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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1940
Page
11
The editorial argues the administration should heed its own advice on preventing fifth column influence. It links propaganda to social discord and urges eliminating unemployment, labor disputes, and national defense hysteria, while planning a sane national course before any war entry.
Senator La Follette demands full disclosure of discussions between Whitehall and Washington on a military alliance and potential lease of British possessions. He argues the American people deserve transparency when defending a pact that binds citizens to obligations. The national mood grows tense as readiness debates intensify.
The St Louis Post Dispatch argues that the state department pursues policy behind an administration smoke screen aimed at steering the nation toward war. It contends elected leaders fear electoral impact and urges transparency for American defense and international plans.
A U S tire company announced for sale the first automobile tires made entirely of synthetic rubber. The ad claims equal or superior wear to natural rubber, with current prices about three times higher though mass production may lower costs. The piece argues synthetic rubber offers security if rubber supplies fail and counters foreign policy fears about Dutch East Indies reliance.
John Temple Graves II quotes a lady describing modern young women as selfish and lawless, then argues the stereotype grips only a few pretentious elites. He emphasizes learning by example at home, cites Katherine Hepburn, and warns against letting material wealth dull national resolve. The piece blends social critique with wartime sentiment and quotes various opinions.
Guest columnist writes in place of Walter Winchell during his August vacation. The feature presents a backstage view of Broadway trends and notable personalities shaping the current scene.
Ham Fisher recalls sending a request to the White House via Marvin Melnore to obtain a presidential letter to discharge Joe Palooka from the Foreign Legion. He recounts plotting sketch work with Flagg, traveling with his wife, and reflecting on publishing costs from the 1920s.
Reports from the Gazette list residents traveling to Chicago for air races and Niagara Falls trips to New York and Wisconsin. A judge was appointed to handle Linn county juvenile cases. Accidents injured James Schroeder and A R McSpadden in separate collisions. Ralph Lee heads to New York for the All American festival, and farm expert Tama Jim Wilson dies in Traer.
Miss Hettibel Barclay is in Des Moines to attend the state fair visiting at the home of W C Hayward secretary of state The Rev Father T J Sullivan of Cedar Rapids was elected chaplain of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the state meeting in Iowa City The next meeting will be held in Cedar Rapids N S Parvin F S Brown and Carl D Brown returned from Harlan Ta where they attended the cornerstone laying of Interstate College Miss Helen Gaskill returned from a two months visit at East Pointsl.
An eye ear nose throat specialist developed a paper on health topics and read it before a medical association. The release to the public via a press service bureau spread the main theme widely, citing statistics from 234 cases.
A physician argues quinine may prevent deafness linked to influenza and respiratory infections. He notes higher infant deafness during the 1918 flu era and cautions against excessive quinine use while advocating small daily doses for prevention and early treatment.
A reader describes relief from hay fever after using potassium chloride and relief for allergy monographs. The account notes reduction in choking and distress after four days of treatment and reports escaping annual hay fever symptoms.
A reader criticizes slanting coverage calling people with hemorrhoids stupid and asks for a pamphlet. The letterwriter proposes sending a stamped self addressed envelope. Another reader asks if soybeans have the same tips as dried beans and notes nutritional comparisons.
The article highlights soybean protein as superior to other beans, noting it is complete with essential amino acids while other beans lack some. It references feed digest literature and invites readers to send 25 cents for a copy, with a stamped envelope.
Advertise now to find tenants for any vacancy before winter. Gazette WANT ADS offer low Ten-day rates as little as 28 cents a day. Start your ad by calling telephone 2-1121 and place it on a charge basis.
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