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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1941
Page
6
Washington column questions Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Roosevelt family's income and tax returns. It argues the presidency has been used to enrich the family and urges disclosure of how the money is spent.
Jimmy Roosevelt’s informal disclosure and the Roosevelts’ tax returns trigger a quarrel over public access. Critics demand full access to all Roosevelts’ income records, including Mrs. Roosevelt and relatives, to judge conflicts of interest and privilege. The President alone has power to release sealed returns, a move opposed by lawmakers favoring secrecy.
On the eve of World War I Earl Grey warned of Europe’s moral darkness, while a 1930s analysis notes Hitler’s darkening influence. A New York blackout caused by a union strike left Times Square in quarter-hour semi gloom, illustrating power struggles and social unrest.
The article argues that gasoline rationing sparked questions about actual shortages. It critiques Harold L. Ickes for autocratic tendencies, cites government education campaigns, and compares to past fiscal measures aimed at making citizens conscious of government.
A reflective column muses on summer ice with sawdust, then notes John B. Kelly seeks a national play uniform insignia symbolizing American strength. It proposes crossed dumb-bells on spinach, cites Iceland’s link to the Northern States and Europe, and parries with a jab at Danish wartime policy.
Senator Byrd argues humor does not improve preparedness and suggests tough action is needed to strengthen national defense. He frames jokes as less effective than decisive measures in improving security.
The Great White Fidder sidelines the freezing plan amid noisy debate. Critics label the move a fad, while supporters call it prudent and necessary for public safety and budget protection.
Landis, Willkie’s New England civil defense chief, refuses to aid LaGuardia. LaGuardia brings Landis to the White House. Roosevelt unable to sway him. Russell Davenport, once a Willkie adviser, also resigns after assisting in morale planning.
Washington, Aug. 27. The Senate Interstate Commerce sub committee may hear from movie makers who plan to name Wendell Willkie as spokesman and legal counsel. He is a known anti isolationist and the committee, led by Wheeler, has no subpoena power and operates on his consent. Also reported the White House plan to expand a seven man defense priorities board with broad policy making over production. The panel would include Vice President Wallace, Stimson, Knox, Morgenthau, Knudsen, Hillman, and Henderson, with the President to decide final action.
A man told others he saw no reason to stay any longer and then departed. No further details about his destination or the motives were provided.
The piece questions Churchill’s remark I am not a religious man amid the secretive Roosevelt Churchill talks. It ponders whether the comment reflected humility or agnosticism, contrasts Churchill with Stalin and Hitler, and argues Churchill bears no true kinship with religious fervor. It ends by noting the enduring tension between faith and politics.
New arrival on the exchange desk is a publication titled Russia At War issued by the American Russian Institute located in Room 1803 56 West 45th Street New York City
Arthur Baer argues against war as a threat to free thought and free speech. He mocks intellectuals who claim reason can avert conflict, cites Socrates and Tolstoy to lampoon pacific rhetoric, and notes the danger if dictatorship rises, ending with a quip about a fish bowl.
A reader reflects on Proverbs about heeding correction and gaining understanding. A St. Louis Star-Times humor item notes a homemaker would cut two miles of walking by keeping a can-opener with canned goods, highlighting efficiency.
Representative Wilburn Cartwright of Oklahoma blasts fellow congressmen after the House refuses to override the President on a 320 million park loaded highway bill. He calls the vote a tests of character andquotes a wry line about predicting a congressman’s vote. California’s John H. Tolan replies with sharp humor.
Dean James Landis of Harvard Law School and former SEC chair visited the White House to be persuaded as second man to Mayor LaGuardia as Civil Defense Administrator. With LaGuardia in Washington only part time, civil defense prep has lagged and undercover grumbling rose. LaGuardia sought to address criticism.
The News Behind the News reports an underground market for scarce defense materials. Aluminum bootleggers charge double fixed prices, operate home smelters, and target metal manufacturers in Cleveland Toledo and New York. Purchasers and smugglers risk price violations and stock-report failures under OPM rules.
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