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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1942
Page
2
Washington AP The Office of Production Management issued two new oil industry limits. One requires neighbor consent before new wells and bans building new gasoline filling stations and bulk plants. Existing stations may receive essential equipment to support war production.
Russian war spokesman S A Lozovsky said the counter offensive, started November 16, has freed more than 32,800 square miles and will continue until all Germans are expelled. He noted German losses since the beginning of the drive with reassurances of ongoing action.
A wartime column extols Aboriginal Australians as fierce defenders against invasion urging Japan’s defeat and noting the wider war mobilization. It contrasts native weaponry in the Pacific with Aboriginal tools in Australia while forecasting a northern territorial invasion risk and highlighting worker mobilization and disability inclusion in U.S. labor efforts.
The text details Abos using minimal clothing and body paint to hunt and fight, describing three foot wooden throwing sticks hurled to strike birds rabbits and enemies. It notes their throwing stick as a lethal weapon and reports on war councils sifting rosy Axis uprisings and Allied leaders judging de- risks in occupied lands.
Kings County Judge Samuel S. Leibowitz, once famed criminal court figure, visited the Chemical Bank and Trust Brooklyn branch where a vice president issued a check for him and the judge signed with an X due to a fractured right hand hindering legible writing.
Instructions outline who must file for 1941 incomes and the thresholds. Married or single filers with $750 or more income must file by February 15 1942. Critical that all compensation including tips prizes and non monetary income be reported. Even delayed or anticipated compensation is taxable in 1941 for cash-based reporting.
A guest of honor attends a formal reception at the Montrose Hotel, drawing attendees from local society and business circles. The event highlights hospitality, networking, and community recognition in a memorable evening.
Fire at Grant Wood attic studio in Turner alley caused burns to Grant Wood and Nan Wood Graham while assisting Mrs. Hattie B. Wood down stairs. Sister Nan and Mrs Wood treated for facial burns. Joe McCormick elected president of the Cedar Acres Advertising Club at a special meeting yesterday.
A fire of undetermined origin damaged the J. H. Leas residence in Marion causing about 3590 in losses. Fred L. Dillman, Typographical Union member, elected president of the local Federation of Labor unit. W & Cone of Martin store resigns after years to attend private affairs and board duties. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Wood plan extended trip to old Mexico. Bert Anson named president of Coe Gymnasium Athletic Association with Ruby Taylor vice president Genevieve Runkle secretary and Prof. Bryant treasurer. United States Senator W. S. Kenyon spoke at the gridiron dinner here. He was also
WPA Commissioner Howard Hunter told Mayors that 93 percent of the new jobs next year will be concentrated in 21 states, with Iowa excluded. He said half of the opportunities may be limited to California Pennsylvania New Jersey Ohio New York and Michigan, in that order, as war industry grows unevenly.
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