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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1944
Page
5
The column denounces Peace Now as treacherous and prodding isolationists after Pearl Harbor. It rails against Japs and Nazis, cites Bataan and Corregidor dead, and argues Peace Now seeks unpatriotic unity with the enemy. It mocks lawmakers and calls for unwavering war readiness.
Osa Johnson recalled 1912 Solomon Islands observations of a Japanese tailor with fine cameras and a small sailing boat. She linked that figure to Gen Ishimoto after Pearl Harbor and noted broad Japanese presence from the South Seas to the United States.
Linn County infantile paralysis drive extended a few days to include late contributors. No President's Ball due to fuel issues. letters sent to firms and individuals. coin boxes in local businesses. Funds stay local half, half to National Foundation for research. Cedar Rapids noted use of funds for iron lung, treatment equipment, and nurse training. appeals urged for contributions.
President Roosevelt stated that American aims in India and continental Asia are to expel and defeat Japan in close cooperation with Britain, China, and other Allies. The message appears aimed at countering Japanese propaganda and discouraging Indian nationalist efforts to involve the United States in Indian affairs.
In Mecca the Persian pilgrim who vomited on Islam's holiest altar, the Kaaba, was decapitated by King Ibn Saud. The act sparked protests from the Persian government and the Egyptian government, which guards the pilgrimage this year.
Louella Parsons reports Bing Crosby leads with the highest price yet for movie rights to Oklahoma with a deal likely with the Theater Guild. Also noted are Crosby leasing Belasco theater for Felix Young's 8:40 Revue and a flurry of Chicago Hollywood happenings and charitable kits sent to Soviet families.
War Production Chief Donald M Nelson opened a Russian war relief drive to supply 3,000,000 household utilities kits for Stalingrad citizens to mark the first anniversary of the citys victory over Germany. He presented to Mrs An-
The Gazette lists Wednesday show times across theaters Paramount State Palace Rialto Strand Marion and more. Notable films include No Time for Love Ravaged Earth Claudia Hitler's Madman Flight for Freedom Secrets of the Lone Wolf and There’s Something About a Soldier with multiple daily showings.
Washington AP report says twenty one of a 23 plane marine Corsair squadron were forced down at sea on a routine flight from Gilbert islands to Ellice islands. Six pilots safe, one body recovered, five missing. Navy launched search, next of kin notified.
Notice to holders of Codar Raids Country Club 1st Mortgage 4% bonds due 1955 that bonds numbered C2 to D16 are redeemed at par plus accrued interest on March 1, 1944. Redemption requires surrender of bonds and coupons maturing after March 1, 1944. Interest ceases on that date. trustee is Guaranty Bank & Trust Company Cedar Rapids Iowa. Dated February 3, 1944.
An ad offers a simple at home test for hearing improvement. It promotes ear drops and claims many have healed, urging readers to ask about the product at May's and local drugstores.
Now is the time for all far sighted people who put up plenty of vegetables last summer to enjoy the results of their efforts. The important thing is to capitalize to the fullest possible extent on the effort expended in raising victory gardens and canning the produce from them. If this canned food is eaten half heartedly something is probably wrong with the way it is served. Making canned vegetables into tempting dishes requires ingenuity.
The guidance stresses boiling all home canned vegetables for 10 to 15 minutes in a covered container before serving, even when used in a salad. It also notes that such vegetables should be chilled quickly after boiling to ensure safety and taste.
A pantry style guide offers methods to flavor beans with thymes and fortified margarine or bacon drippings. It suggests browning onion, serving in white sauce with cheese, scalloping with bread cubes, and pairing beans with tomatoes or salt pork. Includes classic combos like old fashioned beans and bacon and crumb topped versions.
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