Linn County Fourth in Iowa Auto Deaths in 1940
Linn county ranked fourth in the state for auto accident deaths in 1940 with 15 killed, unchanged from 1939. Polk county led with 42 deaths, Woodbury and Scott counties tied for second with 16 each, Black Hawk fifth with 13, and the state total reached 536. Male deaths far outpaced female, 429 to 107. Night traffic deaths were noted.
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Linn County
State Department of Public Safety
Polk County
Des Moines
Woodbury County
Sioux City
Scott County
Davenport
Black Hawk
Waterloo
Iowa
Lumber traffic deaths rise to 267 in 1940 report
Lumber traffic deaths reached 267 in 1940, up from 242 in 1939. The report notes the 1940 figures may not be final until all injuries from last year are resolved. any deaths occurring this year will be charged to 1940.
Dentists blamed for tooth decay and neglect of care
A personal health column argues dentists bear responsibility for chronic gingivitis and pyorrhea by promoting overreliance on brushing. It calls for dentist-led preventive care, including periodic inspection, cleaning, scaling, and fillings, and notes dentists should advise on minerals and vitamins for dental health.
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Tristan da Cunha
Cape Province
Dentistry
Two doctors say arsenic in system with no excretion
A reader recalls doctors declaring arsenic present in their body and laments the lack of a method to remove it, mentioning a column they saw for guidance.
Family of Five Eats Well On $12 A Week Menu Plan
A dated menu plan shows two weekly menus for a family of five costing about $12. It outlines Lima Bean and Tomato Cream soup as a central dish, plus lunches and dinners featuring beans, eggs, bread, lettuce, fruit, and modest beverages. The plan emphasizes balanced calories, protein, minerals, and vitamins, with detailed ingredient lists and preparation steps.
Cedar Rapids Boy Scout council to elect officers and award Silver Beaver
Dr H J Thornton will speak on Teaching Democracy to Our Youth at the Cedar Rapids Boy Scout area council dinner meeting in the Chamber of Commerce tonight. Silver Beaver awards will be given to two volunteers. keys for service will be presented to three scoutmasters. 1941 officers to be elected. Stewart Holmes is president. Music by McKinley High string quartet and accordion solo by Frank Podzimek.
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H. J. Thornton
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Boy Scout Area Council
Chamber of Commerce
Linn
Jones
Benton Counties
G. Kenneth Davies
Central Iowa Council
Marshalltown
Ray L. Short
Fred J. Payneer
Chester S. Johnson
National Council
Henry Houseman
George Newland
Harold Williams
Central City
C. H. Geiger
John Berger
Melvin Tudor
Stewart Holmes
E M. Pinney
McKinley High School
Eleanor Mitter
Irene Gianedakis
Ruth Kubik
Lulu Zervas
Paul Anthony
Frank Podzimek
10 20 30 years ago in the Gazette headline roundup
Ten to twenty years ago items note Miss Marjorie Miller in Phoenix as secretary to the Arizona House clerk, local druggist E L Beezley named for Iowa Pharmaceutical presidency, B F Torstenson elected Iowa Investment Bankers vice president, Elmer Porter’s still life shown in Chicago, C C Slapnicka to supervise oil drilling in Mercury Texas, travelers visiting Cedar Rapids residents head to Arkansas and California, a purse snatching thwarted by Mrs. Hendrickson, Hawkeye Gun Club birds shooting results, Mutual Protective league organized in town, and Elks hosting Iowa City visitors with Mayor Miles greeting.
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Marjorie Miller
R. L. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Phoenix
Ariz
House of Representatives
Arizona
Miller
E L. Beezley
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
B F. Torstenson
Peoples Savings Bank
Bessie Hendrickson
North Eighth Street
First Avenue
Hawkeye Gun Club
L., Fitzsimmons
C. A. Pierce
Ed Drew
W. J. Schick
C. Curtis
J. W. Burgess
C Hollingsworth
Fitzsimmons
Mr. Pierce
Mutual Protective League
Illinois
Bert Pierson
New
Hasek
Elks
Iowa City
Miles
Putnam
Sheldon Justices Provide Parallel Paths in Two Courts
Two justices of the peace preside at Sheldon courts. Wayne Hackett, 22, Coe College graduate active in Chi Beta Phi and student leadership, serves alongside M. F. Miller who will be 86 next month, as the other justice. The article notes Hackett’s early career in a credit bureau after graduating in June and his college involvement while outlining the appointment of an administrator in Linn County Iowa.
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Sheldon Courts
Wayne Hackett
Coe College
M. F. Miller
Hackett
Sheldon
Coe
Chi Beta Phi
Clan of C
Scabbard and Blade
The
Cosmos
Linn Red Cross Dinner Speaker Is University Scholar
Dr. George D. Haskell, associate professor of economics and commerce at the University of Iowa, will speak at the Linn county Red Cross annual dinner at Peoples church Thursday evening. His topic is Our Interest in the European Conflict. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. Haskell chaired the governor's social security committee in 1936 and has served as adviser to the state welfare board and the unemployment insurance commission.
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Linn County Red Cross
Peoples Church
George D. Haskell
University of Iowa
Haskell
State Board of Public Welfare
State Unemployment Insurance Commission
British Chase Italians Down Red Sea Road
British forces in Eritrea press the Italian retreat toward Massawa along the Biscia railhead line from Agordat to the Red Sea. Maj. Gen. William Platt commands Indian troops as the Sudan veteran drives toward Agordat and Asmara to base for a push on Benghazi.
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London
Eritrea
Agordat
Biscia
Massawa
Red Sea
Ethiopia
Graziani
Mario Berti
Libya
Derna
Tobruk
House Group Will Probe Labor Strife
United Press reports a congressional committee plans a probe into labor disputes that have halted five defense plant operations and threaten a sixth. Chairman Hatton W. Sumners says the House Judiciary Committee will examine the situation including claims that unions charge high initiation fees to workers on defense projects.
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United Press
Congressional Committee
Hatton W. Sumners
House Judiciary Committee
Germany to ship more food to Italy observers say
Rome sources report German economic expert Karl Clodius has confirmed Germany will supply Italy with increased foodstuffs and raw materials rather than using Italy as a base. Germany plans coal metal lumber and chemicals to Italy while obtaining food from Hungary and Romania and oil and synthetic fuel from Germany. Fascist Italy would receive close military cooperation for the final drive, with observed friendliness across Italian life including the Savoy family. Some foresee Crown Prince Umberto as army chief with Badoglio as adviser and a German general coordinating efforts.
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Rome
Karl Clodius
Germany
Italy
Hungary
Romania
Savoy
Pietro Badoglio
Umberto
Badoglin
Hoover warns Belgium faces literal starvation in a month
Former President Herbert Hoover says Belgium will endure literal starvation within a month unless rapid food shipments arrive. He cites a report by three investigators noting dwindling beans and peas, shrinking rations, collapsed meat and fat availability, and milk cutbacks to children amid severe shortages.
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New York
INS
Herbert Hoover
Belgium
National Committee
Hoover
Finland
Germany
Britain
Lamont Urges Unstinted U S Aid for Britain
New York, UP reports Thomas W Lamont, JP Morgan partner, calls for national unity in support of the President and speedy passage of the lend-lease bill with essential amendments. He warns Germany could be defeated only with prompt aid, and predicts long hours, higher taxes, and broad sacrifices for all, as labor leaders and workers unite to support defense efforts.
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New York
Charles A Lindherd
Thomas W Lamont
Great Britain
Germany
Lamont
J P Morgan and Company
South Americans See Best Interests Tied to United States
South American leader A A Capfer says nations in the region favor close, cooperative ties with the United States over Europe. He argues popular democracy opposes Nazi dictatorship, notes rising English use and German decline in schools, and urges Americans to learn Spanish and visit South America to strengthen friendship. He warns against insulting locals and says war with Britain would push South America to seek U.S. help.
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United States
A. A. Capfer
LaPlant- Choate Manufacturing Company
Hitler
Roosevelt
Americas
Capfer
Great Britain
South America
Europe
London Church Preached By Pastor Destroyed By Bombs
Rev Charles Bridges of Kenunod Park Presbyterian recalls the destruction of Christchurch London where he preached after a four month stay as an interchange preacher. The church near Westminster Bridge on the Lambeth side lost all but the tower, the Lincoln tower built by American friends.
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Charles Bridges
Kenunod Park Presbyterian Church
England
Christenturch
London
Westminster Bridge
Lambeth
American Friends of the Church
Lincoln Tower
Gladstone
Christchurch
Surrey Chapel
Rowland Hill
Notice of Probate in District Court
Notice announces probate of the last will and testament of Hoidine T Tet in Cedar Rapids County. Hearing set for February 4, 1941 at 9 o'clock AM before the District Court for proof and admission of the will to probate. Edwin W Lundquist, Clerk, Carl Hevedricksen, Attorney.
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Wilk
Marve Af Tana Linn
Mary Corrern
Cedar Rapids
Edwin W Lundquist
Carl Hevedricksen
Earnings of U S Firms Boost 1940 Profits
Earnings of the first 75 corporations to report for 1940 rose 125 per cent from 1939 to total 518,207,000. Railroads led gains with 85,605,000 profits, while 44 individual concerns posted 200,924,000 in net income, up 349 per cent from the prior year, as taxes took a larger slice but not enough to offset stronger activity.
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New York
AFP
Associated Press
American Televate and Telegraph Company
Premit
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