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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1941
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids dispute between meatpackers and striking workers threatens local livestock trade and wages. Livestock raisers call for direct talks, while federal mediators urge resumed negotiations to avoid worsened conditions and disrupted markets. The article also notes shifts in corn production policy and wartime labor tensions under Roosevelt and Stimson.
British and German forces poised for a major clash as Wavell races to finish east Africa operations and shift focus to Libya or Greece. Benghazi evacuation hints at depleted Nile Army and moved troops, while Italians face war’s end in East Africa with air and supply routes collapsing.
The agriculture department announced a 15 million dollar program to buy pork and pork products to peg prices and build supplies for relief to Great Britain and other nations resisting aggression. The plan sets target prices and runs until June 30, 1943, aiming to spur farmer production and expand conservation stocks.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa House approved a 1.65 million dollar plan by a 76 to 20 vote. Final decision on the building will rest with a joint committee of six legislators and five executive council members. The measure goes back to the Senate for minor amendments. Supporters cite 95 thousand dollars yearly rent and improved efficiency. opponents attack the large bureau growth. House member W Walter of Council Bluffs defended the project amid a heated debate.
President Roosevelt called the Allis Chalmers strike in Milwaukee a very bad situation and urged action soon. He noted mediation board reps would meet with the parties Saturday and said he hopes the matter is settled by Monday.
Congressman Henry O. Talle of Decorah Iowa introduced a joint resolution to bar the use of U S armed forces and American ships or aircraft for transporting or delivering goods to belligerent nations. He warned convoys are dangerous and could draw the United States into war and that the public may be unaware of such activity.
A federal grand jury indicted 64 officers and crew members of two Italian freighters seized by the coast guard in New Orleans on Sunday, charging conspiracy to commit acts against the United States. Also Belgrade announced Yugoslav passenger trains will be halted indefinitely at midnight to clear lines for military trains.
More than 500 workers at the Penick and Ford plant receive a five cent per hour wage increase retroactive to March 16, raising the basic minimum for men to 67 1/2 cents. The raise follows a 1940 contract with strict seniority rules and paid vacation provisions, reached after union-management negotiations.
The United States said the Berlin embassy reported on April 3 that Stewart Herman, an employee there, was taken into custody by German police without prior notification. He and several other Americans were reportedly released after a few hours.
President Roosevelt told reporters that sabotage of Italian merchantmen was demonstrated and openly linked to the Italian naval attache. Secretary Hull rejected axis protests over American seizure of 30 German and Italian ships, signaling firm stance on the incidents.
In Rome an imposing military guard was posted at the American embassy and consulate to deter potential protests as authorities monitor the area for unrest.
Pilot Gerald O'Brien and passenger A G McIntyre were among the last 16 to be removed from a wrecked Eastern airliner in a swamp near Vero Beach Florida. OBrien was severely hurt and rushed to Fort Pierce hospital while McIntyre walked with help. They described the rescue via flat boat and the cockpit scene as the plane went down in a thunderstorm.
Des Moines Iowa officials suspended Berry Halden 46, council secretary and former senate candidate, and Fred Willis assistant custodian of the statehouse after their Atlantic arrest. Halden bonded at 500 dollars and Willis at 25 dollars, with duties covered by their offices during the investigation. The suspension remains until the Atlantic case is resolved.
The admiralty announced that two Italian destroyers were scuttled by their crews off Saudi Arabia. The action occurred as World War II operations continued in the region.
Cedar Rapids recorded 1.09 inches of rain over about 40 hours, the heaviest statewide, as Iowa saw a broad wet spell. Temperatures dipped to 38 in the morning, rising to 43 by afternoon with a quiet day following heavy showers.
A man on the third floor, Albert Van Dow, injured his arm by pushing it through glass, severing an artery. Police report ongoing investigation into the incident and its circumstances.
President Roosevelt announced an allocation of 4.5 billion from the lend-lease fund for 212 merchant ships and 52 to 60 new shipways. He outlined three major points: new material totaling 1.58 billion for ships and repairs, 0.5 billion released from old stocks for transfer abroad, and 1.5 billion under study for more weapons and fuels. Details on convoy plans or defense linkages were not settled.
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports the Union to File a new case with the National Labor Relations Board against Wilson and company. Packinghouse Workers Organizing Committee district director Lewis Clark says the charges will include unfair labor practices and treat the strike as a lockout with back pay for all union members during the period of stoppage. John W. Cofer, federal labor conciliator, says negotiations show little progress on a second compromise proposal as talks continue in Chicago. Farmers are noted as playing a stake in an early solution to the dispute.
Washington defense leaders on Friday set a firmer stance toward the dewas issue as officials prepared to bolster armed forces and respond to ongoing security concerns. Continued on Page 11, Col. 4.
A truck driven by George Popelka 20 charged with reckless driving after colliding with a machine operated by M J Jim Supple Magnus hotel at 8 30 am Friday at Second avenue and Tenth street SE Supple suffers bruises cuts and a head bump and is confined to Mercy hospital Popelka receives bruises and elbow and knee injuries after striking the left front fender while turning into Tenth street
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