24 Sep 1940
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1940
Page
1
The piece contrasts Roosevelt era cautions about deficits with 1940 politics, arguing government must stop spending beyond income. It narrates a parable of two fathers, one profligate, one prudent, to show the consequences of debt and the value of earning. The story ends with a cliffhanger urging readers to seek fiscal responsibility.
British air force conducted a major raid on Berlin and attacked German ships off Boulogne. Eyewitnesses said five British bombers sank four ships. Berlin reported fires and casualties while London and other cities faced German retaliation.
Fred J Lazell longtime journalist educator author and naturalist died in Des Moines after ill health from a fall in 1937 He was 72 Funeral services were set for Wednesday at 3 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church Iowa City Burial followed in Iowa City Lazell helped organize the University of Iowa school of journalism and served as its director He edited the Iowa Publisher and was a notable advocate for Cedar Rapids parks and Linn County flora titles include five nature books and botany degrees from Iowa State College
An authorized source in Berlin says Germany intends to wage a total war against Britain with no compromise, even if Britain is supported by other states with capitalist aims. The note on Britain's seconds was not explained but may imply U S aid to Britain. If Britain is urged by capitalist powers to join, it remains of theoretical importance.
London Daily Mail reports that the Reich suffered a loss of 40 000 to 60 000 picked troops in a gale and bombing disaster that scattered the invasion fleet along the French coast last week.
Washington report shows August farm income at 738 million dollars, up 21 million from the same month last year. Marketings brought in 696 million while subsidies totaled 42 million. grains fruits and vegetables rose, but tobacco and cotton declined in revenue.
Vice president John Nance Garner departed Uvalde Texas to return to Washington by train. Mrs. Garner did not accompany him and spokesmen at his home refused to comment on the departure.
In New York three bodies were found under a tree by the Bronx river. A man and two boys were discovered Tuesday, with reports suggesting they were shot and a .38 caliber revolver was found near the man’s body.
Wendell Willkie campaigned in Seattle accusing the New Deal of letting labor down by failing to cure unemployment He pledged to protect labor interests and create jobs while touring via his train over the Cascade mountains He released a letter from Mrs Newton D Baker praising his bid and citing CIO support for the 1936 Democratic drive He warned Roosevelt's policy as a failure debt ridden and muddled and pressed for a strong labor employer stance without pursuing upheaval.
Federal agents questioned Wilhelm Muhlenbroich in San Francisco about the Mattson boy kidnapping four years after Marc de Tristan Jr was taken. William Mattson of Tacoma viewed Muhlenbroich but declined to comment on identification, amid links drawn by investigators between Muhlenbroich and the De Tristan case.
The American Legion held a massive parade in Boston with bands banners and artillery salvos opening a 2 1 4 mile route along historic landmarks. Thousands lined the streets as police and military escorts led regular army units past the state capitol under a cool breeze. The march included veterans from 1917 and prominent officials watched from Leverett Saltonstall’s viewing point as crowds held a quiet reverent tone through the lengthy procession.
Superior Court Judge Harry Johnson overruled objections from three Cedar Rapids residents to Mrs. Peter Dippel’s naturalization. The case drew 33 aliens swearing to uphold the Constitution as Mrs. Dippel faced testimony about statements attributed to her regarding Hitler and Germany.
The piece reflects on aging inspired by the poem Old Grammarian and the idea of a small, decisive tap by the Finger of God. It notes midlife turning points in the thirties or forties, when losses or disappointments shift seriousness, urging acceptance and purposeful living to leave a lasting tradition.
Cedar Rapids received .80 inch of moisture from rains Monday night into Tuesday. Temperatures fell from 68 at midnight Monday to 65 at 1 am and 60 by 2 40 pm Tuesday. Monday’s high of 74 held 2 30 to 5 30 pm with 71 at 7 pm noted on the Chambers Inskeep recorder.
Thomas G Corcoran a key Roosevelt aide, resigns RFC attorney post, special assistant to the attorney general, and trustee of the electric home and farm authority to become an honorary vice president of a new national committee backing Senator Norris with Governor Roosevelt’s support. The group met at Norris office and at the White House. Norris backs Roosevelt for president and Wallace for vice president.
Thomas Stastny, 24, of 1968 First Avenue W, claimed he acted as a good Samaritan but faced charges after a midnight crash. He paid fines for reckless driving and driving without a license, admitting a beer drink preceded the collision with E A Cliften at Second Street and Second Avenue SE.
Arthur Rigs Baer argues against a double canal and calls for a circling quarantine of the canal with a defensive ring. He proposes occupying the Caribbean archipelago and building an air force to defend American air lanes, insisting aviators are ready and need equipment.
London dispatch says De Gaulle ordered Dakar assault to block German and Italian control of bases. British and Free French naval forces fought shore batteries and landings as Vichy claimed bombardment and a seven hour battle. Authorities say De Gaulle withdrew amid conflicting reports of support and armistice objections.
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