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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1939

Page

12

Stand by for spectacular doings on the WPA front

The article outlines expected policy shifts for the Works Progress Administration as Congress did not change the new relief act. It discusses 30 day furloughs for long time workers, removal of regional wage differentials, potential layoffs of career staff, and the impact on wages and efficiency. It notes regional pay adjustments may trigger protests in both North and South and predicts increased public attention and possible shifts toward local control of unemployment relief.

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Why fishing thrills fade under science says Northwestern psychologist

A Northwestern University psychologist argues fishing is a form of gambling and that pleasure comes from the chance of not catching fish. The piece contends lay anglers dislike turning angling into a scientific discipline and warns such theories may ruin the sport’s appeal.

Northwestern University Philadelphia

Fishing as wholesome diversion sparks debate

The text argues that fishing is a character-building activity and warns against public arguments to restrict it. It contends that opponents fear gambling urges and suggests psychologists should stick to matters beyond common understanding.

Farmers to regulate crop production locally

Louis J. Taber of the National Grange argues regulation should be by farmers and supervised by local cooperatives. The idea is praised by the writer, who notes practical methods remain elusive and call the Farm Problem a dinger.

Louis J. Taber National Grange Washington Taber

Corrections and Reflections From a Scrambled Opinion Page

A stream of bold social commentary covers pride, inferiority, race, power, and American habits. The author rails against arrogance, praises humility, notes white superiority myths, and critiques war era attitudes while including a prompt to correct a quoted sentence about marriage and money.

Winchell on Broadway and Society Bits

Walter Winchell on Broadway notes Mrs Dwight Morrow as a possible Smith College president. Arline Judge ill at Doctors Hospital amid personal estrangement. Various social and political rumors swirl around celebrities, politics, and international tension with references to Ford, Lloyd George, and Nazi Germany. A new marine worm threat could sever submarine cables.

Dwight Morrow Lindbergh Smith College Arline Judge Dan Topping Michigan Dickinson New York Albany Gregory Mangin Clayton Sullivan Charlotte N. C Jimmy Stewart Conte de Savoia Norma Shearer Alexis Thompson Chicago Social Register Anne St. George Jackie Gately Paris

Natex praised after 30 day relief claim by local user

A local man says Natex transformed his health in 30 days citing relief from constipation gas cramps and dizziness. A PODZIMEK PHARMACY representative promotes Natex daily at 100 Second Ave SE and other area druggists sell it.

Natex Podzimek Pharmacy 100 Second Ave. SE P. O 9Th St Wnatex

Let's Explore Your Mind by Albert Edward Wiggam

This piece presents a Q and A on natural human blush and social behavior. It argues blush is natural due to decency and respect for others. It advises parents to avoid drawing attention to shyness and to encourage talking with people. It cites Kettering as noting this era's views.

Albert Edward Wiggam Kettering

Opportunities for young men in modern professions and careers

The discussion highlights major fields for qualified youth such as medicine law chemistry economics and engineering while noting rising difficulty to qualify. It emphasizes business selling managerial roles public service police work aviation radio and television as strong future options for prepared individuals. It also rejects revenge as destructive and promotes turning the other cheek as a practical path.

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