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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

3

Campaign crews mobilize for Coe College endowment drive

About 200 volunteers gathered at Hotel Roosevelt for a pre kickoff dinner as Coe College begins a two week endowment drive in Linn County and Cedar Rapids with a 150000 goal this area. Col. Robert W. Stewart will speak at the memorial library event. Roy E. Curray chairs the campaign. Arthur Poe notes a 250000 immediate goal and a long range plan to 2 million to end annual deficits.

Coe College Hotel Roosevel Linn County Cedar Rapids Robert W. Stewart Chicago Stewart Memorial Library Coe Memorial Coliseum Coe College Military Band Stanley Vesely Roy E. Curray Arthur Poe Coe Board of Trustees Poe

Briton urges Allies to bring U.S. into European war

Alfred Duff Cooper, former first lord of the British admiralty, told Paris reporters on Wednesday night that the Allies must strive to involve the United States in the European war.

Paris Ins Alfred Duff Cooper Admiralty United States

End power dispute settled in Twin Cities strike avert

The Northern States Power company and its union employees reached a settlement ending a three month power strike threat in the Twin Cities area. The accord ends labor dispute tensions and avoids a work stoppage that could affect electricity service.

ST. Paul Twin Cities Northern States Power Company

Roosevelt Looks to Shift CAA Under Commerce Dept

Budget bureau indicts structural flaws in the Civil Aeronautics Authority citing overlaps among the agency, the Air Safety Board and administrator. Roosevelt weighs placing CAA functions under the Commerce Department after a two month investigation into the 1988 act’s ambiguities and enforcement role concerns.

Washington Official Budget Bureau Civil Aeronautics Authoity Roosevelt Commerce Department Administration Air Safety Board CAA

Fayette County Home Praised By State Board Lieutenant

Des Moines reports State Board of Control Chairman D R McCreery said a board investigator’s review of the Fayette County home was very complimentary. A grand jury probe into the home’s conditions was ordered. Investigator Dave Long praised inmate satisfaction and overall cleanliness, noting good food.

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief for Backaches

Many suffer backaches and poor energy, unsure of kidney trouble. Doan's Pills, used for over 40 years, claim to flush poisons from the blood and relieve symptoms like swelling night pain and headaches by aiding kidney function.

Kidness Nature Daan Happy Reef Doan

Inmate Complaints Highlight Need for Outdoor Access

Inmates voiced a major grievance that they want more time outside, underscoring concerns about yard time and recreational opportunities in the facility. The remark reflects a broader call for improved outdoor access and scheduling.

Fayette County Board Takes No Action Following Report

McCreery stated the board will not act further on the Fayette County situation after reviewing the report.

MccCreery Fayette County

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