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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1940

Page

10

Roosevelt Defends Census Amid Political Fire Over Questions

President Roosevelt said Congress and others oppose family income questions in the census for political motives. He cited a Senate delay on Tobey’s resolution, while Tobey pledged a radio response as Bailey warned of a “filibuster.” Roosevelt defended government data use including divorce statistics as essential and confidential.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate Commerce Committee Charles W Tobey Senate Josiah W. Bailey N. C Commerce Edward J Nobie Bennett C Clark Tobey Sen. Tobey United States Bailey Noble

Poslam Acne Relief Promoted For Complexion Care

An advertisement touts Poslam skin cream as quick relief for pimples and blotches. It claims two fold action penetrating outer layers while soothing and healing the surface. A single box test is encouraged with instructions at drugstore for 50 cents.

February Poor for Criminals in Cedar Rapids

February proved an unusually light crime month in Cedar Rapids. Of 3470 dollars stolen, 2741 was recovered, 53 felonies were reported with two unfounded. 51 remaining saw 28 arrests. Larcenies under 50 dollars numbered 27, break ins 12, auto thefts eight, larcenies over 50 three, robbery one. Only three bicycle thefts, blamed on icy streets by Chief Bob Vinch.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Cedar Rapids Bob Vinch

Story of Democracy and the danger of self-government vs totalitarianism

The piece urges facing hard facts about democracy amid rising youth congresses worldwide. It argues optimism must yield to reality, cites General Gamelin on accepting unpleasant facts, and warns against easy triumphalism in the struggle between self-government and totalitarianism.

Russia General Gamelin

Democracy's endless quest for a moral substitute for money

The author recalls democracy as a perpetual struggle and cites ancient Greece to frame the modern fight. Referencing Plato, the piece notes democracy's fragility and ongoing battle, suggesting a deeper moral examination beyond wealth and power in a historical context.

Awards Presented At McKinley High One-Act Play

McKinley High held an awards assembly with varsity and sophomore basketball honors for players including Mike Buseck Wilbur Gregor Charles Griffith Vern Harper and others. New members announced for the National Athletic Scholarship Society and a DAR certificate honored home economics excellence. An all school one act play Fixers Incorporated was staged under Miss Marjorie Emerson with cast John Foster Gene Lilly Mary Wing and others.

McKinley Mike Buseck Wilbur Gregor Charles Griffith Vern Harper Herbert Penningroth John Platz Steve Santos Robert Straka Dick Zieke Bob Moore Dick Sedlacek Jesse Cortez James Milke Wayne Sorenson Edwin Griffith Jack Weinands Warren Pugh Dick Feierdsen John Chehak Bill Moore Bob Mack Emil Ashley Harold Skinner Elke Club Cedar Rapids Coe Fixers, Incorporated Marjorie Emerson Dorothy Carr John Foster Gene Lilly Mary Wing Patricia Marshall Horace Hedges Doris Cone Fd Kopecky Don Hunter Richard Navratil George Lilly Paul Fowler Arnold Piersall Ira Patrick Kenneth Knaus Dorothy Hawkins Bettys Larson Dorothy Duncan Marjorie Davenport Ann Lenzen Eleanor Mitter Barbara Barry Velma Anderson Lois Wessale Mervi Frances Bucknell Mr Sindelar Dorothy Lehman Jane Zadnichek Charles Fisher

Henry Merrill Died of Natural Causes, 11 Months

New York report states the medical examiner found 11 month old Henry Merrill son of aviator Dick Merrill and film actress Toby Wing died from natural causes. The case cites no foul play and names both parents in the notice.

Toby Wing New York Henry Merrill Dick Merrill

Mrs Knight Relents For Reconciliation in Reno

Mrs Dorothy Ledyard Knight gave in to her husband’s pleas for reconciliation on Tuesday night and planned to join him in Chicago for a second honeymoon after surrendering to authorities.

Reno Dorothy Ledyard Knight Chicago

Radio Programs Evening Schedule Snapshot

A dense list of broadcast times and programs across stations WMT WOI WGN WCCO WSUI WHG KFIB KFJB etc shows an extensive mix of music dramas news sports and theater lineups. The guide mentions specific shows hosts orchestras and timing blocks spanning late afternoon to midnight with regional station references and school and community broadcasts.

WMT WOI WPA WGN WCCO Amos 'N Andy WHG KFIB Mr Keen Lum and Abner WMJ Fulton Lows Capt. Herne Burns and Allen Marshalltown Hich School Reichard Himber Orch Breezing Alans Leonard Keller AI Pearce WSUI Hollywood Playhouse KIPJB KFJB Quicksilver WOGN Lone Ranger Wecco Dr Christian Dane Evenne Musicale Presbyterian Church Choir Raymond Gram Swing Billy Repaidicco Star Theater Fred Allen Ozzie Nelson Thos E. Dewey Dick Jurgens Curiew Time Neons Rolle Johnson bin Austin Ted Travers Sleepy Hall Marinare Club Wccco Paul Sullivan Veterans Forum Wwtsg iI Everett Hound Arch Charles Barnett Erskine Hawkins Orrin Tucker Ted “Travers Will Bradley Arc Nick Stuart Bob Jerry Smith Farmine Boone KPIB Weco Aair KFJ Matty Smz Lem Hawkins Wee Musical Himes Sug WGR Wift Sniff Biff Happy Hank Mornilne Chapel Coller Pot Inn KFJIB Red River Ma_ Perkins Hollywood Ann Kfib WSUL Sutil Neeety Betty Wells Morning Melodies Pretty Kitty Kelly Road of Life Myrt Marge John KFSB Myrna Dee Sergent Hillstoy House June Baker Stepnother Wat—Pretty Kitty Kelly Julia Blake Wsuut David Tlarum Bos Dr Malone Wsuuli KPJB Myrt and Marie Don Pedro Plano WHO Guiding Light WoOl Kitty Keene Marke Wgn—Carters Elm Street WCC Lone Shop Ralph Slade WSIN Jon Duakes WCECO WSU Sersvice Lenn Martha Kfir Alovnes Creh Ralph Ginsbursh Wcco Lanny Ross Tietts Jennnys Duffy Joycee Jordan Arnold Crimis KFIJB Watk Wgn-Yar Judy Jane Lady Keib Ensemble Moderne 1 WMTH Harold Turner Son KPIR WMJT Orphins Laday Ralph Guisbursh wWcco Radio Marv Maurtiny Keib News Review Wal Reet Ma Brown Wosterwork Wgnews Story Land Court Hussey Stella Dallas Far Lands Mary Sothern Iowa Mouton Radio Hour Jones Ed McConnell Widder Brown Plantine Time Democracy In Action Harold ‘Furner Kathleen Norris Gnirl Dick Kuhns Orc Wweco Caroline’s Johnson Kutty Keene Charlie Placer

Hurley Sentenced to 15 Years for Second Degree Murder

Fort Dodge AP report says 87 year old Orville Hurley was sentenced to 15 years in state prison at Fort Madison by Judge Sherwood A Clock after denying a new trial motion in the second degree murder case of Charles S. McCullock of Waterlon.

Fort Dodge Orville Hurley Charles S. McCullock Waterlon Fort Madison Sherwood Hampton

West Point alternates named for district

Rep W S Jacobsen announces Benjamin W Jump and John C Fuhrmeister as first and second alternates to fill two vacancies at West Point. Jump and Fuhrmeister, from Cedar Rapids area, are listed with parent names and addresses. Both are students at Coe College and McKinnes High School respectively. all Seventh Corps area appointees are taking exams at Fort Sheridan.

Tun Cedar Rap Ds Young Me W S Jacobsen United States Military Academy West Point Benjamin W Jump William H Jump Twenty-fifth Street SE John C Fuhrmeister L. A Fuhrmeister Fifth Avenue SE Quintus C Atkinson Davenport Jump

Bottle Color Affects Fruit Juices Milk Quality

Experts say light exposure affects contents. Milk lasts longer in brown glass and fruit juices stay fresher in green glass.

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