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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1934
Page
11
The saying warns that both enthusiasm and cynicism hinder clear thinking. It underscores the risk of extreme attitudes obscuring objective analysis and balanced judgment in evaluating ideas.
Dr William A Wirt charges against Roosevelt brain trust prompt calls for inquiry by Congress. James H Rand Jr a business leader who backed monetary measures backs Wirt, prompting concern over possible communist plotting. Congressional scrutiny urged to uncover truth or disprove allegations.
Cedar Rapids city leaders push Western League baseball as a catalyst for economic upturn and community spirit. Fans back a class A team as a source of entertainment, shopping trips, and regional pride, pairing business interests with athletic talent and Midwestern rivalry. The piece links sports to broader civic development while noting crime won’t be halted by prohibitions alone.
A fragment reflects Washington’s push for Philippine independence to ease U S worries. It recalls late 19th and early 20th century debates, noting diverse American attitudes toward Filipinos and citizenship, with sharp critique of the era’s pro and anti imperial sentiments.
A broad, satirical meditation touches on justice, pardons, and public policy. It critiques executive mercy, notes lengthy pardon histories, and contrast with modern governance while weaving in political and social jabs from a 1934 perspective. It closes with a quotation on flattery and time constraints.
A sprawling critique recalls a harsh portrait of American society with vice and virtue, corruption and cruelty, paying a pittance to the humble and fortunes to the wealthy. It notes a harsh view of past and present in public life and reflectively asks how much has changed since those days. It also mentions the Philippines and a Navajo honor, ending with a note on uncertain coal supplies.
A diary style notice in New York recalls social visits from Will Rogers Rupert Hughes and Will and Jessie Hays plus Karl Kitchens and others. It highlights literary agents in midtown Lorain Wilk George Bye Dave Hampton and Verne Porter as key figures linking editors to writers. A Catholic Minnesota correspondent is mentioned along with Edwin Hill Woollcott Tony Wons and Paul Whiteman, all easing into rest and wholesome radio programs.
Weekend column notes the long marriage of George Arliss and his wife, their theater bound lives, and their shared routines plus a broader glimpse into stage and Hollywood society. It also briefly mentions local civic notes from Decorah where the Oneota Golf and Country Club auxiliary elected new officers.
A wife formerly busy with childrearing revamps her appearance and wins her husband’s renewed attention. She dyes hair, buys clothes and boosts nails, then reveals to him she is a fascinating partner again, restoring her central role in his life.
The author states science guides moral thought but cannot decide all choices. He argues screen acting will never surpass stage craft despite fine performances like Marie Dressler and Katharine Hepburn. He cites long stage discipline as essential for deep technique and growth. He warns against a husband’s self-glorifying storytelling to children and advocates aligning work with play through fulfilling vocations and guidance.
A newspaper notice promotes a 28 page booklet on forming and controlling habits by Dr Albert Wiggam, with reference to principles by William James. Request a copy by mail with a self addressed stamped return envelope and 10 cents to cover costs.
In 1933 the United States produced 1 324 airplanes marking a modest expansion for the era. Industry officials and historians weigh the implications for military readiness and commercial aviation during the early Great Depression.
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