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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1939

Page

9

U. S. Armed Forces Readiness Exceeds Past Peaks

A Foreign Foley association report led by David H. Popper says the United States is far better prepared for conflict than ever in peacetime. It argues long-range overseas warfare is feasible and warns fear abroad aids armament growth, noting Guam's implications and congressional hurdles in defense budgeting.

United States David H. Popper America Guam Americas Air Corps Congress Popper House Senate

Whole puzzle crossword themed word list exercise

Horizontal and vertical clues cover baseball terms animal metals verbs pronouns and objects across and down. The grid links many common words with definitions and cross references forming a standard themed crossword puzzle challenge.

Soviet Flyers Reach World Fair At Last

Brig. Gen. Vladimir Kokkinaki and Major Mikhail Gordienko, forced down near Miscou island while attempting a nonstop flight from Russia to New York, arrived at Floyd Bennett field Sunday night in a Soviet embassy chartered rescue plane. They flew 23 hours 40 minutes, greeted by officials and a Stalin telegram praising their feat.

New York Vladimir Kokkinaki Mikhail Gordienko New Brunswick Russia Floyd Bennett Field Harold S. Vanderbilt Moncton N. B Miscou Island Constantine Oumanski Kokkinaki Floyd Bennett Administration Josef Stalin

Dismantling Underway for Shipment to Russia

The operation will dismantle the structure and prepare it for shipment to Russia, moving components to a transport site for international cargo. Local authorities did not release further details on timing or exact facilities involved.

Divine's Park Hill Outpost Sparks Yonkers Controversy

In Yonkers Park Hill, Father Divine’s followers prepare a 16 room house on three acres for a new outpost to spread their faith. The move intensifies local scrutiny of the controversial religious leader and his sect.

New York INS Father Divine Park Hill Yonkers

SOKOLS IN TOPNOTCH GYMNASTIC PROGRAM

Cedar Rapids Sokol society staged an annual evening of physical culture at Wilson High School with a two part program. The first half featured living tableaux, drills by children and teens, and a fencing display. The second half showcased senior calisthenics, parallel bar routines, an Indian club drill, and complex group pyramids. Frank Machovsky led the instructor staff with C Berdecny and E Lorenc assisting.

Cedar Rapids Sokol Society Wilson High School Czechoslovakia Prague C. Berdecny E. Lorenc Frank Machovsky

Nutrition of Parents May Influence Childs Sex Say Chicago Scientists

University of Chicago physiologists report rat studies suggesting paternal protein intake boosts chances of male offspring while maternal nutrition favors females. They caution findings may extend to humans. Also notes the maximum safe human ascent is 16,500 feet.

New York Ins University of Chicago Drs. F. Hoelzel Esther da Costa A. J. Carlson The

Blame Uncertain In Freight Wreck Killing Five Trainmen

Pittsburgh AP reports Pennsylvania railroad officials expect it may never be known who was at fault in a double header freight wreck fifteen miles south of the city. Five train crew members were killed when the train ran through a derail switch and off a stub track en route to Columbus Ohio. Victims include Engineman E Feeney 52 Columbus Fireman D R Conroy 43 Steubenville Engineman D H Lingenfelter 45 Fireman C E Rine 45 and Conductor T Ramesaur 54 all Dennison Ohio.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Here Columbus E. Feeney D. R. Conroy Steubenville D. H. Lingenfelter C. E. Rine T. Ramesaur Dennison

Famous Stork Line play yards debut at $4.45

Maple play yards measure 40 inches square and fold compactly for storage. Constructed for years of service, the sturdy stork line furniture promises durable use as a childhood item with practical folding design.

Bathinettes Priced at $4.45 During Baby Week

Bathinettes offered at four dollars and forty five cents in a Baby Week sale. Fold away dressing table integrates with a rubber bath tub, shown in the advertisement image.

Sturdy High Chairs Feature Rich Maple Build

Rich maple chairs with adjustable foot rest and removable tray offered at 6.95. Chairs emphasize durability and convenient access for infants and toddlers.

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