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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1944

Page

7

Nazis Execute Czechs for Aiding Fugitives

Report from New York says Czechoslovakia executed 11 people in Hershowitz for sheltering treason fugitives and aiding them with clothes food and cigarettes. The German order urged secrecy toward suspected charity cases. London reports eight more Dutchmen were executed in Holland by a German court.

New York Czechoslovakia Office of War Information Herschowitz London Holland Aneta Netherlands

No Pleasure Cars Till Jap War Ends

Cleveland AP reports a War Production board official announces no production of pleasure cars until the war with Japan ends, in response to rumors spreading in wartime.

Cleveland Japan War Production Board

WPB Director Comments on Civilian Production Return

John C. Virden regional WPB director said recent contract cancellations and cutbacks are no indication civilian production is imminent. The statement underscores ongoing adjustments as war economy transitions proceed.

John C. Virden WPB

Report Living Cost Up 20 Percent in Last Three Years

New York AP United States living cost rose 2.8 percent in 1943 and 20.8 percent since January 1941 per the National Industrial Conference Board. December costs rose 0.2 percent nationwide with Newark up 5.9 percent and Philadelphia and Portland down 0.6 percent. Wage earners saw increases in 45 of 70 cities. 16 declined and nine were unchanged. The note mentions 64,000 tons of critical metals saved yearly by casket production restrictions.

New York United States National Industrial Conference Board Newark N. J Philadelphia Portland Ore

Watches Priced From Nineteen Ninety Five To Forty Nine Ninety Five

Advertisers promote a range of watches with prices starting at 19.95 and climbing to 49.95 and higher. The catalog highlights affordable fashion pieces for daily wear and gift options with varied styles.

The Poet of the People by Edgar A Guest

A reflective piece by Edgar A Guest weighs games against life and trust. It contrasts light pastime with serious conflict and recalls a fatherly maxim to do the best you can. The speaker admits failing to live up to resolutions and fears losing self trust.

Argentine Leader Pictured as Typing Errors Halt Progress

A fragmented crossword style clue page lists terms for president and government phrases, with references to Latin and Greek roots, common nouns, and abbreviations. The riddle yields terms including grain, river, deity, and road terms, framed by cryptic style hints.

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