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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1944
Page
24
Editor urges churches to hold prayer services on the eve of invasion while urging residents to live by peaceful rules to deserve victory. John I. Smith, 109 Eighth Street SE, argues that hard work, charity, and neighborly respect are needed to prevent war’s continuation and ensure unity and safety for all.
Mayor Bowron of Los Angeles signs an ordinance banning smoking on streetcars and buses after a recommendation by railway firms and the city transportation board. The writer urges courtesy and notes Cedar Rapids already has no smoking signs, criticizing smokers whose actions dull sensitivity to others.
Linn county board of supervisors accepted Charles D. Nolan of Cedar Rapids bid for drilling a well installing a pump and building a pump house at the Linn county home. Total bid 5818.38, with 2684.60 for drilling 880.30 for pump 2253.48 for pumphouse connections. Other bidders included Crane Davenport Layne Western Ames Thorpe Des Moines Warner Dubuque. Howard R Green of Cedar Rapids was consulting engineer.
Washington AP reports the Office of Price Administration extended the maximum ceiling prices on ice cream until August 23. The action keeps summer prices from dropping before that date and confirms ongoing controls from February.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold their national encampment in Chicago from August 22 to 24. About 15,000 people are expected to attend the event, the first in Chicago in 28 years.
The copy describes swimming costumes for the beach in two piece and one piece styles. It highlights novelty fabrics, crisp cottons, silky rayon faille and velour prints, with flattering flaring skirts and colors that suit a deep tan. Sizes range from 32 to 40.
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