Headwear heats up as winter aid across Cedar Rapids
Local stores report brisk demand for hats and earmuffs as residents seek warmth. Merchants note women returning to hats amid cold seasons, with styles ranging from knits to fur blends. Earmuffs, once scarce, remain valued. prices run from two to six dollars and alternatives include wool ski bands and knit face masks.
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Chester Greenwood
Maine
Farmington
Greenwood
Cedar Rapids
Union suits revived as thermal underwear trend
The article traces a fashion revival of union suits now marketed as thermal underwear. Two-piece long johns dominate sales with white, red, and rose patterns, while shortages and seasonal timing push buyers to await September restocks. The shift from itchy one-piece to breathable blends reflects modern comfort demands.
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Union Manufacturing Company
Union
Jimmy Johns
Balancing trust and rumor in aviation marriages
Dear Abby counsels a stewardess and her fiancé on trust amid talk of pilots. Readers share fatherly and grandmotherly tensions with advice stressing communication, practical concerns, and the impact of hearing loss on family visits.
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Abby
Son
Anesthetics for divers May ease high pressure risks
Stanford researchers report anesthetic gases added to divers’ breathing mix could prevent tremors and nervous system disorders seen below 650 feet. Dr. Joan J. Kendig says gases restore nerve membrane fluidity that becomes rigid under high pressure.
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Stanford, Calif
UPI
Stanford University School of Medicine
Joan J. Kendig
WIU mathematicians use computer to optimize gunstock pattern cutting
Two Western Illinois University mathematicians, Larry Cornwell and John Kalita, are developing a computer program to determine the maximum number of gunstock patterns that can be cut from a three inch thick walnut plank. The project, supported by the wood industry and the Forest Service, aims to conserve wood while meeting demand for finished products.
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Macomb, Ill
UPI
Western Illinois University
Larry Cornwell
John Kalita
Wood Industry
Forest Service
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