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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1939
Page
51
The piece reflects on American attitudes toward the European war, noting past and present fears of entering the conflict, concerns over economic ties with belligerents, and the debate between isolationism and involvement. It warns that keeping out may require unwavering judgment, courage, and luck.
A district newspaper recalls John Mc Avoy and two inmates who escaped from Pennsylvania state prison using a guard’s key made from memory after three weeks of observation. Detectives caught them before they could plan four holdups, highlighting the irony that employers seek such powers of observation in workers.
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A dense Saturday and Sunday schedule lists programs across WMT WGN WHO WSUI KFJB KFIB KOJ and others. Highlights include National Barn Dance at 7:00, Hawaii Calls 6:30, and Joe Reichman and Bill Carlson orchestras through late night with news and sports summaries interspersed.
The piece questions why a talented youth like Mc Avoy pursues banditry and other careers likely to lead to jail, noting his abilities could secure honest, well paying positions in legitimate work. It weighs the lure of crime against available lawful opportunities.
Cedar Rapids rides atop the league as Ollie Marquardt’s Raiders clinch the pennant at Hill Park. The 1939 team, hailed as perhaps the best ever in Cedar Rapids, showcases the town’s dedication and booster spirit that kept baseball thriving despite prior league penalties. Fans celebrate a rare outdoor entertainment win for the city.
A letter to Louise reflects on Billy a spoiled boy in the Walker street neighborhood. The writer contrasts Billy with mature restraint, warns against rage, warns of social injustice, and critiques American politics and law. The piece ends with a request to correct a quoted sentence about a youth and a girl.
Walter Winchell surveys a clash among Tass Reuters Havas and Polish bureaus at the Associated Press office as Nazi graffiti alarms foreign correspondents. The United States vows full support to England and France. other items mention a Greek divorce, a baby girl for the Chic Youngs, and Hollywood satire on Mickey Rooney and Feist Music disputes.
The Dies committee heard that Harvard students were being taught by Goebbels’ propaganda bureau in Germany to spread hate in the United States. A Harvard leader linked to Berlin trains is the son of an American newspaper man. A local shortwave operator, a prominent American woman with a patriotism racket, is named in connection with the case. The evidence is being mailed to authorities.
Secretary Wallace urged American farmers to press ahead with 1940 crop plans as if Europe’s outbreak had not occurred. He warned against expanding acreage for wheat and other crops and said substantial production increases were unlikely in the near term due to ample supplies of cotton, wheat, corn, meats, and other goods. The statement, approved by President Roosevelt, aired on NBC.
Otis N. Brown of Greensboro North Carolina was elected commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars without opposition. He succeeds Eugene Van Antwerp of Detroit and becomes senior vice commander. Other officers named include Joseph V. Menendez New Orleans as senior vice commander Max Singer Boston police officer as junior vice commander Robert B Handy Kansas City adjutant general Robert Merrill Shelby Montana judge advocate general Samuel Crawford Bostic New York surgeon general Reverend Daniel F Monaghan Milan Indiana chaplain.
The Dies committee probes foreign influence and propaganda tactics in America with focus on British and communist efforts. Reports highlight film distribution and shortwave listening, while lawmakers discuss wartime powers and oversight.
Public Q and A from a periodical by Albert Edward Wiggam discussing morality and risk in science and society. It covers gambling odds and human nature, college versus non college women marriage trends, and memory improvement advice with references to Feinberger Sorge and take more time. It ends with an offer for a booklet for 10 cents plus a stamped self addressed envelope.
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