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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1944
Page
7
Louella Parsons reports Harold Lloyd plans a comeback film for Universal with Bob as Lloyd. Judge Hollzer has not issued a final ruling in Cummings versus Universal. The Freshman appeal influences a renewed update with Preston Sturges and potential new cast. Grandm a's Boy cited as a model.
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt said she would not want a fourth term for her husband unless the majority of people felt it was necessary. She noted she felt the same about the third term and said both the President and she want what the people want, as they are their servants.
The June health board report notes a seasonal drop in reportable contagious diseases. Measles 30 cases, under a third of May. eight chickenpox. seven mumps. two scarlet fever. one whooping cough. Total deaths 71 in the month.
The report notes deaths occurring across age groups from under one year to 75 to 79 years. It specifies nine deaths were children under one year and eighteen occurred between 55 and 64 years, highlighting a broad demographic impact.
Washington AP reports President Roosevelt, signaling acceptance of a possible fourth term, effectively reversing General Sherman’s Civil War pledge. Sherman once said he would not serve if nominated or elected. Roosevelt stated he would accept if nominated and serve if elected.
State of Iowa Linn County notice that on June 27 1944 the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Rosetta Hinerwadel late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors to make immediate payment and claimants to file with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. J Elsenbast administrator and attorney notice of dissolution Krebs Monument Company dissolved by mutual consent on June 20 A D Walter M Krebs Blanche M Krebs holders Crissman Bleakley Attorneys ad
The advert touts Lavoptik as a boric acid eye remedy praised by thousands for tired inflamed burning itching and sticky eyes. It claims soothing granulated eyelids and offers a satisfaction guarantee with money refund. Available at drug stores for 30 years.
A. Cole, a Fort Worth war plant employee, lost in district court his bid to bar his wife from running for Congress. He sought an injunction to restrain her from political meetings and rallies, arguing she violated their marriage oath to obey him by engaging in politics.
In 31 days of Normandy fighting American doughboys, many green divisions, showed rapid learning and decisive action against veterans. Lt Gen Omar Bradley and Gen Bernard Montgomery framed high expectations as American troops, after training at Fort Benning, broke through strong German fortifications on D day beaches and beyond.
Italy, and the campaign was impressive. American troops admit they still have much to learn, but they feel assured their basic knowledge will carry them through.
Washington AP reports foreign economists warn Germany faces tighter food supply as 1944 crops may fall 12 to 15 percent below peacetime averages. Loss of occupied territories in Russia, Poland, and Romania is expected to worsen Germany's food problems.
The Gazette lists Wednesday showings across Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Marion and more. Featured films include Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid Candlelight in Algeria Days of Glory Seven Days Ashore Four Jills in a Jeep Tunisian Victory Thousands Cheer Human Wreckage Crime Doctor's Strangest Case Union Pacific Once Upon a Time Escape to Danger with multiple daily timings.
Senator Taft warned that monetary agreements from Bretton Woods favoring a United Nations bank and a stabilization fund costing about 6 billion dollars may be killed by Congress. He stressed foreign governments should not assume treasury involvement equals US government approval.
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