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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1942
Page
4
A historical article outlines twenty seven vessel types comprising the U S Navy fleet illustrating diversity in design purpose and function. It lists combatants auxiliaries transports and support ships reflecting a broad maritime force structure of the era.
The Associated Press denies government's anti trust suit alleging monopoly and argues loss of selective membership would end unbiased reporting. It warns universal access could ruin AP’s incentive to contribute and could turn it into a commercial agency. The filing rejects the claim and defends press freedom.
In the 30-state rationed East and Midwest area fuel oil coupons will have a unit value of 10 gallons unless adjusted. Class 2 coupons allow large consumers to take ten units equal to 100 gallons. Class 1 coupons grant one unit equals 10 gallons. Units depend on climate area house size and other factors. OPA deputy urged prudence to build a cushion against cold weather.
Recruitment officers in Cedar Rapids report a surge in enlistments from 17 to 19 year olds. Navy stations show about 75 percent of recent navy enlistments, while army figures indicate roughly 30 percent from the same age group. Marine inquiries rise though quotas remain set to November 1. Officials cite high Linn county draft quotas and a preference to enlist before call.
Adela Rogers St. Johns was granted a divorce in Los Angeles from her third husband F. Patrick O'Toole after alleging he was away from home three to four days at a time without explanation. An out-of-court property settlement satisfactory to both parties was announced at the superior court hearing.
Washington AP The U S aircraft carrier Wasp, sunk while covering reinforcements to Guadalcanal, was the third U S carrier destroyed by Japan in this war. Commissioned in 1940, she was the smallest American carrier at 688 feet and 14 700 tons, with 72 aircraft. Captain Forrest D. Sherman survived, a veteran carrier officer from Melrose Massachusetts.
President Roosevelt declares the American people have the most profound faith in the navy to sweep enemies from the seas. In a Navy Day letter to Secretary Knox dated October 24, he notes the United States is at war, and hails the navy and allied services for their role in preserving freedom and decency worldwide.
A reader explains wartime living disrupted meals and sleep, leading to improper balance and lack of bulk. Medicinal laxatives only offer temporary relief. Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is hailed as addressing the root cause by providing bulk with regular use and water, made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek.
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