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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1940
Page
11
The piece argues against complacency about avoiding war, noting a real chance of U.S. entry despite Postmaster General Farley’s optimism. It warns leaders to keep security concerns central, as executive moves could push Congress toward war, citing past opposition to selling munitions as a cautionary example.
The article argues France’s wartime law requiring employers to reinstate soldiers after mobilization may ease morale but warns it cannot fully fix readjustment problems. It notes many veterans lose jobs despite service and warns postwar labor shifts may erase old positions. It emphasizes limits of legislation and the costly heroism of leaving one’s livelihood to serve the nation.
The article argues readers face an overload of material and many struggle to read efficiently. It cites a Pathfinder issue offering four tips to improve speed and comprehension, emphasizing stillness of lips, reading phrases, accelerating pace, and concentration.
The passage reflects on teaching reading from the start to current students. It suggests educators aim to instill efficient reading in early stages so future adults can absorb more material, with a hopeful goal of a small but meaningful reading percentage.
The New York Central railroad reports a drop in conscience fund contributions in 1939 with $93.40 raised from 25 people. Major donations ranged to $20, while a deathbed confession about a child's fare added $350. Over five years the fund averaged $265 annually, with men contributing more than women.
The piece argues Roosevelt may seek a third term, aided by an efficient political machine and foreign policy leadership, while critics doubt the plan and warn against changing the two term precedent. It notes broad support from Democratic bosses and public servants, plus concerns from conservatives about continuity.
Patriot song writer horizontal clues cover The Star Spangled Banner author John Stafford Smith and related terms. The puzzle lists many cross references including periods, positions, and terms from nautical to legal usage, with vertical hints about national slogans and common words.
Times Square Tickertape updates include ENAY VENUTA and Dinah Shore at the Astor, Ella Fitzgerald at the Famous Door, Belle Kronberg at the Roney Plaza pool, and Arthur Godfrey's redhead rumor. Ben Grauer debuts TV flashes, while Pat Ben Grauer, Harold Lloyd, and Al Jolson headlines mix with Hollywood and society events.
A reader blasts press distortions citing a sunk sum of 178000 as evidence of bad reporting. The note mentions The Win Steigs cartoonist and Small Fry, with references to Art Jarrett and Mary Brian in love scenes now closed, and Doris McCuen by Rudy V. A quip about Nick Kenny and a critique of government opposition handling follows.
Charles Filipi elected president and Leslie Crabbs named secretary of state Y M C A Boys Work secrets at the Ames convention. President H M Gage and Dr Lloyd Morris returned from California on college business. Everett Ball chosen as Scabbard and Blade delegate to the Minneapolis national convention. Robert Stewart arrives from Wisconsin for Easter with his parents.
Mrs J T Liddle returns from three months in New Orleans and Biloxi. Carl Jenkins leaves for Helena Ark where he will work for Wilhelm Construction. Dorothy Russell returns to Minneapolis to resume studies at Stanley Hall after Easter. Rev Dr A L Murray elected president of Linn county Inter church World movement. Waldo Waddington, 10, suffers head injuries after being struck by a North Western train but is treated at home. Sokol exhibition at Coe College gym attracts large crowd. Thomas Devendorf appointed census inspector in Cedar Rapids. Alex Sampson bruised crossing streets after dodging a car.
The article explains how daily salt intake varies with diet and activity, noting adults typically ingest one-fourth to one ounce of salt daily, with higher intake for animal-based foods. It warns about heat-related losses, recommends adding salt during hydration to prevent cramps, and describes normal body salt levels and the preparation of a so called normal salt solution.
The text notes that Ringer's solution keeps a heart beating longer than normal salt solution. It explains tears have similar salt strength to plain water and irritate eyes less, while seawater is five to six times stronger than blood serum and irritates raw surfaces unless boiled and diluted with four parts fresh water for medicinal use.
Reader asks what to take for hypoglycemia noting any sugar works. Answer states no concentrated food beyond sugar, any form of sugar is fine. Also asks about cottonseed oil versus olive oil for food value and solubility, answered as equal. Mention of starting facial exercises for deafness following article.
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