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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1941

Page

15

Women Won’t Have To Buy Fish Licenses In Iowa

Iowa senators rejected forcing women to buy fishing licenses and trimmed pheasant season expansion. The bill sets new bag and possession limits, requires licenses visible on clothing, and adjusts seasons for rabbits squirrels and bass. It also authorizes library levy increases and allows damages for a wife and mother’s services in fatal cases.

Des Moines Senate Iowa The Conservation Commission Sen. A. Chaire Dewey Washington Dewey Sen E. P. Donahue New Hampton University of Iowa Hospital

Vichy vindicates General over Sedan defeat

The Vichy government exonerates General Andre George Corap after an investigation found his Ninth Army did not fail to destroy Meuse bridges. German forces crossed the Meuse using their own pontoons, contradicting Paul Reynaud’s earlier broadcast claim.

Vichy France Andre George Corap Sedan Corap Meuse Paul Reynaud Reynaud

Four New Air Corps Combat Units For Coast Defense

Washington AP reports four new air corps combat units to defend U S coastal cities against air attacks. Brigadier generals are assigned to command the interceptor groups whose mission is to detect and shoot down enemy bombers before targets. Atlantic coast units will be at Mitchel Field New York and Tampa Florida. Pacific units will have headquarters at Riverside and Fort George Wright ash.

Washington Air Corps United States War Department Atlantic Seaboard Mitchelfield New York Tampa Fla Pacific Coast Riverside Fort George Wright, Ash

Dismissal in Iowa City Bus Drivers Unlawful Assembly Case

The state dropped the unlawful assembly charge against Iowa City bus union members who were striking after violence at the company garage. A separate count against Robert Whiting for intent to inflict great bodily injury remains pending for trial in justice court.

Iowa City Couny J. E. Negus Justce Robert Whiting

Willie Willis recalls flu keeping him home yet fed

Willie Willis describes his bout with influenza as just right for missing school yet staying able to enjoy cake and jelly sent by others. He notes the illness kept him home but did not stop him from eating treats people sent.

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Mexico Rebuffs Axis Demand to Free 12 Ships

Mexico rejected Italy and Germany demands for immediate surrender of 12 axis merchant ships seized in Mexican ports. Foreign Minister Ezequiel Padilla warned that withdrawing vessels and placing them under captains would risk vessel safety and Mexico's maritime traffic.

Mexico City Mexico Italy Germany Mexican Foreign Office Rudi von Collenberg Alberto Marchetti Ezequiel Padilla Padilla

Thailand May Join Axis Amid Pacific Crisis

Reports from Batavia indicate Thailand may sign the axis pact, with Japanese Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka’s sudden departure from European capitals fueling fears of a sharpened crisis in the Pacific centered on Singapore and the Far East. Observers say such a move would raise regional tension.

Batavia Netherlands East Indies Yosuke Matsuoka Thailand Pacific Singapore Matsuoka Far East

Hearing Set On Halden Drunk Driving Charges

Justice of the Peace John Budd announced a preliminary hearing for Berry F. Halden secretary of the Iowa executive council and Fred Willis assistant statehouse custodian next Saturday at 10 am in Atlantic. Halden faces drunk driving charges and Willis intoxication. Both are free on bond and suspended pending case settlement after arrest last Wednesday evening.

Atlantic (Ap Justice of the Peace John Budd Berry F. Halden Iowa Executive Council Fred Willis Statehouse Halden Willis

Departments Bill Passed Sent To Governor Wilson

In Des Moines the bill providing 5 454 621 dollars yearly for state departments in the coming biennium awaits Gov. George A. Wilson signature. A conference committee report approved by the House 85 to 3 increases the amount by 11 975 over the initial approval, following Senate adoption of the same report.

Des Moines LLP State Departments George A. Wilson House Senate

German Bombers Hit North Ireland Town

A small force of enemy bombers caused some damage and casualties in the first raid on Northern Ireland in months. A German bomber exploded mid air when attacked by RAF night fighters over the sea. Damage affected industrial and commercial property.

Belfast Northern Ireland Ministry of Public Security Royal Air Force

Radio Schedules Highlight Dense Iowa Network Lineup

A long list of radio programs across stations WMT WSUI WHO KFJB WGN WOI KWLC and others details musical varieties news sports drama and orchestras. The schedule covers daytime to late night with show titles hosts and times across Cedar Rapids Ames Des Moines and surrounding areas.

WMT WGN WSUI Scott, Austin Tufts WMI Easy A.J.B. Conest Fulton Lewis, Jr WISUI Musica Annie Keen Sports Review Herne KWLC Johnny KFJB Superman Henry King Ned Jordan KPJB KFJ3 Elmer Davis We the People Fibber Molly Glenn Miller Alan Scott Bob Hope Raymond Gram Walter Wythe Williams Stan Myers Ereh Chicago Raymond Scott Griff Williams Orch Dick Jurgens Linton Wells Claude Thornhill Shepfield Manny Prager Ramon Ramos Ray Heatherton Bernie Cummins Dance Orchestra Art Kassel Eddy Duchin Killocoeles Cedar Rapids Ames Iowa City Des Moines Marshalltown Decorah WOI Melody Parade KFIB Wmt—Nelehtor Farm Pac Alta N Ashland Hiliblea Jerry Zelda KYJB Music Shop Captain Herne Chanticleers WAT Boards of Friendship Wishine Well Woman In White Kathleen Norns WOII Dan Dbachelor WAMT Judy Jane Wooi Hearts In Harmony Music_ Magic Ellen Randolph Anita Boyer Mack Kitchen Jane Baker Guiding Light Ewlc—Chapel Dover Betty Wells Wantom Dick and Harry KFB WALT Kitty Keene Dr Olson Jenny Storlea Linda David Harum Kate Smith Woolf Jobie Susie Helen Trent Len Salvo Twie Bent KFJG Main Street Forum Voice of Iowa Edith Adams Future WPA Don Norman Arnold Grimm Malone State Medical Society Mary Marlin News Review Wmt—Goilden Treasury of Sons Ma Perkins School of the Art Pepper Young Vic and Safe Korea Portia Melody Time Parents Forum Henry Cincone Orc Harold Turner Stella Dallas Shining Hour Bess Johnson Wol—Simpson College Wsui—Legion Auxiliary Lorenzo Jones Kate Hopkins Mark Love Youns Widder Brown Road of Life State Dental Society Writers' Workshop Johnson Family Ancele Harry ABC Club Lone Journey Lone Journey Kfjb Radio Council The Lone Ranger Concert Hall New Voelker Woif KFJR

Morning Radio Listings and Local Hosts

A concise schedule notes WGN Breakfast Time with Fronce and Morning segment on WMT stations alongside WHO Homespun Harmonics and a 45 WMT update on Charlie Worcester and WHO On the Mall. The items show station and program pairings for morning listening.

WMT WGN Fronce Charlie Worcester

Harvester Firm Moves to Six Day, 48 Hour Week

International Harvester announced six of its 19 plants will run a six day 48 hour work week effective immediately to boost defense production. Affected sites include McCormick West Pullman and Rock Falls Rock Island and Richmond Indiana plants. The policy aims to raise defense output meet seasonal demand build up inventories and help workers recover income from strikes.

Chicago International Harvester Company McCormick, Tractor and West Pullman Works Rock Falls Rock Island Richmond Ind

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