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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
20
Senate leader Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky says he will back President Roosevelt for a fourth term. He cites Roosevelt as the best-qualified leader to meet current global and national challenges, though he has not discussed intentions with the President.
Dr Warren G Keck told the Natural Science club that Iowa's fur value last year reached about 3 000 000 dollars, roughly 100 000 more than Alaska. He noted rising wild animal populations in Iowa with new records for Canada otter beaver and wildcat. The program also covered quinine studies a wildflower exhibit and club officer elections with Ruth Webster as president Ross Lund vice president and Thelma Morton secretary treasurer.
Harold B Haskell at the naval training station in Farragut Idaho received a gum drop package that hid a toothpaste tube and toothbrush beneath peanut brittle. His wife sent the candies to soothe his gums while awaiting a new set of teeth after losing his last molds.
Rita Hayworth announced she and Orson Welles are expecting an heir in November. A Cedar Rapids public hearing notice sets May 29 1944 at City Hall to consider a cemetery location for St John’s Syrian Orthodox Church on a parcel at 17th Street and 12th Avenue Southeast.
Price marks on toiletries at 50c and handbags at 95c on street floor. Pretty white chiffon with novelty patterns in satin stripes and plaids described as ideal gifts for mothers.
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