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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1941
Page
15
University of Iowa speaker Professor Louis Worth cites the danger of voice driven persuasion in newsreels radio and sports broadcasts. He warns that sensational delivery can mislead and calls for dispassionate factual reporting to safeguard objective thinking amid global tensions.
Hollywood salutes Ilona Massey as an ally in the wartime credit freeze test. The column mocks the hardship of aliens on limited funds, outlining a frugal lifestyle from rent to gowns and champagne, suggesting even a limousine if needed.
The $80 000 insurance payment for the first minute of flight on the 212 foot B 19 bomber was seen as wise given the potential losses from a crash. Test flights proceed to gauge practical merit while officials note public sentiment and project costs amid mixed reports.
The piece argues irritations have value for growth. It cites Van Wyck Brooks on The Opinions of Oliver Allston and notes writers like Henry James thrived when provoked. It urges using vexations to sharpen effort, citing Emerson and St. Paul as examples and stressing proactive mastery over irritations.
Robert Quillen muses on American marital dynamics, noting wives as boss or conciliator depending on temperament. He contrasts prudent, security seeking women with nagging bosses while reflecting on democracy, authority, and public behavior in a satirical, skeptical tone.
Jay G Hayden reports on the House Ways and Means panel coding a $3.5 billion tax bill with Doughton asserting control and Cooper as overall director. The panel reshapes rates for individuals and couples, ends community property splits, and moves toward broad sales taxes to fill revenue gaps.
General Hugh S Johnson cites the danger of price inflation and urges stronger government support for Leon Henderson. He criticizes piecemeal controls, warns that fixing prices for some goods risks wider labor and wage ceilings, and urges timely, full mobilization of price regulation rather than delayed action.
In Washington the National Labor Relations Board is accused of capriciousness and bias by union advocates. The Labor Relator claims the board favors an open shop and limits worker protections while proposing minimal grievance access. The piece notes internal criticisms from board officials and a potential strike context as negotiations stall.
A Danish man returns home to a theater newsreel showing locals cheering the German occupation. His wife, recognizing a hat she had worn two years earlier, notes the reel’s fiction and warns that such footage can mislead observers who know the real events.
A caustic column mocks the idea of a Russian pact with Germany. The writer uses humor to critique alliance logic, noting troop movements and the confusion of wartime trade terms. The piece blends pop culture with political commentary about 1930s intrigue.
Reported from a heat wave with temperatures around 103 degrees. Nine people collapsed, four fatally, amid the extended high temperatures and worsening conditions.
F F Dawley of Cedar Rapids spoke at the state bar association meeting in Oskaloosa. Ernest A Lee of Cedar Rapids was named to the auditing committee of the Iowa State Music Teachers association. David W King, father of the late Dr Walter S King, was appointed as coroner.
A woman describes a midafternoon energy dip and wonders if sugar helps though job rules forbid snacking. The piece suggests a 10 minute regular recess with tea and cakes or fruit juice to boost productivity and morale.
A discussion on the risks of skipping lunch for thinness, noting hypoglycemia can cause mood and mental disturbances. It recommends a substantial noon meal plus activity, cites emergency sugar remedies, and mentions medical attention for severe cases.
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