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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

12

Japan silent on Philippine stand in new East Asia sphere

Tokyo says South Seas areas are part of a wider East Asia sphere but refuses to enumerate exact regions. Foreign Office spokesman Yukichiro Suma declines to name included areas and specifically whether the Philippines are in the sphere. He notes the Netherlands East Indies do not comprise all South Seas areas and other regions exist.

Torio South Seas Greater East Asia Japan Yukichiro Suma Foreign Office Suma Philippine Islands Netherlands East Indies

Finnish Envoy to Reds Quits Moscow

Finnish envoy Dr. Juho Passikivi suddenly left Moscow for Helsinki amid speculation over Molotov’s warning that Russo Finnish relations would suffer unless Finland ends anti social actions. The abrupt departure follows Finland’s tensions with the Soviet Union and comments from the Premier Foreign Commissar.

Moscow Juho Passikivi Finland Kremlin Helsinki V. M. Molotoff

Finnish clashes reported by Tass clash with police

Tass dispatch cited by Moscow papers alleges police beat many women and old men as they dispersed meetings of the Society for Friendship and Peace with the Soviet Union in Helsinki and other Finnish cities on Thursday.

Moscow Tass Helsinki Society For Friendship and Peace

Army Plane Stages Own Texas Rodeo

A runaway army training plane at Love Field in Dallas roared to life after the pilot, Flying Cadet Harold F. Berry, briefly restarted it. The aircraft zigzagged in circles for about thirty minutes as cadets and others tried to pin it down while airliners and planes remained airborne. A fire finally blew out and the plane was slowed as cadets halted the runaway.

Dallas Lovefield Harold F. Berry Salem Berry

Birth of Mann grandchild reported in California

Carmel Calif INS says the first grandchild of German author Thomas Mann was born to his youngest son Michael Mann and his wife at a Monterex hospital. The baby is named Fredden. Thomas Mann is currently in Los Angeles.

Blood Circulator Horizontal Puzzle Clues

A compact word puzzle segment listing clues for horizontal and vertical entries. It includes definitions for blood pump, fuel terms, tools, animals, metals, and various abstract ideas. Readers solve to fill a crosswise grid, with references to archaic or varied terminology.

Spring Wheat Outlook Slumps as July Ends

Six private crop experts estimate July sharply lowers the domestic spring wheat outlook to 193 million bushels from 222 million last month. Winter wheat prospects rise to 524 million, matching government figures. July contributions total 4 million below early estimates. Heat and drought hit spring wheat belts. late rains only partly offset losses. 1939 spring wheat harvest was 192 million bushels.

Chicago

Martin Adds Donkeys To Elephant Group

WashingtonHouse Minority Leader Martin expands the GOP symbol group by two small donkeys saying they represent democrats shifting to Wendell Willkie. He expects more such additions before long.

Martin Elephant Group Washington Ins Wendell Willkie

Radio Schedule Almanac: Midwest Airwaves Portrait

A dense listing of radio programs across stations WMT WGN WSUI WHO KFJB and others detailing 6:00 to 11:00 PM schedules Friday with news dramas concerts sports and special segments. It notes show times hosts programs and entertainers including Lucille Manners Earl, Don Ameche, Herbie Kay and Bob Chester among others.

WMT WGN America WSUI Lucille Manners Fulton Lewis, Jr Hollywood KFJB Wat—Johnny Eddy Howard Walt Grand Central Prairie Echoes Wsui—University Raymond Gram Lng Don Ameche Melody Herbie Kay Ail Pearce WGN Grant Fark KFSB Leonard Keller Raiders Evansville Baron Elliott Ray Noble Orch Wihlo Horace Heidt Jan Garber Maurice Sprissing Gray Gordon George Sterney Griff Williams Car Ravizza Bob Leefers WOI Boone Bud Ken Frult Assembly of God June Baker WOIKI Billy Wells KPJB Walter Flandersorgan Bennie Krueger Iowa Dorian Wool Joe Haitforc Homemaker's Forum Jessie Youne Alabama Callege Glee Club Roward Ropa Magic Kitchen Jane Anderson McFarland Twins Walter Flanders Licht Onera Farm Flashes Rainbow Rhythm Melody Masons Ralph Ginsburgh Street Forum Voice of Iowa Johnny Duffy Jo—Walt Agricultural Conservation KPJIB Sox Washington Dale Elsworth WoOlf Bury Ives KFJEB Woi—Musicale Johnny Lowe Orchestra Parade Don Roth Drake University Buffalo Dave Dennis Chicago KFIB Hazo Monaco Wmt—World Today Hawaii WMI Ralph Ginsburch Kapers Kp.j Harry Horfick Sports Review Kf.jb Vv News

German Plane Carries Leopold's Children to Brussels

Rome radio quoted by Reuters says a German plane landed in Brussels from Lisbon with Belgium's King Leopold's children aboard. King Leopold's whereabouts are unknown since his capitulation while his country fought on, with his children evacuated via France and Spain.

London INL Rome Reuters Brussels Lisbon Belgium Leopold France Spain

Quakers Form National Volunteer Service Unit For Young Men

The Society of Friends announces a national civilian volunteer service for young men and women of all faiths who oppose war. Volunteers will a year of service in forest reclamation and farm land uplift, aiding refugees and working with government programs. Administered by American Friends Service Committee, it allows individuals to decide participation.

Philadelphia Society of Friends Quakers Friends American Friends Service Committee France

Wings For Words dramatizes Gutenberg life on NBC

Don Farran presents Wings for Words a radio dramatization of Johann Gutenberg on NBC blue next Sunday from 4 30 to 5 pm. The piece is part of the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen convention in San Francisco. Farran also wrote the script and is a noted Iowa literary figure. His Gutenberg biography is slated for Sept publication by McMurtrie Rand McNally.

Johann Gutenberg Don Farran NBC Blue San Francisco International Association of Printing House Craftsmen Farran Iowa Richard Bennett

Navajo Petition Seeks Ouster of Indian Head Collier

A petition with 1670 Navajo signatures asks for removal of Indian Commissioner John Collier and other officials. It travels to Washington as part of a broader Navajo drive since 1936. Indians allege unjust accusations, police abuse, and jailings over range rules and the stock reduction program.

Aztec, NM INS John Collier Washington Roosevelt Collier

Republican aide John D. M. meets Willkie in Colorado Springs

Chicago reports that John D. M., former Republican National Committee chairman and executive assistant, held informal conferences at party headquarters on Thursday then traveled to Colorado Springs for a meeting with presidential nominee Wendell Willkie.

Chicago John D. M Hamilton Republican National Committee Colorado Springs Colo Wendell Willkie

Vacationers urged to notify Gazette of summer plans

The Gazette reminds readers to report summer trips by phone or carrier notice to ensure newspaper delivery continues uninterrupted during vacations.

the Gazette

Italians claim sea successes with Oswald sinking

Rome reports the British submarine Oswald, 1 500 tons, sunk by the Italian destroyer Vivaldi in the Ionian Sea. Fifty two of its 55 crew members were captured. Italian aviation bombed a British naval squadron south of the Balearic Islands, setting a battleship aflame. Popolo di Roma cites Tangier dispatch on British fleet driven from Gibraltar by Italian air raids.

Rome Oswald Vivaldi Ionian Sea Balearic Islands Popolo di Roma Tangier Gibraltar

Local notices recap from the Gazette

Reports include Ralph Badger injured when a greasing rack collapsed trapping him. Rev Charles M Leaming resigns as co pastor. Mrs Ethel Mills heads east to Harrisburg and Washington D C. Mrs Frank Rawson and daughters travel to Yellowstone Park. F A Small family trip to Greeley Colorado. James Jones fractures a leg on a truck loaded with a scraper. local market prices for wheat corn oats barley roe hay straw hens eggs hogs calves and livestock values.

Ethel Mills Harrisburg Washington, D.C Charles M Leaming Four Square Gospel Tabernacle Frank Rawson Mabel Carrie Rawson Yellowstone Park Salt Lake City Small Greeley Colo James Jones

Doctor returns from vacation and regional updates

Dr Emma J. Neal has returned after a month long vacation in Colorado and Wyoming. Robert E. Saunders of Gratiot Wis has been appointed organizer of the Catholic Order of Foresters with Cedar Rapids headquarters. Local markets wheat 60c corn 60c oats 8c rye 65c hay 14.

Emma J. Neal Colorado Wyoming Robert E. Saunders Gratiot Wis Order of Foresters Cedar Rapids

Commodity prices drift in from CP Price visit

CP Price left today for an extended visit in San Antonio Texas and other southern points. Straw sold at 640 dollars, hens at 16 cents, hogs 810 dollars, steers 650 dollars, and lambs 640 dollars.

San Antonio Tex

Wy Day by Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt writes from Hyde Park on self justification and political debate within the Democratic Party. She reflects on differing views of the New Deal and the value of persuasion and minority voices for progress. She mentions a storm on a parkway and a trip to Canada with family notes.

James Earle Fraser Known for Medal Designs

James Earle Fraser, the American sculptor, is noted for modeling a large number of medal designs, reflecting his prolific output in coin and award sculpture. He gained prominence for his stylized realism and work on public commissions.

James Earle Fraser

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