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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1940

Page

13

Lessons From World War I On Prospects Of Hitler Winning

The piece argues that early defeats in World War I did not decide its outcome and cautions against pessimism about the Allies. It notes how British and French forces faced heavy reversals, the Marne turning point, and later American entry, suggesting victory remained possible despite setbacks.

Mons Haig Smith-Dorrien Cambrai Manoury Marne The Gazette United States Hitler Poland Norway

Hinged Rear Doors Question Delivers Practical Motoring Debate

A major auto maker asks motorists to rate door hinging on sedans, claiming engineers differ from customers. The survey omits a key safety point about doors left open and the potential for driver distraction.

Hinges On Front Or Rear Of Garage Door Dilemma

A reader notes door hinge position affects driving into or out of a garage. The survey lacks a square for this solution, so the group declines. They state the rear door hinge location would not influence car choice, caller mentions radiator grille and salesmanship as primary factors.

Reward for Hitler Trial Draws Mixed Public Opinion

The article notes a million-dollar offer for Adolf Hitler's delivery to the league of nations, with Cedar Rapids critics arguing it incites violence. It suggests money power is overvalued, but acknowledges support if such a reward could halt Europe’s war.

Adolf Hitler League of Nations Cedar Rapids Europe Hitler National Life of Vermont

Inspirations for youth and the spirit of education

A broad meditation on education as the path to equality and liberty, contrasting past punishments with today’s public schooling. It extols inspiration as essential food for the soul and cites examples of character, leadership, and social change woven through historical and cultural observations.

Jefferson Liberty America

Walter Winchell on Broadway and Showbiz Sparks

A column blends Broadway gossip with oblique cultural notes. Walter Winchell style items reference Beatrice Fairfax Major Eliot and a parade of theatre figures including Alf Lunt Ward Morehouse and a backstage feud at Too Many Girls. The piece touches on Poland Norway and Nazi wartime framing in a satirical tone.

Olin Bugs Baer

Local Miss Garrett Joins Visit Then Heads Home

May 6 1930 Miss Carla Garrett of Dortmund Germany visiting Dr. and Mrs. Alfonse A Marohn leaves for Chicago and eastern points before returning home Theodore Vesely 15 senior at Washington High School wins the state solo trombone championship in Iowa City Robert Harper 5 suffers slight injury

Carla Garrett Dortmund Germany Alfonse A. Marohn Chicago Theodore Vesely Washington High School Iowa City Robert Harper

Former Cedar Rapids editor dies after street collision

Jacob P. Latiner, a former newspaper man and auditor for Cedar Rapids Engineering, died at his home after injuries from yesterday when he ran into a rear bumper on Fifth Avenue near Eighth Street.

Fifth Avenue Eighth Street Jacob P. Latiner Cedar Rapids Engineering Company

Local travels of city residents noted in overnight listings

Dr and Mrs S S Brotherton depart for eastern trips with plans for Waynesboro Pennsylvania and Springfield Illinois. Mrs Ben H Witwer heads to Nashville Tennessee to visit daughter Jeannette Ward Belmont student and slated to graduate in June. P P Fitzpatrick Kansas City policeman visits daughters Mrs M P Collins and Mrs Edward Kenny. Harry D Cone returns from a southern trip.

S. S. Brotherton Brotherton Waynesboro Springfield Ben H Witwer Nashville Edward Kenny Harry D. Cone

Josselyn Heads to Pekin Post Via San Francisco

Paul R Josselyn departed for San Francisco and will sail for China to take a post at the American Legation in Pekin. C W Mitchell left for Stockton to settle there permanently. George Watkins, young son of Mr and Mrs C G Watkins, fell from a ladder and dislocated his right arm.

Paul R Josselyn San Francisco Calif China Pekin C W Mitchell Stockton George C. G Watkins

Mind Questions From Albert Edward Wiggam Author's Note

A Q and A style article explores science and morality, public health gains, and female emancipation. It cites demands for knowledge in wartime criticism and notes an IQ sample from the Speyer School in New York with 49 students and a mean IQ of 141.

Albert Edward Wiggam

Cystex Promises Relief For Night Urges And Kidney Blues

An old ad copy describes nightly awakenings with fatigue from non organic Kidney and Bladder troubles. It promotes Cystex as a remedy claiming relief in many cases, offered with a money back guarantee and a price of 35 cents to druggists.

Gifted children show high poise beyond age

A psychologist tested children with an average age of 11 and found them unusually poised and free of childish fears. The study notes they lack adult worries yet are more mature than average or slow children, aligning with findings on other gifted groups.

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