Yanks Build Air Base on Russell Islands in South Pacific
U S occupation forces convert Russell Islands into an air base despite Japanese air attacks. Rear Admiral Richard Turner says fields could serve as a fighter base to pressure Japanese positions northward in New Georgia. Occupation details show combined Army Navy and Marine units under Major General John Hester landing in the area.
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South Pacific
United States
Russell Islands
Richmond Kelly Turner
Carmel
Calif
Turner
Guadalcanal
Solomons
New Georgia
Navy
John Hester
Albany
Linn Boards Boost Members with No Protest
Linn county selective service boards will increase membership from three to five as Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grahl announced. Officials say rural counties need more help and note no protests from Linn boards though some worry about workload and recruiting new members before the May 12 deadline.
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Linn County
Selective Service Boards
Charles H. Grahl
Polk County
Linn County Board No. 1
No. 2
Charles Kosek
Board No. 3
Japanese Rock Forces Seize Multiple Positions at Dawn
At dawn on February 21, forces advanced at several locations with no opposition, asserting control over multiple points. No Japanese forces were reported on the island from the previous October and January actions.
Eastern Iowa board eyes nominations before deadline
The announcement quoted decisions affecting Cedar Rapids area and revealed the increase had been discussed at a recent eastern Iowa board meeting in Iowa City. Officials indicated nominations would be set by the deadline.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa City
Van Buren Cub Pack 26 set meeting at 7:30 p.m.
City briefs report Cub Pack 26 of Van Buren school will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the school. Lee S Coy 314 Thirty second street NE has been ill at St Luke s and University since January 18 con his home Theft of a tire and rim from the rear of his automobile while it was parked in front of the O R C building Wednesday reported to police by George Newland 2326 B avenue
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van Buren School
Lee S. Coy
Thirty-second Street
St. Luke’s and University
O.R.C
George Newland
B Avenue
WAAC Recruiter Attends Seventh Service Conference
Third Officer Helen E. Wallace stationed in Cedar Rapids will travel to Omaha Nebraska Saturday with WAAC recruiters for a two day conference in the Seventh Service Command. She will return to Cedar Rapids Tuesday.
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Helen E. Wallace
WAAC
Cedar Rapids
Wille
Omaha
Neb
Wack
Army
Seventh Service Command
Army nurse urges nursing school enrollment at Catholic high
Lieut. Kathryn Helm of Omaha spoke to Immaculate Conception high school seniors urging women to enroll in nursing schools. She also addressed Coe college senior girls at a noon luncheon. John G. Brady of Des Moines and John H. Wegersley of Cedar Rapids discussed new deputy collectors touring the Cedar Rapids territory. Cub Mothers closed their 1942 43 series at the Chamber of Commerce with 44 members. den mothers finished required Scout office training.
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Kathryn Helm
Omaha
Seventh Service Command
Immaculate Conception High School
Lieut
Helm
Coe College
John G. Brady
Des Moines
Internal Revenue
Cedar Rapids
John H. Wegersley
Cub Mothers Club
Chamber of Commerce
Den
Scout Office
Local Women Receive School Certificates and Elect Officers
Mrs. H. R. Lubben and others received second-year certificates while Mrs. George Seigle earned a third-year certificate. Officers for the coming year are President Mrs Harold Miner and Secretary Mrs Alvin G Keyes, with retiring officers listed.
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H. R. Lubben
Ben -Carson
Wilson Fernow
Harold Miner
C. W. Welsh
Raymond Woodward
R. M. Elliott
Harold Eggleston
George Seigle
Alvin G. Keyes
George Seig
Four 17 year olds enlist in Navy Seabees report
Cedar Rapids recruiting station announced enlistments of William R. McQuiston and Arless W. Kasey both 17 from Washington D C addresses plus Frank C. Stahr of Vinton and another 17 year old, all joining the Navy including the Seabees construction battalion.
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Navy
Cedar Rapids
William R. McQuiston
M Street
Arless W. Kasey
Thirty-fourth Street
Frank C. Stahr
Vinton
Seabees
Navy Construction Battalion
Strikers Warned At Ford River Rouge Rolling Mill
Detroit United Automobile Workers CIO warned striking steel chippers at Ford River Rouge rolling mill they face disciplinary dismissal if the stoppage continues.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
River Rouge
United Automobile Workers (Cio
Mayan Civilization Emerged Around 500 BC
The Mayan civilization in Mexico and Central America began about 500 B C. The note highlights its early origins in the region, with ancient developments setting the stage for later city-states and cultural achievements.
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Mexico
Central America
Sohn Miler publisher Ec Hoyt
The snippet lists publication and licensing details for the Cedar Rapids Gazette including wire services Associated Press Uni Press International News Service and advertising representation. It notes exclusive rights to AP news and local news, plus subscription and edition pricing and mail service limitations.
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The
Cedar Rapids Gasette “Sohn Miler
Bublisher Ec Hoyt
Associated Press
Uni Press International News Service
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New Center
Media Records
A.N.P.A Bureau of Advertising
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Flavor Rite
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LeLong
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