Governor Wilson Declares U S Strength From War Resolve
Governor George A. Wilson told a Coe College chapel audience that America will remain free and win the war, noting the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. He urged national unity, praised the Constitution as a guide, and outlined Iowa’s resources and readiness to support the war effort.
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Jack Fearing
George A. Wilson
Coe College Chapel
America
Wich
Hitler
Mussolini
U. S
Gov. Wilson
United
B. Hickenlooper
Gov
Wilson
Dwight Krumholtz
American Legion Americanism Committee
Roosevelt
C. Harve Geiger
Coe College
Marion Williams
Ministerial Association
David L.er
Coe
Richard C. Jones
Hanford Post
American Legion
Coe Military Band
Stanley Vesely
War fashion to stay bright after uniforms on duty
New York fashion authorities say wartime wear will not erase feminine style. Uniforms will be worn for work, but after hours clothes will be brighter and more gay, with designers Valentina Adrian and Fira Benensen supporting continued bold fashion.
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New York
Harrison Williams
London
Valentina
Adrian
Fira Benensen
Gayety
Jap Bombs Lifted Morale at Camp Claiborne
Major Deloss Marken of the 34th division said the Honolulu attack boosted soldier morale at Camp Claiborne Louisiana. He noted many men seeking release for dependents or other reasons withdrew papers, calling the bombings a wake up call for grim tasks ahead.
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Des Moines
Honolulu
Camp Claiborne
Deloss Marken
Marken
Hawaii
Wage Restitution Made By LeFebure
Wage restitution totaling 1740 dollars was made to 14 employees of the LeFebure Corporation. Frederick L. Ludemann, wage hour inspector in charge of the Maine office, announced the action. The payments cover the difference between overtime pay and amounts owed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Restitution occurred without court action under a policy of the wage and hour division.
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LeFebure Corporation
Frederick L. Ludemann
Maines Office
Ludemann
Birth records boom as war sparks delayed registrations
The Linn County Clerk's Office is flooded with requests to record births based on delayed certificates issued by Des Moines vital statistics. Cyrus Millard Mohler of Sac County sent his birth certificate to Edwin Lundquist on March 28, 1859, seeking proper Linn County registration. Regular Linn County birth recordings began in the 1880s.
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Japan
Linn County
Cle
Vital Statistics Department
State Health Department
Des Moines
Edwin Lundquist
Lim
Cyrus Millard Mohler
Sac County
Carbonated drinks hailed as energy yielding by experts
A discussion on diet following Dr Nelson’s lecture emphasizes daily staples like milk butter fruits leafy vegetables eggs meat and sea foods for vitamins and minerals. Iowa State research credited carbonated beverages with energy from sugar and glucose and not reducing milk consumption though one speaker could not attend due to military duty.
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V. E. Bonad
Nelson
Iowa State
Max Levine
Two thirds of deaths from fires occur in homes
A report notes that about two thirds of all fatal fire deaths happen inside residences, highlighting home fire risk and the need for prevention measures.
Krumboltz Criticizes Judge Over Driver Fine
In a foggy night incident on East Street a driver named Cooley was charged with reckless driving after a turn error. Judge Johnson and Prosecutor Krumboltz sparred over a $50 fine with half suspended while noting the driver’s alleged liquor breath.
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Jens Clift
Cooley
Johnson
Dwight Krumholtz
Krumboltz
Snow Removal Law Triggers 105 Parked Cars Tag
Cedar Rapids enforces new winter snow removal ordinance by tagging 105 cars parked in loop streets and on bridges between 2 and 6 30 a m The rule went into effect at 2 am Tuesday to aid snow removal Judge Harry Johnson excused the offenders who appeared in court.
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Gordon Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Harry Johnson
School district selects fire and wind insurance provider
W. L. Franks and Federated Hardware Mutual Insurance won fire and windstorm coverage for the Cedar Rapids School district after bidding. Franks’ net premium bid led a field of about 50 submissions, with costs varying but overall indicating a lowest bid selection by the board’s supplies committee chaired by Ernest Kosek.
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W. L. Franks
Federated Hardware Mutual Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
Vina Ng
Franks
Facil Neemsame Cae A
Ernest Kosek
Schools Made Available For Civilian Defense
The Linn County Civilian Defense committee asks the board of education to offer school facilities as first aid stations casualty collecting stations or supply storage. Dr Thomas Suchomel, a defense committee member, wrote the request to the board. Members voted that storage of supplies will be the primary use for a period.
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Board of Education
Linn County
Civilian Defense Committee
Thomas Suchomel
Defense Committee
Movie Thriller Rescue Of Pilot Follows Crackup
Hollywood Florida aviation cadet Frank Hoffecker survived a mid air collision between two naval training planes. Hoffecker bailed out and landed near high tension wires but was saved by an unidentified pilot who maneuvered to safety. The crashing plane's fate remained unconfirmed.
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Hollywood
Fla
INS
Frank Hoffecker
West Coast
Siner
Hoffecker
Floerica
Allies coordinate war plans in Commons says Attlee
In London the Lord Privy Seal Clement Attlee told the House of Commons that all necessary steps have been or are being taken to concert the war plans of the major Allied powers. Attlee replied to a Churchill question about an organization to coordinate strategic and tactical war plans. The Commons approved a broad government ad hoc credit of about four billion dollars for war conduct.
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London
Clement R. Attlee
House of Commons
Attlee
Winston Churchill
Commons
Camouflage Idea Aims to Make Chicago Look Like Lake
Moholy Nagy outlined a plan to disguise Chicago at night with fluorescent lights and mirrors to reflect Lake Michigan. He said enemy airmen would mistake the city for part of the lake and suggested daytime camouflage for the Loop and key factories or defense sites.
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Chicago
Moholy-Nagy
Ana Aatt
Edwan Kelly
Lake Michigan
Evacuation Decreed for Darwin Port in War Cabinet
The Australian war cabinet orders evacuation of Darwin port including all women and children except those needed for essential services as the nearest port to the East Indies and Pacific war zones. The move underscores imminent dangers facing the region.
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Melbourne
Australia
Darwin
Netherlands East Indies
Notice of Will Probate in Linn County District Court
Probate action announces Edwin W. Clerk Fisher & Fisher Attorneys named as counsel. The notice addresses all interested parties regarding the estate proceeding in the district court of Linn County with details unreadable due to damaged text.
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State of Love
Linn
British Cruiser Sunk by German Submarines
Berlin reports German news agency broadcast that British cruiser was sunk off Alexandria. Officials say a formation of cruisers was attacked and one vessel was badly hit and broke in half after a tremendous explosion, sinking within minutes.
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Berlin
United Press
Alexandria
Frypt
James Stewart Introduces F R to Nation on Bill of Rights Night
Corporal James Stewart, actor and Air Force member, introduced the President during the nationwide Bill of Rights commemoration program. The President delivered the climax speech from Washington, marking a ceremonial nation event broadcast Monday night.
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Hollywood
INS
Army Air Corps
United States
James Stewart
Offett Field
Wash
Australia seeks full alliance over Russia and Japan foes
Foreign Minister Herbert Evatt told parliament that Australia is pursuing a full alliance between Russia and the enemies of Japan, signaling a major shift in wartime diplomacy. The statement framed an accord as essential to the Axis powers’ opponents and wartime strategy.
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Canberra
Australia
Herbert Evatt
Russia
Japan
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