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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1940

Page

29

Call to eyed US action against Hitler sparks debate

An editorial argues for careful, logical debate over aiding Allies now versus delaying. It notes interventionists push for planes and crews, risking direct war with Germany, while warning against emotional decisions and urging scrutiny of assumptions about Europe, markets, and postwar power.

Alles Hitler Dent Conant Harvard United States Germany Dr. Conant Europe Soviet Russia Great Britain France England

Safety Emphasis Month Urges Iowa Drivers to Focus on Habits

Governor Wilson designates June as safety emphasis month in Iowa. Analysis shows pedestrians caused 12470 deaths, speed and reckless driving lead fatalities, right of way violations cause injuries. Pedestrian actions and rural highway dangers account for most deaths and injuries.

Wilson Iowa

How come the Courier Journal doubts relativity

An unidentified newspaperman suggests absurd earnings for Seabiscuit Greta Garbo Babe Ruth Roosevelt and Steenbock to mock relativity. The Courier Journal questions the reasoning and asks how such figures could be reconciled, noting the implausible averages over many years.

Louisville Courier- Journal Seabiscuit Greta Garbo Babe Ruth Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry Steenbock Hurrenity Courier-Journal Rhess Roosevelt Weed

Steenbock’s UV Work Draws Little Public Interest

The article notes that ultraviolet research by Dr. Harry Steenbock lacks public appeal and funding appeal. It states his work has no sex appeal and cannot be marketed via radio charm, with gate admission and betting unlikely. The piece suggests he earns about $5,000 yearly and may face health risks like rickets.

Harry Steenbock Steenbock

Quotes Highlight Public Opinion From 1930s Leaders

A collage of remarks from James S. Kemper Alf M. Landon and others on government governance democracy and trade. Notable lines urge restraint on coercive policy celebrate unity prosperity defend democracy and emphasize responsibility in politics and education.

Selfish Code gang at the gate and parade crowd

A fragmentary voice urges pushing through at the ticket gate and crowding the parade with a bold, selfish stance. It encourages discarding courtesy and living without restraint, urging a month or two of such behavior.

Dempsey defends family amid Broadway buzz

Walter Winchell notes JACK DEMPSEY insists no other woman involved in his case besides his two daughters and asks rumors cease. Mark Hellinger honored at Toots Shors with Hollywood buzz. editorials, jokes, and public figures spar over surrenders and headlines.

Jack Dempsey Toots Shors’ Inn Mark Hellinger Hollywood Davey Green Mark

Sells Part Of Homestead For New Municipal Plant

The city office records show Robert Ellis deeded about sixteen and a half acres of his original homestead on May 28 to the city for a pumping plant filtration beds and compensating tank for seven thousand dollars. The item also notes local club elections and Memorial day services with a 92 degree high.

Redmond Robert Ellis

Primary voice from Iowa leaders on elections and national policy

Rep. Thomas E. Martin and Rep. Henry Talle urge a big Monday primary vote as a barometer for the general election. They stress Congress has thoroughly threshed Navy plans and warn fiscal and foreign policy will shape national power and economy ahead of November 5. Cont'd on back page.

Congress George Koob Dubuque WS. Jacobsen Clinton Jowans Jacobsen Naval Affairs Committee Navy Thomas E. Martin Towa City Henry Talle Decorah

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