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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1940
Page
14
The article quotes a psychologist arguing that romantic love alone cannot sustain life and that true happiness depends on deeper, cooperative partnership between men and women for achieving higher values.
A promotional pamphlet explains the seven basic emotions and how introverts and extroverts differ. It argues true self insight comes from interactions with others and highlights how different groups reveal different facets of personality.
Quaker colonist clues mix with a large word puzzle list covering 59 items. Across and down entries reference places like South Carolina and Pennsylvania and common terms such as indigo and indigo dye, while hints mention astronomy figures and domestic terms.
Hollywood reports claim Howard Hawks and Howard Hughes will use unknowns for the main roles in The Outlaw to keep stars secret while filming near Socorro New Mexico. They also rename their proteges as top actors for future projects.
A column fragment describes a Texas adoption arranged under California law and mentions Roy and Cheryl forming a loving home. It notes Brenda Joyce’s telegraphing Owen Ward, hope of marriage, and updates from Nlona Massey to Alan Curtis. Also mentions Vic Mature, Hal Roach projects, Lucille Ball’s eastward move, Edna Best in New York, Joan Woodbury and Henry Wilcoxen at Arthur Murray, Susan Hayward’s Legacy role, Mary Carlisle’s dog issue, Allen Vincent’s hearing, and Lionel Barrymore finishing Memoirs of Stage and Screen. See you tomorrow.
In an unlikely air accident seven miles north of Marianna Arkansas a parachutist Paul Nalewja 31 of Bowerville Minnesota was struck by a plane piloted by George Zarn 27 of Greenville Mississippi. The crash killed all aboard including four passengers and five local residents. Nalewja had jumped from a second plane during an air show as investigators weigh possible miscommunication or loss of control as the likely cause.
In London, 74 year old Mrs Amelia Graham was fined £20 and costs after being found guilty of driving while intoxicated in a Hendon court. She testified she drank whisky on her doctor's orders to cope with air raid shock, taking a tablespoonful every four hours.
Paramount features Myrna Loy Melvyn Douglas in Third Finger Left Hand and Donald Meek. Iowa shows No Time for Comedy with James Stewart Rosalind Russell Kent Taylor plus I'm Still Alive. City For Conquest stars James Cagney Ann Sheridan Frank McHugh Frank Craven. Palace presents Typhoon Girl in 313 with Dorothy Lamour Robert Preston Florence Rice Kent Taylor. Rialto runs Higgins Family Money to Burn Rocky Mountain Ranger with Bob Livingston. Strand vaudeville Ma He's Making Eyes At Me Constance Moore Tom Brown Destry Rides Again with Marlene Dietrich James Stewart.
A Tokyo dispatch says Japanese planes from Indo China base bombed Burma road targets on Sunday. Bridges in Yunnan province were destroyed and several scores of trucks were attacked.
A historic cookery note outlines a thrifty meal plan for a family of five to eat well on about 12 dollars weekly. It details cream of lima bean soup with evaporated milk, tomato juice, oatmeal, jelly sandwiches, braised shortribs with vegetables, bread and butter, and a chocolate custard dessert, listing ingredients and basic preparation steps. The tone reflects period guidance on nutritious, economical meals using beans, milk, and staple pantry items.
Meta Given offers Puddings That Appeal a free cookbook with new practical desserts for a limited time. A reprint of Salisbury Steak recipe appears with detailed beef method and tomato sauce, yielding 8 to 10 servings.
The article notes Texas A and M College maintains the nation’s largest Reserve Officers’ Training Corps unit, reflecting its robust military program.
The War Department seeks 412 volunteers with agility and daring to form the first American parachute battalion. Selection favors 21 to 32 year olds under 185 pounds with army service and map, radio, and explosives training. Volunteers will join Fort Benning platoon to create the 501st battalion, with plans for a second unit.
A rift of heavy rains in France's Roussillon region left more than 200 people dead or missing. The disaster caused an estimated 20 million dollars in damage isolating the province from the rest of the country.
An advertisement urges readers not to neglect slipping false teeth and promotes FASTEETH powder to keep plates secure. It claims no sour taste and added comfort, available at drug stores.
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