17 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1939
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines the OWA interests file from 4.302.25, detailing archival references and access notes. The entry catalogs interested parties and related documentation in a concise ledger format.
A magazine piece by Secretary Hull urges global steps to halt aggression and rearmament while Norman Thomas argues for war avoidance via poverty and unemployment relief. The column notes that both views converge on reducing economic causes of war and urges focus on domestic readjustment should the nation stay out of foreign conflicts.
The mixed claims commission reversed a 1930 German victory and ruled for the United States on Black Tom and Kingsland damage claims. The German member dissented, having resigned months earlier. Claims total about 50 million dollars with limited chances of full payment due to treasury funds and German bond defaults.
A reader's editorial tone letter argues that while the young man is right to avoid war obligations, true value comes from doing something meaningful. It contrasts youth and aging, career missteps, and the search for truth, urging self-respect through helpful work and honest effort. It critiques prejudice, Americanism, and chivalry with aphorisms about life, work, and duty.
A long running dispute between American claimants and the German government, once likened to 40 million dollars, has seen renewed but then reopened decisions by a commission. An apparent 1936 compromise failed to gain legal standing, and the commission has closed the case with expectations that funds will be shared as available.
The article praises King George and Queen Elizabeth for their intellects and adaptability. It notes the vice president’s remark that the king is smarter than many think and the First Lady’s surprise at global changes. The author argues the royals could not have presented themselves better.
The article recalls New York landmarks from 1850 including the Quaker Meeting Houses in Stuyvesant Square and near Gramercy Park with regular services. It notes St. Nicholas Church on Fifth Avenue funded by Russell Sage and Theodore Roosevelt as a parish member, plus St. Thomas Church praised for English Gothic architecture and its prominent society weddings.
A tour of famous New York churches and religious sites highlights Trinity's Hamilton and Lawrence tombs near Wall Street, St. Paul's Washington’s pew, Temple Emanu-El’s 25,000 volume library, the plain interior of Church of the Heavenly Rest, Renwick’s St Patrick’s, and unique St George congregations. The Riverside Church funded by Rockefeller and the Little Church Around the Corner are also noted for architecture and social scenes.
A list of crossword style clues labeled horizontal and vertical with definitions and partial hints for words such as author pen name for Alice in Wonderland and various word terms including ages coins verbs nouns and scientific terms. The puzzle includes entries like To plunge in water and To dwell along with references to month names and religious terms.
During Rev Clearwaters absence Calvary Baptist Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street SW in Minneapolis will host Evangelist A G Lewis from Minneapolis. He will conduct Sunday services June 18 25 July 2 and 9 and lead midweek prayer meetings drawing a picture at each service to present to the leader of the largest delegation. He will reside in the parsonage.
Four University of Iowa officials will travel to Washington next week to request a power increase for WSUI. They seek 5000 watts daytime and 1000 watts nighttime, up from 1000 and 500 respectively. A new university station is due to debut next fall.
The piece argues the federal communications commission will not see prompt legislation to tighten telephone monopoly controls this year or next due to Congress being in adjournment and an election year looming. It notes Walker's shift from calls for full FCC control to a milder authority and hints at internal FCC politics and lobbyist dynamics.
A long radio bulletin lists hourly evening and morning programs across stations WMT WGN WSUI WHO KFJB WOC WOC WOOD and more. It names orchestras hosts and broadcasts from 6:00 to after 12:00 with music, news, comedy, and talk features.
Incorporators form a Iowa corporation under Chapter 384 1935 code with Cedar Rapids as principal place of business. Articles set capital stock at 26000 dollars, 100 dollar shares, 5000 dollars paid for business start, and tenures of officers and directors named.
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