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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1942
Page
2
Incomplete weather note lists multiple cities including Lacr, Rapids, York, and Washington with scattered temperatures. No clear forecast or timing is readable.
Max Kepler and Lenora Kra mer of Urbana Henry Raymond Leslie Hughes of Waterloo and Mildred Porter of Cedar Rapids obtained marriage licenses in a local record brief.
Kingsley Truck Lines fined and costs after improper registration and operation without proper permit. Charles R. Adlin cited with a separate fine of $2 and costs in the case.
At 3 16 pm a grass fire burned at Shaver park. By 8 51 pm a roof fire struck the frame house occupied by Mr and Mrs C V Freeman at 318 Eight.
The cases involve Madaline E Milligan and June Fred Harvey with claims of desertion and cruel treatment. Milligan seeks remarriage permission on a date after a reduced waiting period and both matters are before Judge G K. as part of a civil docket.
Individuals including Keller at 1215 Twenty-first avenue SW fined for improper parking. Andreas at 2740 First avenue NE fined $10 for speeding. Mulinix at 1214 Third street SE fined $10 for speeding. Frendle at 1314 Cold Stream avenue fined $5 for driving a car without brakes. Ha Fish at 5113 Center Point road fined $25 for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Welcom Reams at 840 Oak land road NE fined $2 for failure to yield right of way.
To Mr and Mrs Carl Steele 2628 Scott Davenport a daughter former Cedar Rapids Ber nice Dougal Mrs Steele Mercy hospital Mr and Mrs Clifford Pickett Norway a son April 2 Mr and Mrs Beverly Taylor 1322 Fourth street NW a son April 3 Mr and Mrs Mineard Smith Watkins a son April 3 Mr and Mrs Paul Bowser 419 Seventh avenue SW a son April 3 At St Luke's hospital Mr and Mrs Kenneth Patton 1611 Ellis boulevard NW a son April 3 Mr and Mrs R Earl Klinzman a son April 3
Justice department officials predicted sedition charges in the current war would be a small fraction of World War I cases. The 1917 law is gone after three years, and officials say they act cautiously, aiming to build stronger cases. Since Pearl Harbor four have been charged, with more expected.
The 1941-42 fiscal year saw 234 building permits for new homes with a total valuation of 2 778 721 dollars and 56 new commercial buildings valued at 926 865 dollars. Receipts rose to 15 037 dollars, while new home permits in March matched the previous year at 20 permits valued at 77 600 dollars.
Reports from the Philippines describe renewed Japanese bombardments and air raids around Manila Bay and Bataan. Observers say Yamashita may combine land and air offensives with a naval foray from the China Sea, aiming to break the three month stalemate with a flanking push on Wainwright’s left flank.
General Devers forged eight armored divisions and many separate tank battalions, averaging more than one unit per month, expanding a crew’s visibility far beyond narrow limits during the war years.
Mrs Ann Veley Parsons 34 longtime Cedar Rapids and Waterloo resident died in University hospital Iowa City at 2 15 p m Thursday after a long illness Surviving are daughter Pearl Ann son David two brothers Ralph and Arthur Veley Cedar Rapids and three sisters Mrs Blanchburn Mrs Hazel Sanders Cedar Rapids and Mrs Margaret Prusha Keystone Funeral services set for Beatty chapel Saturday at 1 p m conducted by Rev Dr Marion Williams with burial in Oak Hill Friends may call at the chapel
Robert Guy Kennedy formerly of Cedar Rapids died March 31 in Wheaton Illinois. Born February 22 1879 in Cedar Rapids he married Alice Spencer Kennedy in 1918. Survived by two sons five sisters and a brother burial took place in Waconda Illinois.
Washington AP report details Friday moves to unify U S and Allied armed forces planning and operations. The War Department reshapes its war plans division into a central operations division led by Maj. Gen. Dwight D Eisenhower. Joint chiefs of staff coordinate army navy and air strategy with Britain, including a new joint intelligence committee to share essential information.
Funeral services for Mrs Johanna Mahoney were set for 9 p m Saturday at the Immaculate Conception church with Msgr John Molloy officiating. Burial followed at St Patrick's cemetery Garry Owen. Requiem mass is planned for Tuesday at 8 a m and the Rosary will be recited at 7 30 p m Friday at 1516 Third Avenue SE.
Funeral services for Martin W Enders a furrier with the F S Mit ralsky company will be held in Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Saturday with Crescent lodge No 25 A F and A M presiding and Apollo Commandery providing an escort Burial is at Cedar Memorial Park All Master Masons are asked to meet Crescent lodge at 3 p m Saturday at the Masonic hall to attend the services
Funeral services for Matt Norman of Fairfax who died after a long illness will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Turner chapel conducted by Revs. Irving and Emma Arnold of Norway. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Fort Knox reports Major General Jacob L. Devers plans use of small observation planes called puddle jumpers to guide tanks to optimal fire points. Pilots will ride with tanks and assist tank crews in directing fire in battle lines.
The funeral for the deceased will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Barta chapel with Rev. Marion H. Williams officiating. Burial follows in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call prior to service.
The labor relations board ordered an election among hourly employees to determine if they want representation by the AFL or the International Association of Machinists at Hall Manufacturing Co plant in Washington.
Mutual sports announcer Don Dun will describe the Drake Relays from Des Moines on a coast to coast network November 24 and 25.
AP reports Vichy radio citing Tokyo dispatches that Timor including Rotti Leti and Barbario remain under Japanese control. Curtin announces Japanese planes dropped 35 bombs on Darwin causing slight damage and one minor casualty.
A crowded public shelter was struck in a raid causing many casualties. By dawn nine bodies were recovered and rescue work continued. Survivors crawled from wreckage including a woman and her son who refused to leave their town. One family of five died, hospital windows were blown in, and others fled to steel cage shelters under tables as rescue teams worked hourly.
Albert W. Dilling testified in a Chicago superior court hearing tied to divorce suits with Elizabeth Dilling author of The Red Network. He said his wife drank liquor only to induce sleep and acknowledged she often drank to excess, while confirming she used sleeping tablets. He stated he heard a claim about Winchell's March 1 broadcast and Mrs. Dilling seeks damages of 1 million dollars alleging defamation and conspiracy in filing the suit February 27.
The Maritime Commission approved contracts for a massive two year shipbuilding plan totaling 23 million deadweight tons of freighters and tankers. The 1942 target is 8 million tons with 15 million for 1943, to include more than 700 additional craft. About 750 ships are slated for delivery in 1942 and the rest in 1943.
The report states Dr Salisbury will head Knoxville Hospital with veteran administration announced Friday naming new managers for veterans hospitals. Dr Gettis Sheffield, chemical director at Downey California, named manager of Gulfport Mississippi facility.
Wilmington California reports the first destroyer launch on the west coast since World War I. The ceremony marks a milestone in naval production and regional arrival of modern warships during the postwar period.
W S Farish and F A Howard of Standard Oil testified to the senate defense committee denying that synthetic rubber aims were joint with Farbenindustrie. They described stop-gap licenses, patent royalties, and a 1941 division giving Farben exclusive global rights while Standard pursued U S markets.
Senator Truman maintained his stance that Standard Oil’s ties to the German chemical trust were treasonable. Testimony included three synthetic rubber tire samples from major processes, while Farish claimed Standard bore no responsibility for the US rubber shortage, blaming Japanese actions and Dutch holdings, and alleging Standard’s managers aided wrecking efforts before fleeing.
Two Cedar Rapids visitors watched as James McCabe of Tama attempted car thefts Thursday. Officers Stusak and Mackey pursued McCabe, who was arrested after stealing a coat from Emil Sirianni of Wisconsin. McCabe pled guilty in district court to larceny and received six months with all but 30 days suspended.
The Senate Defense Committee announced a probe into a $70 million government loan to Basic Magnesium Inc of Nevada. The investigation labels the loan a flagrant war profiteering attempt and outlines payments including royalties, operating fees, and construction costs tied to the Defense Plant Corporation loan.
Dutch Indies forces continue to press Japanese lines four weeks after Java loss with isolated detachments holding positions in Java Borneo Sumatra and Celebes and possibly other islands according to authorized sources.
In Des Moines a heated session features J LeRoy Farmer Cedar Rapids declaring he will not pay more for corn while AAA officials defend price hikes. Fred Hagen Atlantic Canning Co says his firm will secure needed acreage. Bob Lyons Traer AAA official notes many farmers undecided as government price supports loom.
Moscow dispatch cites losses on Leningrad and Kalinin fronts northwest of Moscow. The war bulletin says 22 000 enemy dead in ten days, 12 000 around Lenino, with 57 enemy waves and 11 Russian ships lost in air action. Soviet and German reports vary on progress as battles continue.
London AP reports the British ministry of information says some ships escaping from Swedish ports two days ago may have evaded German warship patrols. The claim follows reports of ships attempting to reach neutral waters amid the naval chase.
Harold Hamor son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hamor 214 G avenue NW and Sergt Jack V Smith son of Mr and Mrs Paul V Smith 719 Eighth street SW are listed among A E F personnel in Northern Ireland with home addresses.
London reports trusted sources saying Japan could launch a major assault on Soviet Siberia as Germany opens spring offensives. Allies concede they cannot yet mount a second European front, while Britain targets intensified bombing raids on Germany and commando operations to ease pressure on Russia.
The American Institute of Laundering warned of a cloth shortage and urged people to forget table manners and lean forward over their plates to reduce wear on tablecloths. The advice mirrors a practical approach to cut laundering needs.
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