Longtime Railroad Worker Carson Claims Half Century of Service
The article details a Cedar Rapids man who began with the B C R N at age 14 sweeping a milk shop, later moving to machine work, becoming foreman in 1905, and contributing to layout and relocation of shop machinery in 1922. He survived a near fatal accident in 1891, born in Teeds Grove, has three children and six grandchildren, and belongs to multiple fraternal and church groups.
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B.C.R. and
Carson
A A Railroad
Hans Carson
Harrison School
Teeds Grove
Clinton County
Cedar Rapids
Herbert
Isabelle Jacobs
Rosamund Currier
The
Odd Fellows, Railway Firemen of America
the Maccabees
St. James
Drummerboy Intercepts Escort for Princess Elizabeth
London AP reports drummer Reggie Benstead cut in on a captain of the Grenadier Guards at a birthday ball Tuesday night and danced with Princess Elizabeth, aged 16. He recalled the moment and the captain yielding, leaving him in the princess’s arms as she chatted but he stood speechless.
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London (Ap
Reggie Benstead
Grenadier Guards
Princess Elizabeth
Benstead
War Labor Board reports 1942 first quarter strike impact
The War Labor Board found strikes reduced war effort by 332000 man-days in the first quarter of 1942, about one fourth of the 1384000 man-days lost in the first quarter of 1941.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Australia admits loss of destroyer Vampire
Prime Minister Curtin announced the Australian destroyer Vampire was sunk by enemy action in the Bay of Bengal. Most crew were saved, six men were killed, one died of wounds, and two including Commander Moran are missing and believed killed. The ship had operated from the Mediterranean to Malaya and into Bay of Bengal fighting Japanese forces.
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Melbourne
Australia
John Curtin
Bay of Bengal
Curtin
W. T. A. Moran
Mediterranean
Malaya
Australian
Civil Service Seeks Fingerprint Classifiers And Public Health Nurses
The civil service commission announced open examinations for fingerprint classifiers and public health nursing consultants. Public health nurses will earn 2600 to 5600 dollars yearly based on experience. no written test, qualifications judged by review. Applicants include registered nurses with a four year college course and relevant public health training. The fingerprint classifier post pays 1629 dollars yearly and requires Henry system training, three months of experience, and perfect vision.
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Civil Service Commission
Correctible Men New Draft Group Details
The war department lists common army boards for reclassifying men eligible for military service. Vision and dental criteria were revised slightly in the updated draft group.
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War Department
Army
Cedar Rapids Business Still Showing Gains
Cedar Rapids reports multiple indicators improving from a year ago. March post office receipts and inbound carloadings rise versus February and 1941 figures, with new car sales up from February and March 1941.
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Cedar Rapids
Alwre
Oery
People’s Forum Voices On Rodeo And Fair
A reader condemns the May rodeo as a temporary parasite while praising the All Iowa Fair as a lasting state enterprise. The letter argues the fair supports essential industries and livelihoods, urging citizens to back the fair and reject the rodeo amid tough times.
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Dor Rapids
Trinity Lutheran School Cards In War Bond Drive
Principal John A. Jaeger announces all 62 students at Trinity Lutheran School are 100 percent in the war effort. They have subscribed to bonds and stamps totaling 300 dollars and are enrolled in the Red Cross. Students are collecting waste paper and magazines for defense and war bond solicitation.
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John A. Jaeger
Red Cross
Navy takes over plant to speed up aircraft production
In New York and Pennsylvania the Navy seized Aeronautical facilities and named a commander to run production from the seized Long Island and Johnsville plants. The move aims to accelerate output of finished planes under Navy HQ.
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New York
United States Navy
A Aoaster Aeronautical
Long Island
Eee J
Johnsville
Eas
Soierin
En Teste Ervelt
Red Cross notes call for desk and carrier for garments
Red Cross headquarters seeks a second typewriter desk and long-legged desk chair. About 100 garments are still out for April 1 delivery. Twelve women completing nurse aide practicals at Mercy and St Luke’s join a pinning and capping ceremony.
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Red Cross
Mercy
St. Luke’s Hospitals
Irvin L. Huffman
Philip W. Shive
Motor Corps
Carr Lavell
Czarist Leader Dies in Montreal
Nicholas Erickson, once commander of the Russian Baltic fleet in the last war and longtime resident in the nationalist colony, died Tuesday night in Montreal.
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Montreal
Nicholas Erickson
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