Greene’s Opera House Orchestra
May’s Island
Henry Smulekoff
B. F. Youtsey
May
Wagner
Canadians Pay Half Income Tax To Fight War, Says Editor
The Milwaukee Journal notes Canada with one tenth the U S population raises over a third of the U S wartime tax take. It details higher personal and corporate rates in 1941 42 including a national defense tax deducted from wages and plans to broaden the tax base. It cites a Saskatchewan example and explains policy aims to curb inflation and fund defense.
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Congress
United States
Canada
Hitler
Dominion
Saskatchewan
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Ray Clapper
London
Carl Sandburg
Ickes
Sioux City
Col
Frederick Palmer
Col. Palmer
France
Pershing
George Stimpson
Gazette
U.S
Paul Cunningham
Des Moines
House
Paul
Sen
Clyde Herring
Senate
Gillette
Guy M. Gillette
Cherokee County
Senator Gillette
Herring
William S. Jacobsen
Mrs. Hammond
Washington Zoo
Edward C. Eicher
Tom Martin
Iowa City
Securities and Exchange Commission
Tom Slowie
Federal Communications Commission
Jacobsen
Pat Kehoe
B. M. Jr
Walter Compton
Menard
Chicago
Bugs
Baer
O'Ryan
The
Milwaukee Journal
James Pope
W. C. Clark
James Lorimer Ilsley
Dr. Clark
Clark
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