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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1939
Page
24
Senator Vandenberg proposes a pay-as-you-go defense program tied to the national income and earmarked revenues. He argues sound credit is essential for national defense and calls for a three rule framework to ensure defense expenditures are transparent, debt controlled, and cost effective.
London reports claim Capt Richard H Stevens and Sigismund P Best British intelligence agents were in Venlo to receive German peace proposals when seized by the Gestapo. Dutch officials denied a semi official statement. a British source said they acted as post men conveying proposals to Britain. The Daily Mail said they knew the British government and had been in contact with high German officials.
President Roosevelt did not summon home four ambassadors amid reports from London Brussels and Paris. Kennedy sought leave for Christmas with family. Davies Biddle and Bullitt reportedly not recalled. Hassett stated no ambassadors were summoned and Kennedy could return if needed.
In Knoxville, Dr. Paul W. Allen from the University of Tennessee bacteriology department notes winter warmth has left the poultry house unseasoned. He explains implications for disease risk and welfare of the flock amid atypical weather patterns.
Friday disclosed an experiment where hens fed green vegetables were tricked into thinking spring had come. The birds reduced their winter egg-laying decline and produced about 50 percent more eggs than hens on normal rations, according to Dr. Allen.
Notice published that Haven V. Simmons is appointed executor of Elizabeth J. Shearer Inte estate died in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must promptly settle debts and file claims with Linn County District Court. Attorneys Trewin Simmons & Trewin represent the estate.
Albert Edward Wiggam presents a science based view of moral questions. He argues science prioritizes societal rights over individual. The piece discusses marriage devotion and whether death ends partnership and asks about attitudes toward posthumous union. He questions if songs like Over There or Tipperary inspire thoughts on endurance.
A conversation questions how songs could push America into war and doubts a patriotic mood. It claims women show greater musical talent and reports a Seashore test comparing self estimates with actual scores for men and women.
Washington (AP) August grade crossing deaths totaled 78, the lowest monthly total since August 193? The Association of American Railroads said fatalities for the first eight months of 1934 totaled 8? and were down 48 from the same period last year.
This clipping catalogs multi floor sales items including satin evening slippers, knit jackets, sweaters, nursery blankets, flannelette sleepers, lace trimmed gift slips, wrought iron shelves, Christmas gowns, embroidered pillow cases, hand stenciled towels, travel bags, carrom tables, upholstery fabric, Wilton carpet, linoleum, and wool rugs. It notes prices and various sizes across floors 1 through 5 and the Bargain Basement.
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