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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1940
Page
6
A garbled line from the Cedar Rapids Gazette appears with publishing and postal filing notes. It references the Gazette Company as the publisher and dates that appear misprinted, indicating a fragile archival fragment with standard newspaper notice boilerplate.
The piece discusses John L. Lewis and leaders of the CIO and AFL proposing a March 15 vote to merge the two labor factions. It argues such a merger is easier to propose than to achieve, notes potential drafts of Lewis, and warns a plebiscite could expose leaders as less representative of true labor sentiment.
Dr. David I. Berger describes Fellowship week as a program that enriches the Coe community spiritually through leading religious figures and student participation. The piece notes uncertainty about impact but suggests the effort could steer civilization toward steadier progress after wartime turmoil.
In a Madison Square Garden heavyweight bout Joe Louis vs Arturo Godoy, radio narrators delivered breathless play by play while paper reports later struggled to capture the action. Readers faced conflicting impressions of a fight deemed less than spectacular despite its ferocity.
A reflective column argues that absolute freedom does not exist and rights are bounded by circumstance. It discusses lies, deception in defense of life, Voltaire, and democracy's mudsill, then critiques defamation law, neutrality, and political double standards. It ends by noting presidential age questions and a corrected post office remark.
The passage weighs the value of a slow championship fight versus fast action and radio drama. It notes a jolting right to the midriff as a display of power and questions whether champions deserve risk. It ends by suggesting broadcasters should focus on observable ring activity to engage listeners.
A parent child dialogue discusses attitudes toward Franklin D Roosevelt and New Deal policies. The exchange explores taxes, government spending, job creation, and whether aid helps or hinders self-reliance as a child reads Pinocchio.
Broad commentary recalls a cancelled benefit for the Squalus submarine disaster widows and families amid praise for foreign aid. The column cites World War era reporters, Broadway gossip, and industry chatter, noting shifts in public support and editorial policy.
A linoleum covered floor should never be flooded with water. To care for an unwaxed unvarnished floor sweep with a soft brush and dust with an oiled or dry mop. For deeper cleaning use a cloth with lukewarm sudsy water rinse and dry, only wetting small areas at a time.
The piece muses on aging past forty and into fifty with humor and caution. It links longevity to dental care and warns against neglect, noting arteries, vitality, and lifestyle as key factors. It discusses education toward honesty, dependability, and civic virtue, and jokingly weighs auto-driving as a future high school course.
The passage argues that the idea of longevity being tied to vascular health traces to Claude Bernard and echoes a blunt modern view that doctors diagnose cardiac issues after brief examinations, likening it to a $25 consultation, contrasting with Osler.
Readers share health tips about wheat germ improving airedale coat and weight. A monograph titled Wheat to Eat is offered for plain wheat usage. Allergy relief claims include potassium chloride tablets improving asthma and sleep with a monograph available by stamped reply.
The author argues science shapes moral questions and societal rights, citing Opie Read on not loving a woman you don’t plan to marry and comparing it to knitting a sweater never worn, reflecting on practical limits of affection.
Reader mail-in booklet by Dr. Wiggam explains basic emotions and social dynamics. It contrasts Introverts and Extroverts and guides self identification. Send ten cents plus SASE for the Geting Along with People booklet.
The piece argues that education should fit students for practical life with driving as an important component for modern readiness. It emphasizes a hands on approach to skills useful in everyday work and society.
Charles M Chadima was elected president of the Club Vesna of the St Ludmila parish at a meeting last night Col C B Robbins former assistant secretary of war spoke on Industrial tion before Linn C serve Officers associate Mrs Ed Kelly hosted a farewell dinner.
E. F. McClelland and family left yesterday for California. B. Northcott, general secretary of the YMCA, spoke at the Father and Son banquet in Clinton. W. J. Barngrover tossed his hat in celebration.
In the ring today for the office of county attorney on the republican ticket. A Dad's club was formed at a St Paul church conference last night with A L Killian named president W W Welch secretary and L S Hamilton treasurer. Mr and Mrs E F McClung and daughter left yesterday for California.
Cecil K. Lyons formerly of Edgewood school and now a University of Oregon student won the Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford. A reception for Rev. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Thrapp of Jacksonville Ill was held at the First Christian church parlor. Harry L. Manchester of Rock Island announced his candidacy for councilman. A. G. Epler and wife left for an extended Colorado Springs trip. Arthur T. Averill of Cedar Rapids died suddenly at his home.
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