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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
1
A national survey by the National Industrial council and Defense Director Knudsen finds vast plant space and equipment unused for defense. Many manufacturers could switch to defense work, yet a large portion is idle, suggesting government delays and red tape, not lack of machines, hinder expansion.
British and Indian forces push across Libya as Italians retreat toward Bengali. Eritrea near Keren and Asmara works. Khartoum reports proximity to Keren. Ethiopian and Somaliland drives continue. patrols in Italian Somaliland report a post 44 miles inside the frontier.
Rome reports British forces are 35 miles northwest of Asmara, capital of Eritrea, as Italian high command states in a Thursday communique that Italian planes machine gun and bomb British mechanized units in North Africa.
Joe Roeder appointed county director of social welfare by the social welfare board after four years as acting director since Mildred Hunt’s resignation. Ray Hodgson named junior investigator. Bertha Dempsey promoted stenographer. vacancies remain in the relief office.
Washington subcommittee approves President Roosevelt's request for an extra 375 million dollars to fund the work projects administration from March 1 to June 30, extending the current fiscal year.
A debate over collective bargaining rights presents a legal question that may challenge courts to interpret scope and protections. Analysts warn rulings could hinge on evolving labor standards and constitutional interpretations.
Distinct readers note urging readiness and faith to face adversity. The piece argues to prepare for the worst without dwelling on fear, and to trust in God while doing one’s best to avert disaster. It cites Washington and encourages hopeful action despite gloom.
A senate subcommittee was appointed to investigate charges against George A. Brown secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic association. The group includes Senators Hunt Guttenberg Hattery and Lynes. A bill to consolidate control of extracurricular activities under the state superintendent of public instruction is being drafted.
President Roosevelt named John G Winant former New Hampshire governor as ambassador to Great Britain succeeding Joseph P Kennedy. The 51 year old Republican turned New Deal ally had led social security and later chaired the international labor office. His London posting follows a long succession of diplomatic appointments and signals focus on European war developments.
Admiral Francois Darlan left for Paris to present a compromise cabinet plan with Pierre Laval. The proposal would place Darlan as premier and Laval as vice premier with control of interior and police. Gen Charles Huntziger would stay as war minister, forming a four man inner cabinet with Laval and Baudoin. Petain would relinquish overall cabinet control while keeping confidence in Darlan as premier designate. The plan follows Laval’s pursuit of the premiership and aims to restore relations with Germany. The Paris press intensified its attacks on Petain’s circle as the deadlock over Laval’s fate continued.
A three block area in West Pittston Pennsylvania subsided after underground mine workings collapsed causing 30 homes and five businesses to suffer serious damage. The Sullivan Trail Coal company mine had been abandoned but was reopened a decade ago. No casualties. 20 families displaced. High school closed as precaution. Power lines damaged then restored.
Cedar Rapids hosts semi annual Twin Bargain days with city wide sales in the downtown area. Advertisements in The Gazette list bargains on dresses suits shoes cookware furniture and more. Extra notices on Friday will highlight late arriving merchandise and manufacturers offer price concessions to stores for these sales days.
An amnesia patient who walked into a Walla Walla sheriff office last week was identified as M. J. Fleagle 39 of Cedar Rapids. A photo carried by Fleagle showed his wife Mrs Fleagle 322 Have Avenue NW Walla Walla. Identification followed a letter from his wife describing him. The Fleagles had moved from Des Moines on December 27.
A biting wind pushed Cedar Rapids temperatures down from a brief 21 degrees between 10 30 and 11 a m to 17 by 2 30 p m with light snow falling. Wednesday’s high reached 35 degrees between 5 and 7 p m. Ice on Iowa highways melted earlier in the week though a light southeastern show may make roads slippery Thursday. Highways in Iowa and neighboring states were reported normal otherwise.
Rep Thomas E Martin of Iowa City argues the lease lend bill shifts power to the president and could push the U. S. toward war. He notes middle western bloc resistance, sectional lines in Congress, and warns of broader ship convoys aiding Britain. He cites 193? election analysis and anti conscription trends.
Two fatal airliner crashes reported. In Manitoba a Trans-Canada Airlines plane went down one mile from Armstrong airport near Winnipeg, killing 12, including nine passengers and three crew. Pilot Capt. W. E Twiss had reported a routine landing in light snow before contact was lost.
Police Captain Gordon Hughes announced Cedar Rapids will register and license bikes in each school district for children in the lower grades. Adults and teens must bring their bikes to the police station. Equipment for 5 000 bicycles is on hand with 2 500 more ordered. Registration starts at 11 am Friday and will take about one month.
Robert Hutchinson, head of the American Eagle club, said there are between 6000 and 8000 U S volunteers serving with British forces. The figure reflects Americans fighting for Britain as World War II mobilization continues.
Wendell L. Willkie traveled from Lisbon toward the United States after a nine day tour of Britain. British officials planned to drop copies of his anti Nazi message over Germany via air and underground channels. Berlin called Willkie’s message opportunistic and said it failed to spark German interest.
The House rejected a substitute that would limit aid to 2 billion dollars in loans or gifts, keeping the administration bill with broad presidential powers for wartime aid to Britain and other nations. Debates split along party lines as Republicans backed restriction proposals while Democrats resisted.
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