2078 Patients Visited by Public Health Nurses in ’41
The Cedar Rapids Public Health Nursing association reports 1941 activity totals 2078 patients visited an average 4.66 times, with 84 communicable cases and 410 visits to 156 tuberculosis cases. The group notes staff growth, camp health gains, donations, and a 1942 financial balance of 1769.55 plus 18351.94 income.
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Public Health Nursing Association of
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Ballard
Social Welfare League
Public Health Agency
Association
Community Chest
W. E. Andre
Carl Thomas
John M. Ely
Sutherland Dows
R. D. Hunting
H . Ivins
W. E. Peschau
Henry Ristine
Philip W. Shive
Kreisler Returns to Violin After Accident in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia at the Academy of Music Fritz Kreisler performed the violin for the first time since a serious April accident in New York City. With no audience present, only sound engineers recorded the performance as a final test of his return to the Kreisler touch. He appeared grave but hopeful, lifting his gaze to the empty balcony as the familiar melody started.
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Philadelphia
Fritz Kreisler
New York City
Academy of Music
Kreisler
Australians Say U S Aid Not Sought In Vain
Canberra reported an Australian government spokesman stated Australia has not looked to the United States for aid in vain. He cited Prime Minister Curtin and three weeks of results improving Australian-American cooperation and understanding, while dismissing reports of poor ties as inaccurate.
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Canberra
INS
Australia
United States
John Curtin
America
Chicago To Reopen Its Horse Market
Chicago will reopen its horse market on January 20 for the first time in 20 years. Auction director Erwin F. Dygert cited rising demand since rationing was announced as the reason for resuming sales.
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Chicago
Erwin F. Dygert
Bus Driver In Fatal Accident Pleads Not Guilty
Floyd C. Hagan, driver of an Interstate bus, entered a not guilty plea on two counts in police court Friday morning after a fatal accident injuring a passenger. Police court proceedings continue as the case proceeds toward trial.
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Floyd C. Hagan
Fatal Collision In Des Moines Involves Bus And Car
The incident produced the first 1042 Ce death at Dar Rapids traffic scene. Hagan faced Jan 23 hearing on charges of reckless driving and operating a vehicle without lights. Virginia Vanous aged 15 was killed when she was run over after a bus crash following the collision with a car driven by John Cox Jr. aged 16, as Hagan returned from Des Moines with 27 selectees after pre induction exams.
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Cedar Rapids
Hagan
Virginia Vanous
Des Moines
John Cox, Jr
Miss Vanous
Menzies Blames London Chiefs for Singapore Air Shortage
Former Australian Prime Minister R G Menzies, in a Melbourne radio broadcast, blames British leaders in London for the airplane shortage at Singapore. He cites Brooke-Popham’s reported distress over air weakness as discussions in London escalate the response to Malaya’s defense.
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Melbourne
Australia
INS
R. G. Menzies
London
Singapore
Malaya
Brooke-Popham
Robert Brooke-Popham
Far East
Dutch at Tarakan Taken Toll Before Falling
Dutch forces on Tarakan island sank two Japanese destroyers and a landing sloop while anti aircraft guns downed a seaplane. The garrison, overwhelmed by a much larger force, surrendered after a three day stand. The communique said all Dutch guns and equipment were destroyed.
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Batavia
N.E
Tarakan
Netherlands
Minahassa
Celebes
Medan
Sumatra
Malacca Strait
Malaya
Amboina
Netherlands Indies
Air power views differ between London and Far East officials
The historical record notes a divergence between service chiefs in London and local commanders in the Far East over air strength needs for Singapore and Malaya. London officials urged restraint while on-site leaders pressed for stronger air support.
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Far East
London
Singapore
Malaya
High School Student Kills Father in War Dispute
In Minneapolis a 19 year old high school student James Brose shot and killed his father John Brose 44 during a family quarrel over the war. The father and mother a Swedish national argued that Sweden is no good. The son took a pistol from a drawer and fired twice after the father slapped the mother.
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Minneapolis
Minn
James Brose
Sweden
Hitler
John Brose
James
Fractured Family Saga After Fatal Shooting
Neighbors report James and his father were close but the elder man drank, leading to a fatal shooting where bullets struck the father near the heart. James abandoned the weapon, fled with the family car, and may have headed toward ward Brainerd as his hysterical mother watched.
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James
Rubber supplies ample for two years says Seiberling
President J Penfield Seiberling told the house small business committee that US rubber stocks can meet military and essential civilian needs for two years even if imports stop. He cited 50 000 tons of crude rubber arriving since Pearl Harbor and said shipments will continue monthly. Over 7 000 000 people were enrolled in nonprofit hospital plans in the US on July 1 1941.
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Washington, DC
J. Penfield Seiberling
Akron, Ohio
House
Small-Business Committee
United States
Japan
Pearl Harbor
OPM Rule Affects Cotton Duck Plants
Washington AP An unprecedented army navy decision shifts all cotton duck production to military use. The Office of Production Management ordered 475 mills dealers and jobbers to halt civilian contracts and devote capacity to military needs, suspending civilian items and directing sodium nitrate allocation from Feb 1.
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Washington, DC
Office of Production Management
OPM
Army
Navy
Held In Slaying Of Mother Three Children
Ellsworth Wisconsin police kept a 21 year old farmer in custody Friday for questioning in the stabbing deaths of Mrs Arthur Peton 29 and her three children Sylvania 3 Neal 6 and George 10 Their bodies were found in their burning farm home with chest stab wounds and throat slashes the killer apparently set fire to conceal the crimes
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Ellsworth
Wis
Arthur Peton
Sylvania
Neal
George
That's What You Say Phrase Sparks Debate
A trimmed remark ends with a provocative line about credibility sparking debate over its meaning. The quip circulates in social circles and prompts discussion on interpretation and intent.
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Linn County Dental Society
King’s Daughters
Chamber of Commrece
Ballard
Financial Report
U.S
H. O. Smith
Star Jewelry
Second Street SE
By Claude Callan
Daisy
the Syndicate
DEPT
First Ave
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Second Street
Adler
Rochester
Pon Richards
First Avenue E
Phillips
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