Survivors of sea ordeal recount Pacific raft ordeal
The narrative details a 31 day struggle after a bomber, crewed by Harold Dizem Gene Sale and others, forced to land in the South Pacific. They fought thirst, hunger, and storms aboard a small raft, improvising water collection, enduring nightmares, and nursing a rusting weapon while awaiting rescue. The account ends with a tease of continuation.
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Robert Trumbull
Harold Dizem
Klio
U.S
Genesale
Avisitsa
Eny Paataln
Olment
Herafic
U. S. Navy
Tony
Gene
Little Brown
Wildwood
Red Cross Notes From Mabel C Wilson
Red Cross volunteers report first aid courses in the Federal building starting Oct 13 with Myers and Grim as instructors. Additional classes for war industry workers and make up sessions for missed lessons are planned. Surgical dressings centers open at St Pauls church Center Point and Legion hall. South Side Red Cross center schedules Wed and Fri work. Since June 10, 122000 dressings have been made. Nurses aides classes begin at Mercy Hospital and St Luke's. Mt Vernon branch reports 600 garments knit for Linn chapter led by Mrs Chandler with 80+ women participating.
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Federal Building
Myers and Grim
E. A. Milliken
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Legion Hall
Center Point
L. K. Cornell
Linn County Surgical Dressings
Jack Ashlock
South Side
Red Cross Center
Cornell
Women of the Moose
Y.M.C.A
Mt. Vernon
Red Cross
Linn
Sidney L. Chandler
Washington, D. C
Navy
Army
Fred Travis
Wax polish extends linoleum life, hints say
Suggests using wax polish to prolong the life of linoleum flooring. The note emphasizes maintenance as a simple care step to prevent wear and tear and extend floor appearance.
Inventory of World War II Arsenals From Salvage Records
A brisk list shows items including 580 machine guns and 7 four inch shells, 12 mowers and 1 three inch anti air craft gun, 1 armored scout car, 1 spike barrow, 4 4 inch shells, 1 old car and 1 ton aerial bombs, reflecting wartime salvage cataloging.
Good Sleep Means Fewer Accidents
Article stresses fatigue as a major cause of industrial accidents and urges defense workers to obtain eight hours of quality rest. It advises properly ventilated rooms, light and noise control, comfortable bedding, and careful selection of mattresses and springs to stay refreshed for the next day's work.
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Henry Holt & Co. Inc
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Forrest Millikin
Mae T. Mitchell
Helen Schroeder
L. E. Bigger
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Miss Pearl Hermanstorfer
Irene Jass
Charles E. Roberts
Linn Home Nursing Committee
Whittier
Earl Moore
Mildred Loveless
Neil Montgomery
Red Cross Nutrition Corps
Woman's Club
Stewart Holmes
Y.W.C.A
Lucy Simpson Mulqueen
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Lincoln P.T.A
Lincoln School
Harold Miner
Red
Mabel C. Wilson
Mercy Hospital
Sister Lawrence
St. Luke's
Marian van Fossen
Etta Rasmussen
McKinley
Red Cross and
Iron & Steel
National Furniture Week
All America
Hallmark
America
Hallmark Week
Hallmark Quality
Crandic
Iowa
Crandle News
Cedar Rapids and
Iowa City Railway
Wolverine and
Ball Band
Goodyear
Converse
Nelson's
Lamont
Woerderhoff
First Avenue East
F.o.b
PCS
American Sheraton
Sheraton
Ares
Duncan Phyfe
Junior Credenza Buffet
Montgomery
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