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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1939
Page
51
A retrospective of the 1930s notes economic and political turmoil. It argues repudiations of debts and treaties, moral decline, welfare fantasies, and a shift toward state power. The author sees a world entering the 1940s seeking escape from the decade’s excesses and dangers.
Dr. Edwin H. Sutherland argues crime is largely white collar and caused by trust violations. He cites misvaluation of assets and money manipulation, noting losses far exceed frontline robberies and damage social trust and morale. He says business and professional leaders ignore crimes by their own members.
A compilation of statements and reflections from figures such as Viscount Halifax Smedley Butler Robert M Hutchins Loren Dickinson Adolf Hitler Franz Boas Cordell Hull Pope Pius XII and Odd Nansen. The remarks range from peace terms and national policy to propaganda dangers and refugee issues amid the war.
Exposed corruption erodes respect for law more than many petty holdups. Convictions and prison terms fail to fully offset this impact. A stronger remedy could reduce demagogic attacks on the economic system and the trust placed in a few intermediaries by the public.
A nationwide American Library Association survey shows younger readers shun talking animals and fairy tales, preferring factual war history biographies and aviation books. Older children seek non fiction while many adults mourn lost childhood wonders and fear early senility in society.
Readers propose a steady 1940 effort to improve local parking and a mix of remedies. No single measure will solve the problem. careful weighing of options is needed. City council and interested bodies show willingness to act, with ideas welcome from the public.
The author cites E J Hadley of Grinnell and recounts voting patterns and figures from 1920 to 1930s. He argues that deflation harmed farmers and workers while inflated interests and industry prospered. He calls for increased consumption and government support to bridge the two price levels and spur recovery.
A reflective poem laments the passing of the year and the world's ills. It contrasts an aging, worn year with a younger one to come, condemning greed and war while noting that years are sums of mankind’s deeds. The speaker wishes for wiser, stronger new years.
A brief note by James J. Hruska recalling events from The Gazette Files. The column reflects on past years and offers observations on historical newspaper coverage and notable happenings.
The annual police led Christmas celebration for underprivileged children occurred December 25 at the Dows auditorium under Marshal Joe Kozlovsky with origins by Marshal A R West. About 1,000 fruit and candy packages were distributed, speeches were given by Mayor Redmond and Henry Rickel, and Marshal Kozlovsky received an Odd Fellow watch charm.
Memos detail Mickey Rooney marriage talk to Dolly Thon in Chicago at seventeen. Photog clash with Mrs Angier Duke ends without charges. Edits note public figures like Muriel Abbott group dancers and Norma Shearer’s daughter, with Lola, Raft, and Gunther mentions. Social whirl, new songs, and cafe shows pepper the column.
El Paso reports on the international boundary commission project to straighten the Rio Grande using creosoted posts and eight foot hog wire fences to form sand bank revetments. The fences slow water and trap sand to keep the river within its channel, protecting crops on both sides of the border.
A mine explosion shattered the small North Sea resort of Huis duinen Netherlands on Saturday. Roofs of several buildings including a hotel were blown away and many houses damaged though there were no casualties.
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