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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

11

Camilla’s perilous Egypt to Damascus mission stalks romance

Camilla Dean travels with an American party through Egypt and Palestine as Hassan Isar pressures her with love while seeking Osman Khali. She learns of a Baghdad address on a package and contemplates danger and betrayal as Josie aids her in decoding clues for Ronald Barker.

Camilla Dean Egypt Palestine Gmene Joseph Asad Hassan Isar Maid Barker el Kerak Hasn Camilla Iker Hassan Damascus Sheik Arif al-Arif Osman Khali Ronald Barker Josie Arif Beirut Tigris Bagdad Goodby Slim Saied Ahmal Affandi Ahmal Affandi Osman Kafah Jinni

Sound waves travel faster then slow to constant speed at distance

Violent explosions emit sound waves that propagate rapidly at first and then decelerate to a steady pace as they travel farther from the source. The text discusses how wavefronts expand and how energy disperses, affecting perceived intensity over distance.

Mind exploration by Albert Edward Wiggam

Author argues science can answer moral questions and justify social rights over individual rights. He contrasts modern ambitions with past simplicity noting rising desires driven by wealth, vehicles, and luxury items.

Willie Willis quotes on family and a new car

In a reminiscence Willie Willis recalls his father’s reaction after a car accident. He contrasts the old car and a new one with his dad asking about the car’s condition rather than the family’s injuries.

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Unclear Notes On Youth Crime And Relaxation

A fragmented Q and A discusses when criminals start their careers with a focus on women entering crime late to attract men. It also asserts relaxation can stop worries temporarily, but extended relaxation prevents coherent thinking.

Mind and Muscle Move Across the Body

Fragmentary remark notes thoughts may drift but muscles respond somewhere in the body. It emphasizes mental states interacting with physical motion. No names or places appear.

Threat Of Violence At Speech By Fish Doesn’t Materialize

Rep Hamilton Fish of New York spoke to a Young Republican club in Aurora Illinois despite an anonymous threat. Earlier a wooden block crashed through a meeting room window near John R Metcalfe a Dies committee investigator and a note blamed Metcalfe as a red baiter threatening a stronger warning when Fish delivers remarks.

Aurora Ill Hamilton Fish N. Y Fish John R. Metcalfe

Address Speech Sparks Tense Scene at Masonic Temple

A speaker told young Republicans that workers are being sold down the river by theorists free traders and internationalists. Sheriff's officers and police stood guard outside the Masonic temple as the address continued despite tense moments.

Masonic Temple Fish

Iowa Electric Light and Power stockholders Meeting Set

Cedar Rapids Iowa February 1 1940 annual meeting of Iowa Electric Light and Power Company stockholders will be held at general offices Security Building Cedar Rapids on Tuesday March 5 1940 at ten oclock forenoon to elect directors and transact other business By Order of the President Woodward Secretary

Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rap Soan Co. &. Woodward

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