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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

Page

7

Faith Guides Through Darkness to Deity and Beyond

A literary line asserts faith as a beacon through darkness leading to the divine. It frames faith as a bridge over death, easing the shock of mortality and guiding thoughts toward a spiritual shore.

Faith Gulf of Death Young

Double Standard on WPA Payroll Information Sparks Fight

In New Jersey and across the country, GOP leaders press for WPA payroll details but are blocked by state WPA officials and National Administrator Hopkins. Hopkins refuses to release data, citing concerns of political solicitation and voter manipulation, while promoting propaganda materials for WPA.

New Jersey Republican Campaign Committee WPA Hopkins District of Columbia Supreme Court Bie

Loving Force in Book Week Speech From Germany

The article reports on Dr. Joseph Goebbels and Hans Johst praising Nazi control over German literature. They urge reading only Nazi authors and reject private gain from books. The piece comments on the regime’s insistence on “loving force” and the dangers of totalitarian conformity.

Germany Joseph Goebbels Hans Johst Reich Chamber of Literature Jobst New York Times Johst Hitler Stooges

Popularity versus geography in the 1936 election

The piece argues the election will be close with Landon projected to exceed 40 percent of the popular vote, raising doubts about the indirect system. It notes it is possible to win the presidency with fewer popular votes while the winner carries more than twice the total popular tally. Historical data point to New York in 1932 where Hoover’s votes were negligible compared with his rival.

Landon New York State Hoover

Envious talk of social justice in a modern bore

A midland editor denounces social injustice rhetoric as envy and calls for practical aid. He argues that true help must be measured and funded, not merely spoken about, citing hypocrisy in charity and the dangers of relying on enthusiasm over hard analysis.

Fifth Avenue

Electoral dynamics and the Fourteenth Amendment

The article analyzes how popular and electoral votes diverge in U.S. elections with examples from Nevada New York and historical contests. It discusses how enforcement of the Fourteenth Amendment Section 2 could reduce southern representation by about a quarter and shift electoral votes, noting lack of enforcement since Reconstruction.

Roosevelt Nevada Hoover New York Hayes Smith Wilson Taft House of Representatives

Jim Barton’s Small Town Slant On Life In Babylon L I

New York actor Jim Barton roots his wholesome leisure in Babylon Long Island building Barton stadium a baseball haven with the Barton Long Islanders He keeps dogs and runs Jim Barton’s Mad Dog Cantina while maintaining a family routine with wife Catherine Barton’s presence in his dressing room nightly The piece compares Barton to Bill Corum Morton Downey and Bud DeSylva and ends with humorous etymology and trivia about stage life

New York Jim Barton Babylon L. I Barton Barton Long Islanders Catherine Mong Bud DeSylva Chicago DeSylva

Parent Wrong To Force Unwanted Career On Child

A mother plans a career path for her daughter but the girl resists and pursues her own aims. The daughter is right to refuse and the mother should drop the coercive plan. The exchange shows a broader guidance column dialogue about handling expectations.

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Hasn't Forgotten Dear Miss Manners Query

A reader asks for etiquette guidance after a breakup with a former partner and recalls a past relationship. The text also notes a statistic about left handedness in London's elementary schools.

London

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