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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1939
Page
6
The piece notes Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson urging the American Bar association to provide affordable expert legal service for the middle class. It argues many taxpayers lack access to legal help, while lawyers are well funded, and predicts society may demand cheaper, wholesale rates as regulation grows.
Analysts weigh President Roosevelt’s appointment of P. V. McNutt as federal security administrator and what it means for 1940. The piece notes McNutt’s showmanship and potential cross‑partisan appeal, suggesting the move may position him as a future successor aligned with the New Deal.
The piece argues that despite varied views on many topics, there is broad agreement that unethical business practices must be stopped. It cautions against blanket condemnation of business and urges identifying real actors rather than blaming a faceless sector. It questions sensational rhetoric and highlights the central role of business in prosperity.
The author argues that compromising with party conservatives is essential to winning in 1940 and suggests watching P. V. McNutt in the coming months. If past performance repeats, McNutt will make the path easier for all.
The National Safety Council says bathrooms are among the safest rooms for accidents and stairs pose higher risk. It advises caution with electrical appliances near water and to read mouthwash labels before use.
Elmhurst in Queens thrives near Flushing Meadows as fair visitors arrive and roomers fill local homes. The piece notes a dog friendly critique of New York and suburbs, cites dog-hating laws, and mentions a Mahood view on city hospitality toward dogs. It closes with magazine praise and a travel sketch of humane outings in Manhattan.
An excerpt presents Wiggam discussing moral philosophy and the limits of science in determining right and wrong. It asks about women concealing hate with politeness and notes social conditioning shaping gratitude. It also contrasts fights for liberty with keeping what one has and mentions suffrage, Valley Forge, and economic struggles.
Critics praise museums and Rockefeller wealth shaping bold architecture while park features, rugged landscapes, and sea tours from Manhattan to Bear Mountain offer cooling water travel and sun exposure. Residents note vivid island scenery and lively boat trips with flags flying.
A 28 page booklet titled The Conquest of Fear offers readers a method to analyze and end fears. Dr A E Wiggam, from Dr David Mitchell Consulting Psychology, provides the pamphlet and asks readers to send ten cents plus a stamped self addressed return envelope to obtain a copy.
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