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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1939
Page
6
The article argues the dismissal was a mistake and cites missing first hand testimony from Cedar Rapids police and a Linn County deputy marshal. It urges a strict routine requiring officers to deliver evidence in person to the county attorney promptly after charges, to avoid future errors.
The Dies committee indicated it will likely not call Mrs Roosevelt to testify about the National Youth Congress and its alleged subversive activities. The piece argues voting for this is prudent, suggesting the First Lady is unlikely to know much, and avoiding the appearance of spectacle serves the committee's credibility.
A colonial era lecture notes the supremacy of the will of the people over the Constitution and Supreme Court, criticizing radio propaganda and political manipulation. It mocks New Dealers and media, warns against safety worship, and calls for trust in free enterprise and democratic virtues.
The article notes a surge of Christmas spirit as the nation nears the holiday shopping season led by a Mr. Roosevelt figure. It suggests people anticipate a long run of seasonal cheer that begins well before Thanksgiving.
The writer jokes about pre holiday shopping bustle and the overuse of carols like Loch Lomond Reverie and Jingle Bells in shops. They argue four weeks of loud carol blasting risks wearing down listener patience, and end with a tongue in cheek remark about commenting on Reds in Finland.
The Yankee club confirms plans to add a new first baseman, signaling a stronger lineup for the upcoming season. The move reflects a goal to improve offense and defense at first base and bolster overall team performance.
Early reports describe the European conflict as a stalemate after the opening period with both sides claiming moral superiority. Analysts note the draw-like start hints at a prolonged struggle.
A nostalgic piece recalling the vanished days around Angelo's and Tony's, with memories of fevers and delights, waltzes on Heartbreak Lane, and old friends whose whereabouts are now uncertain. It humorously cites Arthur Brown about a slow racehorse and quips about Artie Shaw and Paul Muni, ending with wartime reflections on American boys and European conflict.
A collage of wartime and cultural musings questions education versus war, praise for keeping youths out of trenches, and snatches about NBC censorship, fashion notes, and psychology tests. It references public figures, police education debates, and a British study showing boys outperforming girls in general knowledge.
An author notes science frames moral questions while acknowledging limits. A student exchange asks if friends reveal one’s true nature, with a response on collective judgment. Location cited: Okicovna Agricultural and Mechanical college.
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