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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1942
Page
9
Merryle S. Shand argues Congress muddles inflation remedies with wishful social gains and partisan advantage. He says real wartime costs require tough, unbiased analysis and suggests broad‑based taxes and disciplined spending to fund the war without undermining the dollar.
Robert Quillen notes a reader criticizes President Roosevelt for not growing total war power. He argues for central control, suspension of rights, and tough leadership to win the war, while lamenting civilian freedoms at home and urging discipline among citizens. The piece blends humor and admonition on liberty and collective effort.
The letter laments the monotony and vanity of humankind, arguing state power dehumanizes individuals and comparing Plato’s Republic to fascist and communist features. It argues religion cannot heal social life, and only prophets speak for social justice, while urging patience and faith in God’s work.
A Daniel Webster quote asserts that national safety rests with the people and cannot be saved by others. It emphasizes personal responsibility and active citizen involvement as the sole safeguard against danger to the country.
William P. Witherow of the National Association of Manufacturers argues that current bills will not halt inflation as the president gains power to adjust wages to remove gross inequities. Dr. George E. Schlesser of Colgate notes wartime measures reduced summer vacation losses in learning.
Col Frederick Palmer argues in this column that the army and navy are inherently nationalistic. He warns that desk warriors in Washington overestimate international aims while troops overseas grow more committed to national causes. He predicts stronger postwar nationalism and demands a realistic peace to avoid new world wars.
A short Edmonds Washington classified note appears in the Detroit News page listing a vehicle entry "Car A-11, owner 1-A" without additional details. The fragment suggests an automotive ad or docket entry among classifieds.
Paul Mallon surveys wartime diplomacy noting Myron Taylor's Vatican visit as a potential peace signal while Washington cautions that peace is unlikely. He reports on Vatican refugee talks, Nazi and Moscow press moves, and a CIO AFL split forming a peace committee with limited representation and a Nov 1 meeting planned.
Swedish voters went to the polls to elect town and county officials as German accusations against Sweden mounted. The Communist share nearly doubled but the Social Democrats kept a strong majority with 828 seats. Swedish Social Democrats gained five seats while the Nazi claim of Sweden shifting left proved overstated. The piece notes German rhetoric and questions whether Hitler will demand a recount after what it calls electioneering by the Reich.
Henry McLemore describes converting a rumpus room into a comic trophy room filled with everyday objects repurposed as curios. He lists sardines, baked beans, dog food, sugar, meats, and auto parts as displayed relics, joking about the hunt for affordable mementos and inviting readers to visit.
A Baer column lampoons corporate favoritism in scrap iron and predicts tension with unions and government. He jokes about Petrillo and a looming policy, noting carriers and chauffeurs in the scene and a possible crackdown at Baltimore.
Dr Brady explains that humidity, not heat, drives comfort in cold weather. He notes dry heated air harms skin and furniture and offers methods to maintain humidity, including water tanks on radiators. Readers may request pamphlets on humidification and diabetes prevention.
The Knoxville Virginia Express notes the government intends to collect taxes on funds spent before they are due, effectively taxing money you have not yet earned.
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