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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

8

Yale and Harvard feud over actress Ann Sheridan insult

In New Haven Yale students react to Harvard Lampoon jibe calling Ann Sheridan the movie actress most unlikely to succeed. Yale Record editor challenges Lampoon editor to a duel and invites Sheridan to the Yale junior prom with Roy Fox promising 2000 admirers.

New Haven Conn Eli Ann Sheridan Harvard University Lampoon Yale-Harvard Lampoon Miss Sheridan Yale Yale Record Roy S Fox Record Russell Bowie The Fox John C .Nemiah

Duel Arrangements Rest With Bowie Under European Code

The text notes that arrangements for the duel are in Bowie's hands and, following the European code, he retains the choice of weapons. The phrase signals formal conduct and the contestant's prerogative in selecting the implement for the confrontation.

Bowie

Man Finds Relief After Natex Trial For Longstanding Ailments

Mr. Laird a 71 year old resident of 408 A Ave recounts years of constipation headaches nervous tension and sleep trouble before Natex. He reports improved bowels sleep calmer nerves and revived mobility after using Natex and urges others to consider it. A Natex representative at Podzimek's Pharmacy invites inquiries and samples. 100 Second Ave SE Opposite Post Office. A $100 reward note appears as ad copy.

Natex Arthur Laird Podzimek Second Ave 100 Second Ave SE

Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People

A tribute poem recalling Will Rogers in Claremore and noting Rogers lives on in bronze memory and the lasting honors from schools halls and parks bearing his name. The verse celebrates Rogers spirit, memory, and grateful communities.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People

Editor Emeritus of New York Times Dies at 75

Dr. John H. Finley educator and editor emeritus of the New York Times died in his sleep at age 75. He had recently undergone hernia surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center but recovered and returned home about three weeks earlier.

New York John H. Finley The New York Times Finley Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

Actor testifies he got 1500 for playing part in 'accident'

John J White 24, an amateur actor, said he received 1500 for portraying a car accident victim in a scheme arranged by Bruner Rubin and Villadsen under federal court scrutiny. He described staged injuries and payments from the insurer, with corroboration from Steve Parnell.

Omaha, Neb INS John J White United States District Court Omaha White Assurman G. Bruner James Rubin Soren Villadsen Bruner Rubin Parnell Homer Babbitt

British Down German Plane Near Scotland

The air ministry said British fighters shot down a German plane off the northeast coast of Scotland shortly after noon. RAF planes had scouted German naval bases and major northwestern cities the night before, flying about 10 000 miles in total and returning safely. It marked the second straight night of reconnaissance and the forty fourth German raider shot down on or near the British coast since the war began, with nine more believed to have failed to return.

London Air Ministry Scotland Royal Air Force Wilhelmmsaven Helgoland Cuxhaven Germany

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