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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1941
Page
5
The piece contrasts Churchill’s open debate in Parliament with the American president’s lack of formal congressional endorsement. It argues leaders must seek full citizen understanding amid incomplete information and cites Weil on decision making. It closes with a note on Switzerland and Axis tensions.
Prime Minister Churchill reported to the House that about 45,000 British Empire troops were evacuated from Greece from an initial 60,000. German forces claimed to have captured 5,000, while British and Allied ships ferried civilians and troops to safety amid air attacks and naval fire.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee rejected two anti convoy measures after state department testimony against them. Senator Tobey urged action while Senator Nye proposed a narrower approach with approval. President Roosevelt signaled possible expansion of patrols into English waters to defend the western hemisphere.
John L. Lewis said the CIO United Mine Workers and southern operators signed Roosevelt’s truce paving reopening of all southern soft coal mines Thursday. The 30 day shutdown ends as northern operators and miners had already agreed to resume work. About 500 of 1,060 northern soft coal mines reopened with another half expected to reopen by nightfall or Thursday.
The Canadian cruiser Prince Robert halted the US liner President Garfield about 400 miles northeast of Honolulu and removed four German aviators after inspecting the passenger list. The aviators Ewald Flesch Werner Naumar Hans Sandkamm and Guenther Katzke formerly held by US immigration in San Francisco were taken aboard the Prince Robert. Their departure followed diplomatic maneuvering with U S authorities.
Rear Admiral Emory S Land said President Roosevelt plans a defense pool of American merchant vessels and requisitioned foreign flag ships. Ships could be diverted to British use or U S trade routes once Congress approves and ships are taken over quickly for the reserve fleet. House action on the bill was set for Monday.
London report says Hitler plans main assault on Egypt and the Suez Canal within six to ten days moving from Libya. Airborne troops to strike via French Syria and Palestine as part of a broader Mediterranean conquest by August.
London AP reports Belgian circles say Germany is holding 127 478 Belgian prisoners of war.
British and German air operations fill reports from Plymouth and Mannheim. Casualties rise as rescue workers search wrecked districts in Plymouth while Mannheim endures fires from a large bomber raid. Authorities classify parts of Plymouth as evacuation zones due to recent devastation.
Berlin reports German planes set many fires and caused large explosions in a night raid on Plymouth. British bombers struck Heidelberg Tuesday night with incendiaries and high explosives according to official agencies.
Cedar Rapids and vicinity endure sultry hazy weather with temperatures climbing from 70 to 78 degrees by mid afternoon. The day features a late maximum near 80 and a cool night with a morning low around 58, while a Thursday system brings partly cloudy skies and scattered showers.
Cedar Rapids report lists 15 men chosen by the west side draft board for induction on May 7. One replacement call from state headquarters brings another man to May 9. East side board plans to send 20 on May 7. names to be released soon. Twelve men left Marion for induction Wednesday.
The War Department said the U S Army transport American Legion sailed from Brooklyn for Trinidad one of the Atlantic bases leased from Great Britain.
The House Rules Committee moved the Vinson mediation bill after administration concessions removed criminal penalties and the most controversial provision banning new closed shop contracts in defense, with Vinson revising enforcement terms from a $5,000 fine and one year imprisonment.
London Daily Mirror cites Moscow radio saying two battleships four cruisers and other U S navy units have arrived at Singapore to relieve the British fleet and defend Singapore and Borneo as part of a U S move in the region.
Funeral services for Perry C Rude 5385 Vernon drive SE president of Rude Auto and civic leader will be at St Pauls Methodist church at 2 pm Thursday. Reverend Dr Charles J Bready to officiate with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Russia bans transit of war materials while reporting German troop move ments through Finland to Norway. Pravda notes German transports with tanks and artillery landed at Turku on April 26 and moved to Tampere. London observers weigh the decree as a possible bow to Berlin and a curb on German Japanese arms traffic, with broader implications for Turkey and Sweden.
Washington representatives of organized business urged the Ways and Means Committee to support the new 3.5 billion tax proposal. National Association of Manufacturers and the U S Chamber of Commerce officials signaled support for higher taxes on individuals and corporations while seeking economy. A Wisconsin congressman proposed income tax stamps in 1 3 and 5 denominations to help low income workers save for tax bills.
President Roosevelt denied reappointing Hugh S. Johnson to the Army Reserve as brigadier general citing age eligibility and lack of active service. Stephen Early described that reappointment would be meaningless without active duty and physical fitness clearance. The War Department had recommended renomination, but Johnson’s case followed broader emergency-necessity debates over honorary ranks.
President Roosevelt will radio the nation Wednesday night to announce the public sale of defense securities. He is expected to outline the defense program and financing through taxes in a five to eight minute speech between 8 30 and 9 p.m. Iowa time, with all major networks carrying the address.
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