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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

4

Edison Affirms Navy Backbone Despite Bombing

Secretary Charles Edison told the Senate naval affairs committee the U S Navy remains confident battleships are the backbone of national defense despite German air raids. He cited British denial of a 30,000 ton battleship sinking and noted bomb hits disrupt topside gear but are countered by improved anti aircraft guns and convoy protection by fighters.

Washington INS Britain U. S. Navy Charles Edison Navy Senate Naval Affairs Committee Wth Edison Germany

Willkie Address To Be Broadcast From St Paul

Wendell Willkie, candidate mentioned as a possible Republican contender, will give a national broadcast from St Paul Saturday night. The 30 minute talk will air on the Columbia network at 9 30 p m CST during a dinner meeting hosted by the Minnesota Republican state central committee.

Second Christian Plans Mother-Daughter Supper

A mother-daughter supper will be held at Second Christian church at 6:30 tonight. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches. The program, directed by Mrs. Clifford Mason, includes a Mother-Daughter duet, solos by Ramona Gordon and Nancy Usher, poems, piano duets, readings, and readings by various mothers and daughters.

Second Christian Church Clifford Mason Donald McCulloch Prink Luse Physics Ramona Gordon Nancy Usher Ben Bush Ed Pratt Lois Percy Lake Elaine Curtis Alina Mae Kimsky Beverly Wright ‘Pinto Donna Schremp Sam Cooper Duct Esther Booth Larene Lake

Remove Tariffs On Italian Silken Goods

Washington AP reports the U S government lifted countervailing duties on most Italian silk exports including woven materials velvets ribbons tulles crepes net goods and hosiery as a goodwill gesture toward Italy. The duties were originally imposed last August after evidence of Italian subsidies.

Washington Italy Treasury

Roosevelt Signs Credit Seizure Bill During World Crisis

President Roosevelt signed legislation granting him power to regulate transactions in foreign held American investments during emergencies. Congress enacted the measure to validate a presidential order issued as Germany invaded Scandinavia and aimed to freeze Danish and Norwegian credits in the United States.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Germany Scandinavia

Iowa County Farmer Killed By Lightning

W Popham a 55 year old Iowa county farmer was killed by lightning while working in a field near Marengo He was riding a fertilizer spreader when struck Surviving are his wife and seven children

Marengo W. J Popham Iowa County Here

Radio Airwaves Chronicle a Day of Iowa Station Schedules

A dense listing summarizes programming across Iowa stations WOI WMT WGN WCCO WSUI WHO KFJB and others. It details hourly lineups from morning through late evening with orchestras news dramas and soap operas, noting entertainers such as Glen Miller and Kay Kyser and programs including Burns and Allen and Sergeant features.

WMT Ben Bernie WOI WPA WGN Citizens of Tomorrow WCCO WSUI Hollywood Playhouse Mt—Fulton Lewis Lone Ranger Plantation Marshalltown High School Miracle of Fram KFJB Eventide McKinley Billy Wwcccoo—Star Theater Wisui Fred Allen Bob Crosby Mr Keen Kenny Leichton Orch Glen Miller Raymond Gram Weecoo WHO Kay ‘Kyser Kallege Wwceco KPJB WECO Amgs Andy Longfollows Abnaseball Raiders-Springfield Lanny Ross Lawrence Welk Dr Christian Sleepy Hall Woco Cedric Adams Frankie Masters Wccco Armchair Adventures Bill Austin Louis Prima Hal Kemp Rollie Johnson H. V Kaltenborn Dick Shelton Art Kassel Freddie Ebener Mall Ark Fisher Wwcco Master Works Veterans’ Forum Sterling Young Dennis Dave_ Dennis Ben Pollack Bob Stamp Boone Bud Ken Woif Frult Red River KFIB Assembly of God Musical Chimes What's Pretty Kitty Kelly Wgn—The Deacon Pretty Kitty Kell Mornine Chanel Kpin Swan Tert Marge Ews Wwero Myrt Marie Wwto Housebort Hennah Morne Dee Sergent WNT Hilltop Kven Hilltop WSIII Elien Ramalph Keib Jane Baker Wy0 Woman In White KFIR Cedar Ranide Ames Chicago Minneapolis Iowa Sui—Service Klinsvenen Betty Wells Neco Julia Blake David Harum Muusical Melody Mart Harold Turner Life Road of Life Wccoco Star SWAT Linda Guiding Light Los Empire Fea Kate Smith Angel of Mercy Quentin Airey Weeco Wsui—Book Shelf Portia Blake WGN Carters Elm Street Woman Conrare WA Jobs Wecco Judy Jane Happy Gang Happy Gan Kitty Keene Marie Kitchen Wwecos Sam Don Roth Weco Rona Ralph Ginsbursh Dr Malone Rhythm Rambles Light of the World Rhythm Street Forum Voice of Iowa Johnny Duffy Joyce Jordan Carson Robison Buckaroos Wne Joe Doakes Moyies Ralph Ginsburgh Mary Marlin Frank Voelker WoOl—Service Mark_ Love Hollywood Ma_ Perkins Wcccoo Pepper Young Vic and Sade Iowa State Today WsuUi KEIB Ray Block Orean Stella Dallas Ma Brown Lorenzo Jones WNT Tom Owen Widder Brown WALT Kathleen Norris Caroline’s Johnson Far Lands Bob Edge Iowa Union Radio Hour Garfield School Scattergood Baines O'Neills Foto Swing Scengs Shakespeare Mros Dog Grimm Melody 415 Ted Fio Rito Ego Artevinve Rowe Charlie Flagter WOL Lawrence Salerno Julia Victor Herbert Melodies World Today Paul Bullivan Waco Paul Sullive Iowa State WEN Herne WSUL Kroods

Balanced life and Budweiser as the perfect host

The text argues for work life balance and moderation, linking activity and recreation to health and progress. It promotes Budweiser as a companion for relaxation, family time, and hosting guests, presenting the beer as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Rome Budweiser Busch Makers

Local Radio Schedule Fragment

A rough, fragmented radio listing shows station codes and program names for a midday lineup. Programs include sports review segments and musical features with multiple stations such as WMT WOI WCCO KFJB and WSUI noted among others.

Falls 6 Floors Lands in Flower Bed Unhurt

Rose Goodman, 47, survived a six story plunge in New York on Tuesday landing in a freshly upturned flower bed without being knocked unconscious. Paramedics treated her on site and she refused further hospital care.

New York INS Rose Goodman

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Willkie By Galbraith COPR NEA Service ING, T Rec.us Second Christian DR. Malone WEW WAT Arlybird St.joseph Big Shoe Store Second Avenue Se.f WAR News Tech Europe Sinclair Refiring Co. (Inc Paramount Theater Ford Second Avenue SE Rude Auto CO
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