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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
2
Public health advisory by Mary Beard of the American Red Cross warns ear infections stem from germs, colds, and unclean pools. It advises gentle nose blowing, cautious treatment of earache, and consulting a physician before home remedies to prevent hearing loss.
The article explains the development of the seven inch steel helmet for World War II, its protective liner system, mass production process, and testing. It notes use in Tunisia and Guadalcanal, the reliance on McCord and Carnegie Illinois teams, and the helmet’s practical versatility and safety features.
Coast guardsmen said a report of a tanker sinking in Lake Michigan was a hoax. A telephone tip attributed to Col. Jones of the civil air patrol prompted searches by coast guard boats, but no tanker or crew were found after wind, spray, and several sea rescues.
Dr A E Wiggam discusses whether men can perform women's tasks and the value of caring for others. He cites Frank Buck, notes men as cooks and inventors, and argues that aiding others strengthens the social self without becoming neurotic unless pursued to extremes.
Pattern 4693 comes in children sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with items including size 6 overalls sunfrock and bonnet. The pattern set, plus a needlework motif sheet, costs 20 cents. send payment to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept. in Chicago Illinois with size name and address.
Charles S Heefner 74 died Tuesday in Des Moines. Services set for 2 p m Friday at Peffers funeral home in Belle Plaine. He lived in Cedar Rapids from 1921 to 1931 and worked in wallpaper and paint retail in Des Moines. Survived by sister Rena Hurley Cedar Rapids daughter Vivian Hoover New York City son S Malcolm Heefner Des Moines and four grandchildren.
Scientists propose sun spots arise from turbulent gas rotations in the solar surface. The idea links magnetic activity to convective plasma flow creating dark areas.
Dorothy M. Drake advances to star technician (3/c) in Washington D C. Dwight H. Beach on emergency furlough due to his wife's illness at Camp Shelby Mississippi. Several sailors and soldiers listed on leave or overseas. Churchill and government remarks included.
London AP reports Prime Minister Churchill proved himself a master of the house of commons crossfire. In response to a question about who would speak for the government if ministers gave conflicting statements, he defended his leadership and control of parliamentary debate.
Washington AP: W P Plett seeks married couples for Alaska airways roles offering $6,000 yearly. Couples work half the time with wives sharing duties as airways communicators. positions include radio technicians and engineers to maintain 4004 miles of Alaska routes serving mainly military traffic. Opportunities touted as ideal for honeymoons and postwar air routes to Russia and the Orient.
A brief push urges readers to invest in war bonds to grow savings. Postal notices and community leaders promote patriotic savings drives, highlighting secure returns and national effort.
A Cedar Rapids youth rally on March 25 26 will spotlight Club One 9 Teen and a new youth center project. Speakers include Pat Rooney and Mrs Tom Mirfield. A 8 p.m stag party precedes a Sunday bowling tournament at Lincoln alleys from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gerald A Hiland chairs the event with a state youth activities committee.
Dr R M Hixon professor of chemistry at Iowa State College was the speaker at the Iowa section of the American Chemical Society gathering held Wednesday evening at the Cedar Rapids Y M C A His topic was Starch Research The dinner preceding the meeting drew over 50 chemists from eastern Iowa Dr J H Arnold of the University of Iowa chemical engineering department chaired the Iowa section
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