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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
1
The President tempered belligerent tone with concessions to antiwar opinion, avoiding calls for war supplies or naval convoys. He questioned invasion risk, warned against domestic agitation, and suggested focusing on foreign threats while addressing internal dissension. Concurrent notes criticise State Akers budgeting and Iowa audit staff.
The first Tobruk defense point at Eladem airport fell to British forces after a heavy RAF bombardment. Dispatches report 94,000 Italians killed or captured between Sidi Barrani and Bardia as a new British army advances westward toward Tobruk with armored and mechanized units.
Verne Marshall defends oilman W R Davis amid federal grand jury summons in Washington over 1940 campaign links. Marshall cites Davis as carrying a German peace agenda and urges inquiry into connections with Gov Franklin D Roosevelt prior to 1932 and support in 1936.
A broad surge of congressional sentiment backs rapid armament production and a big budget to aid allies and build a US arsenal. The plan includes billions for defense, lease and lend to Britain, and counter espionage, with debate on funding levels and the pace of approval.
A reflection on the universal urge to dictate and restrict liberty. The piece argues rulers, priests, and families often suppress thought and speech, from ancient tyrants to modern skeptics, urging open minds and tolerance to prevent repeating harmful control. It cites science’s challenge to dogma and calls for freedom to think and grow.
President Roosevelt established a Supreme Directorate for the defense program to accelerate arms output. William S Knudsen will head the group with Simon Hilman and others from the defense commission serving as executive and board members. The office of production management will oversee three divisions led by John Biggers Donald Nelson and Edward Stettinius with Nelson joining a new advisory board alongside Leon Henderson.
The Wilson and Company board votes a $3 dividend on the $6 preferred stock for the periods Aug 1 1939 to Oct 31 1939 and Nov 1 1939 to Jan 31 1940. The dividend payable Feb 1 to stock of record Jan 15 reduces total arrearage to $6.
Washington officials denied reports that the United States had released a number of military planes to the Greek government. The denial came amid questions on arms transfers and allied support in the region.
Alfred Thomas, 37, of 1206 Third Street NW, died of septicemia after an injury under the left collarbone with no skin puncture. Coroner Dr RE Munden ordered a police investigation. detectives note a New Year’s Eve celebration and intoxication preceding a head wound and bloody shirt.
Readers flood Cedar Rapids with letters ahead of Thursday Town Hall debate featuring Verne eign War Committee and Dean Acheson on Is a Hitler defeat essential to the United States. Citizens urge Congress to keep the nation out of war and address their senators and representatives in Washington with strong sentiments.
Congress members oppose expanding presidential power to ship munitions abroad amid Roosevelt's lend all war supplies proposal. Senators Adams Johnson Gillette and Tydings reject public comment while Wheeler voices concern. a bitter, lengthy debate is expected as no foreign war advocates rally support.
A British Blenheim bomber damaged one of three German merchant ships off the coast of Norway. Other Blenheims scored a direct hit on the bow of a German tanker off the Netherlands coast, the air ministry said Tuesday.
Cedar Rapids roads remain slick after a light snow blanket, with temperatures barely rising. Snow totals reach about 1.25 inches as slushy streets persist and drivers urged to use extra caution.
In Chicago William Allen White chairs the Committee to Defend America by aiding the Allies and 16 Midwestern chapters issued a statement Tuesday urging Congress to enact legislation implementing the proposal outlined by President Roosevelt in his address to the Senate and House.
Congress backed to the limit those fighting aggression and tyranny especially Great Britain. Officials called the message a terse masterly summary and studied it with appreciation. Authorities awaited early bills to sustain American deliveries to Britain as British dollar resources dwindle. Roosevelt Armaments proposal and the pledge against peace dictated by aggressors were seen as a challenge to Axis powers and a boost to his world leadership.
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