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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1940

Page

7

Rumor of French British Parliament in Europe Talks

The Atlantic Monthly quote from Paul Reynaud, French premier, urging closer Franco British cooperation. He praises ten country coordination in military, economic, and monetary spheres, noting rumors in London of a joint French British parliament to address common concerns and even a potential United States of Europe concept.

Atlantic Monthly Paul Reynaud France Ailes Great Briain Reynaud London United States of Europe

New York Pupils Fear School Failure More Than Witches

A Teachers College Columbia University study of New York City children finds worries shift from traditional bogeymen to fear of academic failure. Researchers note excessive school related anxiety may reflect overemphasis on grades, lateness, and grade retention, while progressive schools show signs of easing such concerns.

Teachers College Columbia University New York Columbia

Reshuffle of Seats May Follow Census

A census may lead to reapportionment of U S House seats while keeping total at 435. The House census committee backs a bill to allocate seats by the 1940 count, with losses for some states and gains for others. Some urge increasing House size to avoid losses, with Iowa possibly backing the proposal.

Congress United States House of Representatives House Census Committee House Census Committee Iowa House Chamber House of Commons Chamber of Deputies Irish Free State House of Representa

Reapportionment shifts after 1930 census noted

The text cites state by state changes in House seats after 1930 with California gaining nine, Texas three, New York and New Jersey two each, while Pennsylvania and Missouri lose seats. It discusses the debate over counting non citizens in apportionment and notes declines in non citizen populations from 1920 to 1940, affecting future district distribution.

Tives Georgia Kentucky Texas New York New Jersey Pensylvania Michigan Missouri California South

Being a Guest Like a Hard Art of Hospitality

A fragment from a guidance column compares old southern hospitality with modern constraints, advising Guests to leave on time, keep rooms neat, avoid overstaying, and respect hosts' routines. It weaves in humor about fish smell and bedtime rules while offering practical tips on politeness and boundaries.

Louise Dad

Broadway Buzz Sparks and Society Snippets

Walter Winchell on Broadway notes Lepke’s possible “singing” and imminent arrests for alleged shakedowns. Geraldine Dvorak returns lively after rumored Europe death, while Dr Hauser Garbo marriage joke amuses insiders. TV networks crowd sustaining artists as politics narrows non commercial time. Society editors face redder faces as Hedy Lamarr’s ex-husband mystique looms. A juggler’s act thrills then disappoints when the straight man proves the lure.

Lepke O'Dwyer Brooklyn Geraldine Dvorak Europe Dr. Hauser Garbo

Nails reveal nutritional deficiency and vitamin need

The article notes nail changes such as longitudinal ridging and depressions signaling poor nutrition. It emphasizes daily intake of B complex and vitamin D, suggesting wheat germ, cheese, eggs, greens, beans and nuts as sources, with possible supplements. A Wheat to Eat monograph is offered for copy requests.

Staff of Life

Nail changes signal nutritional issues in TB patients

The text notes that nails showing longitudinal ridging transverse pitting and fragility may indicate nutritional deficiency linked to active tuberculosis or other constitutional diseases. It urges that such nail changes deserve at least a general health examination.

Medical tips and home remedies from a vintage page

A reader thanks a contributor for sauinine sulphate dosing easing bladder irritability and bed wetting in children. Other notes promote sodium thiosulfate for lead or arsenic poisoning and sodium sulfide tests for lead excretion, with cautions about preparation and skin testing.

John F Dille Co

Tax Dispute Over $233000 Hit By Indiana Politico Friend

Pat Mallon reports Indiana tax collectors pursue a $233,000 assessment against a prominent political ally of the Roosevelt cabinet member Paul McNutt. The target hires counsel to challenge the claim at the tax appeals board, with possible public revelations about McNutt's state organization if the case proceeds. Also notes a New York inquiry on shipping pewter and babbitt metal, later banned after tin content revealed high tin levels and Amtorg involvement.

Ly Abhington S Indiana Roosevelt Paul McNutt McNutt Board of Tax Appeals Strategic Materials Control Board Amtorg

Soothing Syrup and Quiet Allied Talks Signal Changes

British American disputes fade amid quiet Allied diplomacy led by Ashton Gwatkin and Rist with Berle and state officials. Limited concrete action expected, including a potential British control port in Canada and export rationing to neutrals around Germany. Rumors float of Ashton-Gwatkin joining British cabinet as broader war effort reshapes policy and industry.

Good Will Mission Ashton Gwatkin Rist Adolf Berle Canada U. S Germany West Indian Islands

Roosevelt Figures Boost Spending After Tax Returns

Roosevelt's advisers claim March 15 income tax returns indicate receipts could be about half a billion dollars above calendar year budget estimates. The Treasury, citing official figures only for higher first quarter revenue, hints revenue may exceed budgets by 300 to 350 million, fueling fresh spending in Congress.

Roosevelt Congress Appropriations Committees Treasury

Radio Programs Evening Schedule Highlights on Multiple Stations

A dense listing details evening lineups across WMT WGN WSUI KFJB KO etc with programs like Benny Goodman and Lawrence Welk orchestras, young child and church hour segments, news from Europe, various dance bands, and operatic and musical showcases. It notes dates times and performers such as Ozzie Nelson, Earl Hines, and Dick Jurgens while outlining channel assignments and program blocks for the day.

WMT Trojan Horses WGN Ralph Ginshursh Weeco WSUI Aloha Land Wgn—Sports Review Austin Scott KFJB Jim WHT Capt Horne WCCO Sky Blazers Weco Wayne King KFIIB KFIB Lawrence Welk Wecco—Chamaphons Jimmy Dorsey Tommy Tucker Ozz Church of the Air Radio Warblers WGON Wees Hollywood Today KFJH Vic Myers Edgar Guest Mahlon Merrick Democracy In Action Satin Ensemble Armchair Traveler Harold Turner Eliott WHO NYC Philharmonic Rkrfib Curt Rocasinzki Plang KFJIB Capital Comment Kfjbssarshalltown Gospel Tabernacle WAMT Sonsfellows Walt Charles E. Cotshlin KPIR Florence Mead Ozziec Nelson's KFJR Goling South Paul Barron KFUR Duke Glee Club Kpfjib Orson Snaton Silhouettes WOGN Wogn—She Stadon Wgco--To Be Announcerd Who—Hawaiian Knilents. Kfjb Arkansas Troubadours KPIB Hawkeye Boys Silver Cheater Mary Crawford Wnoews Melody Ranch Fpr Souvrmors Melody Lawrence Welks Rindwaton Wreekend Potpourrie Newa WME Capital Dergen Mccarthy Ralph BE Church Jacques Joias Boyd Raeburne Orch Mans Berlin Walter Winchell The Angels Wwceco Manhattan Parker Irene Rich Bill Stern Heidelbereorch Rev Chas E. Fuller Goor Ellery Queen Cedric Adams Austin and Walt Electric Park Dick Jurcens Orch Herbie Holmes Tius Arnheim Lawrence Week Ware North Shore Club Dick Leibert Larry Clintons Late News Will Bradles WOCCO Paul Sullivan Mitchell Ayres WCCCO Lon Armstrong Jimmy Grier Art Ekassel Jan Garber Chariie Spivak

Cannery Negotiations In Oakland Delayed Amid Strike Threat

Stockton Calif INS reports the zero hour meeting of cannery operators and union negotiators in Oakland was postponed amid a statewide strike threat involving about 65 000 cannery workers. Negotiations remain stalled as the date was deferred.

Stockton Calif INS Oakland

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