Roosevelts plea for unity to bolster defense morale
President Roosevelt urged strengthening national morale for an all-out defense effort. He spoke at a defense morale conference attended by 500 leaders and called on communities to meet spiritual and welfare needs while supporting military and defense industry mobilization. The event was organized with Paul V. McNutt and cabinet members backing the morale program.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Paul V. McNutt
Henry L. Stimson
Navy
Frank Knox
Army
United Service Organizations For National Defense
Marmola weight loss ad and Roosevelt welfare note
The ad promotes Marmola tablets for adult fat persons with hypothyroidism, urging sensible eating and doctor consultation. It notes Marmola sales exceed twenty million boxes, not a cure-all, and urges readers to obtain from a physician. The message from Roosevelt, read by McNutt, praises welfare groups joining forces to support soldiers and defense workers for national morale.
Polk County election contests dismissed on request
The final two Polk county races were dropped Wednesday after Democratic candidates P. C. Colony and J. A. McCulley asked to withdraw their challenges for recorder and auditor.
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Des Moines
Polk County
P. C. Colony
J. A. McCulley
British Raid N W Germany Brunt of Attacks On Bremen
London reports heavy German raids on the capital as Allied air forces struck northwest Germany concentrating on Bremen. Fires were observed spreading over various areas including Wilhelmshaven as part of the day’s operations.
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N. W
Germany
Bremen
London
Fostal
Air Ministry
Wilhelmshaven
British raids on German coast yield limited damage
Berlin reports that British planes attacked north German towns on Wednesday night. Only a few reached targets and dropped bombs with insignificant damage. One plane was shot down by a German fighter, per official news agency reports.
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Berlin
Pianist Frank Mannheimer Performs for London Relief Concert
Frank Mannheimer, a pianist, opened a charity concert in Cedar Rapids to support the Myra Hess fund in London. The Wednesday show drew about 250 attending, with all proceeds aiding relief efforts as Mannheimer noted music sustains English life despite wartime hardship.
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Frank Mannheimer
London Relief
England
Frank Mannnheimer
Myra Hess
Mannheimer
Cedar Rapids Country Ulph
London
National Gallery
Mannheiner
Mr Mannheimer Displays Subtle Piano Command in Program
The pianist showcases refined touch and balance with a varied program including Leonardo da Vinci Suite transcription, Bach Adagio, Beethoven Opus 2 No. 3 in C major, Schumann Kreisleriana sketches, Faure Mazurka, and Ravel Toccata from Tombeau de Couperin.
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Mannerheimer
Murauess
Mr. Mannheimer
Tere
Mannheimer
Faure
Ravel
Elisencore
Arne
Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels with Syrup Pepsin
A historical remedy blend combines Senna and Syrup Pepsin to ease constipation and stomach discomfort. The text promotes a combined use for relief, praising the agreeable taste and ease for digestion, suggesting a tonic effect for upset bowels.
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Cai
Saur
Cemstipaton
Faulty teeth blamed on lack of nursing for draftees
Dr King of the University of Pittsburgh told the Federation of Veterans and See Hielies for Experimental Biology on Thursday that vitamin C deficiency in infants from pasteurized or evaporated milk in the draft era led to weaker tooth development. He said modern pasteurized and evaporated milk no longer loses as much vitamin C, potentially preventing similar dental issues in today’s babies.
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Nemely
Federation of Vimetis
Hielies
GG King
University of Pittsburgh
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Alan Mubray
Donald MacBride
Elizabeth Risdon
Marvel
Nationalff Research Council
Edey
Getither
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Brest
Coastal Command
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Scharnhorst
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Berck
French Channel
Rosenbaum
Bae
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Beautyrest Studio Lounge
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Hamilton Seed & Coal CO
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Enney’s
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