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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1946
Page
19
Detroit AP reports that auto manufacturers are planning 1947 first quarter production with no expected rise over recent months. Builders overestimated schedules, steel shortages hit body plants, while some components remain plentiful, creating unbalanced inventories across assembly facilities. Uncertainties linger about supplies and costs.
A Reader's Digest condensation recounts how a city wife becomes a farmer's wife as her husband raises chickens. Betty MacDonald narrates the humorous transformation and the clash between domestic duties and farm life.
A feature by George Dock Jr discusses how coronary disease affects 5 000 000 Americans over 25 and suggests diet as a major factor. It includes eight self questions for personal health and promotes bedtime reading lists by R L Duffus. Victor Kravchenko’s account of life in Moscow is highlighted.
Industry executives struggle with wage rate uncertainty and unknown production costs. They debate whether higher prices will curb demand, with some buyers dropped from the war backlog and others optimistic that new orders exceed cancellations as production nears 1.6 million cars despite a long backlog.
Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of October 1948 an administrator was appointed and qualified for the estate of Marcelina gkele, late of Linn County, Iowa, deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly. those having claims should file them with the Clerk of Linn County, Iowa, District 11. Administrator M. F Mitvalsky, Attorney.
In Washington, Phil Bailis and his brothers bought government junk for 16.59 a ton, sold it for 17 a ton to junkman Louis Brown who testified about inspecting a tarpaulin pile 900 feet long. Brown admitted reshuffling value, saying buying from Bailis was his own business.
Rep Robert son questions WAA workers lack of scrap knowledge while Brown warns the junk trade is highly involved. Robertson says he is not an electrician and cannot value a 10 horsepower motor. Slaughter questions whether a large profit was justified as the committee aims to uncover profit methods of Louis, Phil, and their rheostatic copies.
Floods halted thirteen Union Pacific passenger trains on both sides of Caliente and Elton. Sand and gravel were rushed from Salt Lake City to shore up track beds delaying more than a thousand passengers who were rerouted by bus or redirected to alternate routes. Officials expected repairs within 36 hours if weather clears.
The United States civil service commission announces three rural carrier vacancies at the Cedar Rapids post office. Routes No. 1, 37 miles. No. 3, 50 miles. No. 4, 16 miles. Applications due with the commission in Washington before November 13. Exam to be held in Cedar Rapids. Open to U.S. citizens or allegiance holders.
Rural carriers on a standard 30 mile daily route earn $2 020 yearly with an extra 20 dollars per mile for mileage beyond 30. Shorter routes are paid proportionately less. Carriers must provide vehicle equipment but receive a six cent per mile maintenance allowance. An annual promotion system raises pay by 84 dollars per year per grade for a 30 mile route.
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