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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1940

Page

7

Iawa Delegation Seen Shaping GOP Philadelphia Platform

An analysis of the Iowa Republican convention suggests the Iowa delegation to the June national convention could wield significant influence. It may shape the party program by reflecting farm voters, endorsing a liberal yet practical platform, and backing Hanford MacNider as a presidential candidate with broad appeal.

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Pronunciation Debate Over Missouri Name Sparks Debate

The Kansas City Star weighs in on how Missourians pronounce their state, debating whether the final syllable should sound like “i” or “ah.” The piece notes outside readers may hear both “Missour-ee” and “Missouree” and questions the authority behind any one standard.

Kansas City Missource Star Missouri

Roosevelt Third-Term Debate in Scandanavian War Context

The column weighs U S political dynamics amid Scandinavian warfare. It discusses the danger of shifting presidents mid crisis, the potential bolster to Roosevelt’s leverage, and how Republicans like Taft Vandenberg Wheeler and Dewey face foreign policy implications. It notes Denmark and Norway’s plight influencing public sentiment toward aid to Allies.

Scandinavia America Deri Roosevelt Roosevelt Taft Senate Wheeler Vandenberg Denmark Norway United States Dewey New York Wisconssin

Organ of sight and eye puzzle clues

A compact listing of horizontal and vertical crossword clues covering eye anatomy terms such as eyeball pupil iris cornea lens and optic nerve alongside related words and abbreviations. The puzzle presents numbered hints and cross references to fill a complete grid with multiple small word answers.

War politics and stock of German and Scandinavian roots loom large

The piece recalls 1916 and 1939 debates over arms embargo policy, noting Dewey's hypothetical stance on repealing arms embargo, German and Scandinavian populations in the US, and Minnesota North Dakota voting patterns. It mentions a pop song mocking blitzkrieg and war, reflecting wartime sentiment and cultural response.

Europe Supreme Court Wilsons Pelicy Germany United States Norway Denmark Sweden Adolf Hitler Minnesota North Dakota

Letter From A Bald-Headed Dad To His Red-Headed Daughter Debated

A long letter blends family anecdotes with social commentary from a balding father to his daughter. It recounts a scene of public ridicule of a sensitive older boy, underscores the harm of mocking loved ones, and urges self mockery as protection against judgment. The piece pivots to remarks on Goebbels Nazi nerves, economic and social observations, and a call to reason, housing, and personal conduct.

Louise Napoleon Lincoln

Broadway Snippets and Society Orbit in Winchell column

Walter Winchell on Broadway offers zippy notes from il coast clubs to Greenwich Village hangouts. Snappy jabs link El Jolson rumors and Times staff moves with high society captions, showing a brisk panorama of show business, fashion, and political intrigue across New York and beyond.

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Sensational Showdown Ties to Fair Plans and Bets

Subpoenaed individuals emerge amid a burst of season chatter. Carol, Red Stone's daughter, is quietly engaged to Robert McCalin of Boston's Mayr fair set with wedding expected in December. Frank Buck to be elected president of the fair's concessionaires this week. Dana Gale signed by Warners for a Netherlands site act in ten days. Sue Brewster has Steve Hannagan's ring signaling a potential merger. Gene Snyder and Dixie Dunbar stitch up in three weeks. Honeychile Wilder heads to Buenos Aires. Lucius Beebe credits Dorothy Hall with the season's prize crab at 21. The scene includes many actors and a swell nightly show.

Red Stone Carol Robert McCalin Boston Mayrfair Frank Buck Netherlands Hallzapoppin Dana Gale Warners Sue Brewster Steve Hannagans Gene Snyder-Dixie Dunbar Honeychile Wilder Buenos Aires Lucius Beebe Dorothy Hall

War's Counterpart in a Chicago Apartment

In Chicago a married couple, the Ludwigs, share a war offset at home. Walter Ludwig believes Germany is right while his wife supports England, yet they avoid arguing about it. Their brother and Edward Tinsley serve with German and British forces respectively, while the couple, naturalized Americans, hope for harmony between nations.

Chicago Europe Walter Ludwigs Walter Heinz Germany England

News Behind the News on Latins and Mexico Turmoil

Psaren Latin America voices excitement at Hitler's show of naval bullying of neutrals. Mexico faces Hull note friction over arbitration and oil disputes while congressional inquiry links refuges for Spanish and French communists to Mexican policy. Possible shifts in hemispheric defense and new political ties loom.

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Radio Programs and News Flows Across Many Stations

A sprawling list of evening and afternoon radio programs across stations WMT WGN WHO WCCO KFJB KFJB KFIB and others covers music, drama, news, and religious content. It notes broadcasts from 600 WMT European News to Lawrence Welk’s arch and includes several orchestras and hour-by-hour lineups detailing hosts and show titles.

WMT Trojan Horses WCUN Ralph Ginshurgh WCCO WSU Aloha Land KPUN Wgn—Sports Review Austin Scott KYJB WGN Herne WECO Sky Blazers KFJA Henny Goodman Blazers Weco—Gandusters Wsuui Children’s Hour KFJB Hawaii Wccco Wayne Kine WSUI KFJL Ilai Kemps WGNS Griff Williams KFJR KFIB Saint Lawrencne Welk Orch wecco—Champions NOC Symphony Heidelberg Wecco Mustcal KFJH Carl Nebbe Nogit Raeburn Wcco Columbia Art Kassels Lawrence Welk Weecoo Ken Devilliers Dick Jureens Ralille Johnson Eddie LeBaron WNT Bier Py Co—Dance Orchestra Gus Lombardo WGON Ted Travers Jimmy Dorsey Tommy Tucker Ozzie Nelson Bob Crosby Nerble Holmes Gray Europe WMI Rob Edge WM P Uncle Ray Harold Turner Plano Ladies First Happy Jim Parsons Major Bowes Wio Univ of Chicago Who—Christian Science Service KPJB Bob Jones American Legion Salt Lake Choir Pilarima E Mack Melodies Church of the Ain Radio Warblers KFID Merrick Orcestra Hewes Edgar Guest Hollywood Krazy Ruiz Wcocco Democracy In Action Salon Ensemble Ralph Ginsburgh Wceccg Vatican Chorus Sones of George Sokolsky NY Philharmonic KFJIB Canaries Enuropian Marshalstown Tapratey Musicale KE —Ames Florence Mead Accor Alonx Western Trails Donald Gummerts Ween Maelody KPJIB Wgn-Latis Bersen and McCarthy Hal Kemp WMV Aacoucs Jalas Walter Winchell Ansell Sins Manhattan Parker Family Irena Rich Bill Stern Heidelbert Arch Rev Chas BE. Fuller Ellery, Queen Hour of Death Valley Sear T Cedric Adams Wiak—Electric Park Rand Ayers Dorhie Holmes Wwo Gase Arnhelm Dick Jurgens Art Kassel Garber Bobby Byrne Tyas Boyd Raeburn

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