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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1944

Page

9

Army Priority on Woolens Asked

The War Production Board advisory committee on woolens urged a five month freeze on worsted yarns and woolens for military and essential civilian use due to high army needs. WPB will adopt the recommendation, preventing production of many consumer garments including men’s suits and sweaters, though Walker said shortages would not occur.

Washington INS Woolens and WPB Walker

Mandrake the Magician retail plans impact on supply

The article notes Mandrake the Magician merchandise had been in retail for some time and that nothing new would appear until next fall. Walker adds that after a five month demand spike for worsteds will ease and there will be no adverse effect on men's suit supply next fall.

Walker

Former Actress HORIZONTAL 1 Pictured screen star of Domesticated animal

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Presidential Raise To 100000 Requested By Vinson

Representative Vinson of Georgia urged boosting the president's salary from 75000 to 100000 yearly. He proposed a bill to pay 20000 to the vice president the speaker and cabinet members and 15000 to congressmen, arguing living costs and taxes have risen. He noted the president now effectively earns about 27000 annually.

Washington Rep Vinson D-Ga House

Prayers for Peace Held in South German Churches

Stockholm dispatch says special prayers for peace were held in many south German churches with hundreds blocked from the Frauenkirch in Munich. The Svenska Morgenbladet report notes the nationwide observance and large attendance.

Stockholm INS Munich Svenska Morgenbladet Frauenkirch

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