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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1941
Page
21
An editorial argues that a new long range bomber could threaten New York but contends practical limits on fuel, cost, and speed make a large scale attack unlikely. It urges calm, warns against panic and suggests air shelters as precaution rather than retreat from reasoned defense.
The Center Point theater escaped tragedy when 141 people fled a Monday fire as firefighters and officials acted quickly. Reportedly a rear exit was barred to block children from leaving until an outside rescuer helped, prompting calls for stricter theater fire regulations and inspections in towns lacking full time fire departments.
Iowa drew 4 031 001 visitors last year who spent 28 549 291 dollars as they passed through en route to other destinations. The state offers inviting spots yet serves mainly as a corridor for travelers seeking good food and lodging.
Preface by Dr. Joseph Fort Newton critiques materialism and nationalism arguing only faith can counter Hitler and sustain human dignity. He cites Anderson’s drama Journey to Jerusalem portraying Jesus as the symbol of hope and moral truth over brute force.
Robert Quillen discusses Hardscrabble's 1950 History of the Second World War noting preface excerpts on German racial claims and conquest. The piece critiques leadership failures in democracies and praises wartime resolve, with quips on politics, science, and society.
Paul Mallon notes opposition figures and official doubt关于 Lindbergh议题影响 defense plans. He says officials doubt his views but question his sincerity, while labor and industry resist new repressive measures. Britain’s fate and Suez loom as pilots and aid move toward possible direct involvement.
The plan calls for seven hundred cargo ships of about 7,500 tons each and 125 new construction methods with nearly 100 keels laid. Peak output arrives mid-1942 with 25 ships monthly. 175,000 tons produced this quarter, 400,000 tons in the last quarter. Only 105 ships slated for this year and next, 140 in 1943, and 125 afterward. aircraft carriers to follow.
The plan restricts initial shipments to destroyers submarines and small vessels leaving large battleships for later deliveries.
More officials and naval officers express readiness for war. Navy men say they prefer fighting in their ships rather than concede more to Britain. Diplomats believe direct involvement could rally the nation and curb strikes.
Joe Mitchell Chapple of Boston lectured at Cedar Rapids Act club. Miss Sally Wichman of Coe College rifle team won gold with 191 of 200. Robert Downing, son of Cedar Rapids residents, was an Iowa winner in the annual high school awards for.
A brief note on a short story placed in the Maga magazine World section. The piece showcases narrative style and literary technique featured by the publication.
Cedar Rapids relay team takes first in the interscholastic two mile relay at the Penn Relays. Grace Boston is elected first vice president of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women, with Harriet Hughes named treasurer. C L Stone becomes district president of the Odd Fellows at a Davenport meeting.
The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Electric Railway and Light Company has purchased the northern slough in Cedar Rapids with plans to convert it into a lake in time. Miss Helen Blochnek of the Montrose hotel was crushed to death attempting to jump aboard a moving freight elevator and was caught between the floor and guard gate. The new parish house of St Wenceslaus parish was dedicated today by the Very Rev Dean.
The underlined has been appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary Bartosh deceased in Linn County Iowa on April 22 1841. All debtors must pay promptly and all claimants should file claims duly authenticated with the Linn County Iowa District Court. Frank Bartosh is named Executor and Jos Mekota is Attorney.
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