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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1941

Page

19

British Area Bombed and Kiel Attacked in Night Raids

Seven German air raiders were believed down during the Battle of the Moon as bombs hit England Scotland and Northern Ireland in seven hours of attacks. Kiel was bombed with huge fires at the naval base while Bremmenhaven and Emden were targeted. Four British planes missing. daylight raids hit Denmark and the Low Countries.

London England Scotland Ireland Kiel Air Ministry Kiel Bay Baltic Kiel Canal Royal Air Force Bremerhaven Emden North Sea Denmark Low Countries Cherbourg Fighter France Bomber Command

British RAF Bombs Hit German Northwest Town in Night Raid

Berlin reports British planes struck a large German coastal town Monday night with fires set but no military damage. The official agency also notes hundreds of German planes attacked English harbor and industrial towns causing widespread damage across the nation.

Berlin England

Bedtime Stories with Uncle Wiggily Bears Tiny Cubs

Uncle Wiggily and his nature class visit Mrs. Stubtail’s den to view newborn bear cubs. The tale explains why baby bears are so small at birth, notes winter birth and early helplessness, and follows their growth as they snuggle with their mother for warmth and milk before aging into larger bears.

Uncle Wiggily Mr. Marmot Mr. Chuck Mrs. Stubail Mr. Stubtail Mrs. Stubtail Mr. Longears Baby Bunty Ankie Wig

Foster father, two sons accused of decade long captivity

Oakland report says 32 year old Miss Hindenburger accused foster father Otto de Bourbon Habsburg 65 and his two sons Otto 41 and George 39 of imprisoning her at their home for ten years. Landlord JB Morse says the elder Habsburg claimed French royalty and owed $5 000 rent when evicted. The captive finally freed after officers moved them out.

Oakland Calif Alwine Hindenburger Otto de Bourbon Habsburg Otto George JB. Morse Habsburg Louis XVI Marie Antoinette France

Grizzly Bears Talked Of By Nature Class

The scene features a nature class discussing bears including baby grizzlies and their growth. Mr Whistling Marmot shares tales of a ferocious bandit bear from the western mountains while hinting at more adventures to come for the curious students.

Stubtail Buster Whistling Marmot

First Exports Of American Arms To Yugoslavia On Way

The initial shipments of United States war materials to Yugoslavia are en route, with details kept secret. Yugoslav Minister Fotitch arranged requisitioning of seven Yugoslav ships in American waters to carry the supplies. Likely included 75 millimeter guns similar to those released for Greece, with some Greek aid possibly diverted to Yugoslavia as they chart a joint defense.

Washington United States Yugoslavia Constantin Fotitch Roosevelt Greece

They Say By International News Service

The Earl of Athlone warns complacency and nazism threaten the world and urges collective wrath to defeat both. Mrs. Roosevelt says defense strikes spur public opinion and calls for clearing up production to avoid delays. Marshal Petain urges political unity to preserve France against private notions of duty.

Victoria B. C Earl of Athlone Canada Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt France Marshal Henri Petain

Britain Declares Hungary An Enemy for Trade

London announces Hungary will be treated as territory under enemy occupation for contraband control. From April 8, 1941, Hungarian goods will be liable to seizure, as Britain rates Hungary as an enemy destination for contraband purposes.

London Britain Hungary Ministry of Economic Warfare

British Minister Sir Ronald Campbell Safe in Yugoslavia

Reliable officials in British circles said Tuesday that Sir Ronald Campbell the British minister to Yugoslavia and his legation staff were safe amid ongoing tensions in Belgrade and surrounding areas.

London Ronald Campbell Yugoslavia Legation

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