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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1939
Page
4
Iowa House votes against banning beer sales where dancing occurs by a slim margin and votes to prohibit beer where neither dancing nor drinking is allowed. The split highlights tensions between temperance aims and practical beer sales, with concerns about policing and shifts to taverns.
A columnist condemns talk of an inevitable new war and American militarism. The piece notes a man and his child killed themselves over unfounded disease fears and argues for sane action to cure world ills until proven otherwise.
The piece analyzes potential future territorial changes in Europe guided by the idea of self determination. It notes the Wilsonian stance on nationality, cites past treaty disputes over Fiume and adjacent lands, and argues dictators exploit the principle while pursuing their own aims.
A crossword style puzzle item lists clues across and down with hints on early colonial figures and terms. The featured founder of Pennsylvania is referenced among the long list of definitions and wordplay entries.
A column voices critique of capital punishment for a 17 year old, arguing against ruthless penalties and urging caution in judgment. It contrasts youth impulsiveness with adult discretion, noting how ideas drift to action without intent. The piece as a whole blends social commentary with political reminiscence and quotes.
The Riverdale Presbyterian Church on Henry Hudson Parkway in the Bronx has expanded its property at a cost of 52000 dollars. Architect Renwick designed the original building, with Dwight James Baum adding spacious modern interiors. Pastor Reverend George W Duff and New York Times writer P W Wilson host summer services for golfers and country visitors each Sunday at 8 AM, while the church remains a busy center with a 450-seat sanctuary and nightly entertainments in a theater gymnasium space.
Albert Edward Wiggam presents a series of answers from a scientific viewpoint on teen dating, intelligence, and learning. The text argues for forming friendships over serious romantic bonds, notes alcohol’s effect on perception, and contrasts dull and bright students while stressing effort and self-improvement.
The article notes a dynamic church community with a dramatic society and a large Sunday school of about a hundred youngsters. The Renwick building, begun in 1863, remains sound with well-equipped, well-ventilated facilities. Pastor Duff, living nearby with family, is a popular local minister.
In Mexico City negotiations between President Lazaro Cardenas and Donald R. Richberg for American and British oil firms collapsed after earlier official forecasts of a quick settlement. B. W. Van Hasselt of Mexican Eagle Oil Co. reported the setback Friday night.
The piece cites I Kings 19 1 4 and contrasts quick forceful reform with enduring moral transformation through prayer. It advocates patience humility and trust in goodness over drastic unilateral actions and cautions against despair. Amen.
A dense broadcast grid lists WMT WGN WHO KFJB stations with orchestras hosts and hour by hour programs from 6:00 pm to midnight including Bernies, Ray Gram Swine, Old Heidelberg, News, Dinners, dances, sports, comedy, and a Missing Persons Bureau segment.
A dense listing of radio times and programs across stations WMT WGN WHO KFJB and others. Entries include musical hours organ performances orchestral groups and talks with varied hosts and guest artists such as Francis X. Bushman and Cuddy's Bohemians.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission sets a hearing for a petition by the Electric Light and Power Company of Des Moines to erect operate and maintain poles wires towers and other fixtures for electric transmission across Linn County Iowa. The hearing is fixed for April eighteenth nineteen thirty nine at 10 am in Des Moines with objections in writing at least four days before.
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