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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1941
Page
26
The article previews fall and winter hat styles for job seekers. It describes a large brown hat matching a brown frock with a white collar, a casual green felt hat with a red feather, and a blue felt hat with an orange feather bow.
A Chicago survey of real estate sources indicates fear of inflation and agricultural gains fueling a farm land rush. Reports from real estate boards, banks, insurers, and the Farm Bureau Federation say investors are buying at one rate in ten, with foreclosures flooding the market and activity expected to rise after harvest.
Marjorie Young, a 28 year old from New England, becomes the nation’s only woman naval architect. Her path blends luck and odd jobs from secretary roles to hands on hull design, shaping the future of yacht building with a 25 foot sloop named Pom elion and weekend Chesapeake Bay racing. Her story follows a string of accidents that steered her toward Bath Maine and Washington, where she joined Burgess, the firm behind naval craft. In parallel, farm land sale reports show price rises and a Continental Assurance volume uptick in 1941.
The War Department plans three battalion anti-tank units armed with 37 and 75 mm guns to counter mechanized forces. Led by Gen. McNair and Gen. Krueger, the units will train for forthcoming maneuvers in Louisiana and the Dakotas with about 259,198 men by rail and 146,000 in later moves.
Washington reports a 16 member U S medical commission to supervise health and sanitation for 250000 workers on the Lashio to Suifu Burma China railway project. Funded by lend lease at about 1150000 dollars, the panel will coordinate anti malaria efforts by Chinese staff amid an epidemic aboard a maritime vessel with casualties and illnesses.
Tokyo reports that the Japanese news agency said the liner Tatuta Maru, traveling from San Francisco to Yokohama, would be delayed due to a food poisoning incident aboard.
A Rockland report from AP notes F R fielding questions in a fireside chat setting. The piece frames his responses as a quick comeback to inquiries about policy and leadership.
Aurora authorities ordered tavern owners and bartenders to appear at 1 a.m. in front of locked doors for police counting to ensure compliance. The move aims to curb after hours openings and create uniform closing times across establishments.
Independence Iowa report shows 80 rural schools in Buchanan County for the coming year down from 86 last year and 105 the year before due to consolidation and enrollment shifts. Some schools start August 6 and September 1 with several teachers new to the posts.
Ossian Mrs. Benne hosted the Ladies bridge club with guests present. Mrs. Mel Sattre won high score, Mrs. Mollie I the club prize, and Mrs. Liliam Schroeder took the consolation prize. Henrietta Johnson, a bride of the month, received a shower at Legion hall from about 80 relatives and friends. a mock was featured.
Iowa will be represented at a meeting of state tax administrators in Washington to study the federal tax bill for possible conflicts with state revenue. George A. Wilson urged Iowa representation through Chairman Fred Nelson of the Iowa tax commission. Nelson will travel to Washington Monday night to discuss avoiding further duplication of taxes between state and federal governments.
Cairo reports seven Axis ships sunk in a Mediterranean torpedo attack Saturday night. A destroyer and three merchant vessels were hit, with Dutch naval planes aiding the British fleet. Separate RAF raids on Catania Augusta Gerbini and Trapani caused heavy damage and casualties.
The article discusses fashionable college attire for female students and the campus staple of slacks and suits. It highlights spun rayons dresses, wool jumpers with full skirts, and simple cut lines, noting outfits suitable for classes, dates, and campus life.
A newspaper excerpt describes a man profiting from gasoline rationing by selling two gallons for a dollar during shortages. The piece notes July sales and the seasonal drop in tourist traffic, contrasting widespread car use in New York with the rationing impact.
Associate OPM Director Sidney Hillman asked Southern California airline company officials and AFL CIO leaders to meet in Washington on Monday to discuss open labor management matters.
London reports RAF bombers escorted by fighters struck Nazi rail communications in northern France. Berlin claims RAF losses but Britain says eight killed and houses damaged as about 1,000 British night bombers drop over 1,000 tons on Germany in a week.
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