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Nile Kinnick correspondence, August-December 1940
1940-11-06: Front
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Wednesday night, Nov. 6, 1940 Dear SB: Your last letters have been read with much pleasure, and such long, newsy ones. It takes enthusiasm to do things lustily, and you surely were in the letter writing mood. I like them typewritten, too. But why don't you date them? It is fine that you are liking the law and find it a challenge. It can very well prove to be what you want and need to complete your formal education. Many good men have had it in their foundation for a successful life of service, public and private. Please mention your progress and impressions when ever you feel like it. The election has come and gone. The wind didn't blow in exactly the way that we had hoped, except in Nebraska. All of our men here were elected. This morning I was rather resentful over the outcome nationally, but that feeling has worn off somewhat by now. I still feel that a mistake has been made and that it is too bad that four more years must roll around before the people can rectify that mistake. But our present job is to use our influence to heal the separation which comes at election time, and to bind our people together against common foes, and there are plenty you very well know. That is the important point and I have been preaching it to all those I have met today. I hope that the administration recognizes that need and doesn't consider this re-election another mandate to institute every cracked scheme in the catalog. I told your mother at dinner that I prefer an inexperienced man of earnest integrity with a work program to one with a lifetime of experience whose word and intentions can't be trusted. It seems to me that the trying times are just beginning for this country and it will take all of the wisdom, courage and strength that we can muster to come thru in tact. The British are only in the early stages of their trial by fire, it appears, and their reliance on us will be more apparent as time goes on. Production, production and more production will have to be the order of the day, with steadfastness, cooperation and clearthinking keeping pace. Sound and enlightened leadership is the crying need. It amazes me sometimes when I compare my concern at this time with the matter of fact acceptance of things twenty five years ago, as I remember my impressions then. I have talked with other men of my own age who have said the same thing. Older folks worry more it seems. The result of the election has shaken my faith a little but I believe that the American people have the capacity to meet the test. But the all important factor is leadership. There are plenty to serve if they are properly lead. Dad Schroeder sent both the Daily Iowan torphy and the All American Captain's cup. They arrived Monday and went into the window that afternoon. It is a very nice display and I feel pleased that the men there have done a good job of arranging the material. They plan to take a picture and I have asked for some prints and shall send one for your inspection if you like. The man at Fairfield wrote to me and asked for the All Star game uniform, which I am sending in the morning. You must have told him that it is about the only thing available right now. I am enclosing a check for $5.00 for the two tickets, which I assume will be here on Thursday's mail. Mother and I may go to the Iowa dinner here Friday night at the Paxton. Your trip to Chicago and South Bend sounds interesting, and it was very nice of Mary to lend her new car. I am sure that any emporium of gastronomy and Terpsichore in Chicago will be glad to entertain you and any lady of your
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Wednesday night, Nov. 6, 1940 Dear SB: Your last letters have been read with much pleasure, and such long, newsy ones. It takes enthusiasm to do things lustily, and you surely were in the letter writing mood. I like them typewritten, too. But why don't you date them? It is fine that you are liking the law and find it a challenge. It can very well prove to be what you want and need to complete your formal education. Many good men have had it in their foundation for a successful life of service, public and private. Please mention your progress and impressions when ever you feel like it. The election has come and gone. The wind didn't blow in exactly the way that we had hoped, except in Nebraska. All of our men here were elected. This morning I was rather resentful over the outcome nationally, but that feeling has worn off somewhat by now. I still feel that a mistake has been made and that it is too bad that four more years must roll around before the people can rectify that mistake. But our present job is to use our influence to heal the separation which comes at election time, and to bind our people together against common foes, and there are plenty you very well know. That is the important point and I have been preaching it to all those I have met today. I hope that the administration recognizes that need and doesn't consider this re-election another mandate to institute every cracked scheme in the catalog. I told your mother at dinner that I prefer an inexperienced man of earnest integrity with a work program to one with a lifetime of experience whose word and intentions can't be trusted. It seems to me that the trying times are just beginning for this country and it will take all of the wisdom, courage and strength that we can muster to come thru in tact. The British are only in the early stages of their trial by fire, it appears, and their reliance on us will be more apparent as time goes on. Production, production and more production will have to be the order of the day, with steadfastness, cooperation and clearthinking keeping pace. Sound and enlightened leadership is the crying need. It amazes me sometimes when I compare my concern at this time with the matter of fact acceptance of things twenty five years ago, as I remember my impressions then. I have talked with other men of my own age who have said the same thing. Older folks worry more it seems. The result of the election has shaken my faith a little but I believe that the American people have the capacity to meet the test. But the all important factor is leadership. There are plenty to serve if they are properly lead. Dad Schroeder sent both the Daily Iowan torphy and the All American Captain's cup. They arrived Monday and went into the window that afternoon. It is a very nice display and I feel pleased that the men there have done a good job of arranging the material. They plan to take a picture and I have asked for some prints and shall send one for your inspection if you like. The man at Fairfield wrote to me and asked for the All Star game uniform, which I am sending in the morning. You must have told him that it is about the only thing available right now. I am enclosing a check for $5.00 for the two tickets, which I assume will be here on Thursday's mail. Mother and I may go to the Iowa dinner here Friday night at the Paxton. Your trip to Chicago and South Bend sounds interesting, and it was very nice of Mary to lend her new car. I am sure that any emporium of gastronomy and Terpsichore in Chicago will be glad to entertain you and any lady of your
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