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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1941
Page
1
The piece argues Secretary Jesse Jones's slip of the tongue signals deeper aims behind lend-lease powers and urges Congress to impose restrictive amendments. It warns passing the bill as is would imply wartime status, urging vigilance.
ASCAP directors approve a consent decree with a 24000 in fines paving the way to dismiss the Milwaukee criminal action and bring a civil case here. The plan allows members to license works to any party, lowers membership to one published song, and directs licensing and funds through ASCAP.
Verne Marshall, head of the No Foreign War Committee, told Inland Daily Press association delegates that Harold Ickes will be named radio censor within two weeks and soon take control of the nation’s wire services. He cited Washington sources but said exact details were not available.
Secretary Harold L. Ickes called Verne Marshall’s assertion that he would be made a radio censor within two weeks a falsehood. Ickes mocked Marshall as unreliable, saying the pressman only has a toy balloon and that Marshall knows of no such plan.
Joseph Parker argues that true belief means active life and courage not dogma. Faith becomes a force that overcomes fear and sustains hope, enabling civilization to endure, rebuild, and seek better futures through undying confidence in life and God. Distributed by United Feature Syndicate.
John O'Brien of the war department land acquisition section said he expected a debate on valuations of land bought for the Burlington Iowa shell loading plant. He noted two days of conferences with contract holders Carl Riepe Glenn Gray and A J Cockrell and hoped to reach a satisfactory basis for valuations.
An Ethiopian army under British officers drives 9 000 Italians into inner Ethiopia after four days of fierce fighting. Italian holds at Danghela near Lake Tana fall as Ethiopian and British units capture Enjabara and press toward Addis Ababa. Rome reports a British attack on the Garabub oasis repulsed and Kufra bombed.
Rome dispatch says the Soviet Union informed Turkey that under no circumstances will it go to war with Germany. The message was released from diplomatic quarters on Wednesday.
In Monon Indiana a newborn girl about 15 minutes old was found on a doorstep by Mrs. WH Heimlich as outdoor temperatures stood at 8 degrees above zero. A physician said the infant likely survives.
Cedar Rapids area assessment results show the southeast corner of Second Avenue and Second Street SE as the highest valued downtown spot. The survey, led by City Assessor Jim Scolaro, used owner and business input to map shifts in the business core to the block centered by First and Third avenues and Second and Third streets.
Des Moines reports a Senate committee backs a bill to curb abuses in Iowa high school athletics. It would appoint a secretary treasurer from three nominees, have state supervision of elections and an audit by the state auditor, aiming to remove suspicions of manipulation and ensure proper governance.
Cedar Rapids and vicinity face continued cold with a low of 5 below in the city and 10 below in surrounding areas. The day saw the thermometer fall to 13 below zero early Wednesday, narrowly surpassing the prior winter record by one degree as clear skies and bright sun contrasted with frigid winds. Roads remained clear despite patches of snow and ice. driving was not significantly hindered.
The Associated Press reports government weather forecaster Gordon E. Dunn predicts no material breakup of the cold spell for a week. He expects some moderation but temperatures to stay well below normal. Minnesota and North Dakota again report 30 below in the north and 15 to 20 below in the south, with five other states recording subzero readings.
A 19 year old named Phil Welch of Rock Falls Illinois admitted stealing a sport jacket from J C Penney Tuesday afternoon and was held on 1000 bond for larceny from a building. He confessed after a hotel porter was used to return the jacket for a cash refund. Detectives found a forged check and learned Welch had registered at a hotel under a false name. He is also wanted in Davenport for desertion. Welch said he and his wife have a baby born in January at University hospital in Iowa ity.
James Charles Johnson, 34, a Camp Tamarack caretaker, skied 24 miles through a blizzard to report for the third selective service call in SAN ANDREAS CALIF. He reached the induction site near Sacramento after difficulties contacting the local draft board and his remote cabin without a phone.
The House approved a $242 million program to develop naval bases in Guam Samoa and Atlantic outposts with Britain, sending the measure to the Senate. The action proceeded without opposition as the panel endorsed Guam and Samoa aviation outposts and began ratification of the Atlantic base destroyer deal.
Senate debate centers on the lend-lease measure with Sen Connally asserting the constitution gives the president authority to send warships in peace or war. He argues a veto of convoy bans would not require a constitutional amendment while Wheeler contends a line between war and peace limits presidential action. The exchange frames fears of dictatorial power as the bill aims to aid allied nations in Europe’s fight against Axis powers.
Cedar Rapids rose 15 places in 10 years to become the 148th largest American city in 1940 from 168th in 1930. The gain outpaced the 5.5 percent national growth, with Cedar Rapids’ numbers up 11 percent. The city passed Covington Kentucky and several New Jersey and Pennsylvania towns while Phoenix Dearborn and Austin surpassed it.
Rome dispatch reports the Italian government issued an order forbidding foreign residents to travel anywhere in southern Italy south of Naples. The measure tightens controls over movement within the country during the ongoing security or political developments.
President Roosevelt outlined a decentralized home defense system using older civilians, including women, to supplement defense work. A week or two were promised to finalize details, with communities adapting the approach to local needs. He cited examples of a bus driver over 50 and others keeping essential services running as valuable contributions.
A Japanese spokesman says the landing of thousands of Australian troops at Britain's Singapore base threatens the Thailand Indo China peace conference. London reports a Japan mediate offer as Britain vows no peace talks without victory. Singapore’s air power grows with new troops and bombers while Malaya mobilizes volunteers and air defenses.
Negotiations stalled at the Allis-Chalmers plant as 7,800 UAW CIO workers strike, halting defense material output valued at 40.9 million dollars since January 22. Talks broke off after disagreement over the interpretation of a policy statement from Washington with OPS oversight.
Thirty self styled crusading mothers prayed on the Capitol steps for defeat of the British aid bill. They formed a picket line with tiny flags and placards as Capitol police watched. The demonstration lasted about 30 minutes.
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