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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1934
Page
15
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Lothrop Stoddard contends that neither Far East Russo Japanese hostilities nor European wars threaten American interests enough to justify U S involvement or sacrifice. He urges keeping the United States out of entangling alliances and emphasizes economic and strategic prudence.
The hearings on Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Tugwell suggested a positive outcome for his promotion. He impressed with calm testimony, fending off critics and possibly gaining new supporters. The appointment signals Roosevelt’s prestige and leadership, and the odds favor Tugwell’s promotion despite senate opposition.
The piece notes President Roosevelt urges Congress to study social insurance issues and consider legislation next session. It traces unemployment insurance debates from 1931 to 1932, cites Hoover and Roosevelt positions, and mentions Wisconsin's state plan and the Wagner-Lewis bill proposing a 2 percent payroll tax with credits for employer contributions.
A commentary notes some former pupils protest the closing of a short course in free style golf their kind of golf requiring shots beyond the driver and brassie. The writer defends the decision and discusses the evolving nature of golf skills.
A humorous guide mocks self described trick clubs and suggests unconventional tools for escaping golf mishaps. It warns against reliance on gimmicks while offering playful, impractical tips like a tea strainer on a swagger stick and a time bomb to reposition a ball, finished with a paring note on sand traps.
New York c elebrity buzz wanes as autograph markets shrink and stars rarefy. Lindbergh and Garbo remain talked about while Ruth and Walker fetch mere dimes. Sid Silverman steers Variety with Green and Pulaski between New York and Hollywood as Broadway regains a cautious pulse.
The passage notes changing celebrity culture with Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway influencing Harlem fashion such as sideburns and star power. It highlights Ethel Waters and Bill Robinson as wealthier figures, the Ubangi Club, and Robinson’s election as Harlem mayor amid cultural flair and ambition. The lunar outlook adds cautious business advice and hints at personal finance and diplomacy.
A reflective piece recounts a father son dynamic in which Bill Junior follows a privileged path into dishonesty. The tale ends with jail and a hard lesson, as Junior laments that his father shaped him, even as pride and protection failed to prevent his downfall.
The piece notes a lively bicycle revival with steady pedalers in Central Park and highway routes. It highlights riders in sleeveless jerseys and tassel berets, plus fashion details of the era. A barber shop scene shows a customer receiving the works and a manicurist at work as local culture and travel mingle.
Notices announce appointments of administratrix and executrix for estates in Linn County Iowa. Margery Belt named administratrix of Georg Belt estate. Robert W. Greene attorney. Also notice of executrix for August Osterlind estate, with debtors urged to pay and creditors to file claims with Linn County District Court clerk.
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