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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1947

Page

9

Six-footed men face mock advocacy from a six-foot-four actress

New York report quotes Lois De Fee six feet four inches tall and 190 pounds who mocks tall men as dumb. She leads Amazons Associates to promote smaller men while praising jockeys and tiny athletes. She cites big city culture as proof of height bias and urges smarter propaganda.

New York Lois de Fee Lois Newark N. J Cleveland Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Buffalo Miss de Fee Amazons Associates Actorois Miami Milwaukee

Soldier who deserted West Point to join paratroops is sentenced

James Minker of Syracuse, once a West Point deserter, was found guilty of desertion covering 1942 to 1946. He reenlisted in paratroops, served in Europe under an alias, earned a Presidential Unit Citation and two battle stars, and faced two years hard labor plus dishonorable discharge. His attorney will seek review by the War Department.

Syracuse N. Y West Point Europe James Minker James Caffrey Monay War Department Minker Caffrey James H. Rowley Army

April Fool Forever in Grandpa's Poem Note

Edgar A Guest writes a light verse about family laughter on April Fool's Day and the speaker's plan to be cheerful and foolish every day to keep loved ones amused. The poem casts humor as a bond across generations and years.

Oven Dishes From Home Kitchen Include Meat n Corn Cakes

A vintage home cook’s collection features Meat n Corn Cakes with tangy tomato sauce and baked Lentils with Diced Salt Pork. The recipe cards show steps to mix, form six patties, brown, and bake at 350 for 45 minutes, plus instructions for a tomato sauce and a spring casserole variant with cheese and breadcrumbs.

Election details for directors and people’s week meeting

Fragmentary OCR note mentions election of directors and a meeting in Pine Dee or Pine Street area. Secretary Woodward referenced. No clear date, place, or full names readable.

Ual Esos Pepe Wee Pine Dee Woodward

Space saving bathroom shelf and decor ideas

The passage suggests installing two sturdy wall shelves with a ruffle on the top to hide the lower shelf contents. Use decorative items like cologne bottles on the top shelf and choose heavy fabric or oilcloth to cover the shelves for easy washing and a cohesive color theme.

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