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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1939
Page
11
The article notes Secretary Wallace urges farmers to plan 1940 production as if Europe’s war had not occurred. It warns against chasing wartime demand, citing existing surpluses and the risk of a postwar slump, while stressing adaptation to wartime conditions and prudent timing.
The article explains potential U S actions under the neutrality law once the President proclaims a state of war. Provisions would bar exports of arms and implements of war, restrict financial dealings, and limit American vessel activity and travel with belligerents. It notes exceptions and future bond or port-use restrictions.
Garner Fanning a University of Oklahoma graduate student uses ultra sensitive equipment to measure weight to one millionth of a dyne for rock structure studies in the midcontinent oil field. He jokes the device could weigh public sentiment for another expeditionary force to Europe.
The remark questions a claimed Einstein theory that would settle all physics on a single scratch sheet, noting uncertainty about any such breakthrough and its promises.
A column critiques reliance on industrial strength to win wars and argues ground forces determine victory. It notes shortages of trained manpower and mechanization, calls for a stronger infantry and artillery, and warns political factors favoring business over defense. It also tangentially quips on Thanksgiving, gender roles, and media sensationalism.
A mixed page of facts and flippant items covers U.S. birth rate trends, quirky baby anecdotes, notable marriages, spies, celebrities and public figures. It blends statistics with society chatter about stars, editors, and entertainers in a dash of gossip and trivia.
A condensed Q and A by ALBERT EDWARD WIGGAM examines if science can answer moral questions and whether divorce ease affects marriage rates. It argues no link between marriage and divorce, notes sisters' grades align more than with mothers or daughters, and explains temper inherited but improvable through environment and early training.
I B McGladrey left for New York City to attend the annual convention of the American Society of Certified Accountants and will speak. Helen Tranberry becomes Garfield school principal in Forest Park Illinois. Wilma Myers departs to Wellman as history and English teacher. Ruby Roy injured when car collides north of Cedar Rapids. Edward Jirinec 16 dies after a fall at National Oats mills. Four attend Des Moines for American Legion state convention. A Sinclair heads to Pittsfield Massachusetts for family plans. Mrs Clarence Miller and Mrs Edward Holt with daughters head to Long Beach California until June. They are joined by Mrs George Gibson and daughters Kathrine and Mae.
Dr J E Jicinsky left St Luke's hospital and entered his buggy when a bolt dropped from a shaft. The loosened shaft struck the horse's heels, frightening the animal which galloped down A avenue. It was halted at First.
The school board appointed Miss Alice Willard of Marion and Miss Henrietta Franks of Wyoming Indiana to teach in the upper grammar classes. Miss Hazel Searles left for Chicago to resume musical studies at Columbia and undertake kindergarten work. Misses Louise and Blanche Kvapil returned yesterday from an extended western trip.
Labor arm of all desire and source of all things made. On this earth no nobler art than every trade. Man's strength the fashioner of the beam and planter of the seed. Labor builds the home and all that man-made world.
The Fayette County Rural Teachers Club in West Union elected new officers led by Elizabeth McMillan as president and Anna Mae Barry as vice president. The meeting drew 104 attending teachers including 38 new to the county. Dr. Roberts began a three year term as Fayette County school superintendent. Mrs. Ritta Musser, 74, died after months of ill health. funeral held at Burnham funeral home with Rev. C D Boggie officiating.
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