This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1941
Page
33
The piece criticizes the bungled eastern oil situation and the contradictory threats and promises that fail to reveal the true facts. It argues that estimates of tank car availability were wrong and urges thorough appraisal of facilities before public action. Officials should learn from this to avoid repeating the disruption.
A 10 year old Cleveland boy admitted to a university raises debate on whether college should foster mind development or prepare youths for useful social lives. Experts warn that skipping grades risks social and personality adjustment, suggesting advanced work within current classes rather than mixing ages.
A new aircraft built entirely of plastics and plywood endures extensive tests and promises cheaper, easier construction. Experts foresee postwar aviation expansion, broader use, and freed metals for other needs, with mass production expected to lower prices and popularize air travel. The plastic plane could become as transformative as the Model T was to cars.
The Revenue Act imposing 2 cents per thousand on matches is expected to curb free distribution. It may encourage more borrowing and nonreturn of matches and attract collectors of match covers from Sioux Falls to Singapore, as both borrowers and collectors face tougher prospects and may have to buy.
Carl Sandburg muses on whether the nation will face a long future war or a negotiated peace. He foresees shifts in sea and air power, gasless Sundays, and rationing, then notes Willkie and Chicago scholars offer conflicting views on world leadership and policy. Time will reveal what we should have done.
Iowa editors urge honesty about the neutrality act to reflect reality or enforce it as written. The debate mentions Lindbergh as a private citizen whose opinions attract attention, while stressing national defense beyond individual figures. Notes from Dubuque Newton Davenport reflect wartime concerns and zones of defense.
A reflective verse urges inner strength and steadfast kindness shaping a life. It contrasts external trinkets with inner spirit and declares happiness, love, and laughter come from faith, devotion, and personal effort. The poem stresses that life’s meaning comes from what one wills to do and endure.
Col Frederick Palmer argues that revising the neutrality act could yield U S access to naval and air bases along Eire’s southern and western coasts. He cites Air and sea theater shifts, Ireland’s strategic position near the danger zone, and potential lease aid as steps toward stronger American involvement with Eire for mutual defense. President Roosevelt and Premier De Valera are noted as pivotal figures in maintaining or altering neutrality.
The WPA and federal agencies map defense areas to expose housing scarcity. Vacancy rates in 120 areas in 35 states are below normal, with 40% and more facing critical shortages. Rental increases exceed 20% in many towns, some above 100%. Comprehensive reports aid planning and new construction.
George Stimpson recounts encounters with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and a Cedar Rapids inventor’s lighted bobber. The piece notes Rep. Thomas E. Martin’s praise of soldiers, warns against imperial arrogance, and covers Iowa natives rising to federal posts amid wartime talks. It closes with Iowa-born officials and other figures tied to national defense roles.
A noisy gag about postwar Europe mocks spending on diplomacy. The 만 quote jokes that the United States furnishes soap and water while others keep the rings as souvenirs. It frames U S involvement as costly and self-serving.
Straw figures into German life as ersatz footwear and material. The piece notes straw's long use in bricks, thatching, bedding, weaving and mats. It observes how literature often uses straw in a negative sense while real cultures reuse it in many goods.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.