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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1940

Page

9

New York City Reflections On Economy And Service

The writer recalls a trip to New York City and discusses a pamphlet by Mr Mongasen on saving time and boosting production. He cites William Hard on cheaper goods, job security through cooperation, and the need for government and business unity to raise efficiency amid European and Far East concerns. He notes ongoing debate over compulsory military service and favors voluntary service with potential future periods to maintain efficiency.

New York City William Hard Mr. Monga- Sen Hard Europe Far East

Scottsboro Boy Freed in Detroit After Warrant Refusal

Olen Montgomery aged 28, named by the NAACP as one of nine Scottsboro defendants, was released in Detroit after a complainant refused to sign a rape warrant. Authorities report no charges filed and Montgomery walks free pending further action.

Detroit Olen Montgomery National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Scottsboro

British destroyer sunk in eastern Mediterranean air attack

A high command communique states a British destroyer was sunk during a con voy bombing by Italian planes in the eastern Mediterranean. Italian air raids hit Wajir Kenya and Kassala Sudan, with losses on both sides including Italian and British aircraft during actions near Malta.

Rome High Command Mediterranean Wajir Kenya East Africa Kassalla Sudan Buna Malta

Italian troop concentrations near Kassalla under RAF raids

Cairo reports ten RAF raids over Kassalla in two days on Italian troop concentrations captured from the British. The RAF says severe damage was inflicted on concentrations and machine gun and anti aircraft posts in raids on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Cairo Egypt Kassalla Sudan Royal Air Force R.A.F Mediterranean

British Seek American Flyers To Move Fight Planes

The New York Daily News reports Britain’s ministry of aircraft production led by Lord Beaverbrook has launched a drive to recruit American flyers at 150 dollars a week to ferry warplanes.

NEW York New York Daily News Ministry of Aircraft Production Lord Beaverbrook

British War Planes to RAF Airfields

The News reports new war planes from British factories designated for Royal Air Force airfields. It says contracts are settled on a 12 month basis if the war lasts over a year, with round trip transport for flyers and a $500 end of service bonus. American airmen would be civilian employees of Great Britain, not wear uniforms, and would not lose their U S citizenship.

Royal Air Force Great Britain

G Men to Quiz Midwest Holdup Gang Over Pa Bank Theft

Six gang members who admitted Midwest robberies were turned over to G men for questioning about the Riegelsville Pennsylvania bank robbery. They surrendered details of Chicago holdups and a planned Kansas City bank job thwarted by a stolen car. The group included Mac Factor Richard Smith Arthur McEwans Clarence Hawkins Montgomery Hall and Thomas Nash, all with prior records.

Chicago Midwest G-men Kyran Phelan Riegelsville Kansas City Mac Factor Mayer Richard Smith Schmidt Arthur McEwans Frank Clarence Hawkins Hawkins Montgomery Hall Thomas Nash

List of dead in Ohio rail wreck

Akron report lists victims of the Cuyahoga Falls train wreck. Names include Bailiff A L Akron and Burke Albert C 61 Akron, four unidentified men and four unidentified women, with many from Cuyahoga Falls and nearby towns. Additional casualties span Cleveland New Kensington and Bayonne, with ages noted for several.

Ohio Akron Cuyahoga Falls Bailiff A. L Badonsky Mary Bedarf Otto Bilderback Charles Orrville Burke Albert C Clifford Earl C Davis Elmer Dave F. H Ellenbrook Adam Ellis Sophie Fountain Louis Cleveland Negro Porter Fahrney Ella Elizabeth New Kensington Mary Joan Frank Charles W Gibbons FE. W Endicott Hartley Wilbur D Helmich Lois Kelly Bruce Kirschner Leonard Letzkus Lawrence C Pittsburgh Logani Margaret Bayonne Morris Cameron McKee Paul Orem Robert Edgar Palmer Fred Peters Henry Schieber Joanne Schmitz William

Franco Predicts Seizure of Gibraltar Stirs British Policy

London dispatch reports Generalissimo Francisco Franco predicts a Spanish move on Gibraltar but Britain maintains its current Spain policy. Major Richard C. Attlee, lord privy seal, told the House of Commons on Wednesday there is no policy shift.

London INS Francisco Franco Gibraltar Spain Britain Richard C. Attlee Privy Seal House of Commons

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