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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1936
Page
14
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce plans a weeklong drive to boost membership with a target of funding a $40,000 year round program to strengthen business stability and city growth. It urges local business and professional people to participate actively to seize 1956 opportunities and compete with progressive cities.
A Greensboro Georgia candidate for coroner withdrew from the race after claiming the zodiac sign on the day of the primary was unfavorable and that astronomy calculations showed his star descending. The piece rails at astrology in politics and warns of quacks in public service.
A 1934 hearing transcript notes Walter S. Steele arguing courts often defend the core American principle of free speech while acknowledging limits on advocating violent methods. The discussion contrasts constitutional interpretation with the practical reach of speech amplified worldwide.
Secretary Wallace warns no production control under the new law while stating 11,000,000 acres of cotton soil will be conserved. He adds that he is speaking very broadly as the discussion continues.
A reflective note questions how the Republican Party endured the eras of AAA CCC and TVA while preserving its core identity. The remark highlights resilience amid New Deal programs and federal policies.
A mixed bag of public questions and industry tweaks unsettles readers. Max Duckworth asks the governor about state interest in a drug line. An elevator strike in New York may fade before cigarette groups capitalize on any lift. TVA’s yearlong campaign to popularize Melba toast prompts bafflement as to its outcome.
A collage of remarks from public figures and thinkers on prisons, war, industry, fame, science, and social issues. Notable voices include Sanford Bates, Stanley Baldwin, Gerald Nye, Adolf Hitler, John J. Pershing, Hall Whitten, Christine Wiggins, Rabbi Solomon Goldman, and John Masefield, reflecting diverse stances and eras.
Long feature on Cedar Rapids native E R Rochester who built a travel business with Western tours and Canada cruises based in Washington. It notes Iowa experts Dr William Murray and Dewey Termolen researching farm issues, and profiles Iowa forest service staff led by Lyle Watts plus clerks and stenographers in Washington.
A compact meditation on apparel and materials noting that identical looks can conceal widely varying durability with some items fragile and others robust in construction and design. The line contrasts fashion sameness with inherent material strength.
Washington reports Kenya as a large, diverse colony near Ethiopia with strategic importance in Haile Selassie’s conflict. Italian advances threaten the border while Kenya fortifies Mombasa. The National Geographic bulletin notes Kenya’s vast landscapes, wildlife, and mixed colonial status under British rule.
White House worries grow over cloakroom reluctance as early adjournment looms. Congress speeds bills with little debate while NRA AAA and others face questions. Eastman proposes city terminal consolidations amid labor contracts and potential executive orders. Jim Byrnes shows private dissent while Hagood and flood plans prompt emergency considerations. Navy battleship funding awaits post London conference passage.
Health authorities urge housewives to store milk in sterilized bottles in the refrigerator rather than transferring it to other containers. This practice aims to reduce spoilage and ensure safer milk storage at home.
A store advertises prompt courteous service with focus on prescriptions. It emphasizes filling every script exactly as ordered and invites customers to ask their doctor about the pharmacy.
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