Taft outlines four point plan for 1940 campaign
Sen Robert A Taft Ohio Republican candidate spoke to the Republican club of Massachusetts detailing a four fold 1940 platform. He urged private enterprise growth including tax revisions. cutting government expenses eliminating deficits and halting inflation. continuing relief for the poor with safeguards. and curbing new government activities while aiding business and agriculture to bolster private enterprise.
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Boston
INS
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Republican Club
Massachusetts
Red Cross Outlines War Relief Policy Statement
Norman H. Davis chairman of the American Red Cross explains in a release to Cedar Rapids and other chapters that the Red Cross has followed the war relief situation from the start. He notes the organization remains mindful of its responsibilities while coordinating with other committees and groups aiding Europe.
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Cedar Rapids
Norman H. Davis
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Prums Along the Mohawk and An American Doctor’s Odyssey
Two book offers promoted at a discount. Prums Along the Mohawk by Walter D. Edmonds presents frontier Mohawk Valley pioneers from the Revolutionary era. An American Doctor’s Odyssey by Victor Heiser profiles a renowned physician’s world travels and disease prevention focus. Both priced under $1.50 for a limited time.
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Prums
Mohawk
Walter D. Edmonds
Mohawk Valley
Victor Heiser
New Mother Goose Edition Edited by William Rose Benet
William Rose Benet edits a new Mother Goose edition with Roger Duvoisin providing illustrations priced at $2.50. The pairing aims to charm future generations with classic rhymes and engaging artwork.
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William Rose Benet
Roger Duvoisin
Red Cross Plans Finland Relief Efforts Amid Conflict
The Red Cross notes that needs abroad do not yet justify a major war relief drive. Last week emergency medical aid was sent to the Finnish Red Cross and supplies have reached Finland. A representative has been sent and further aid will be extended as needs become clearer. Contributions designated for Finland relief are welcomed to support the country during its current conflict.
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Home
Red Cross
Finnish Red Cross
Finland
Mind and morality in science and society
Albert Edward Wiggam notes science informs morality and social order. He cites Dr. Donald Laird's Colgate research on social reception, suggesting attire does not determine popularity and that flashy dress may be as acceptable as somber outfits.
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Donald Laird
Colgate
Getting Along With People by Milton Wricht
This reader service offers a self help booklet on basic emotions introverts and extroverts and how to identify them. Readers can obtain it by sending ten cents and a stamped envelope to Dr Wigcam at this newspaper.
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Milton Wricht
Peop
Wigcam
Christmas Lighting Contest Invites Cedar Rapids Homes
Cedar Rapids invites private residences to enter a Christmas home lighting contest featuring exterior displays depicting the manger scene and Wise Men. Entries must be limited to city residences, lit nightly Dec 24–31, with judging Dec 26–31 and a noon Dec 23 deadline.
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Nevin Nichols
Playground and Recreation Commission
Recreation Office
Dow
Cedar Rapids
Playground and Recreation Office
Contests and Prize Win Notice
A notice noting an individual has entered prior contests and won a prize. The entry confirms participation and attainment of a prize in previous events.
Beatification Hinted for Pioneer U S Nun Duchesne
Miracles attributed to the French nun Philippine Duchesne, who brought the Sacred Heart order to the United States, were approved by a secret cardinal ballot in the Vatican. With the miracles approved, beatification was believed possible next June before Pope Pius XII.
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Vatican City
Philippine Duchesne
Order of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
United States
Sacred College of Cardinals
Pope Pius XII
Mother Duchesne
Trotzky holds out for in person Dies testimony
Exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotzky stated he would not answer a questionnaire and must testify in person before the Dies committee on un American activities or read his books. He said Mexico assured his U S return and accused Dies of disloyalty for blaming Mexico.
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Mexico City
Leon Trotzky
Dies
United States
Orange
Tex
Trotzky
Mexico
Dies Committee
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Pete
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