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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1941
Page
7
In Iowa, the number of residents aged 65 and over has increased by about 440 per average county over the past decade. The 1930 census shows 227,767 seniors, a gain of 43,528, with rising shares of elderly receiving aid and higher average payments. The report warns of a growing tax burden as the aged group expands while the total population declines.
About 10 000 teachers gather in Des Moines for the Iowa State Teachers Association annual convention. Miss Agnes Samuelson notes a Friday address by Dr. Frank W. Hubbard on six social security measures and the need for a statewide retirement plan.
At the University of Iowa homecoming eve the Triangle club meeting shifts from social to political. Alumni dignitaries bankers editors judges and clergy mingle with students and Iowa leaders. Speakers include DeVere Watson and Aubrey Devine among others discussing university program football and future politics.
In Des Moines on Halloween night a masked youth about 16 years old robbed two six year old trick or treaters in a west end neighborhood. The assailant held them at gunpoint and took two sacks of candy and other treats before fleeing. Police cruiser nearby observed the incident but details remain limited.
Iowa's 34th Division began live ammunition range training at Camp Claiborne Louisiana. About six thousand men, including many trainees, fired mortars, pistols, rifles, and machine guns under Lieut Col Fred S. Hird and regimental officers.
Iowa engineers and federal officials discuss revival of production pools to secure defense work for small manufacturers. George Reese notes access to defense contracts is tough, while B T Bonnet praises the concept as a return to NRA style pricing and cooperation, though antitrust concerns loom.
Iowa City crowds celebrate a second-half comeback by the Hawkeyes to beat a favored foe. The victory sparked a postgame monument fire and raucous cheers as 28,000 Homecomers toasted the team into Sunday. Whistles, horns, and jubilant grads joined students in an unplanned revel.
Prof. George B. Davies of the University of Iowa reports Iowa business in September 1941 showing 15 to 20 percent gains over 1940. In September, building permits up 17.9 percent, insurance sales 8, farm prices 5.4, department store sales 2, and bank debits 3.7 with electric power up 21. From January to September, contracts up 65.2, farm prices 33, industrial payrolls 20.8, employment 18.2, bank debits 15.7. Davies notes production at a high plateau with inflationary trends continued. The September index sits 60 percent above the 1935-39 average.
Iowa City report notes warning from Dean R A Kuever of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. He cites the American Public Health Association warning of a potential winter flu epidemic and urges pharmacists to coordinate with physicians and health officers to stock proper medicines.
Iowa Public Service of Sioux City was asked by the Securities Commission to provide additional details on its bid to purchase assets from Independence Gas Ta and Le Mars Gas. The request covers the Ice Gas plant and distribution system for 55000 dollars and Le Mars Gas distribution for 70000 dollars.
The Coast Guard cabin cruisers arrived at McGregor Dock after sailing from the Twin Cities on Monday. The fleet, manned by guardsmen, is on patrol duty with Boatswain Magn commanding the unit.
Mrs. Smith reports an automobile driven by her son or ward失 as the car door flew open during travel. The incident description appears in a local news item.
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