This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1941
Page
4
The writer declares a break from politics for a couple of weeks and describes a strenuous year. The note mentions planning a lightning drive to Wisconsin with possible movement toward northern Ontario and Ontario. It laments adjusting to new methods and urges leaders to endure privation and strive to become better men.
Compiled from Cable Dispatches the Germans said a new offensive was under way on the central Russian front with advances toward Moscow. They claimed a rail junction at Sortavala fell and three pronged drives threatened Odessa and Nikolaev with a 180 mile advance toward Dnepropetrovsk. Russians said Berlin and Moscow bombings continued with mixed results and Budenny rumored to retreat to Dneiper defenses.
Senator Nye told about 3 000 at an America First rally in Davenport that Britain and Germany are being aided by unseen forces and that freedom of the seas talk is fraud. He asserted Washington is filled with British agents and criticized Roosevelt Churchill talks as misdirection toward war goals. His wife, a former Rock Island teacher, stood with him as Federal Judge W. W. Scott introduced the speaker.
In an interview city attorney candidate Hines recalls being appointed assistant in 1934 and serving since 1936. He speaks on finance and bond work, the corporate side of municipal government, and the need for officials to say no when prudent. He evaluates the state beer law, parking issues, and choices between law and coaching careers. He notes Cedar Rapids enforcement and future parking meter debates.
An agreement was reached Saturday night for payment of war risk bonuses to licensed officers of merchant ships and for $5,000 war risk insurance on such officers. The settlement came after conferences with Labor Department and Maritime Commission officials.
Diplomatic circles report that ten hours before an attempted assassination, an axis newspaper journalist called the Tokyo home ministry to ask if Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma had been shot.
Senator Pepper said the administration must force an immediate acceleration of defense output. He urged the President to summon industrialists and labor leaders to a conference and promote an all-out sacrifice to speed production.
Robert Watson Barker, 28, wins dismissal as U S district attorney cites age eligibility under the draft extension law after his Gandhi inspired refusal to report for a physical exam. Barker had twice refused to report to his draft board, making a civil disobedience stand in Chicago.
Cedar Rapids police jailed 41 year old Carl Turkington after he signalled a left turn and instead struck A A Sindelar of Marion. Turkington faced drunkenness charges though officers said it could have been drunk driving. Police noted the rear of Turkington s car was loaded with groceries.
In Duluth Minnesota a bear invasion was halted by a single shot ending the erratic intrusion. Residents reported seeing the bear roam alleys before officers intervened. No injuries were reported and the animal was driven away.
President Roosevelt arrives in the capital to tackle defense aid to Great Britain and Russia, interagency policy overlap after Churchill talks, domestic strikes, and evolving Far East and Russo German developments. He indicated accord with Churchill on key tensions but no nearer to war, speaking aboard the Potomac before Washington conferences.
Readers who won blankets at the All Iowa fair found another chance to use them as temperatures fell after sunset Saturday. Daytime high reached 85 before sinking to 74 at 8 pm and down to 70 by 11:30 pm with overcast skies.
A resolution condemns United States aid to communistic powers in their conflict with Nazi Germany or any other nation. The measure frames aid as backing hostile regimes and urges withdrawal of support.
A Los Angeles report notes growing tension over potential conflict involving the United States. The article outlines mounting international strains and possible diplomatic or military implications, with brief mentions of involved nations and regional impact.
Washington reports Tokyo blocked the American liner President Coolidge from docking in Japan and taking on U S citizens wishing to return home. Officials say lend lease estimates were scrapped in favor of a broader program, with potential repatriation of Japanese nationals and increased aid.
Paris police warned that sabotage on railway lines serving the occupied French capital threatened the food supply. A reward of one million francs was offered for information leading to arrests. The prefecture abandoned secrecy in urging public cooperation amid growing concerns.
In Jacksonville Florida Carling Dinkler and a foursome met a uniformed soldier at Ponte Vedra golf club. The soldier was identified as Walter Chrysier Jr who earns only $21 a month. The exchange left Dinkler upset at the modest pay.
Colorado visitor Le Roy McGinnis sought the shortest path and chose the Twin Peaks tunnel. He drove in with his wife and child. witnesses described the two mile tunnel as dangerous and the car rushed in. Police stopped him as he emerged, noting the tunnel’s poor safety record and derisive comments.
Washington reports the government plans to seize the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock plant at Kearny New Jersey within 48 hours. The action follows mediation board discussions and a letter from Navy Secretary Knox referencing board recommendations on union membership provisions. Naval and merchant ship construction valued at about 493 million dollars has been stalled for 10 days by the strike led by the Industrial Union of Marine and Ship Clerks.
Milo J. Warner national commander of the American Legion urged a clear statement from the President detailing how the eight points advised by Roosevelt and Churchill could be applied. He pledged Legion support for the administration’s foreign policy and defended would defend the Americas, even supporting occupation of Dakar and other Atlantic outposts if needed.
Havana reports swift ousting of Cuban officials aligned with the Reich amid rising German influence in Havana and diplomatic shifts impacting Cuba's internal leadership.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.