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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
21
A quotation from Charles F. Kettering emphasizes practical education over credentials. It asserts true learning is knowing what to do when action is required, regardless of how many diplomas one holds.
The article argues President Roosevelt view NRA as blocked by Supreme Court limits and suggests his stance blends emotion with strategy. It notes unanimity in the court and speculates on whether the president will shift toward constitutional revision or tempered action.
The piece notes an unusually cold May, claiming it’s among the coldest on record per weather bureau data. It laments persistent cool wet conditions and praises lush lawns and a resistant rural countryside, while noting chinch bugs are discouraged and droughts of a year ago loom in memory.
The piece outlines potential extensions of existing taxes, proposed budget adjustments for 1935 1936, and various federal and import tax provisions. It lists rates on gasoline entertainment jewelry and many other items, plus reductions set to take effect June 30 and July 31, with notes on bonds transfers and futures sales.
A dated 1935 letter discusses citizenship and ownership of the nation, criticizes corruption and greed, and questions American industrial practices. It uses social and political commentary to urge civic responsibility and awareness of national assets and issues.
The piece defends continuing 1934 revenue excises on fuels oils and coal noting 278 million dollars expected from special taxes. It argues they aid pay as you go finance and credit stability while acknowledging possible revenue loss could boost business but remains a gamble. Huey Long reports four failed assassination attempts and voices support for keeping military training in schools.
In a private Metropolitan Club room a writer recalls ambitions such as visiting the Taj Mahal by moonlight, riding Shanghai’s Bubbling Well Road in a rickshaw, writing a lasting novel, and performing in a grand impromptu with notable creators like Irvin Cobb and Rupert Hughes.
The passage blends humorous musings on fame fashion and food with reflections on ambition and cooking aims. It notes figures like Will Hogg Wilton Lackeye Bob Brink erhoff Rex Beach and Bob Davis, then shifts to fantasies of cooking for friends. It discusses vocational guidance for youths including studies by Thorndike and Sarge and concludes with copyright dating to 1935.
A dense early 20th century radio grid shows stations NBC CBS ABC WJZ WOE WENR WBAQ airing music and programs. Numerous orchestras led by Dorsey Benny Goodman and Shandor appear, with times from 7:00 to 11:30 PM including talks, violinists, choirs, and feature acts across major networks.
A collage of political jottings includes White House mail, court attaches mishandling decisions, First Lady Mrs Roosevelt's travel plans, candy distribution in the Senate, and various public notices about appointments, welfare talks, and relief efforts with scattered references to officials and places.
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