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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1939

Page

6

Senators Strike 90-day Credit Clause in Neutrality Bill

The administration sets aside the 90-day credit for belligerents buying war supplies, aiming to avoid debatable points as embargo repeal votes loom in the House. Critics question whether cash and carry will truly limit U S involvement, noting private credit and export interests could bypass aims and risk wider European war entanglement.

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A Wisconsin view on aggression and internal threat

The piece argues against focusing only on military threats, urging recognition that internal subversion and propaganda can conquer from within. It cites historical European events and warns the United States risks loss of freedoms to domestic factions aligned with foreign dictators. It calls Americans to reinforce safeguards and defend democratic institutions.

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Reader Suggests Choice In Policemen's Benefit Ball

A reader proposes allowing donors to allocate two dollars to the widows and orphans fund or receive two entertainers tickets instead. He notes some backers do not dance and would prefer full contribution to the charity, suggesting clear option for outright donations to the fund.

Policemen’s Protective Association Widows’ and Orphans’ Fund

We Are Not Patriots We Are Ordinary Politicians

A reflective critique argues that elected officials seek to keep their jobs rather than defend the nation. It cites underfunded armies, delayed mobilization, and the danger of war, urging realism over pacifism and warning against misattributing blame to citizens.

Walter Winchell on Broadway Gossip and Stormy Affairs

A collage of Hollywood and political whispers lists secret marriages divorces and separations among Nita Louise Buddy Adler Millicent Rogers Douglass Hutton Agnes Franey and Dan Topping. It notes health woes Morgenthau and Isobel issues plus show business shakeups including Louis Armstrong rising salaries and plaques on stage and screen.

Nita Louise Buddy” Adler Millicent Rogers N. Y Sec’y Treasury H. Morgenthau Fishkill Nathaniel Shilgrets Douglass Hutton Babs Dolly Agnes Franey Anthony Browns Tobacco Road Anna Neagle Los Angeles Mickey Black Dan Topping

Enemy agent executed in London Tower for submarine sabotage

About three weeks ago a British naval officer sentenced for treason received the first wartime execution in the Tower of London. He was found guilty of taking German pay to sabotage His Majesty's submarine Thetis.

Hamilton Fish Dies Group Dominican Republic Miriam Verne Russell Colt Barrymore Colt Arms Co Elizabeth Pate Bermuda Esme O’brien Julian Gerard, Jr Marion Oates Jaro Fabry Louis Armstrong Connie’s Inn Louis Cotton Club Connie Woollcott Gertie L Dear Noel Harpo Tower of London Germany

Mind, humor, and the limits of law in social life

Albert Edward Wiggam discusses how science frames moral questions and social rights. He argues humor grows with knowledge, questions divorce law impact, and reasons a woman president would face extraordinary demands beyond current precedent.

Edgar A Guest Poem The Poet of the People

Strange are our moods. The slightest fear can cast its shadow everywhere we go. Again our eyes like lighted lanterns show a flame betokening happiness and cheer. There is the solemn mood which sorrow leaves. That mood must ere long by faith be put aside. The poem reflects on hope pity laughter and fear as signs of humanity.

Altitude Record Set for Landplanes in First Category

A new altitude record for landplanes in the first category reached 18 770 feet, marking a historic achievement in high altitude aviation. The event confirms the record as the highest certified altitude for the class.

Medical groups unite for health sponsorship drive

Local physicians and the Linn County Medical Society join with the Iowa State Medical Society and the Iowa Department of Health to sponsor a coordinated health initiative. The collaboration aims to improve community health services and share resources across organizations.

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