Radio vs Democracy and The Next War
The author reviews Thomas F. Woodlock’s Bar ron's Financial Weekly critique of radio as a force undermining representative democracy. He argues that Roosevelt’s dominance stems from circumstance, not radio alone, and that democracy remains robust in the United States due to population size and educated pluralism. The piece predicts future warfare as enduring harsh trench realities and stresses human stamina over technology.
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Thomas F. Woodlock
Barron's Financial Weekly
Roosevelt
Congress
Hoover
United States
Ma Woodlock
Thunder in the East alters East Asia balance
The text notes Japan's expansion into Manchuria years earlier and other territories. It suggests Japan sought to test reactions while the League of Nations and dominant powers offered limited resistance. It implies Japan maintained respect for Britain amid these actions.
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Japan
Manchuria
League of Nations
Only a few lines: United States Supreme Court is described
A long reflective piece portrays the nine Supreme Court justices as varied in background and faith, noting Jews, Catholics, a Mormon, a English born justice raised in Utah, and diverse upbringings. It argues through portraits that true merit lies in sound intelligence and blameless character, and that any bright boy with these traits can follow their path.
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America
Supreme Court
Ireland
Harvard
Bohemia
Justice
England
Utah
Side Glances and Bits of Bohemia from a 1936 Column
George Clark sketches quirky Ohio scenes with pixilation and hats downsizing amid social chatter. He notes Russ Morgan as an up and coming orchestra leader and includes tidbits on entertainers Laurette Taylor Dwight Her bert and Bill Farnsworth, finishing with a Roosevelt anecdote.
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Bagatelles
Idwal Jones
Laurette Taylor
Dwight
Marguerite
Hollywood Studios
Dorothy Herbert
Bill Farnsworth
New York
Harry Evans
Harlem
Diary notes from Monta Bell in India and NYC social whirl
NY diary records Monta Bell filming in India then touring New York social scenes with Ted Woodyard. At the Ritz Carlton he meets a stranger mistaken for Ina Claire, dines at the Colony, visits Estelle and Gelett Burgess, and tours Lucy Virginia Long’s Greenwich estate before returning home. It notes a literary burst among film stars and mentions Peggy Wood, Mary Pickford, Joan Crawford, Cissie Loftus, Ethel Barrymore, and Gary Cooper in gossip and cinema chatter.
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Ted Woodyard
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John Ringling
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Colony
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Lucy Virginia Long
Greenwich
Kay Brush
Irma
Rube Goldberg
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Dalton Trumbo
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Eugene Wood
Mary Pickford
Joan Crawford
Cissie Loftus
Ethel Barrymore
Sing Sing Name Origin From Indigenous Phrase
Sing Sing prison earned its name from Native American words meaning a stony place, reflecting the rugged terrain near the historic site. The designation ties the facility to local geography and heritage.
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Sing Sing Prison
Standard Neo-Angle Bath Fixtures Promote Budget Friendly Fit
The Standard Neo-Angle bath offers features suitable for small homes and large homes hotels and apartments. A master plumber can estimate cost aid selection arrange FHA financing and provide skilled workmanship for satisfactory service and health protection. Call today.
Grunewald sails for Europe from Montreal tour duties
W. J. Grunewald left for Montreal where he will sail for Europe and be away until September conducting tours. Richard Weatherwax, 14, suffered bruises when struck by a car at Twelfth street and Fifth avenue. his bicycle was demolished. David G. Bleakley, Cedar Rapids senior law student, spoke for Iowa University’s graduating class at this morning’s senior day exercises.
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W. J. Grunewald
Montreal
Europe
Richard Weatherwax
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Fifth Avenue
David G. Bleakley
Cedar Rapids
Iowa University
Surgeon Zalesky in City on Leave from Orient Post
Dr. W. J. Zalesky, surgeon in the U. S. Navy, on three years’ Orient duty, visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Zalesky. Mrs. J. S. Fitzgerald travels to Norfolk Iowa to stay with her parents for three months. The Sells-Floto circus performed in Cedar Rapids today.
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W. J. Zalesky
Orient
W. Zalesky
J. S. Fitzgerald
Norfolk
Sells-Floto
Cedar Rapids
Lyman Family Heads to West Baden Springs for Weeks
Mrs. F A Lyman and husband depart for West Baden Springs Indiana to spend several weeks. Mrs Frank Tisher and Frances leave for Sioux Falls to join Mr Tisher and establish their future home. Major Milo P Smith of Cedar Rapids named Memorial day speaker for Monticello. Lightning damaged Benjamin Smiths home at 726 North Eighth Street West during last nights electrical storm.
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West Baden Springs
Ind
Frank Tisher
Frances
Sioux Falls
S. C
Mr. Tisher
Milo P. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Benjamin Smith
North Eighth Street
Just Folks and the Trifles of Power and Pride
Poem reflects on humor in breeze that scatters a king s hat and mocks dignity. A parson battles sin yet cannot banish a fly. The speaker wonders if life is meant to be so serious and drab.
Mary Manners Advice Column On A Complaining Husband
A reader asks how to handle a husband who is perpetual critical. Miss Manners suggests remaining philosophical and making the best of the situation while keeping a light touch. She cautions against pushing the meek partner too far and notes he may be quietly boiling inside.
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Ella
Miss Manners
When a husband faces a job move and a wife’s urge to relocate
A wife wonders if her husband should take a new job in another town. The answer cautions against pressuring him, noting his security and family responsibilities. It suggests letting him decide of his own free will, as change may help or hinder, and securing family stability.
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Miss Manners
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Iowa
The undersigned on May 9 1956 was duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Margaret Griffin late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate must pay promptly and those with claims should file them authenticated in the office of the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court. J L Krall is listed as Administrator with attorney P White on record.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Margaret Griffin
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