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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1939

Page

3

Hitler mission in Iceland spurs cautious U S alerts

Reports note a Lufthansa reconnaissance into Iceland for a possible air base did not end with withdrawal as claimed. Officials question Hitler’s aim while denying public reasons and caution against a nuisance base rather than a strategic transatlantic staging point.

Tashington Hitler Iceland Deutsche Lufthansa Lufthansa England Greenland United States Civil Aeronautics Authority Britain

Radio Listings and Notices Across Iowa Stations

Daily schedule of radio programs from stations WMT WOI WGN WSUI KFJB WOC and others listing 6:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. segments with shows including Orphans of Divorce News Notes Captain Midnight and more, followed by a notice of appointment of executor in Linn County Iowa for W. H. Bushnell and Phebe Ellen Taber estates.

WMT WOI WGN Midnicht WSUI Wooc Herne Wwoc KFJB WOC Richard Himber Orch Dpventde Wee Pearce Hollywood Quartet Treasure Aisle Lone Ranger Wsui—Evening Musicale WHO Wallenstein Symphony Smoky Mountain Wssui Wmt—Symphony The Green Hornet Department of Speech Gasford Carter Bob Crosby Marck Weber Know Your Navy Pageant of Melody Dr. IL Eddie Cantor Fu Manchu Ems Boone Lou Jerry Wmt—Country Home KPFJB WCI Se Who Wer Wgn—Acwo Euseens Chapel Krip Bible Wood Richard Maxwell Beee Abbey WSIII Gilmans Vass Family WSU Reading Betty Wells Los Angeles Light Opera Chorus Central City Kitty Kelly Ed McConnell John Magic Kitchen Sisters of the Skillet WoOlf—Service John Metcalf WOII Homemakers Forum David Harum Mary Lee Taylor Mrs. Ness Lorenzo Jones Bazaar WMI Mort Marge Jane Anderson Widder Brown Hilltop House Kitty Keene, Inc Toby Manhattan Judy Jane Tower Town Sugar Bowl Dick Liibert Vansone Baker Oc—Moody Farm Bureau WSUI_ Pane Don Roth Heappy Gang Voice of Iowa Bernie Cummins Joey Chuck Ee Valley Hillbillies Joe Doakes Chic Martin Ralph Ginsburgh Betty Bob Milton Charles Hartman Variety Dr Maione Arnold Grimm Wgu Judy and Montana Meechy Montana Meechy Orch. Who—Hymns of All Churches. Kfjb—Round-Up 2:00—Wmt Court Hussey Mary Marlin Davenport Public Schools Orean Lantz Tom Owens Cowboys Wolf—Orean Helen Harless Ma Perkins Pepper Youne Guiding Light Cubs Pirates Stella Dallas Salon Ensemble WPA Medical Society Wsui—State Medical Society Hannah Melodies Wooc Senate Sheriff Bob the Y WSUIL N. Y Bill White Columbia Fed Smilin Rita Rio the Airliners Dick Tracy Wiese Rollini Oli Iowa State Jack Armstrong Crimson Trail Foundations of Democracy Wooi—Salon Musicale KFIR State of Town Linn County W. H. Bushnell Iowa State of Phebe Ellen Taber Iowa District Louis. Taber Carl Hendrickson

North Horizontal Puzzle Fill In The Missing Words

A large crossword style puzzle page lists numerous clues for horizontal and vertical entries with definitions and partial answers. The bottom section includes a reflective quotation on democracy versus totalitarianism and notes from a 1939 copyright.

Should Be Cordial To Old Beau When Meeting By Chance

Evelyn questions how to treat a former steady when they meet. She should be courteous and cordial, not ostracize him, and need not sacrifice friendship for exclusivity. In a second note, Dopey explains you did right by keeping others entertained and not confronting the discreet couple.

Beau Mary Manners Velyn Evelyn Miss Manners

Blessed Beaus and Better Luck for Girls

A light editorial note urges girls to see a lost beau as a blessing not a tragedy and wishes them good luck in finding happier paths. The tone is supportive and forward looking.

Let's Explore Let's Explore by Albert Edward Wiggam

Albert Edward Wiggam provides a science based view on morals and personality noting exercise enhances personality through sports like boxing fencing dancing tennis and swimming. He also suggests how to respond to old jokes and offers multiple everyday recipes and budget guidance for families including daily milk and butter allowances and a strawberry recipe leaflet request.

New York Psychological Service Center

Dear Miss Manners Advice on Romance Revenge

Sue Z Q writes of ending a relationship after Miss Manners advised leaving her steady. The ex seeks reconciliation while the writer now has a new boyfriend and claims revenge is sweet. The columnist thanks her and labels the tale a common scenario.

Miss Manners

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On 12 a Week

The menus for a family of five two adults and three children aim to provide a balanced diet for about $12 weekly. Each day’s plan covers calories energy and protein along with minerals and vitamins to support growth and health.

Australia approves air mail at ordinary letter rates

Australia becomes the first nation to authorize post office plans to use airplanes for mail delivery at standard letter rates. This historic move signals a shift in logistics and transportation policy, potentially influencing global postal services and aviation partnerships.

Australia

Local Notes From The Gazette Roundup

Betty Oliphant eight suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a car on C street west near Twelfth avenue. Mrs. Thomas B. Powell was elected Bird club president with forty nature enthusiasts meeting at Coe science hall. Mrs. Frank Russell named secretary treasurer. Clarence Webber fractured right arm in a fall while cleaning windows. Col. C B Robbins of Cedar Rapids elected vice president of the National Reserve Officers Association at a Indianapolis meeting. city gains unique Iowa honor. F A Green civil engineer joins United States Steel in Lynch Kentucky.

Betty Oliphant C Street Twelfth Avenue Thomas B. Powell Bird Club Coe Science Hall Frank Russell Clarence Webber Col C. B. Robbins Cedar Rapids National Reserve Officers Association Indianapolis

Cedar Rapids Leaders Attend New York Reception for Rainbow Division

W L Cherry Cedar Rapids Chamber president travels to New York to meet A N Palmer and represent Cedar Rapids at the reception for the old Third Iowa 168th infantry Rainbow division upon its arrival. Maj Ladislav Janda of the Ninth Infantry Second division is in the city on leave visiting his parents. Cedar Rapids is invited to enter the public school art program.

W. L. Cherry Chamber of Commerce New York City A. N. Palmer Cedar Rapids Third Iowa 168Th Infantry New York Maj Ladislav Janda Ninth Infantry City Vaclav Janda

Local Notables Engage in Travel and Property Moves

Justice W J Sloan returned yesterday from a month in California. E H Spencer proprietor of Star laundry has bought 509 Fourth avenue property to build a new laundry. Mrs S E Walker departs for Jersey City N J to visit her mother Mrs Mary Staats and relatives for a month. Mrs I E Chaffee has gone to Lewiston Mont to join her husband returning in November.

Justice W. J. Sloan California E. H. Spencer Star Laundry Fourth Avenue S. E. Walker Jersey City N. J Mary Staats I. E. Chaffee Lewiston Mont

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