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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
7
The statement argues against simplistic moral judgments based on wealth. It asserts there is no sound basis to claim all poor are godly and all rich are evil, just as there is no basis to claim all rich are good and all poor are bad.
Analyzes Dr. John E. Brindley view on replacement taxes in Iowa and calls for stronger taxpayer appeal rights to local budgets. Cites 1924 code, Elliott and Beatty Bennett laws, and argues for non partisan review bodies to curb local spending.
Essay explores how tools enable invention and reform, citing Watt and Dewey, then satirizes politics with brief maxims on leadership, manners, and Americanism. It ends by correcting a quote from a swindler’s victim, underscoring justice over revenge.
The 1936 graduates face advice from many sources as a West Virginia investment group estimates lifetime earnings for 141,000 college alumni at about 27 billion dollars, averaging around 194000 per person over forty years. The report notes few would have found satisfactory work if they left school in 1932.
Matt C. Smith notes the four years in college cost about $4,000 and promise a lifetime profit of $102,000, a return near $100 per day. He cautions graduates not to overtrust these figures, as actual earnings may vary and the investment can cause anxiety over decisions and money management.
The community medical leaders have extended the current clinical plan for six more months ensuring indigent families receive needed health care. They praise efforts to balance patient needs with physician and taxpayer fairness to avoid push toward socialized medicine.
The discussion notes that the letter Z was neglected during the New Deal until Zioncheck, who revived its use in headlines. This observer highlights the shift and credits Zioncheck with reinserting the letter into public discourse.
New York report tracks John Steel once atop Broadway cabaret fame. He fell to less prestigious venues but rebuilt his career, regaining audience appeal and packing major shows again. The piece also touches on entertainers, family ties, and noted figures from Ziegfeld era.
Mrs. John Archibald and daughter Jessie head to Winnipeg Canada to visit Mrs Archibalds mother. Over thirty relatives and friends attend the Bever park farewell picnic for Mr and Mrs E P Starry as they move to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Julius Sorensen depart for Buffalo Wyoming to visit their son Carl. Col and Mrs William G Dows are mentioned among the travelers.
The family including their son Sutherland returned today from Colorado Springs and plan to spend the summer in Round Lake Minnesota.
Two boys aged 7 and 8 drowned in the Cedar river near High Rock after stepping from a sandbar into a deep hole. Bazil Worthan, 23, drowned later after cramps while bathing opposite Ellis park. B G Guinand set a new nine hole Cedar Rapids Country Club record with 32, surpassing Carl Piepho’s 34. Gerald Clark injured in a motorcycle street car collision on Ellis boulevard at 6 avenue. Co L Sherwood and family note July 2 1906. The Rev E R Burkhalter leaves for Europe on vacation. Julius Deckman graduates from Concordia college Milwaukee and returns home. Charles W Donaldson and wife back from Indiana and Michigan trip. The Rev W M Evans and family depart for West Okoboji. Fire of unknown origin destroys Mott Piano factory and Braverman’s Island furniture store on May’s island.
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