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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1939
Page
4
The Cedar Rapids Gazette markets its Iowa Interests First plan with seven issues weekly in surrounding states. Prices shown include seven issues weekly at 7.50 yearly and smaller terms at 6.00 for six months and 1.75 for one month, with regional rates for neighboring states.
A review of the WPA funding shows February and March spending near 162 million and 155 million respectively, suggesting Congress was right to limit cuts. If trends hold, five months may total about 803 million against an 825 million appropriation, challenging President Roosevelt’s higher demand. The piece notes a pattern of estimates diverging from actual spending and hints at broader fiscal prudence.
Crown Princess Ingrid of Denmark laments the heavy weekend schedule during the Norway royal visit, hoping for a typically American souvenir. The piece notes Americans’ enthusiasm for welcoming royalty, which limits time to shop or hunt doodads during the U S tour.
The column argues foreign policy could decide the next president, noting Europe's unsettled state and past episodes where U.S. leaders paid a political price for stance toward France Britain and others. It cites Washington Jefferson Madison Van Buren Roosevelt and Hitler's Mein Kampf as examples shaping policy and public opinion.
The piece notes Henry Clay’s role in a defeat, Bryan's 1900 failure amid imperialism debates, and 1916 as a tight race shaped by Wilson's Europe stance. It cites Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota losses for Democrats, Wisconsin gains for Republicans, and later GOP gains from anti League of Nations sentiment. It closes with domestic unpopularity and a baseball metaphor about raising fences.
New York Day by Day notes the venerable Charles and Company preparing to close its historic grocery doors near Grand Central Terminal. The store, famed for fine cheeses and teas, reflects a bygone era as Bellows in East 52nd Street services a select, old-guard clientele with private dining and rare wines.
A columnist describes thrifty practices and reuse of paper, noting a doctor treated a guest for a minor ailment and a clerk faced a payment issue. The writer explains using paper already used on one side and carrying worn notepads until every sheet is used.
Miss Mae Hogeland of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Iowa State Dental Assistants Society at the closing session yesterday. Mrs. J. H. Johnson has returned home after spending winter with son Hamilton Johnson in Manila Philippines. Miss Blanche Snouffer was elected Queen of Coe College for the Campus Fete on June 1. Mayor J. F. Ball was chosen moderator of the Iowa Congregational conference at Dubuque yesterday.
Mrs Nellie Felter suffered a fractured arm and bruises today after falling from the first floor. She received treatment at the scene and was transported to a hospital for further care.
Oklahoma City visitors F M Tull and wife spend a month in town and former Cedar Rapids resident Tull returns to business. Navy electrician Howard W. Weff on 30 day furlough visiting. Dr C N Booth elected vice president of Iowa Dental association and to open The Cattle King venture in Des Moines. Coe College varsity track thrashes Upper Iowa 90 to 32. W R C to stage farce Mr Bob at high school auditorium with Edlee Robertson and cast.
Popular actor Walter Fayne, who performed last summer with the Longstock company at the Airdome and all winter at the Peoples theater with the Trous dales, departed with his wife for Vin.
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