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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1944

Page

5

U S Troops Bitter Over Reports of Morals Decline

Naples AP reports United States troops overseas are bitter over alleged deterioration in sexual morality back home. Rabbi Barnett Brickner cites soldiers fearing divorce and notes a rise in religious spirit, reduced prejudice, and calls for true religion and better wartime education and entertainment.

Naples United States Barnett Brickner National Jewish Welfare Board Sunny Brickner Army and Navy Euclid Avenue Cleveland America Rabbi Brickner

Three U S Airmen Die In British Rail Crash Near London

London reports say eight people died and more than 30 injured when a Norwich bound passenger train collided with a Yarmouth London service near Ilsford five miles northeast of London. Eight American airmen were among the injured and a U S doctor aided rescuers. The Americans’ names were withheld pending kin notification.

London Norwich Yarmouth Ilsford United States Great Britain Lancas ‘Shire Berlin

Mandrake the Magician Largest Opticians in America

Principals of this firm own a large optical factory and the largest chain of factory to consumer retail optical branches in America. The article notes 30 other styles at higher prices.

America

MacArthur Has No Political Aims Says Personal Physician

Col. Charles Morhouse, MacArthur’s physician, stated MacArthur would prefer a Philippines victory parade over the White House and has no political ambitions. He argued the war with Japan needs more emphasis and cautioned that delaying the push would raise costs and difficulties.

Seattle Charles H

Flying Fortresses Renamed in World War II Records

The War Department announced that the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress will be officially designated as the Fortress. The newer B-29 bomber will bear the name Superfortress, reflecting its larger size and greater power.

Washington Ins War Department

Silent Star Horizon 1 Puzzle Clues Round Out The Page

A page features a word puzzle with numbered clues across various categories. Answers include celestial, botanical, and linguistic terms such as ship, eagle, and honorifics, along with references to metals, body parts, and foods. The list mixes across languages and systems, forming a compact brain teaser for readers.

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