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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1941
Page
4
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports on Towa Interests advancing a local deal. Details focus on involvement, potential impact, and timeline for decision. No quotes or figures available in fragment.
A Ottawa Citizen piece hints at the United States potentially accepting Canadian dollars at par a move seen as economically costly for America and politically risky for Canada. The proposal would imply US subsidies via a 15 percent loan on Canadian purchases and increased US influence over Canadian fiscal policy, threatening economic independence and possible union pressure.
Cedar Rapids ranked 24th among 35 cities over 50 000 with the lowest tax delinquency in 1940. Delinquency stood at 3.7 percent, with Davenport and Sioux City also low. National average for similar cities was 8.7 percent. 101.7 percent collection in 1940. The report credits economic stability and citizen responsibility for prudent tax collection and stable government.
April designated as cancer control month in Iowa by Governor Wilson to combat ignorance and promote early detection. Cancer was Iowa’s second leading cause of death with 3476 deaths last year per the state health department. The campaign urges regular exams and prompt medical consultation, stressing cancer is not contagious and pain is not common early on. Southwest Indians reportedly relinquished their swastika to Hitler, possibly signaling an Indian Sign.
Dr Joseph Fort Newton discusses the dangers of missing looming social change and urges recognizing the rise of collectivism alongside enduring individualism. He compares revolutions and new orders to past seismic shifts, warning against denial and urging balanced policy and aware leadership.
A Robert Quillen essay defends flag salutes as honoring more than cloth, stressing the 130 million American people and shared loyalties. It rejects tyranny and celebrates justice, self reliance, and national unity as the true meaning of liberty and patriotism.
Puzzle clues list scattered terms and abbreviations across various entries including Tableland Chest for Always and Illuminated. A themed wordplay page presents cryptic-style hints such as Killer whales area and Pound abbr along with Senior abbr urging readers to solve the crossword’s dense grid.
A fragment discusses British military leaders considering future action toward Albania after the fall of France. It notes current unpreparedness and mentions Yugoslav maintenance of certain measures. The piece reflects wartime planning and uncertainty about timelines.
Secrecy surrounds pilot losses with surprising estimates from British and German sources reaching congressional authorities. Figures indicate higher fatalities than outsiders suspected, including combat and training aircraft tolls. A congressman on return from a private trip says the U S Army is well fed but notes limited new equipment despite ready training gear.
Paul Mallon reports that Army and Navy Register urges United States to avoid Europe and build a southern offensive from Africa and the Balkans, creating an Anglo Greco American line to protect navy bases and oil sources, while London relies on hesitant British forces in Crete Greece and North Africa. The piece notes military leaders privately favor southern operations and questions Roosevelt's stance and allied plans.
Trinity Methodist hosts a 10:50 a.m. Palm Sunday service with choral director Alma Turechek leading. Soloist Donna Mae Sponar featured, baptism by Rev. William O. Eckler, sermon titled Let the Church Be the Church. Junior Senior and Post-High Epworth leagues meet at 5:30 p.m. for a picnic supper and fellowship hour with A. O. speaking on The Villain in a Great Drama.
In Washington on Friday Senator Herring introduced S 1309 to exempt from minimum wage and maximum hours requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act workers for organizations whose capital investment is principally in property used in agricultural pursuits.
Vast plantations cultivate vanilla plants across Madagascar, shaping regional agriculture and export prospects. The scale indicates Madagascar as a key global source, with significant economic impact for local communities and related industries.
The text cites Acts 1 4 12 to 14 3 9 12 11 8 5 6 and discusses Jesus promising the Holy Spirit power to witnesses in Jerusalem Judaea Samaria and beyond The piece also notes a Chicago performance at Fourth Presbyterian Church with soloists Keith Olsen Carl Heinen Will Watson and Paul Miner and Gladys Miner directing Palm Sunday solos and choir.
The St John s Episcopal church choir will perform Stainer s The Crucifixion at a Good Friday service at 7 30 p m on Friday in the church. Guest soloist will be Prof H N Schuster, head of the voice department at Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville Mo. For several years, Mr.
Readable sections show a dense grid of stations and programs including Claude's orchestra, Scott and Tutte, News from WOR and WMT, Golden Gate Quartet, World music segments, and various top songs. Notable names include Claude, Scott, Tutte, Jim, Noble Jobie, Dick Jurgens, and Mamon Ramos orchestras with hour-by-hour scheduling across WHO, WGN, WMT, and KP News networks.
A religious reflection preaching that faith and spiritual ascent require consecration to God’s will. It contrasts earthly ease with the uphill road of moral growth, urging endurance, courage, and companionship in all difficult paths.
Palm Sunday service at Grace Church features a Blessing of Palms at 11 a.m. with a solemn Procession by the Senior and Boys' choirs. The program, directed by Grace Meloney and Felix Beauchamp, includes Kyrie Eleison, Dykes Ride On in Majesty, Lutkin Mass materials, and Hark the Voice of Eternal. The Rev. Vernon L Shattuck Jones celebrant, assisted by Paul J Chapmas ter of ceremonies and St Garethe Guild acolytes. Public invited.
The annual family night school of missions sponsored by the mission society of Central Park Presbyterian church will hold its final session at 5 45 am Sunday at the church. Meals will be served, following which classes for all ages will be conducted. The adult group will discuss Christ and the Church, and Mrs S C Stookey will speak on The Miracle of a Gift. Mrs G G Clements, Mrs P W Jacobson and A T Pleune will also speak. After the class sessions the young people will meet in the church auditorium. The pageant is directed by Mrs David L. Ljer.
William M Martin Jr the 34 year old president of the New York Stock Exchange was notified Friday to report April 16 for military training. The draft notice reached him in mid Manhattan as the exchange seeks an administrator to succeed him.
Fragmentary OCR text references authenticated documents and an attorney named Mattie Frase or Fra se. Mentions W Hanon and a Untested Seask. Appears to be a legal claim notice with unspecified actions and parties.
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