10 Feb 1939
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1939
Page
1
The article recalls Pope Pius XI's death after a long struggle to lead Catholicism against tyranny and defend religious freedom. It links his passing to ongoing global fights for liberty, ends with his final word Peace and calls for courage to resist demagogic forces threatening the church and world order.
Cedar Rapids faced an ice clad scene with sub zero weather as streets and highways varnished by a sharp ice glaze. Residents abandoned cars for buses as Iowans across the state discuss the severe cold and travel disruptions.
The coldest winter weather in Iowa is forecast for tonight with temperatures from 10 below in the southeast to 25 below in the northeast. Higher winds could push wind chills lower. Gusty conditions may cause travel hazards across the state.
A playful Senate discourse on old style raspberry preserves hints at political banter. The piece names Glass and Carter in a light canning season metaphor, with Washington references and playful chatter about appointments and team dynamics.
The Senate military affairs committee voted 8 to 8 to delete references to U S arms secrets and to allow public testimony on national defense and foreign military relations while preserving secrecy for some topics. A move to keep hearings secret and withhold testimony was defeated. Secretary Morgenthau noted a suggestion he had made.
Washington UP reports President Roosevelt suffered a slight grippe Friday with a temperature around 99.6. White House physician Dr. McIntyre ordered bed rest and canceled all engagements including the Friday press conference. Roosevelt likely to remain in bed over the weekend after a Thursday onset.
Kari Lee of the state highway commission says 5,000 gallons of oil bought last year for highway patrol cars from Federal Lubricants of Sioux City did not meet state specifications. The test, conducted July 18, 1938, found the oil to be unsuitable. about 1,200 gallons remain unused.
A Cedar Rapids man living as Harry Warner at 600 First Avenue E was arrested by Chief of Detectives Earl Stanley after being identified as Leonard Adrian from Chicago. Adrian, 50, faced two Chicago charges of operating a confidence game. Local police report minimal details on the alleged scheme and another man arrested with him awaiting Chicago authorities.
A federal court jury acquitted fourteen of twenty five defendants in the New Mexico WPA political manipulation case. Jurors deadlocked on eleven, including Salamon Tafoya and Stanley W. P. Miller. Disagreements persisted on several other defendants, with U S district attorney Everett Grantham noted.
A warrant was issued in Miami for the arrest of Rudy Vallee on charges of assault and battery following an incident at the Royal Palm nightclub. Dillard Borden, a patron, claims Vallee bumped him and struck him after a wave of dishes. The case proceeds under Florida law as a potential felony. Valle has not yet appeared in court.
A reader questions if faith means more than belief in Jesus as Son of God and Friend. The piece explores Jesus inviting a personal relationship, sharing wounds and plans, and demanding transformative loyalty beyond mere belief.
New York dispatch reports Pope Pius XI endured years of extreme age and illness with remarkable fortitude. He faced arteriosclerosis and heart conditions while maintaining dignity and urging strength to die bravely as a pope. The writer, likely the last American journalist to see him, recalls witnessing his fragile but steadfast condition.
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli to assume leadership of the Roman Catholic Church as pope successor to Pius XI. Three assisting cardinals named. gathering to elect within eighteen days, likely by February 28, after funeral on February 20.
Bells tolled at 8 a.m. Friday for Pope Pius XI with requiem Masses held in Cedar Rapids churches. Plans for further services depend on the Dubuque diocese. After the funeral prayers will be said after all Masses and globally on Sunday for the Pontiff.
Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago, vacationing in Florida, rushed to leave for Rome to participate in the papal conclave after a stomach illness. He seeks the first available boat to join American cardinals for the selection of a new pope, joining other prelates including Cardinal O’Connell and Cardinal Dougherty in the historic gathering.
Pope Pius XI died Friday at the Vatican after a cardiac asthma attack. His last words were Peace as he entered death. The papal rite began with his death at 5:31 a.m. and the Lateran accord anniversary loomed. Proclamations on church doors followed, and the world mourned the Pontiff’s passing.
Rome dispatch notes Pope Pius XI issued a prayer for peace amid looming war threats. Vatican aides prepared the release, presenting the Pontiff’s address urging global health and harmony and calling on Catholics to offer themselves in service to peace.
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