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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
6
An Iowa Cedar Rapids Gazette notice lists OWA interests and rates for subscriptions. The passage includes post office branding and pricing for six months one month and annual options.
The piece argues the Finnish conflict undermines the Red army myth and weakens the idea that the war is a pure democracy versus totalitarian clash. It contends Allied resolve and Western aid to Finland were lacking, challenging Britain and France’s claimed democratic motives and suggesting the United States may similarly limit involvement.
The article recalls the 1840 founding of the first dental college in Baltimore by Hayden and Harris and traces a hundred years of growth from basic repair work to a respected profession. It highlights nitrous oxide, ether anesthesia, and the shift toward theory and research as dentistry enters its second century.
A reflective piece surveys respect for elites from tribal chiefs to modern wealth, arguing snobbery stems from instinct and self preservation. It contrasts real superiority with inherited status and cites quotes, anecdotes, and social observations about class, wealth, education, and power.
The article argues that preventing dental ills is more valuable than patching teeth. It notes dentistry should return closer to general medical science, citing anesthesia use in surgery as a model. Greater collaboration among dentists, physicians, and researchers could shape dentistry’s second century and benefit the public.
A survey by a large accident insurance company shows that in middlewestern cities at least 56 percent of all arrests involve traffic law violations. The piece argues city governments should acknowledge that many police duties now center on motorists and pedestrians to improve traffic handling.
A collage of nightlife notes from New York City featuring Ramon Novarro with a cop’s horse and onlookers reacting to Rudy Valentino comparisons. Includes hints of stage stars, theater gossip, fashion, and a cab fare feud ending with the cab driver’s license being revoked.
Rushes suggest a hit as Ed Die Cantor performs in 40 Little Mothers. The piece notes a sports pager update, jobless news for Red Elliott, and Vic Moore's valet stance. Broadway and NYC showbiz snippets mix with quirky street scenes and famous names in a vivid era snapshot.
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