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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1939
Page
8
The piece argues the embargo repeal fight failed to prevent American military involvement in Europe while praising anti-repeal leaders for delaying further steps. It notes editors’ quirks about front page priorities and reading habits, linking media behavior to public opinion and policy shifts.
A study notes far less endowment and resources for teacher training than other professions. It cites Columbia Teachers College with 7 million dollars and Yale medical spending as contrasts, while Carnegie’s Pennsylvania report points to below average teacher college performance amid a million teachers teaching nearly thirty million students yearly.
The passage ponders how editors decide which stories deserve top billing. It notes the constant pressure to choose headlines and page placements while juggling daily complexities and deadlines.
A letter from a concerned parent condemns habitual lateness and selfish behavior, contrasting Ed who never keeps engagements with a spouse bearing hardship. It shifts to wartime musings on politics, gender, and society, titled with sharp editorial wit.
Crossword style puzzle listing many numbered clues across and down. It includes terms like grain palm lily ankry, and references to a Democratic National Committee member. The grid features abbreviations, archaic spellings, and multiple incomplete entries requiring cross solving.
A collage of showbiz gossip and political notes. Lapses in health for Louse and Hugh Dillman surface amid marriages and divorces. Senate embargo orders spark a rush for sandbags and coats. Reports swirl of police reshuffles and a pricey Broadway premiere.
A cut of odd 1920s tales shows sweets of theater gimmicks with $55 tickets turning into $100 scalps, unique funeral floral clocks set to gangster death times, Rosy Keeler in Whoopee, Jolson’s marriage pull, and a prohibition era police overcoat hiding illegal liquor.
Colonial Radio network will carry Rev. Charles E. Coughlin's talks on free time to comply with NAB code. Coughlin’s contract expired Oct 29, broadcasts to avoid profit, ensure no attacks on race or religion. Pre existing contracts may run to expiration or end sooner by manager's choice.
Diplomatic chatter over the St. Lawrence Seaway grows as Canada defers a 18 month old Hull treaty proposal. The White House signals a new draft to Congress while disputed motives swirl around Roosevelt Kennedy Hepburn and British pressure.
A dense catalogue of radio programs across multiple stations lists evening and late night shows. Many entries reference European News Roundups and live performances by orchestras, singers, and bands, with times spanning 6:00 PM to after midnight across WMT WCCO KFJB WHO and others.
Special to The Gazette Walker George Arnold son of Mr and Mrs Will Arnold of this place rested in Independence hospital Friday night after his arm was mangled in a corn picker on the James Agnew farm Thursday afternoon. It took forty minutes to extricate his arm and the injured youth directed rescuers on how to take the machine apart.
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