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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1945
Page
9
Maj. Thomas M. Nial reports on a policy stance that National Service Life Insurance denies coverage to some service members who served overseas due to medical standards. The piece notes public criticism that current requirements are unfair and cites a congressman’s claim that about 600000 overseas service members were denied coverage.
Major Nial offers free replies to world war II veterans questions about veterans rights. Write to him c/o this newspaper with a self addressed stamped return envelope.
Officials briefly touted sudden 600000 policy figures but withdrew them, noting fewer than 20000 servicemen were rejected for physical reasons. Many rejections later granted insurance, while the dispute mainly concerns eligible ex service members and ongoing access to National Service life policies.
The article explains reinstating lapsed life insurance, converting term coverage to permanent policies within five years, and potential congressional add-ons. It notes cash value builds after one year, borrowings up to 94 percent, possible dividends, and lower premiums when converting early. It also mentions a $10,000 twenty pay policy costing about $13 more annually at age 28 versus 25.
Asparagus and rhubarb harvesting is near. Late-season cuts weaken plants. let established asparagus grow after June 15 to build root food reserves. Apply garden fertilizer now to boost tops and vigor using Victory fertilizer.
Over the Back Fence advises on shoe care after rain with saddle soap and water resistant dressing for soles. It also covers washing overshoes, stuffing with newspaper, drying in sun, and polishing before summer. Then reports on 600 American Women Volunteer Services volunteers feeding 2,500 delegates at the United Nations conference in San Francisco with American salads featuring oranges and cottage cheese.
Miss Edith Gensicke of Winton will graduate from the University of Iowa School of Nursing with a B N degree today. She previously earned a B S degree from Iowa in April and has worked as a cadet nurse at Schick General Hospital in Clinton for six months.
Ruth Millett argues that factories’ safety measures and no accident campaigns should extend to American homes. She urges parents to anticipate household hazards, keep children supervised, turn pot handles away from the stove, and repair faulty equipment to prevent domestic injuries.
Readers urged to learn rug safety steps to prevent injuries at home. Authors argue that ignoring safeguards is a crime and parents should build a culture of a no accident record for their families.
Poem lines praise Edgar A Guest as the nation’s poet of the people and celebrate sailors who served aboard the Franklin during Japanese attacks. It urges veterans to tell its stirring tale to youths ashore, recalling courage, sacrifice, and American pride.
Notice is given that on June 16 1945 Helen S Duke was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Ellen Belle Safely Greene late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted should pay promptly and those with claims must file them duly authenticated in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court office Trewin Simmons Perrine and Albright Attorneys
Notice is given that on June 21 1945 at 9 oclock A M a document purporting to be the Last Will of Frank J Dlask late of Linn County Iowa deceased will come for hearing before the District Court at the Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa for proof and admission to probate. Arthur Axmear Clerk District Court Barnes Chamberlain Hanzlik and Wadsworth Attorneys.
Two Cedar Rapids nurses join military service despite an army order to halt recruitment. Miss Allan or Earl and Miss Mildred Loveless left June 25 for Camp Carson Colorado after joining through Linn county Red Cross, with training ahead and possible overseas deployment.
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