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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
9
An experiment in Cedar Rapids invites Jews Catholics and Protestants to join a Brotherhood Day observance at the YMCA. It aims to foster cooperation across faiths without doctrinal disputes or calls for church union. It stresses common concerns and sincere respect among believers and hopes for broad public participation.
The piece analyzes the 1936 Democratic platform crafted under FDR and argues it reflects the President’s views. It notes the Constitution section supports federal state cooperation to regulate commerce and health. It warns court reorganization clashes with founders’ democratic ideals and public perception.
A reflective essay contrasts savage and civilized theologies, arguing that all humans form gods in their image and that defining God is impossible. It samples cultural notes on culture, dictatorship, religion, and public life, ending with a copyright note.
The text argues that separating powers into three branches is essential and that a court reorganization proposal would tamper with this division. It contends the plan offers little hope of long term security and happiness for the people.
Rep. John Taber reveals rising postal costs and printing outlays for official propaganda like the Work periodical. He cites mail handling expenses jumping from 9 million to over 32 million in 1936 with projections to 34 million, arguing relief funds could better serve the needy.
O.C. McIntyre notes Central Park croquet players despite winter, about a hundred members dating back 50 years. The group, mostly sixty plus, remains cordial and private, with famous players like Ethel Petit Roche Neysa McMein Gene Markey and Kathleen Norris. The piece also touches on film figures, Schwab mansion, and social luminaries mingling in New York society.
A Broadway style scene shows a Bronx family in a farcical tax clash. The grumpy father dismisses the tax man, declaring he never pays taxes and will not start, snapping I do not believe in it. Copyright 1937. Markey is noted as a premier scenarist and caricaturist.
A reader argues against the widespread use of the title doctor by dentists and urges restricting the label to licensed physicians. The exchange touches on dental school reform, professional identity, and public welfare, with a letter supporting broader medical training and licensure safeguards.
A fragment recalls a druggist who prepared Whitfield ointment. He remarks to the reader to return after their current mischief to purchase more. The cryptic line hints at a sales intent tied to the potion.
United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa Cedar Rapids Division announces a hearing on April 6 1937 at 10 a m in Cedar Rapids Iowa. The Proceeding concerns reorganizing a corporation under 77 B of the Bankruptcy Act and may confirm the plan or approve compensation and expenses for officers creditors and attorneys and may issue further orders.
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