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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1942
Page
3
Dr Mary MacFadyen explains how much weight a pregnant woman should gain and why overeating is harmful. She advises individualized targets based on pre pregnancy weight, warns against self imposed dieting, and outlines a nourishing but moderate diet with doctor supplied supplements as needed.
Anne Adams pattern 4049 available in misses and women's sizes from 12 to 40. Size 16 requires 44 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent mailing to order. include size name address and style number. Join 1942 Style Parade and send 10 cents for Spring Pattern Book. Orders go to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department 243 West 17th St New York NY.
Notice is hereby given that on April 14 1942 at 9 oclock AM the purported Last Will and Testament of Johanna Mahoney late of Linn County Iowa deceased will come for hearing in the District Court at the Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa for proof and admission to probate Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa April 7
President Roosevelt and war production chief Donald M. Nelson publicly disagreed on cash incentives for arms workers. Roosevelt opposed bonuses and excess hours, citing 48 hours max for production efficiency, while Nelson backed incentive pay. William Batt warned against delay as the war effort pressed ahead.
Mrs. Lucille Denigan, 30, sat for 14 hours in a gas-filled car with her former husband Joseph A. Denigan Jr., 30, at an abandoned Boy Scout camp after a failed joint suicide attempt. He died four hours after the hose was attached. she survived until Tuesday and was questioned as police investigated the death.
The article urges morning stretching to develop feminine poise and ease of movement. It describes simple routines from toe touches to wrist bends, plus leg and back stretches, recommending consistent daily practice after waking and even while applying lotion to keep joints loose and muscles relaxed.
Aunt Het refuses a note from Cousin Joe about repayment. She says if he is honest he will pay, and if not, she wants nothing to remind her of it. The exchange centers on a disputed debt and credibility.
German reports say six of ten Norwegian vessels trying to break from Gothenburg last week were sunk by German naval and air forces. Two ships escaped to Swedish waters, with some vessels reaching Britain. The German notice cites outpost boats and air force as the sinking forces.
Axis aircraft renewed assaults on Malta causing extensive casualties in residential districts. The Valetta harbor area along with the air drome sustained the heaviest pounding. Four to five planes were lost by raiders. two others damaged.
Defense and aircraft school graduates unable to find defense jobs due to draft classifications can enroll with the United States Coast Guard. The service announced it will place many such graduates as aviation mechanics at air stations. After a basic training period they become eligible for petty officer rating.
The government issued an urgent appeal for skilled workers to be employed in the Panama Canal Zone. The Civil Service Commission seeks coppersmiths instrument repairmen ordnance machinists marine machinists general machinists patternmakers riveters riggers ship fitters toolmakers and wiremen with pay up to 174 an hour and engineers draftsmen up to 275 a month. Transportation is paid by the government. Details at window No 8 post office.
London AP reports a small Japanese force occupied Lorangu on Manus island in the Admiralty group about 170 miles from New Guinea and the Bismarcks. The area was scorched earth with airfield and facilities destroyed, as Tokyo hints at building warning stations for an expected Allied offensive.
Washington—Arthur J. Altmeyer of the Social Security Board urged a single manpower authority to coordinate nonmilitary war work such as industry and agriculture alongside armed forces. He urged a policy making agency with minimum coercion to prevent labor shortages and avoid a tug of war between industry and military needs.
A reader warns about repeating unfitting marriages and urges awareness of spousal discontent before commitment. The column reflects on choosing partners with care, resisting self destructive patterns, and noting the consequences of alcohol and illness on relationships and future happiness.
A reader letter warns about sacrificing innocence and urges caution for youths regarding a ghastly mistake. The writer suggests a community fair as a cheap outdoor gathering and advises choosing a less conceited companion amid social attention and dating pressures.
The 6 am shift returned to work at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Akron after a sitdown threatened material flow to thousands producing war goods. The company announced the strike is over.
Linn county supervisors approved purchasing a Caterpillar motor grader from Martine Roasa Tractor for 7703.05 in exchange for a used maintainer. They approved reports totaling 9322.85 in collection fees and granted beer and cigarette permits for the Marion Country club.
Alvin Shipwreck Kelly, famed flagpole sitter of the 1920s, attempted to paint a park flagpole Tuesday and tumbled to the ground after rising about five feet. He survived with three broken ribs and facial injuries, listed in fair condition at Englewood hospital.
Advertises an Early Wonder Chrysanthemum plant from Good & Reese of Springfield Ohio for 10 cents with a coupon. The ad claims 12 to 18 inch stems, about 100 flowers per plant, up to 3 feet tall, and features Folger’s coffee promotion with a coupon from the can label or jar paper.
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