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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
6
Quote emphasizes that cynics have lost faith due to their own errors, urging belief in humanity and divine guidance to rebuild. John S. Bonnell, D. D. challenges skepticism and calls for constructive hope amid doubt.
Secretary Roper warns against concentrating economic power in one party. Frank F. Brooks argues both business and banking favor regulation to protect public interest, but oppose overreach by inexperienced bureaucrats. intelligent business leaders seek balanced control, not government takeover.
A history teacher finds the next day’s lesson quickly dated as yesterday’s news. The morning papers present events as ancient history, altering prep priorities and classroom timing.
Rep. William Sirovich proposes a congressional committee examine the viability of a United States and Dominion of Canada union. Canadian response appears uninterested while observers note strong neighborly relations and Canada benefits from Britain’s trade position. The issue seems poorly timed as U S governance remains the immediate challenge. Sirovich also writes plays, a talent the writer suspects may be his forte.
French comments quoted by M. Blum question the impact of a one sided denunciation of a contract on American morality and business integrity. The remark suggests the public image of Will Rogers is more nuanced than a single stereotype.
The Rio de Janeiro edition reveals Hauptmann, before his execution for the Lindbergh case, was under hypnosis and did not grasp his guilt. The piece argues writers seek confessions, and warns that important statements will surface, so public figures should speak early.
Analysts note the nation faces a nine billion dollar gap in New Deal payments this year and urge scrutiny for possible overlapping figures in the six billion dollar gambling bill estimate.
The era of swing bands draws broader notice than in recent decades when they were known as jazz ensembles with cowbell virtuosos. The revival signals renewed interest in period style and live performance.
A witty note says Air-Speeder Hughes ate lunch in Chicago and dinner in Los Angeles for fifty dollars. It adds the work is fine if you can get it, noting the hours are hard to beat.
In a 1936 column the author argues the free market’s greed harms workers, suggests price fixing by economic groups as a doomed alternative, and contrasts decency with ruthless capitalism. The piece weaves social commentary with humor on American life and public ethics.
George Clark notes Fourteenth street unchanged in twenty five years aside from fashion. A well dressed street mooching couple asks for money to reach Jersey suburb while a doorway waits. he preys on passersby for fifty cents to a dollar. Brief quips cover Gabrielle Chanel Howard Thurston King Edward Lily Pons Ethel Barrymore and a floor walker.
The article notes most street salesmen along Forty second street and the lower east side have left for circuses and shows or are on relief amid hard times. Pitch men, called nomads in New York, endure slim profits, few marry, and often live in lodging houses. Variety guides them as The Bill Board guides pit men, with police records showing rare involvement in crime and rarely a smile. James Cagney is described as pale and towel seeking during a moment observed.
The neighborhood glows with promenading crowds after dinner as glittering shops stay open until 11. Tony Pastor's hosts Maggie Cline Harrigan and Hart and other famous acts while FAITH BALDWIN tops readers’ eyes with prolific writing. Fourteenth Street sees the busiest sidewalk throng and shoppers defer COD debts after years.
A coin operated doorbell in Holland rings only after a coin is inserted. It serves to discourage canvassers and peddlers and to make them repay the housewife for her time and trouble.
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