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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1942
Page
9
An article outlining authoritative flag code guidance by army and navy experts. It explains the flag as a living symbol, priority of the union, proper display from sunrise to sunset, and placement rules for hanging, parades, windows, stands, and casket coverings along with actions to avoid such as dipping the flag and displaying it union-down except in distress.
Don t let the flag touch the ground or trail in water. Do not use the flag as drapery or place any object on it. Do not drape it over vehicles or display from a float except on a staff. Do not embroider, print, or letter on it. Do not wear it as a uniform or advertise from the pole. Memorial Day rules set it at half staff from sunrise to noon and full staff thereafter.
The passage describes U S flag salutes during reviews parades and hoisting or lowering ceremonies. It notes uniforms render a right hand salute while civilians remove hats with the right hand and hold them at the left shoulder, and women place the right hand over the heart.
Northampton Massachusetts mayor Walter F Donnell announced the Florence sub police station will be discontinued. He granted permission to the salvage committee to remove bars from the two cells, citing the area’s good behavior.
Nearly 100 parents and friends attended the Y M C A boys department spring open house with gym demonstrations directed by Gurney Day and a water show by the swimming team led by Leo Baughman. Five groups displayed in the new lobby as Roosevelts Hi V club elected officers for next year.
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