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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
2
The piece notes the Japanese government’s reply to President Roosevelt about troop concentrations on the Indo China border, while cautioning that Washington may view any explanation skeptically. It questions defense leadership and hints at broader economic and political strains fueling wartime policy.
Moscow broadcast relayed by BBC says German artillery shelled Moscow while Soviet forces recaptured about 4000 square miles on the Rostov Donets basin front and pressed the Germans in the north and south. Front reports describe advances near Klin Dmitrov Taganrog Mariupol and Rostov on Don.
Finland rejected Britain's ultimatum to end hostilities with Russia and sent word via Hjalmar Procope. London anticipated a state of war with Finland Hungary and Romania to uphold the Anglo Russian war alliance.
John Schrader 20 remained in fair condition at St Luke's hospital after a .22 rifle discharged at the Cedar Park skating rink. Best friend Jack Higgins 21, released after questioning, says he was told the gun was not loaded and Schrader did not quarrel with a girlfriend.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Faulkes 87 who died Wednesday will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Turner chapel. Dr. Robert Little of First Presbyterian will officiate. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery will be private. Friends may call at the chapel.
Baltimore AP report says one engine of the Navy’s Mars flying boat caught fire during water tests at the Glenn L. Martin plant in Middle River. The four masted craft weighed 140 000 pounds and was near its ramp in the river. No official confirmation yet as Friday flight tests were not planned.
Cedar Rapids launched a nation wide push for defense savings stamps titled Build a Bond day. Kate Smith promoted the effort during an 11 am broadcast on the Columbia network. State leaders sent congratulatory messages as stamp demand exceeded supply until 8 000 stamps arrived by air from Des Moines. Senators Herring and Gillette Gov Wilson and Rep Jacobsen praised the initiative.
Kate Smith saluted Cedar Rapids Iowa for a Build a Bond day as residents join in defense stamps and bonds sales. The event features parties dances bazaars and club cooperation with CIO and AFL unions backing the effort. The city aims to surpass its 10 000 booklet quota and raise over 250 000 in savings bonds.
Tokyo officials express desire to extend peace talks with the United States and seek a common formula for pacific crisis resolution. Spokesman Tomokazu Hori says U S charges of despotism misrepresented Japan and notes progress in Washington clarifications. He denies Japan seeks territorial gains in China and promises no indemnity demand in Indo China.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson condemned the Chicago Tribune publication of a supposed secret army plan for a Europe expedition as unfinished production studies not an official government program. He warned the leak could aid enemies and harm national defense, stating the material lacked authorization and would embarrass defense efforts.
Downingtown Pa Mrs Berta Bergdoll wife of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll disclosed Friday that the war department refused to grant parole to the No 1 World War draft dodger The decision ends a long battle over his release and keeps him in custody awaiting further action by military authorities.
Washington officials warned that some industry executives overstate metal supplies and demands causing needless shortages and bungling. They said reports from industry can be misleading and that officials without relevant experience misread statistics as copper production debates moved toward hearings.
United Press reports from Russian and British sources say Petain agreed to allow German use of one or more French North African bases for operations against Britain. Goering allegedly sought use of Bizerta and union with the fleet, but Petain refused to deploy the fleet against the British blockade.
The Connecticut river bridge collapse in Hartford killed ten workers and left four missing after a 126 foot span fell into the river. Divers recovered two more bodies and continued searches as authorities blamed pier failure for the disaster.
Berlin reports an official German spokesman said the Allies study a purported plan to mobilize 5,000,000 troops for a July 1 1943 offensive. He described it as both a piquant idea bordering on idiocy and as a possible real proposal akin to sterilization plans.
Cedar Rapids forecast shows fair but cold conditions with a low around 25 degrees tonight and continued cold Saturday. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph ease tonight as sunshine boosts temperatures to the mid forties after a frigid start, with Thursday tied for the week’s warmest at 57 degrees.
Des Moines reports a strong northwest wind bringing colder weather. Federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed projected Friday night lows of 15 to 30 degrees by region. Saturday expected to stay cold with lighter winds as readings show notable temperature departures from normal and light overnight rain.
Washington INS reports the House Naval Affairs Committee will release next week a sensational study detailing many instances of excessive profits and commissions earned from national defense contracts.
Washington reports Japan told Secretary Hull that Indo China troop concentrations conform to a Japan Vichy accord. Tokyo denies overstated numbers while noting 25 000 troops authorized with bases at Kam Ranh and Saigon.
The Rev. George Shannon McCune D D and L L D a Presbyterian leader and noted missionary in the Far East died Friday after a long illness He was 67 years old.
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