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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1937
Page
6
Representative J Mark Wilcox argues the presidents court enlargement plan would tilt rulings toward administration aims. He says the proposal masks a move to broaden the court to secure a modern view and to ease presidential policy enforcement.
Lord Astor presides in Geneva over a private League of Nations nutrition meeting with representatives from eleven countries. He argues malnutrition is about balanced diet not just hunger, stressing protective foods for children. The group aims to spread sound nutrition knowledge, noting in some places interest is tied to military recruitment.
A satirical view suggests an advanced civilization feeds children balanced meals to build strong soldiers, while questioning whether current leaders ate properly as children. The tongue in cheek remark links nutrition to military vigor and political leadership.
The 1939 New York World’s Fair promoters plan to plant 10 000 mature trees including maples oaks and elms to provide shade across the grounds. Trees will range from fifteen to fifty five feet tall with branches up to forty feet wide. The note expresses confidence in the promoters to create an effective shade selling solution for sun drenched visitors.
Buenos Aires police are hunting a suspect nicknamed "Baby Face" Gordillo after a recent incident. The search follows reported crimes in the city, with authorities urging residents to contact the police if they have information.
A long missive advises Louise on pursuing writing, comparing skill and message, cites examples of famous and fictional writers, and critiques liberal rhetoric, radio culture, education versus propaganda, and social norms. The piece closes with a corrected quote about a man and traffic rules, dated 1937.
A crossword style list presents clues for across and down entries including birds such as sparrow and sea eagles, insects, plants, and common terms. Readers fill in words like smell, inlet, oracle, and carpet to complete the grid.
Insiders bet on three sure fire bets in London gossip markets. Mrs Simpson unlikely to divorce, unlikely to wed the Duke of Windsor, and the Duke may return to the throne. The publicity has muddled royal talk and the front page angle remains volatile.
The column muses on cinema, journalism lineage, and social manners with wry observations. It notes Arline Judge, Lu cius Beebe, Carl Van Doren, and writers like Gilder and Steffens while riffing on modern talk, fashion, and the shift from sharp dialogue to airy persiflage.
The writer cites Dr. A S W Rosenbach on detectives, naming five slickest fictional sleuths and noting good stories in detective magazines. He praises Wilkie Collins yet prefers Oppenheim or Arthur Somers Roche. He recalls reading Everything is Thunder during a wakeful night amid a Berlin war chase and a nearby ambulance din.
The Sunday horoscope highlights strong luck for spiritual and cultural pursuits. It notes a prosperous year with unusual private relations and notable activity in writings publicity and public contacts. A born child may be brilliant and versatile, gaining limelight through wit and industry.
Notice from Cedar Rapids Iowa states the annual stockholders meeting will be held at the Security Building on March 2, 1937 at ten o clock for the election of directors and other business. Secretary S Woodward signs the notice.
Notice to Henry F. Hageman Henry F. Gemen and others that the Southeast Thirty Feet of Lot 8 Block 3 May and Covell's Addition Cedar Rapids Iowa was sold at public sale to Linn County on January 6 1936 and deed assigned to R A Miller on February 18 1937. Redemption expires ninety days after service of this notice and a tax deed will issue if not redeemed. Ames E. Franken attorney for R A Miller.
Gardner Jackson emerges as a central figure in Roosevelt era farm policy, rallying for tenant farmers and sharecroppers against plantation owners. The piece traces his clashes with AAA officials, his advocacy through the Southern Tenant Farmers Union, and his influence on Wallace and other policymakers, alongside his personal background and high-spirited persona.
A dense radio grid lists NBC CBS and affiliated stations WEAF WJZ WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO WGST WOC with programs through evening night and Sunday morning to 11 30 pm. Names include Anita Edward D Annaband Meredith Willson Russ Morgan Collins and Duke university glee club.
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