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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1940
Page
3
A 12 dollar weekly plan provides a balanced diet for a family of five with two adults and three children. The feature lists a Chocolate Apricot Upside-down Cake recipe and a sample day menu including apricot dessert, tomato juice, prepared cereal, toast, butter, and jelly, all aimed at economical meals and adequate calories and nutrients.
A newspaper notes a two person household cooking guide by Meta Given. It lists sample menus and recipes for coffee milk corn chowder bread and butter lettuce salad cookies and beef pot roast with guidance to reduce waste and save time. The council urges readers to request the leaflet by writing to Meta Given.
Moscow reports an early Wednesday communique announcing a change of titles for all defense officers. The move brings Russia's red army into line with those of capitalist countries, replacing ranks with Marshal and army general and colonel as applicable.
The armed forces will standardize roles across divisions, assigning consistent commander titles to officers in all army units. This reform aims to clarify chain of command and improve mobilization efficiency nationwide.
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