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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1942
Page
26
A reader asks about marriage delays. Miss Manners warns the groom may not intend to marry and urges a definite answer. The second letter advises tidying the home, with a blunt push to wash dishes immediately and stop procrastinating to save the marriage and home.
Washington Indiana report noting Petroleum Coordinator Harold L. Ickes says rationing is the job of Leon Henderson and the Office of Price Administration. Ickes adds the Petroleum Coordinator ensures supplies for armed forces and civilian use, with cooperation from the oil industry for east coast deliveries.
Washington reports the first phase of wartime price controls goes into effect at midnight. Manufacturers and wholesalers face ceilings tied to March 1942 prices, with May 18 bringing overall retail ceilings. The act imposes automatic licensing for all covered entities and envisions penalties for violations after warnings.
Seattle reports confirm red tide theories as University of Washington researchers linked a clam poisoning epidemic to micro organisms called gonimula. Dr Herman Sommer tested clam tissue on a mouse, noting high toxin levels and warning oyster sales may be halted if further results prove positive.
President Manuel Prado of Peru laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington on Saturday. The gesture underscored diplomatic ties and memorial respect during the official visit.
Thomas E Dewey urged not only victory in the war but peace through greater international cooperation. Speaking at a Republican Women of Greater New York luncheon, he signaled Willkie's view against isolationism, backing President Roosevelt and criticizing defeatism while urging honest government and constructive GOP criticism.
The report compares Japanese and United States naval losses since Pearl Harbor based on Janes Fighting Ships and unofficial sources. It lists numbers for battleships cruisers aircraft carriers destroyers submarines transports and other crafts, noting distinctions between sunk and damaged units and mentioning additional Atlantic losses.
Ralph Perkins Jr. Mentor a U S Navy V 7 trainee at Notre Dame was saved from near death by a blood transfusion from his sweetheart Miss Nancy Fenton of Buffalo New York. Lt C A Gripkey called her to donate and Perkins hoped the war would end before his course resumed in July.
In New York two men forced a garage attendant into a back room and stole the company safe. The attendant said the safe was found empty later by police.
Jimmy Nesbitt the famous clown and his trained mule Billy Sunday join the Midwest Championship rodeo at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids May 28 29 30 and 31. Clowns will entertain between calf roping bulldogging bronc riding and bull riding while prize money attracts cowboys. Two matinees and three evening shows planned.
A radio slip in New York caused a broadcast to claim Mussolini was dead, then corrected itself. The broadcaster insisted no change in policy and reaffirmed faith in the Duce, while noting confusion over the Duke of Aosta’s status.
Victoria reports a lone female welder, Mrs Ethel Harves, defying the CIO Boilermakers union. The union called a mass meeting to decide next steps after she insisted on keeping her job and plans to join the union, despite pressure to abandon her post in the Pacha North West shipyard.
Western senators urged minting a silver one-bit piece worth 12 cents to curb rising prices of dime items. They warned 10 cent goods could jump to 15 cents without an intermediate coin.
Sea Power magazine reports German submarines on the Atlantic coast may use a new rocket motor to extend range and reduce exposure to batteries. The motor allegedly powers surface and submerged operation, replacing the diesel and electric setup and enabling longer voyages and rapid dive responses with less wake.
Berlin reports the loss of Lieut Koeppen, a veteran German air force ace and bearer of the Oak Leaves to the Knights Cross. The high command announced Saturday that he failed to return from a flight after battles and accclaims.
One hundred thirty four girls aged 9 to 11 attended the YM YW free swim school Saturday afternoon at the YMC A. Margaret Mineck led instruction with assistance from Robin Kutchera Suete Lash Betty Ruth Konigsmark Betty Lou Soukup Don Clapp saddle and Clifford Morrison. Those passing tests earned beginner buttons with more sessions on May 16 23 and June 6 for others to qualify.
Court records reveal a will restricting access to the estate until each grandchild proves thrift and savings. Walter Beaudem of Kankakee and Kern of Athens are named heirs with staged payouts: $500 to start, then $500 more if they earn and save, plus $2,500 from the estate.
A massive fire swept the Tooele Utah smelter causing about 1 million dollars in damage. Fire chief Adams said the blaze began from a gas leak ignition and crews fought flames for seven hours with no injuries reported. The plant suffered extensive damage to machinery and buildings as cranes toppled and hot debris flew.
The War Production Board amended its order, allowing coat hangers to continue production after June 30. It ruled hangers are not duty bound by the wartime ban since their only scarce material is a steel wire hook.
Twelve additional nurse aides graduate after completing 80 hours of training in a Red Cross program at Coe College. With 42 already graduated, they will complete 150 hours of volunteer service in local hospitals Mercy and St Luke’s. The ceremony featured pins, caps, and speeches by Mrs. Irvin L. Huffman and others.
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