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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1941
Page
14
Washington observers expect a major cabinet reshuffle and a unified defense chief as the president nears return from vacation. Critics cite top‑level disorganization and friction in defense administration, while Navy promises two ocean navy by 1944 if no strikes or delays occur.
German invasion forces drove a 60 mile advance toward Leningrad from the north and closed on Odessa from the west, threatening Nikolaev as part of a broad attack across the 1,200 mile front. Soviet forces resisted with militia and air raids continued aimed at Berlin and Moscow.
Four convicts took part in a brief but deadly Sunday prison break in McAlester Oklahoma warden Jess F Dunn was killed along with former guard Tab Ford Roy McGee and Claude Beavers also died during the escape The escapees seized the warden and engineer J H Fentriss and fled in a car a deputy sheriff Bill Alexander confronted the group and fired after the warden urged leniency The wounded include Bob Pollock who was a former prison guard and joined the pursuit continued on page 2 col 3
President Roosevelt authorized the Federal Reserve Board to take any lawful steps to control installment credit as a measure to curb inflation, reports from Washington indicate. The move signals government use of monetary policy tools to temper rising prices and housing costs.
Cedar Rapids draft board announces ten men selected for induction on August 21 completing the local quota. Inductees from board No. 1 include Bennett Fosdick Russell Buchan Nelson Eby Archibald Kelly Dwiggins Foote. Delegations traveled to Des Moines to hear Brig. Gen. Hershey address the Iowa American Legion convention.
About 7000 children packed the grounds at 1 p.m. for Children's Day at the All-Iowa Fair. Half price admission and oversized treats drew crowds while carnival rides and the ferris wheel entertained families. Tonight children may enter grandstand for 10 cents to see Under the Stars as 4-H judging results come in.
The U S Navy forecast a two-ocean fleet ready by 1944, two years earlier than planned, due to doubled shifts and overtime pay. Keels laid and ships launched surged in mid 1943, with 38 keels started and eight ships launched, including the carrier Cabot and battleship South Dakota. Labor issues could still delay the program.
Far East alarm rises as Australia calls emergency session. Japan strengthens control in Manchukuo and eyes Siberia as the likely next theater. Reports claim Russia stocks 500,000 troops in Siberia while Tokyo readies mobilization and stock measures. Hull says he is uninformed on further actions.
Marcella M Kelly 45 of 506 A avenue NW died at Mercy hospital shortly after a trick riding horse toppled onto her during a picnic near Saxon airport. Marvin Fatka 28 of 1148 C avenue NW injured and in critical condition. Kelly born Oct 31 1895 in Jones county resident of Cedar Rapids since 1918. Funeral Tuesday at St Patrick's Church with rosary tonight at her home.
Donald J. Hilton, 24, of 204 Fourth Avenue SW, was arrested Sunday by Highway Patrolman M G Swords for drunk driving after a near head on collision on Second Avenue SE. Anton Voracek, 31, of 331 Fourteenth Avenue SW, was arrested Saturday by Patrolman Dan Kruidenier for drunk driving after blowing a horn at Second Avenue SW near Fourth Street. he pled innocent and was jailed in default of a $1,000 bond after appearing before Judge G K Thompson.
The War Department Monday awarded a 524200 contract to Collins Radio Company of Cedar Rapids Iowa for radio transmitting equipment.
Washington notes report Democratic members of the House Military Affairs Committee plan amendments to the military service extension bill. Secretary Hull warns a defeat on extension would damage U.S. prestige and impact international position. House pauses to honor late Rep. Rutherford. Leaders say broad support exists to extend service for 12 months amid the emergency.
The Cedar Rapids area saw temperatures surge to 98 by 2:30 p.m. with a forecast of near 100 F. A Sunday wind and rain storm at Hawkeye Downs caused damage but ended with a rainy relief. Precipitation totaled .32 inches as humid heat persisted into the evening.
Des Moines reports August heat up to 14 degrees above normal with a statewide average warmth the hottest so far this season. Forecast calls for cooler, fair weather Tuesday as winds shift north and northwest. Council Bluffs hit 100, Des Moines projected 102, Decorah up to 71 overnight, and eastern towns saw scattered rain.
A summer blitz storm struck Hawkeye Downs Sunday afternoon injuring at least a dozen people and trapping many under collapsed tents. Damage was estimated at 15000 dollars as rain and fierce winds lashed the fair and concessions area.
All Iowa fair records fell as Hawkeye Downs drew 29 000 attendees across afternoon and evening programs. The previous high was 26 000 on opening day two years ago with 11 000 in the grandstand and box seats for auto races and 7 000 at the night musical show Under the Stars.
After a race crash injured Wade Crew, a fierce storm broke over a packed fairground. The wind ripped tents, toppled booths, and sent rescue workers to the Red Cross station. Dozens were treated for cuts, burns, and injuries as families searched for missing relatives.
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