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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1940
Page
12
The Daily Record reports weather details for the date with a brief forecast. Sunshine and mild winds are noted, with expectations of cooler evening temperatures and a chance of light showers in the region.
John Shick and Hans Walter myer both of Cedar Rapids were fined $25 and costs by Justice Ball on assault and battery. They paid $10 and costs with fines suspended if they agree to cover doctor bills for Donald L. Graham, the complainant. Leé Hoening of Toddville, 29, was fined $25 and costs on an intoxication information filed by Sherutt Smith and Deputy Larry Condon.
LaVerne Hartman Manchester fined ten dollars and costs for speeding. Dan F. Hunter Jr. fined ten dollars and costs for speeding with license suspension for 15 days on surrender of costs. Two grass fires reported at 4035 Twenty seventh avenue SW and Van Vechten park with four companies responding. Births announced at St. Luke's and Mercy hospitals and a marriage noted for Adams of Vinton and Webb of Paducah.
Clarence Ellis, 34, was found dead in a creek with a cut throat near Russell after his wife accidentally burned $1325 in a store at the Ellis farm. Authorities say death by his own action. neighbors think he was despondent over the loss owed to James Cummings of Melrose from a livestock business.
McKinley high school principal W L Paxson has worn a ring daily for two weeks hoping the rightful owner will claim it. Notices posted for teachers say he will surrender the ring to the owner on proper description. Found on the drive by the McKinley street entrance, the ring remains unclaimed as Paxson, a widower, worries about the mounting confusion over ownership.
The discussion centers on whether Norway and Denmark are effectively at war with Germany. Ambiguities persist as Nazi control expands in Scandinavia and U S officials weigh invoking the neutrality act if allied plans to aid Norway materialize. The decision impacts a $10 million Export-Import Bank credit to Norway and a similar Danish loan.
London reported Britain banned all exports to Denmark and issued provisional bans on shipments to other Scandinavian and Baltic destinations. Danish ships in British ports were to be detained and may be seized. Danish vessels at sea could be halted and taken into British ports. Dominions were to apply similar measures to close any blockade loophole through Scandinavia.
In Suisun California AP report Patrolman Tom Jones orders three vehicles to stop to check licenses. He spots Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt in one car and apologizes after halting the motorcade en route to Reno for a speaking engagement. The piece also oddly mentions a Yugoslavian government offer about aircraft construction.
Seven of nineteen Tehel Bottling workers struck and formed a picket line in front of the plant Wednesday. J D White, business agent for the local teamsters union, said the action stemmed from Tehel's refusal to negotiate a contract. Tehel claimed a signed working agreement with the United Beverage Workers Association runs through May 1 and rejected AF of L talks. White noted the vote to continue the company union was 10 to 9 against AF of L affiliation and that 10 of 13 drivers and inside workers have signed teamsters applications.
Craemer's at 1st and 2nd Avenues hosts Miss Mary Jane Powers foundation stylist to study and advise Cedar Rapids women on feminine forms. She will set up headquarters Thursday through Saturday offering free fashion analysis to improve figures and suit the elongated torso trend.
London AP reports Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax said any Norway Germany negotiations would not affect Allied determination to resist the German invasion of Scandinavia. He warned a Nordic settlement could extend German power on the North Sea and Atlantic, and that such talks would be seen as duress if true.
Reykjavik Iceland AP reports the Iceland parliament the world’s oldest took full control of foreign affairs as Germany occupies Denmark Iceland is linked to Denmark by the crown Coalition parties held meetings ahead of parliament session in response to the Danish crisis.
Spangler plans to withdraw from consideration for GOP national committeeman and will endorse Spangler for the position. If the farm minded group elects its delegates, Spangler should likewise act to preserve harmony and success. Polk county delegates will caucus Wednesday night in a preview battle observers see as strategy for Cooney.
East St Louis judge William F Borders refused a saber duel with university student John T Godlewski citing state law and lack of a saber. Godlewski 23 a University of Illinois political science student protested a political attack by the judge mentioning a J Godlewski and referenced Alexander Hamilton in his challenge.
West Union reports Burl Johnson faced a jury for burglary of the Fayette county treasurer’s office on Feb 6 1939. He could be sentenced under habitual criminal laws after two prior guilty pleas. Johnson testified his Sept 29 escape aimed to gather evidence and denied a confession. He admitted writing Mila Kubic of Cedar Rapids but denied threatening to break in after a lumber yard fire.
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