Letter from Dr W B Burke on China rumors
The Macon editor forwards a letter from Dr. W B Burke who spent 50 years in China. He quotes a Chinese rumor campaign against the generalissimo and his wife, noting pro Jap influence and misreporting by some American correspondents. He defends the generalissimo’s marital fidelity and urges publication.
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UR Macon
W. B. Burke
James
State Department
Jim Auth
China
Burke
Generalissimo
Why Night Clubs Dominate Cigarette Trade in War Era
Walter Winchell reports night clubs profit from cigarette sales by charging higher prices than retail shops and collecting tips, plus concessions. He notes perfume and French product shortages in smaller towns, Elliott Roosevelt’s safe return and crew, a dice game controversy, and mentions Axis Rule in Occupied Europe by Lemkin, plus war bond sales and a VD weapon tactic used by Nazis.
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UE Reaes
OPA
Europe
Raphael Lemkin
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Oraicles
Writers’ War, Board
Cedar Rapids Gazette history and wire service note
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, published daily and Sunday at 600 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Entered as second class matter June 18 1932 at Cedar Rapids post office under the March 3 1879 act. Full Leased Wire Reports Associated Press United Press International News Service. The Associated Press is entitled to republication rights for all news credited.
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Cedar Rapids
Bach Speaks on Trappist Amish Religious Habits
Dr. Marcus Bach of the University of Iowa explains Amish and Trappist practices to Lions club members. Recordings from Amish services near Kalona and Wellman and Trappist monasteries were discussed, with notes on worship, attire, and early morning services.
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Bach
Iowa
Marcus Bach
University of Iowa School of Religion
Lions Club
Kalona
Wellman
Mallory
Dubuque
Order
United States
Gethsemane
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Chicago
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Detroit
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Melton
Wil Snccomes
Boys’ Store
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Kay Collier
Tweedie
Kidskins
California Sportswear
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