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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1939
Page
1
A hostile analysis argues Hitler’s Russo German agreement betrays allies and deepens Europe’s peril. The piece condemns Britain France and Poland’s precarious position while warning the United States against potential involvement in a future war. It cites Hoover remarks on crime and notes timing of Thanksgiving and Roosevelt’s third term ambitions amid political chaos.
Washington AP Republicans weigh delaying their 1940 convention to precede or follow the Democratic nominating event and gain leverage from any Democratic disunity. Party leaders discuss sites in San Francisco Philadelphia and Chicago with both parties eyeing major venues.
South America sent 41 million pounds of canned beef to the United States in the first six months, per Department of Agriculture figures via AP. This marks a two million pound increase over the same period last year. Frozen
In Camden New York a 15 minute milk strike turned violent injuring 15 and two men shot. Gerald Blowers Hillsboro fired from a milk truck entering the plant. Charney Charney Ossont among the wounded taken to Rome hospital.
The President urged the navy to buy all canned beef from South America to boost imports. Senators from cattle states balked as Congress resisted, yet U S consumption of South American beef rose, aided by White House salesmanship praised for its past efficacy in 1932 and 1936.
A reader argues that a core sense of justice, liberty, and service must be kept alive even when defending against aggression. He cites Christianity, warns that naive peacewearing fails against ruthless powers, and asserts duty to defend country and family if attacked. Distributed by United Feature Syndicate.
Clarkson Nebraska AP reports Votja Benes brother of Eduard Benes the Czech premier doubts Germany and Russia will sign a nonaggression pact. He spoke Monday night expressing disbelief about the potential accord and its impact on Czechoslovak affairs.
England four main railroads set for a strike effective Saturday after the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen executive committee decision made late Tuesday in London. The move follows disputes over conditions and wages between unions and railroad operators.
The Associated Press reports a possible non aggression pact between Germany and Russia signaling a historic shift from their prior enmity. The piece traces past anti communist stances, Nazi phrases about Soviet territories, and early talks suggesting a potential German Soviet understanding despite prior purges and war-time tensions.
Cedar Rapids truckers contest the city cost estimate for a week of paid vacation and Saturday half days off. Union agents J. D. White and F. P. Frisby argue costs based on 35 workers across departments, totaling about 5610 yearly versus the city’s 18000 figure. They say council did not conference with them before calculating expenses. The dispute continues at taxpayers council meeting.
US officials warned that Germany and Soviet Russia may sign a non aggression pact that would upend global power, boosting the Axis and pressuring the United States to reconsider neutrality laws. The move unsettled diplomats who questioned its veracity and possible aims regarding Poland and Danzig.
News of a German Soviet non aggression pact sparked consternation across Hungary Slovakia Romania and Bulgaria as officials scrambled to assess the diplomatic shock and potential regional impact.
Arthur Baer comments on a proposed Thanksgiving slogan stirring partisan politics. He jokes Congress may need 36 states to ratify mashed potatoes while warning against a repeat of past quarrels over a two turkeys in every pot idea.
John R. Cobb of London drove the 24 cylinder Rai ton Red Lion over the measured mile at 369.23 mph the fastest land speed ever but motor trouble halted his bid for the official record after a stalled return attempt with nine minutes left in the hour.
Chicago AP reports M. L. Annenberg and seven others indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to defraud the government of 137,720.36 in taxes penalties and interest on Consensus Publishing income. The 43 page indictment covers 1929 to 1936 and follows a prior large tax indictment against Annenberg.
Gloomy skies bring steady rain to Cedar Rapids with temperatures dipping to 56 early morning and staying near 58 to 59 throughout the day. Rainfall measures 0.42 inches by 2:30 PM as Monday’s high near 74 drops to 57 by midnight.
The head price on Louis Lepke Buchalter rose to 50000 dollars. The FBI offered 25000 dollars for information leading to the arrest of the fugitive racketeer.
British and French ambassadors met with Molotov in the Kremlin amid rumors of a Soviet German non aggression pact. Unofficial Soviet sources said talks would not block possible mutual aid deals with Britain and France. UK and French quarters grew gloomy over Berlin Moscow understanding.
Soviet representatives in London noted that non aggression pacts usually fail if either signatory becomes aggressor against a third party. They argued there is no reason for Britain and France to abandon Moscow negotiations for three power cooperation against an aggressor.
Russians raised to see Germany as a foe heard of Adolf Hitler sending Joachim von Ribbentrop to seal a no war agreement. No Soviet papers commented, while British and French circles hoped Moscow would sign a mutual assistance pact. They presumed the talks aimed to extract concessions from London and Paris.
Paris dispatched thousands of army specialists to the colors as the cabinet, following Britain's lead, instructed the French ambassador in Moscow to ask Russia for an explanation of its intentions in negotiating a non aggression pact with Germany.
Paris sources report Premier Dalaier left an emergency cabinet session for a lengthy private conference with General Maurice Gamelin, commander of all French forces. No immediate word on whether discussed calling up additional troops beyond those previously summoned.
Premier Daladier conferred at length with Gen Maurice Gamelin as France quietly advances partial mobilization. Unlike Britain, Paris reportedly did not seek a parliamentary session. Military activity has been underway for days, with further acceleration expected to boost army effectiveness by week’s end beyond September levels.
Poland will resist aggression despite the German Soviet non aggression pact sources said Tuesday Warsaw noted Moscow warned against aiding Germany and expected no Russian military aid if conflict arose Poland hoped for raw materials from Russia but feared a Soviet German pact could cut supplies German and other Europeans began leaving Warsaw on international trains Iskra urged that Germany still must reckon with Poland and Russia withdraws from Europe headline commentary continued on page 4 column 2
Rus sell J. Defer, once a $21 monthly infantry private at Ft. Snelling, asked Tuesday to be released from the army to better enjoy a $95,000 inheritance. On duty with his regiment at Fort Perry, Ohio, he reportedly would receive about $25,000 in cash and $120 monthly from a trust fund.
London report says the cabinet voted to summon parliament to approve emergency defense powers after Germany and Russia agreed to a non aggression pact. Preparations were made for a session Thursday while parliament remains in summer recess.
Berlin reports Germany mobilizes thousands of reservists for immediate duty as sources say Hitler aims to reclaim every inch of land Germany held before World War I from Poland.
The precautionary measures include mobilizing precaution corps and civil defense units. Parliament will be asked to approve an emergency powers defense bill to allow rapid government action. Britain acts to prevent export of rubber and copper while pledging to resist with determination. The cabinet says Poland obligations remain intact amid German Soviet negotiations. Moscow’s stance to be sought for clarification as war nerves persist.
Business Week foreign editor John Forrest Chapman says the Nazi Soviet non aggression pact is narrow. He doubts Germany and Russia will ally against democracies and believes Russia wants to stay out of any war. He links the pact to the Czech crisis and Spanish Civil War and cautions France would fight rather than face Prussian domination.
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