Government moves toward federal control of farm credit
A Gazette columnist argues that Secretary Wallace and supporters push to make the federal government the farmer's banker. The piece links Wallace’s St Paul speech, the Dye PCA dismissal, and the Jones Wheeler bill as signs of a planned shift toward government lending dominating private lenders, risking loss of private initiative and possible coercive farming policies.
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Gazette
Wallace
St Paul
Henry Dye
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul
Sponsoring
Farmers Union
United States
Georgia
California
Secretary of Agriculture
Federal Land Bank
Congress
House Agriculture Committee
A G. Black
Production Credit Association
PCA
Omaha
Dye
Fireside chat on social obligations
A couple discuss hosting various neighbor and guest groups. They joke about inviting the Whozits Spandies Whachacallems Culbertson book guidance and decorating before entertaining while debating practical plans and effort.
Married couple debate social life and bridge rules
A lively dialogue between a couple covers bridge etiquette stamp collecting social obligations and plans for visitors. Their banter touches on visiting friends, hosting, moving to another town, and choosing activities like a movie without double features.
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Bridge
Mount Vernon crash driver cited for no license
A Mount Vernon woman was struck and injured by a Cedar Rapids girl who was booked for operating without a license. The girl later obtained a license and appeared in justice court where she was released. no information was filed. The editorial questions license requirements and awaits further developments.
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Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Justice Court
Public opinion and virtue under social pressure in a crowded town
A reflection on how public opinion sustains moral behavior from infancy to old age. It argues that secrecy and disapproval can restrain ruin, while silence enables downfall. The piece discusses conformity, the fear of judgment, and the complicity of society in private failings. It also ties into politics, war, and public trust with references to China, England, and economic life.
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Cains
Broadway Social Scene Notes From A Storied Era
Elizabeth Arden underwrites the Cinderella ball at thirty five thousand dollars. Frances Maddux runs a Harlequin club on East Sixtyth and Douglas Hertz funds high society. Gene Tierney was paid but not used by Columbia Films. she returns to Hollywood for Male Animal. Zanuck rushes her coastward. Ero Fadiman seeks a high nightly fee for lecturing. Countess Maud DeMentio wins five hundred thousand in San Francisco. Vale inherits from Captain Larry Carr. Adela’s son William St Johns and bride separate. staff rumors of layoffs sweep a major paper. George Jean Nathan says marionettes outshine many Equity actors. Merman buys a yacht. The Lee Dixons quarrel in a hotel. Martha Raye’s romance resurfaces. A union organizer is hospitalized after a beating by Charlie Brady who was shot near St. Vincent’s. Eastside night spot under indictment stalls its opening. George Freylinghuysen and Edna Brokaw shine socially. Mrs. R to open Fair. Obolen sky lounges in St. Regis lobby smoking a corncob pipe.
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Frances Maddux
Harlequin Club
E. 60Th
Douglas Hertz
Columbia Films
Gene Tierney
H'wood
Zanuck
Ero Fadiman
Maud DeMentiou
San Fran
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Philly Vale
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al Smith
FDR
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Agem
Thel Merman
Lee Dixons
Alice Quigley
Martha Raye
Charlie Brady
St. Vincent's
Geo. Freylinghuysen
Edna Brokaw
Prince Obolensky
St. Regis
Walter Winchell on Broadway Air Hostesses in Flight Duties
Walter Winchell notes airline hostesses must be emergency call ready and may serve at airport on duty. He describes training, makeup, speaking voice, and varied duties from playing chess to baby care and bridge. Mentions youngest hostess Margaret O Grady born 1916 and other industry details.
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Irline
Air Hostess School
Margaret Mary O'Grady
Errol Flynn
America
Eleanor Roosevelt
Ann Malcolm
United Airlines
Dick Macauley
Clifton Fadiman
We who have at table sat memory hymn
Poem reflecting on shared supper and lasting friendship. It honors lasting memory of those served and those who shared bread together. It speaks to equality at the table beyond roles and positions.
Barton Hepburn Faces Panning For Act In Suspect
The article notes Barton Hepburn was panned for his role in the film Suspect, having only funded the production. It places the statement in Cedar Rapids Iowa dated April 1 1940.
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Barton Hepburn
Executrix Named for Linn County Estate of Harry W Winnert
Edith M. Wingert appointed executrix of the Harry W. Winnert estate in Linn County Iowa on April 13 1940. Creditors urged to present claims and debtors to remit amounts owed promptly to the executrix and the Clerk of the Linn County District Court.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Harry W Winnert
Edith M. Wingert
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