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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

10

Mystery Financier Gifts Torpedo Boat to Britain

Sir John Reeves Ellerman, Britain's richest young man, secretly donates a $150,000 torpedo boat to the admiralty. The 30 year old peer, famed for seine secrecy, has vast holdings in steamships breweries and a newspaper group. His whereabouts and life remain elusive amid a vast, discreet empire.

London Admiralty Sir John Reeves Ellerman Britain Sir John Fords Rockefellers Mellons Rothschilds Nuffields Esther de Sola Montreal Raphael Raphael de Sola Ellerman Ede S Mr. Fountain Mr. Bond Illustrated Newspaper Group Tatler Winchells Sir William Cox Dalai Lama Tibet

Roosevelt Weighs Sending Businessman on European Mission

White House press secretary Stephen T. Early said Roosevelt at one time considered sending a business man to Europe on the information gathering mission led by Sumner Welles. Hull dismissed reports of a rift and affirmed unity on foreign policy and the Welles assignment. Welles will sail Saturday with the mission slated to address economic restoration and postwar disarmament.

Washington White House Stephen T. Early Roosevelt Europe Sumner Welles Welles State Department Early Cordell Hull Hull

S. S. S. Tonic Promises Health Boost for Blood Richness

The ad touts S. S. S. Tonic as a twofold remedy raising appetite and improving digestion while enriching thin blood. It claims thousands testify to benefits and promotes a 20 oz size as a two week treatment, urging purchase at drug stores.

S.S.S s.s.Co

Proposal argues for a more capable diplomat than Mr Welles

The text suggests that a more capable person than Mr Welles should be dispatched on the proposed European mission. It frames the commentary as a strategic assessment of leadership and qualifications for handling delicate international negotiations.

Welles

Vesecky Blames Labor And Industry For Farmer Strains

John Vesecky of Salina Kansas head of the National Farmers Union told the Nebraska Farmers Union convention that both labor and industry failed to cooperate with farmers. He criticized AFL CIO national bodies for not being as friendly to farmers as state groups and urged closer farm labor cooperation to aid agriculture. He likened industry to a Texas steer that would help, then turn on the rescuer.

Vesecky Omaha John Vesecky Salina Kan National Farmers Union Nebraska Farmers Union AFL The CIO Texas

British Sink 2 More Nazi Subs and Lose Freighter

London AP reports the British admiralty says two German submarines were sunk, including one credited with sinking the 12 306 ton freighter Sultan Star carrying 6 000 tons of Argentina beef to England. The Sultan Star was torpedoed 230 miles southwest of Land’s End after the crew abandoned ship.

London Admiralty England Argentina Triumph Ceer Land’s End

Jackson Calls Congress For Public Defender System

Attorney General Jackson urged Congress to create a nationwide public defender system for federal district courts. He said it would improve criminal justice by ensuring proper counsels for defendants and reducing delays and technicalities.

Washington (Ap Jackson Congress Senate House

Miss Mattie Stewart Dies at 70 in Springville

Miss Mattie Stewart, 70, former rural school teacher of Linn Grove near Springville, died at 5 30 p m Wednesday at her sister Mrs Cuyler Reed's home southeast of town near Linn Grove church. Survived by sisters Mrs Reed and Mrs John English and brothers Roy and Merle, all near Springville. Funeral and burial at Linn Grove church and cemetery to be announced.

Gazette Springville Mattie Stewart Cuyler Reed Linn Grove John Sarah Stewart Reed John English Roy Merle Linn Grove Cemetery

Spangler Sees Republican Grievances Over Farm Policy

Washington AP report notes Iowa committeeman Harrison E. Spangler says Midwest farmers are dissatisfied with a farm program delivering only 70 percent parity. He predicts that discontent will be registered at the polls next fall as Republicans bid to unseat the New Deal. He links recovery to ending current spending and government policies in Washington.

Washington Republican National Committee Midwest Harrison E. Spangler Iowa

Holland Seeks Full Indemnification From Reich for Sinking

The Netherlands announced it will demand full indemnification from Germany after the torpedoing and sinking of the 6,853 ton Holland America liner Burgerdijk last Saturday. An official statement said a written protest preceded the formal demand and serious objections were raised against the attack.

Amsterdam Netherlands Germany

Bears Multiply at Omaha Zoo as Twins Born

Park Commissioner Roy Town sought new homes for most of the ten Omaha city zoo bears. On Wednesday Mamie the 14 year old black bear bore twins, easing the keeper's burden with two more mouths to feed.

Omaha Roy Town Mamie

Tunnels Found as Prison Break Plot Unravels

Philadelphia AP report details a 10 convict ring aiming a long term escape at Eastern Pennsylvania Penitentiary. Two freshly-dug tunnels 33 and 38 feet long were found. leader James Wilson 25 of Williamsport hanged himself in a cell. other plotters isolated after tip identification.

Philadelphia Eastern Pennsylvania Herbert Smith James Wilson Williamsport Wilson Smith

Western Cartridge Wins $425,919 Cartridge Contract

The War Department awarded a $425,919 contract for cartridges to Western Cartridge Co. in East Alton Illinois on Wednesday.

Washington War Department Western Cartridge Company East Alton Ill

Husband seeks $500000 over love stolen by mother in law

Charles Y. Duncan a 43 year old high school teacher filed in Louisville circuit court alleging his wife left him after visiting mother in law Mrs Louis Franchot Munson of Ithan Pa. He claims the separation damaged their marriage which had been happy since 1933 and is seeking $500000 in damages.

Louisville Charles Y. Duncan Duncan Louis Franchot Munson Ithan

Puppy Saves Lives in Denver Fire Tragedy

A dachshund puppy named Heinie woke a Denver family as a smoke filled home burned. Five members, including Mrs. Burt W. Ritter, her mother-in-law, and three children, escaped unharmed while Heinie died from suffocation.

Denver Heinie Burt W. Ritter

Radio Schedule Highlights Across Stations

A dense listing of 1940s radio programming across WMT WGN WCCO WSUI WHO KFJB and others detailing 6:00 to 5:50 daily slots. Programs cover music news drama variety and talk with numerous orchestras entertainers and serials listed by time and station.

WMT Easy WGN Ralph Ginsburgh Orch WCCO Amos N’ Andy WSUI KFJB Mr. Keen Peon Lewis, Jr Capt Herne Leonard Keller Jessel Orrin Tucker Conrad Raymond Gram Billy Major Bowes History In Review Wright Patman Heidelberg School of Knowledge Jack McLean Waite Col. McCormick Adoursincoln Jackson Mich Wwcoco Glenn Miller Henry Weberwcco Office of Govt Nan Wynn Wgn—Foreigen Cedric Adams Tom Owens Redtric Park Dick Jurgens WOCO Carton WHO Nocturne Rollie Johnson Bill Austin Agen Ars Charles Inett Frankie Master Late News Weco Paul Leo Woody Herman Frankie Masters Griff Williams A Williams Ted “Ravers Mal Halsett Mickey Alpert Bob WOI Weecoo Boone Wcco—Merrymakers Jerry Zelda KPJB Woili Lem Hawkins Usica Wena Wena As Whppy As Heir Hepp -Gockneys Blue Ribbon Arthur Godfrey Ma Perkins Woil Betty Wells Wwcco Kitty Kelly Hilltop House Just Bill Deee June Baker Waro-novermother David Harum Dr. Malone Houseboat Hanneh Don Pedro Wcco Big Sister e-We —Countyseel Mary Sothern Kate Smith Judy Jane A, Gharries Ho—Jerry Wocoo Arene Agin Don Roth N—Carters Elm Street Tex Wgn-Radio Wsuui Hythm Cowboys Voice of Iowa Alice Blue Joe Doakes Lem Martha Wol Mocher Sealats Wgn—Yar Deree Jimmy Kennedy My Son and I Betty~ Crocker Bob Stanley Kitty Keene Stella_ Dallas Augustana College Mary Sother Io Cen Job and Lorenzo Janes Ed McConnell WIUI Widder Brown Stan Stanley Wolf—Kaffeeklatsch Kathleen Norris WSUL Woodland Rambler WM Ems Caroline Armchair Traveler Johnson Dick Kuhn Hollywood Leilani Sam Asic Scatterzood Baines O'Neills Bob Heen Betty Charlie Flagler Iowa State McCune Arch Haltenborn Europe Elien Randolph

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