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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1946
Page
8
A humorous Cedar Rapids style Easter feature estimates the typical wife’s Easter wardrobe runs about $110, with department stores noting strong demand. The piece tallies common prices from hats to dresses, coats and shoes amid OPA price ceilings, and advises husbands to plan finances accordingly.
Thousands of travelers flood to resorts and hotels as the peak tourism year begins. June bookings rise while stretches from April to September redefine the traditional summer season. Prices climb across regions from Maine to California, with resorts reporting strong demand and limited availability.
Sam Carr, national organizer of the Communist party in Canada, was ousted after RCMP continued their espionage investigation. The party said Carr had not responded to a subpoena to appear before the royal commission despite government methods in the inquiry.
A Virginian visitor in Johnson City writes to the local hotel manager complaining that the hotel’s switch engine noises kept guests awake all night. He notes the hotel room faced the railroad and plans to reserve a quiet room with bath for an upcoming district meeting.
A home made iron tonic recipe warns readers about pharmacist confusion over iron and ammonium citrates. It prescribes exact steps: measure one ounce, divide, dissolve in boiled water, store in a corked bottle, and dose by teaspoon or drops for anemia or children.
A Russian woman gave birth to twins 67 hours apart aboard the Soviet tanker Belgorod and at Port Angeles General Hospital. The first child, a boy born premature, weighed about three pounds and died soon after. The second child, a girl named Susanna, weighed 4 pounds 14 ounces and was in an incubator doing well. The mother remained in serious condition but expected to recover if no complications arise.
A maritime note explains that each vessel bears painted hull marks that reveal the maximum draft allowed to keep the ship afloat safely when fully loaded. The system guides crews to prevent overloading and ensure seaworthy balance.
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