Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1940

Page

5

Gangster Kin Ties to Art Gallery Scandal Unfolds

In New York, former Anderson Galleries leaders Milton B. Logan and John T. Gerry faced a web of crimes tied to defrauding art clients. A fatal confrontation and Gerry’s suicide deepen the case as Poggi, a news dealer and cousin to a gangster, is linked to the affair.

New York American Art Association Anderson Galleries, Inc Milton B. Logan John T. Gerry John Red) Poggi Louis the Lump) Poggi Logan Poggi Gerry Hell Cortland Field Bishop Anderson Galleries Bishop

Norway denounces Britain's stance on Altmark rescue

Oslo newspapers voiced disappointment over Britain's response to the Altmark incident as Norway defended its actions. Prime Minister Chamberlain's justification drew criticism while Foreign Minister Koht said Norway acted without pressure and the Altmark remained German. Estimates note 40,000 stringed instruments in US use.

Oslo Norway Great Britain Neville Chamberlain Britain Morgenbladet Halvdan Koht Germany Koht Tidenstegn America

Puff Ball Trick Foiled By Fox And Weasel Plot

A Fox and a Weasel plot to capture Puff Ball from Uncle Wiggily with a snow ambush. Puff Ball is dragged beneath the snow after being seized by the Fox, who then hides, while the Weasel poses as Puff Ball in hopes of further luck. The tale hints at a forthcoming Uncle Wiggily lesson.

Vicks VapoRub Uncle Wiggily Puff Ball Mr. Fox Mr. Fox.” “of, Course, Certainly. When Uncle Wiggily North Pole Polar Bear

Social Security Chief Urges State Job Insurance Reforms

Arthur J. Altmeyer, head of the Social Security Board, called on states to overhaul unemployment insurance. He urged a one week waiting period, 16 weeks of benefits per year, two thirds of weekly wage from surplus funds, minimum five dollars per week, universal partial benefits, simplified eligibility, and prompt payments. He noted reserves allow more adequacy in stronger states.

Washington Arthur J. Altmeyer Social Security Board Altmeyer Social Security Bulletin Congress

Pocket raids rumored in South Atlantic waters

Montevideo Uruguay. The El Pueblo newspaper reports for a second day that either the Deutschland or the Admiral Scheer pocket battleship is raiding in south Atlantic waters.

Montevideo Uruguay el Pueblo Admiral Scheer Atelantic

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kin Bedtime Killian Salemag Litherbuyers' Sale Oeed Léxis Tricot Knit Golden Dawn Bargain Basement Navy Menders Kid Doeskin Kenwood Inir Senator The Killian Company DIAL China
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication