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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
13
The piece argues that bombing Berlin as retaliation for Paris would misfire both ethically and strategically. It notes dwindling RAF feasibility, scarce resources, and the risk of German reprisals, urging restraint and strategic focus over punitive city bombing.
A discussion of parachute fighters as a wartime innovation and their use for peacetime aims. The piece notes the tension between scientific progress and its potential for destruction, citing a Porterville California plan to deploy parachute firefighters to guard Sequoia National Park from wildfires as an example of peaceful adaptation of war tech.
In a tirade against Secretary Ickes, the piece mocks his push to have employees declare under oath whether they belong to any political party or organization that seeks to overthrow the government. It calls the effort a bold but naive attempt to root out internal foes by ceremonial pledges and questions the administration's wisdom.
A sweeping aura of foreboding Catalogs how writers in the United States warned of coming war. It contrasts public action in France and England with Germanys relentless weapon forging and the predicted global upheaval. It cites Nazi dominance across Europe and the Pacific, the hunger for vital imports, and the looming fate of nations if Allies fail.
Walter Winchell’s Broadway column surveys Latin America scenes from Brazil to Chile. It notes vast estates in Brazil, Valparaiso swords and slacks, the clean Buenos Aires subway, Panama hats from Ecuador, far water to Talara gardens, and oilfield deserts. It mentions Simon Bolivar’s naming, Chilean race fans, Vina del Mar races, and polite Spanish speakers on ships. It also covers Lima bull rings, Brazilian customs, and harbor views described by Hugh Gibson.
The ministry of home security barred holiday camps within ten miles of England and Scotland east coasts the southeast coast and the Isle of Wight to prevent invasions.
Health authorities report utensils in many public eating and drinking places harbor harmful bacteria even after cleaning. Proper process requires hot washing, fresh rinsing, then a chlorine rinse. double sinks are recommended to prevent cross contamination. Authorities blame lax public compliance and weak enforcement for poor facilities in many towns and cities.
The article argues that a weak chlorine rinse does not sterilize utensils. It stresses that hot water and soap wash is the essential disinfection. Thorough washing with plain soap and hot water provides the best sanitary safety.
Readers discuss the modern method of throat surgery using electro coagulation and dial thermy, praising the procedure and noting minimal discomfort. They also exchange tips on belly breathing to calm nerves during public performance and warn against dubious nasal tonics sold via form letters.
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