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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1941
Page
2
Aimed at ending a month-long soft coal strike, the mediation board approves a resumption of mining. The move, likely pressed by the President on southern operators, temporary reliefs a coal shortage threatening defense needs. Two main snags were John L. Lewis’s regained power and wage gaps between north and south.
A crowd fled a burning motion picture theater in Center Point after the film caught fire about 8:30. Projection operator J R Wright was seriously burned while pushing the flaming reel from the booth. At least two spectators, Alta Marie Norbohm and Mrs H Hoglan, suffered serious burns. Firemen contained the blaze, saved nearby property, and the mayor ordered an investigation.
Perry C. Rude 57 of 535 Vernon Drive SE died at home Tuesday at 3 am after a stroke on April 23. He owned Rude Auto, presided over the firm since 1918, and once sold Henry Ford’s second car. Born August 7, 1883 in Perry he built a long Iowa dealership career.
Cedar Rapids reports 55 year old Rev Charles Higby who escaped Anamosa reformatory 27 years ago is being returned to the prison from Atlanta after arrest on the old escape count. Higby said he killed his first wife in jealousy, claimed years of traveling as an evangelist, and was known in the south as a devout clergyman. He married again in Charlotte 10 years ago, with his second wife present during arrest.
British and German forces clashed along the Channel and south coast as Luftwaffe raids hit Plymouth Dover and Brest with German long range guns firing near Cap Gris Nez. RAF and naval forces fought back in a heavy exchange amid evacuations of about 10 000 Plymouth children and reports of ships and oil depots hit.
The United Mine Workers announce soft coal production will restart Thursday morning in the bituminous fields after Southern producers accept President Roosevelt's reopening plan. A $1 a day wage boost is in effect retroactive to resumption, aiding defense plant fuel supplies amid a month-long shutdown.
Fred W. Armstrong 80 of 2316 Fourth Avenue SE died Monday night after a lingering illness. A Cedar Rapids resident since 1911 he managed his brother SE Armstrong real estate in early years and came from Marshalltown where he farmed loans. He was born February 13 1861 near Clarence. He married Sue Ford who died in 1935. Surviving are three nephews and a niece. Funeral Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the residence with Dr J P Van Horn officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Pallbearers named.
Journalist James R Young criticizes Tokyo's government and calls for a strong U S stance toward Japan. He argues Japan is dominated by Germans in key posts and says Yarnell should be named ambassador to Japan via a warship goodwill mission. He faults State Department aid to China and arms sales to Japan.
Miss Frances Lint a 43 year old Palo resident was severely burned after pouring kerosene on her clothing and setting it alight in her yard. Sister Hazel Lint said she had just returned from Iowa City hospital where she recovered from a nervous breakdown. Her mother found her, and her father and brother Ralph suffered minor burns while trying to help. She was transported to Mercy hospital by Ambulance Service.
Judge H C King cites a dozen executors guardians and administrators to file final reports within 15 days as part of a courthouse housecleaning. The probate calendar, dormant since the 1930s, will be cleared with more than 100 cases slated for action in coming days. Those cited include Genevieve Jaque guardian Fred Moses Agnes Lorenc Estella Walker and Cassie Upmier executrix.
Washington AP The War Department accepted Col Charles A Lindberghs resignation as a reserve Air Corps officer. President Roosevelt had been told Lindbergh would resign after Roosevelts press conference remarks. White House aide Stephen Early questioned if Lindbergh returns his Hitler decoration and noted prior disclosures of a resignation letter.
The east and west side draft boards plan a second mass physical examination for prospective draftees Thursday at 6 p.m. in the courthouse basement. Dr H Hasek announced the event with Linn County Medical Association members conducting the exams. The west side board requests one replacement to join 14 draftees, while the east side board will send 20 men on that date.
New York, UP report Thomas E Dewey accepted the national chairmanship of the USO campaign to raise 10 765 000 dollars for welfare educational and spiritual needs of soldiers sailors and defense workers. The drive begins June 3 with Dewey directing 150000 volunteers in 800 American cities.
London meat distribution was disrupted by a strike that began Monday but was settled, the Ministry of Labor announced Tuesday. The agreement ends the tie affecting Greater London supplies and allows normal operation to resume.
Painter Thomas Hart Benton will resign from the Kansas City Art Institute as patrons were distressed by his comments on modern museums and the third sex. He recalled remarks from New York and said he plans a New England summer and a third illustrated book while likely forming a cooperative school for his students.
Admiral Harold R. Stark disclosed that American neutrality patrols operated as far as 2,000 miles offshore. He said patrols stretched from high latitudes to the Antarctic in both oceans, with the line moved eastward. Marshall reported troop movements to Trinidad and Alaska.
General Marshall informed a House appropriations subcommittee that the War Department has no present plan to seek changes to the 21 to 35 draft ages or to extend the one year training period for selectees. Chairman Snyder of Pennsylvania released Marshall’s testimony given during a briefing on selective service operations.
Speaker Sam Rayburn said revisions to the selective service act would let physically fit men aged 18 to 23 choose a year within the range to complete a one year army training. He noted no set date for revision but said leaders are studying long range permanent training plans.
New York AP reports Penick and Ford Ltd Inc and subsidiaries posted net profits of 334693 for the quarter ended March 31 or 91 cents per share versus 277951 or 75 cents in the same quarter of 1940.
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