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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1936
Page
6
A quotation attributed to J. G. Holland states that laws protect liberty and define each person's rights, emphasizing the safeguarding role of legal frameworks for all individuals.
The piece analyzes Governor Herring’s 1933 foreclosure moratorium and his claim of acting despite legal doubt. It contrasts executive boldness with upholding constitutional rights, while surveying 1935 relief funding battles in Congress and the shifting control between the President and Congress.
A columnist laments shallow public tribute to fallen soldiers and warns Americans neglect the values they fought for. He recalls Revolutionary War liberty, Civil War harmony, World War democracy, and global peace, arguing the nation shows growing indifference.
Congress shows slower rubber stamping and seeks tighter control over relief funds and grants. It may earmark more for public works and restrict discretionary spending, signaling a shift toward parliamentary oversight amid the era’s emergency programs.
A father writes about humility and lifelong learning, warning that claiming to know everything marks the army of the dumb. He muses on gravity, magnetism, life, and brain function, then ridicules pretentious thinkers and political foibles with short observations and quips from 1938.
Fragmentary verse notes a waking dawn with a lone tramp and distant trumpeting. The speaker recalls night sounds fading as the day begins and reports no visible uniformed figures or orderly lines at that moment.
A profile of Mrs Richard Mansfield born in England and known as Beatrice Cameron, praised for dignified support of her actor husband and public readings. The piece notes her aristocratic audience at Bagby morning musicales, her charitable work, and contrasts Mansfield's tenderness with her poise. It also touches on Police Commissioner Valentine and recalls TRVIN COBB dinners with guests like DeWolf Hopper and Rennold Wolf.
Irvin Cobb reflects on early New York days filled with bustling Broadway energy. He recalls sudden stops as publishers’ names flashed by and a chance meeting with Mrs. Fiske after returning a dropped package.
A memoir snippet recalls the author spotting Tod Sloan the jockey in the Waldorf after a chance conversation with a sparrow gentleman and neighbor John J. McGraw carrying Ben Hur. The writer notes a later letter to his father mentioning the encounter.
Miss Josephine Dite left for Houston Texas to visit relatives. Mrs R J Brodie and her son Robert have been called to Long Beach California by the illness of her father. Paul Huston was elected president of the Izaak Walton league in the fifth district at the Ellis park picnic. Fred A Groeltz of Detroit is spending the weekend with his parents.
N. E. Kendall of Albia gave the Memorial address at Oak Hill cemetery. A chapter of Eta Theta Epsilon will be installed June 3 by Dr. Lyle M. Spencer of Lawrence College, Appleton Wis. Eight men to be charter members. H C Ring of Cedar Rapids delivered another Memorial address at Lisbon. Miss Nelle Irwin returns from New York City after months of voice study.
Will S. Collier attends the Iowa State Billposters convention in Boone. The Alamo management awards a contract for a 50 foot three way roller coaster at a cost of $10 000. Prof. T M McBride from the State University of Iowa delivered the principal address at last night’s high school commencement.
The sea water freezes at a very slow rate and incompletely because dissolved salts lower the freezing point and disrupt the formation of solid ice crystals.
Fragmentary radio grid lists programs across NBC CBS and WEAF networks with names like Spragtime orchestras, Queen Mary and Ellington, local university mentions, and various concert and talk items. Partial times and unclear call letters accompany a dense, error-filled lineup.
Senate investigations reveal Wagner pushing a consolidated housing bill facing White House resistance and agency foes. Virgin Islands rum program, aided by Ickes, struggles against Cuba tariffs and Puerto Rican rivals, with high costs and low margins threatening viability.
A crossword style listing of horizontal and vertical clues appears, including military tomb and cemetery themed entries. The puzzle features numerous biblical and military references, plus wordplay on common terms and measurements.
A reader urges joint effort over misery as finances dip, noting shared work speeds better recovery than blame. An advising Miss Manners column replies with encouragement, acknowledging mixed views but endorsing discretion and support to preserve happiness.
A wife seeks independence from living with her in laws now that her husband is employed. The columnist urges the husband to act as a mature partner and provide a home, asserting marital happiness hinges on a shared living space. The wife should press for a private residence if possible.
The column predicts lively conditions fueled by major news and writings, with birth anniversaries marking an active year of launching projects and contracts. It notes private talks aiding undercurrents in diplomatic circles and suggests speculation may rise. A child born today could be energetic and practical, possibly attaining prominence and prestige, referencing Walt Whitman.
Elwood reports the annual alumni banquet in the high school gym with 76 covers. Sylvan Jansen gave the welcome, later remarks were offered by Hansen and others. Senior class officials elected include President Donald and Vice-President Clifford Myatt with Buren Com among officers.
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