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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
1
The article reports Adolf Hitler in a forceful wartime speech condemning Franklin D. Roosevelt. He extols German resolve, predicts America cannot hurt Europe militarily, and warns against Bolshevism while claiming Germany’s superiority and strength. Annotated by Eichler noting Moscow’s evacuation.
Judge Johnson blasted hotels for not informing guests about a new night parking law. Police court fines for all night parkers reached $4.50 with $1 fines and $1.50 costs, plus wage charges. The practice of towing cars began during recent snowfalls. hotels must cooperate with police to enforce the rule.
Dr Earl C Slipher of the Lowell Observatory announced in Dallas that studies by he and colleagues in October and November provide conclusive evidence of water on Mars and irrigation like canals sustaining vegetation and life on the Red Planet.
Paramount Pictures filed suit alleging the two labor leaders Browne and Bioff were paid to threaten crippling strikes in the motion picture industry.
Hawaii air bases have been fully reinforced and personnel prepared for further combat. Planes are new with packing materials on wings. Lt. George S. Welch, who shot down four Japanese planes, said he is itching for another go. Navy announces Rear Admiral William R. Furlong as first Pearl Harbor commandant and assigns Adm. Bloch as assistant district commandant.
In Sheridan Wyoming dude ranch managers warn the 1942 season could be hurt by defense program cuts on horseshoes. Larry Larom says without shoes no mountain rides and possible industry stoppage. He cites economic and war uncertainties affecting long trips and labor. Cowboys might switch to cattle work if ranching declines.
AP report from West Point Nebraska says Alex Svete, 41, charged with killing his father, brother, and brother's wife near Beemer. The case centers on a family farm dispute over inheritance and a split share of the farmstead. Authorities scheduled arraignment after the killings.
The civil aeronautics authority announced the closure of 14 Chicago area airports for lacking armed guards on duty 34 hours daily. James F. Read of the CAA general inspection division cited the inspectorial standards and enforcement steps.
Dutch East Indies authorities report Japanese aircraft conducted sporadic raids causing 22 casualties. A wartime communique says initial sightings of parachutists near Medan were erroneous and no parachutists landed there. An attack on Manado, Celebes, disrupted the town for a period.
OMAHA AP A 93 year old Nebraska rancher S P Pelatour donates land valued at 125 000 to a charity near Lewellen in an irrevocable trust for a son with sale in 10 years and proceeds to a hospital and charity. The recipients include Father Munroe Booth Memorial Hospital and others with a 12 percent share each.
Police arrested Vern Kellogg, 20, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota on a vagrancy charge after he claimed he carried a lunch bucket to conceal his intent. The officer noted Kellogg’s unusual habit and questioned the truth of his statements amid the incident.
Mrs Tommy Manville formerly Bonita Edwards of New York suffered injuries in a skiing accident near Reno Nevada on Tuesday. The incident occurred at Mount Rose about 10 miles south of the city.
About 48,000 American communities depend entirely on motor trucks for supplies and shipments. This dependence highlights the vast reach of road transport in distributing goods nationwide.
McNickle notes anti Axis Indian attitudes and illiteracy hinder enlistment while Creek Nation offers 400000 in defense bonds. Some seek illiteracy centers to qualify for service as others join signal corps using diverse languages to thwart Axis spies. Douglas Aircraft praised for an Indian preference to train in defense plants.
Red Cross notes closures for New Year’s Day with both the federal building office and the Armstrong building action rooms shut. Volunteer knitters are urged to resume the defense program by returning garments to production headquarters within six months to speed up the program.
Several women offered to host knitters. Mrs. Philip W. Shive lists hosts at 3422 F Avenue NE, 718 Second Street SW, 820 Third Street NW, 2625 Bever Avenue SE, with phone numbers. To knit at a host home call the listed names or contact Mrs. Shive. A Central City Red Cross meeting at Federated church Sunday at 7:30 p.m. will feature Dawson Grim and Mrs. Wells C. Peck as speakers.
A local preacher calls a young man a fire boy and signals he wants to know him better. The remark hints at potential shifts in how the preacher views the youth and could provoke community discussion.
Washington held its first wartime blackout with 14 minutes of simulated air raid conditions. About 1,000,000 residents experienced the test as alarms flashed and sirens roared. Officials including Clement Murphy and Fiorello LaGuardia praised order with minor violations and a few light-related failures noted.
A daring band of British Commandos infiltrated Rommel’s Libyan headquarters near Sidi Rafa 250 miles behind Axis lines. They killed several Germans, captured others, and evacuated after 41 days despite wounds and starvation. Captain Keyes died of wounds. the group finally reached Ci rene after a perilous mission.
Washington AP report says lawmakers generally supported accepting Charles A. Lindberghs services for war duty. Senator Pat McCarran urged restoring his colonel commission and a leading role in national military aviation councils. He cited Lindberghs training experience and wartime influence with the public.
The butter ration in Italy will drop from 100 to 70 grams per month, effective January 1, reducing monthly allowance from about 3.5 to 2.5 ounces per person. Berlin dispatch reported by AP notes the cut aims to address shortages amid wartime controls.
In the Agedabia area 90 to 100 miles south of Benghazi German and Italian troops struggle to prevent encirclement by British forces. A British communique says the Axis used full tank power aided by infantry to block a retreat toward Tripoli and that a heavy engagement left 14 British tanks and 42 German tanks knocked out.
J H Johnson long time Cedar Rapids division superintendent for Rock Island railroad since December 1938 is transferred to Des Moines as superintendent effective January 1. He is replaced in Cedar Rapids by B R Dew who currently serves as assistant superintendent at Des Moines. Cunningham moves to Fairebury Nebraska to take over as superintendent succeeding F Nugent who retires.
In Oshawa Ontario a German air force member, Frederick Oeser, who had escaped a prison camp, hid under a laundry truck. He shouted a New Year greeting to the driver as the truck reached town, but his accent gave him away and he was seized.
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