22 Sep 1940
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1940
Page
1
The article debates Roosevelt’s neutrality stance and shifting foreign policy as the 1936 and 1940 election cycles loom. It cites past statements on isolationism, warns of entanglements, and contrasts Wilkie’s call for candor and accountability with current administration actions amid war threats and naval duties.
British bombers delivered their heaviest bombardment of the war along the English Channel striking Dunkerque Calais and Boulogne as invasion fears rise. The Channel appeared calm and crowds watched from Dover as fires lit the night sky and anti aircraft defenses proved effective. London endured a fifteenth nightly assault with limited damage and some fatalities reported in a northwest town.
The record shows Charles A. Lindbergh’s career extends beyond flying into public service and aviation advocacy. His early engineering tendency led to aviation, the Atlantic flight, and later survey work, Guggenheim support, and involvement in air mail policy, with years abroad expanding his access to key figures and institutions.
Cedar Rapids records a 90 degree high for the fourth straight day as fall arrives with only a cool breeze. Temperatures drop to 84 at 6 p.m., 81 at 7 p.m., and 73 by 11:30 p.m. Saturday night. Friday's high reached 93 with a low around 63 noted by Chambers Inskeep thermometer.
The speaker argues voters must decide on the current record to save democracy. He warns against cautious posturing and says the November vote will either strengthen or destroy democratic principles.
Elliott Roosevelt, the President's second son, will report in Washington on Monday for active duty as a captain in the army air corps on his thirtieth birthday. He said he is in for whatever length of service needed. His wife accompanied him and dismissed reports that Mrs Roosevelt objected to his entry.
The United States navy plans to seize five private oil properties near Bakersfield to protect naval petroleum resources. The move, disclosed by high officials, aims to stop drainage by private interests and bolster fuel supply for national defense. The navy will terminate leases obtained 20 years ago from Albert Fall and may acquire Standard Oil holdings by purchase, exchange, or condemnation.
Extended forecast for Sept 21 to 25. Upper Mississippi valley temps near or slightly below normal in north, near or above in Illinois. Cool air mass spreads south from Saturday through Monday with precipitation near normal, slightly higher in Iowa and Minnesota.
French Indo China sources say Paris will honor the Vichy Tokio understanding by providing facilities but reject any Japanese military occupation of Tonkin. Negotiations stall as Maj. Gen. Nishi is in Haiphong and Japanese officers return to resume talks. French army anticipates heavy fighting and estimates Japan would need 300,000 troops to conquer the colony, with a front extending 1,000 miles if France resists.
Fritz Fuchs, a German prisoner of war who escaped from an internment camp in northern Ontario on September 15, was recaptured last Tuesday, according to a Saturday report from Port Arthur. The location of the capture and details were not disclosed.
Raymond J. Kelly national commander of the American Legion told about 4,000 Legionnaires at the World’s Fair that America's best chance of peace rests on sane and sober thinking and wiser national policies.
Edwin Stout, former Des Moines AP bureau staffer and Winterset native, recalls a German bomb shattering a restaurant window in London. He walked away unhurt, waded home through shattered glass, and said he would not return to see the damage.
The 1940 census shows the continental United States at 131,409,881 residents with a growth rate of seven percent since 1930, the slowest 10 year rise. New York, California and Florida lead gains while the Dust Bowl regions lose population. Washington DC rises sharply due to New Deal government workers.
Ten agencies will share a $90 519 goal for the 1941 Community Chest campaign in Cedar Rapids. Dr J Max Widmer announces the budget approved by the public welfare bureau and notes savings from a leaner campaign and no outside directors. Agencies include Y M C A Home for Aged Women Public Health Nursing Salvation Army Sunshine Mission Y W C A Camp Fire Girls Cedar Rapids Society for the Hard of Hearing which receives 300 dollars.
Willkie, speaking in California, urged continued U S backing for Britain and economic aid to China while pursuing Pacific air bases. He blamed the New Deal for European war and accused Roosevelt of undermining democracy, citing Churchill to support his critique.
Fire swept a federal post office and three business buildings in Tijuana California, destroying court and marriage records. Firefighters contained the blaze before dawn. losses were unestablished. Many Americans wed there to avoid California's three day law.
In Sports column by ARTHER Bugs RAF the American League pennant chase is described as close and chaotic with Detroit Cleveland and the Yankees prominent while the White Sox stir mail order cancellations. The Tigers Indians six games start Friday and outcomes seem uncertain amid metaphorical talk of Europe and democracy.
A list of newspaper sections and page references including sections on fate news, Walter Winchell, Bord editorial, Washington items, and sections for sports movies radio want ads social town forecasts state farm Marion financial and business reviews.
FBI and local police, probing threats to wealthy families, link a Hillsborough kidnapping to an apparent female suspect. Detectives and G men note a ransom note signed by Eccentrics and search for a 1936 Ford linked to Burlingame. The De Tristan family remains in seclusion awaiting contact as authorities weigh motives and participants.
The Gazette touts rapid action from its want ads. Mrs Paul Stanley of 1017 12th St NE sold her washer within hours of newspaper delivery.
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