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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1941

Page

17

Inflation and Price Rise Under Government Borrowing

The article explains inflation as artificial money income growth from government borrowing and bank lending. It cites figures from 1940 to 1941 showing rising bank deposits and money in circulation as the root cause of higher prices, and questions Congress and Henderson about granting price control powers.

Congress John T Flynn New York Washington OPACS Office of Price Administration Leon Henderson New Dealer Democratic National Committee SEC Henderson

Defense Bond Quiz Explains Regular Purchase Plan

The treasury department offers a regular purchase plan with customizable reminders and intervals. Purchasers can adjust or stop orders anytime, with thousands already saving through defense savings bonds. For regular income in 10 years, monthly payments of 18.75 yield 3000 in bonds paid as 25 monthly, while 75 monthly yields 12000 paid as 100 monthly thereafter.

Treasury Department Defense Defense Savings United States Washington, D. C

Security Cards Do Not Prove Work Eligibility for Minors

Cedar Rapids social security official John W. Donnelly warned that a social security card does not indicate legal employability under child labor laws. He noted some youths and a few employers have misused cards, and that the card only shows wage account setup under the Social Security system. He urged employers not to accept cards as identification for cashing checks due to forgery risks.

John W. Donnelly Cedar Rapids Social Security Board Donnelly

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4867

Pattern 4867 is available in women sizes 34 through 48. Size 36 requires 355 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY. Ten cents more buys a 1941-42 Fall Winter Pattern Book with a free accessory pattern and complete Fashion Forecast.

Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Hundreds Trapped In Subway Mishap

A broken 48 inch water pipe at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue flooded a busy East Side subway station. Hundreds were trapped until escorted to emergency exits by subway workers and power was shut off. Crowds leaving Yankee Stadium after a Yankee White Sox game were warned service would be tied up for hours.

New York INS East Side Subway 125Th Street Lexington Avenue Yankee Stadium

Henry McLemore Bids Goodbye To His Hand Stitched Skillet

A New York story recalls a veteran Boy Scout who claims a hand stitched aluminum skillet is sacrificed for national defense. The writer links the wartime aluminum shortage to public sacrifice and urges patriotism as the skillet passes from home to a world at war.

New York Congress Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk Drake United States

Mediation Unit Ends 50 Labor Disputes Affected 713,500

A survey shows the defense mediation board settled or secured back to work agreements in 50 labor management disputes affecting 713,500 workers. The Taft-Wilson World War labor board handled hundreds of disputes affecting 711,500 workers. Frances Perkins certified 55 cases to the board, including 35 strikes and 19 threatened walkouts. One jurisdictional dispute was sent back to the labor department.

Washington Defense Mediation Board Monay Taft-Walsh World War Labor Board Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins Labor Department

CIO Chief Opposes Defense Plant Seizure Bill

CIO President Philip Murray criticized Congress for the defense plant seizure bill calling it discriminatory against labor and arguing it would harm workers.

Washington INS CIO Philip Murray Monday Congress

Mary Manners Advice for Girls on Handling Boys

A column offers dating tips for girls with boys in groups and how to handle flirty first meetings. It advises not to talk too much and to let the boy lead, plus practical replies to readers about violence and dating rivals with cautious, prudent guidance.

Ean Jean

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa

In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear proof for the probate of the Last Will and Testament and Codicil of Herbert C. Ring, deceased. The hearing is set for August 2, 1941 at 9 o'clock a.m. Dated Cedar Rapids July 26, 1941. Edwin W. Lundquist Clerk. Fred W. Hann and A. L. Bye are attorneys.

State of Iowa Linn County District Court Herbert C. Ring Said County Cedar Rapids Iowa Edwin W. Lundquist Fred W. Hann A. L. Bye

Appointment of Administrator for Mary Machek Estate

On July 26 1941 Joseph F Macher was appointed administrator of the Mary Machek estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must promptly settle debts and file authenticated claims with the Linn County District Clerk through attorney G F Buresh.

State of Iowa Linn County Mary Machek Joseph F. Macher G. FP. Buresh

Notice of Will Probate in Linn County Iowa District Court

State of Town Linn County announces a probate hearing set for August 2 1941 at 9 o clock before the District Court to prove and admit the Last Will and Testament of Charles Taylor Smith deceased Cedar Rapids Iowa dated July 26 1941 by Edwin W Lundquist lawyer A L Bye attorney.

Linn County Charles Taylor Smith District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa Edwin W. Lundquist A. L. Bye

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