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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
3
Fire crews investigated damage to the attic of O. W. Lawrence’s home located half a mile west of the city on E Avenue Road. No injuries were reported and investigations continued into the cause.
A brief weather note advises keeping Shi sheltered as temperatures dip below freezing, with concerns running from north to south and east to west. Grounded guidance emphasizes maintaining warmth until daytime temperatures rise above 32 degrees.
Agnes Dollarhide, from Donald Dollarhide, desertion ruling cites marriage on February 8, 1938 in Cedar Rapids and awards custody of their child to Agnes.
Goldie Lacey Bell aged 44 died at her residence 428 F avenue NW at 445 p.m. Thursday.
Mercyfal Hopkinton announce a daughter born April 24. Harold Hockaday reports a son born April 25 at 911 Ellis Boulevard NW. At St. Luke's Hospital Russell Reed and wife welcome a daughter April 24 at Mrs. Myers' home, 1321 Fourth Street NW, with Jessie Dale present.
President Roosevelt defends the neutrality patrol’s expanding reach into the Atlantic to protect American lives and property from potential Axis actions near Greenland, Newfoundland, Bermuda, and Cape Mor. He notes the patrol has operated up to 1000 miles offshore and will extend as needed. Senators call for clarity on convoys and the scope of operations.
In a sweeping defense address, officials warn that defeating Britain and defending the high seas are essential to prevent a totalitarian victory. Knox and others argue safety rests on unity with peace-loving nations and a steadfast commitment to prevent enemy gains, with emphasis on preserving the hemisphere from four advancing powers and securing the seas.
In a wartime briefing, Hull Knox and Wickard condemn complacency and press the American public to awaken to the growing threat from Axis plans in Europe. They outline objectives but stop short of specific methods, urging decisive action and awareness of the shifting balance of power abroad.
Mrs. Glen Fox reports an attempted purse snatching on Sixth Street SE between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. She described two tall thin Negro men stepping from an alley, one grabbing at her, but she slapped him and they fled.
British long range bombers raided the German naval centers causing fires and explosions near the Baltic industrial zones. Docks at Wilhelmshaven were targeted while other objectives in Norway Belgium and France were struck. Two planes were missing. Daylight raids set fire to a German tanker on the Norwegian coast and a coastal wireless station was destroyed. Offensive patrols over northern France met German fighters which were shot down. German raiders attacked Britain but aerial activity remained small scale.
Jurisdictional dispute pits two unions over representing Iowa Electric Light and Power workers. Hearing stretched into another day with witnesses expected to conclude, while proceedings may hear oral arguments Saturday. The International Union of Operating Engineers filed a complaint against the company amid a labor contract with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
About 260 young musicians from a dozen cities competed in the Iowa Federation of Music clubs Junior Competitive festival. Winners earned national awards with contests in age classes A to F, while the 27th annual convention gathered at the Montrose hotel for banquets and prize announcements.
The sixtieth annual commencement at Coe College will feature Dr Glass Cleland vice president and dean of Occidental College as speaker. The June 9 chapel program titled But I Was Free Born reflects Cleland's broad background in history and administration. Moray L Eby and Dr Myron L Koenig will deliver faculty lectures on June 7 with campus clubs sponsoring events.
Edwin H. Griffiths, former Roosevelt High biology teacher, tells the High Twelve club that Greece runs a fascist dictatorship under Metaxas while the public remains intensely democratic. He notes censorship, secret police, exile of educators, and a society aware of oppression yet united in democratic values.
Detectives in Charlotte were told Friday that Higby, the escaped slayer sought since 1914, had been captured by Atlanta police. L B Marshall informed Warden Foss Davis in Anamosa. Higby, arrested here in December 1912 for murder, pled guilty and received a 12 year Fort Madison sentence after a second degree verdict. Prison authorities will likely arrange his return.
Allied defense of Thermopylae collapsed as the sanctuary was bombed and set afire, killing many. German reports claimed 89,000 tons of shipping for redeployment were sunk in three days. Athens radio broadcast updates on the siege and the battle.
London reports another government push urging civilians to carry gas masks despite past failures. Authorities emphasize preparedness amid ongoing civil defense concerns.
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