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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1940
Page
23
Mrs Florence Boyd a former school teacher now builds houses as a full time hobby earning income from interior decorating and house design. She manages construction from lumber to cement herself in a wind blown yard, while planning a modern home with red roof casements and a workshop.
A new interpretation of the army promotion law gives time and one half credit for actual service in grade. Major C. S. Myers, executive officer of the Cedar Rapids military district, would become eligible for promotion to lieutenant colonel. The rule applies to officers with 23 years continuous service and could accelerate advancement for 1917 training camp graduates under the national defense program.
A five alarm fire swept the California exhibit building on Treasure Island amid a north wind. SF firefighters fought the blaze with equipment crossing the Bay Bridge. The handsome exhibit was gutted and the adjacent San Francisco exhibit building threatened. Fire reportedly started in the east end kitchen or storeroom.
A disputed issue in the August Army Recruiting News prompted suppression after an article claimed “excellent progress” in voluntary enlistment. Copies reached Cedar Rapids with pages snipped, omitting the contested content. General Marshall acknowledged the act as suppression and cited policy violations, amid debates over voluntary recruiting and draft law.
A debate centers on ensuring proper oversight and funding for a program described as an army of con scripts, with supporters urging passage of the necessary legislation to enable care and administration. Opponents warn of potential abuses and call for safeguards.
Cedar Rapids patrons will choose the band for the annual Policemen's Ball by writing selections on postcards to Patrolman F J Mullin, the 1940 dance chairman. Eight bands Ted Lewis Wayne King Blue Barron Henry Busse Hal Kemp Jimmy Dorsey George Olsen Duke Ellington are approached. more acts may be added as available. Intermission spotlights will feature local amateur acts and two out of town performers. The event aims to entertain listeners rather than dancers, with the dance on a November Monday night.
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