We Spent It Wins Pulitzer for Editorial
E P Chase editor of the Atlantic News Telegraph is named winner of the 1933 Pulitzer Prize for best editorial. The winning piece appeared Dec 2 1933 and argues that the nation spent its money with thrift and balanced budgets as a path to recovery.
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Origin of boopa-dooping eyed by Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette laments the origin of boop a dooping and mocks copyright concerns. It argues boop a dooper is not an idea but a musical expression used by blues singers in 1928. The piece urges finding the original boopa dooper and punishing others for plagiarism.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Lungfish survive longer out of water than in, study says
The African lungfish can live longer out of water than submerged. It breathes air through a small mouth opening when mud dries into a brick like encasement. Wet seasons revive the fish, prompting renewed activity and study notes its role in evolution.
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New York University
National whirlgig hints at Roosevelt campaign plan
A Washington column notes President Roosevelt may use a June sea voyage to Puerto Rico the Virgin Islands and Hawaii to drum up support for the coming campaign. The trip could yield multiple speeches and appearances as Republicans fear a nationwide push from Seattle to Washington.
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News Behind The News Luncheon Menu Hitches With Roosevelt Event
A luncheon committee sought Virginia teahouse management for Mrs. Roosevelt. They settled on a 75 cent menu after rejects over 10 percent tips and a string orchestra. The final arrangement was 75c lunch, no tips, no music. A baby attachment to a young man unsettles U S secret service.
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Fifty Years Ago Today in Muscatine News
AS YOU WERE highlights mark events from decades past. The State of Florida disaster claimed 100 plus lives at sea. Fred Wedigan of Fairport survived after a lightning strike. Other notes include teachers named by the school board. Walter Davis named Muscatine Muskies playing manager. booster train plans with 150 local businessmen. Edward Walter elected F O E president. an unknown man found dead near Montpelier. and a Muscatine county road bond vote set for June 2 on a 1.35 million plan.
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Muscatine
Edward Walter
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