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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
8
Ruth Millett profiles a middle aged woman who became a part time baby sitter for servicemen families. by watching children after school and at night she frees young couples to enjoy time together while easing community strain. Her work also reconnects older residents with contemporary life and counters criticism of young parents.
Practical guidance from director Lona L. Trott on using a home nurse to maintain family health during winter. Emphasizes adequate sleep for adults and children, restful sleep, and comfortable sleeping quarters. Notes sleep quality and space, air circulation, and personal beds as key factors.
Fashion notes spotlight faux spotted fur as a bold fall trend with bags muffs and hats featuring leopard and ocelot prints. Shown are a rust trench topper and a mammoth leopard bag, plus snap-on hoods and modular fur accents across coats and parkas.
A sound sleep rests on a good bed and mattress. Investing in springs and a quality mattress pays off over years through better rest and overall well being.
Kansas City AP report. George John Sack 65 confronted a stranger who called him a bum. Sack proved his claim by pulling $80 from his billfold, but the thief grabbed the money and fled.
A World War II battle diary describes American artillery pounding Fort Driant near Metz. Lt. Robert Matheson observes German fortifications and anti aircraft fire from a tiny observation plane as Thunderbolt bombers join the assault and silence falls on the fort.
OPA faced a choice between raising coffee prices or rationing if supplies dwindle. Current stocks would last about four to six months and imports from Brazil at current ceilings are blocked, threatening renewed shortages.
Archibald M. Crossley outlines fixed state groupings for the 1948 presidential race. Roosevelt holds most southern and central states while Dewey leads in farm states like North and South Dakota and Indiana and Vermont, with Oregon leaning Dewey and Washington safe for Roosevelt.
The article describes sampling estimates for armed services voters and civilians, noting a three percent variation and that results in the listed states seem clear unless unusual events occur. It previews focus on pivotal East and Middle West industrial states where the race remains close and decisive.
September statewide data show 50 804 old age assistance cases with Linn County handling 1 602. The county average payment was 31 dollars, state average 29.38. Iowa aid to the blind totals 1 342 with Linn County at 58, averaging 33 71 per case.
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