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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1942
Page
2
Vivian Marie Black and Jack 5 Holman of Cedar Rapids, Mary Ellen Baddeleey of Alliance, and Ronald F. Williams of Cedar Rapids appear in a civil court notice listing parties and jurisdictions.
A short circuit ignited a fire at 9 52 a m in the engine of an auto owned by L I Reynolds on 1945 C avenue NE. The vehicle was parked in front of the owner's home. General alarm sounded.
Vivian Hinkel of Eugene seeks custody of a minor child from plaintiff against cruel and inhuman treatment reported in the Sept 22 1937 case. Judge J E Heiser presides as the court handles the dispute.
John Herman of LaPorte City charged $10 and costs for a traffic matter. Irving Donohue of 037 Center Point Road NE fined $1 and costs for parking overtime. Russell Shearer of 1212 Twentieth Avenue SW fined $2 and costs for entering an arterial highway without stopping and involved in an accident.
Mrs Martha Ellen Ball of Mar shealstown died in a local hospital at 6 15 pm Thursday. Thomas Collins aged 86 died at his home 1637 F avenue NE at 7 pm Thursday. Peter Konen aged 89 died at his home 119 Fifth street NW at 11 20 pm Thursday.
A series of birth announcements lists newborns from Moline Illinois Davenport Iowa and Cedar Rapids noting parents names and birth dates. Families include Van Oosten Cuvier Schoettmer Prude Price with infants born January 6 to Van Oosten family January 8 to Cuvier family January 8 to Schoettmer family January 9 to Prude family and January 8 to Price family with Mrs Price formerly Bette Ruth Rogers.
Joseph B Eastman defense transportation director and Interstate Commerce Commission chairman told reporters civilian truck production would likely stop after March 1. He said focus would shift to army and navy needs, risking heavier railroad burden and impacting civilian freight. Officials noted no formal order yet, while OPM allowed a 15 percent boost in some truck and bus output.
New York report says Marie Brady a 75 year old widow collapsed inside her three room apartment as boxes of old mementoes and clothes burned after an overflowed stove sparked the blaze. Authorities say she was trapped among the flames and died.
Iowa imposes monthly sugar quotas based on 1940 usage to curb price speculation. Des Moines bottlers report receiving syrups only on the 1940 basis, forcing limits to retailers and signaling a real reduction as soft drink trade has risen 20 to 40 percent since 1940.
The article details revised figures for draftee numbers and upcoming February 16 registrations. It explains that about 9.9 million are to sign up, with subsequent serial numbering and a lottery to determine order for call or deferment. It notes future registrations for ages 18 to 19 and 45 to 64 and the role of volunteers and pools in manpower.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that Soviet Premier Josef Stalin does not waste words. He recalled many subjects being covered quickly in Moscow and said views were exchanged with useful results for nearly every aspect of the war.
Singapore dispatch describes early Japanese assault in the Slim River area north of Tanjong Malim about 50 miles north of Kuala Lumpur. First strike includes a tank capture and loss of five Allied personnel. Reports say Japanese use heavy tanks with cannons, advancing waves of troops, while Allied forces brace for rapid reinforcements to stem the widening front across Malaya.
General Lewis MacClesfield Heeth, 56, says Malaya fighting worsens before improving as Japanese tactics press in with mass assaults up to 1,000 men. Heeth doubts German presence among Japanese leaders and notes European officers seen in Japanese units. Frontline guards wear Malayan attire.
Iowa bridges likely to be built of wood or concrete during the war years says E W Blumenshein of the Iowa state highway commission Ames He notes steel is prioritized for national needs and unavailable for most local bridges, since Iowa rivers are small enough to be spanned without steel.
A Vichy broadcast picked up by NBC said Lisbon reports reinforcements have been sent to Madeira and to the Cape Verde islands. The line notes additional troops moving toward strategic Atlantic outposts.
Senate debate centers on Bankhead amendment to farm price controls with Bankhead claiming Hoover first proposed that the agriculture secretary fix prices. President Roosevelt opposes the change, fearing defeat of the measure as defense planes and commercial airlines plan to expand with new aircraft.
All foreign nationals in Japanese-occupied Philippines excluding Axis citizens were ordered to report to army authorities by Friday. Those who fail to report may be deemed engaged in fifth column activities and will be summarily dealt with, an official wireless announcement stated.
Mrs Hicks, who lived alone and raised chickens, was found injured in her home in October 1938 and sent to St Luke’s hospital. A kerosene stove heated the frame building where a roof was damaged but not destroyed. The coroner noted no inquest and noted her long residence in Chicago before moving to Cedar Rapids.
The obituary notes Hicks arrived in Cedar Rapids in 1890 and lived in the same house until her death. Survived by two nephews Major Henry Good won and John Goodison of DeKalb, Ill. Body sent to Beatty Funeral Home. funeral arrangements to be announced.
Frigid air gripped Iowa with Des Moines at seven above at 7 am dropping to two below by 8 am and another day of below normal readings. Spirit Lake hit 14 below as Sioux City reached 19 above noon. Fort Dodge, Mason City and Ames stayed well below freezing with ongoing drops expected.
Army induction center received a list of draftees including Wendel Oliphant route 3 Cedar Rapids Willmer Oppess Willard McDonald Tipton Van Phelps Donald Johnson Max Seeley Anamosa Calvin Carpenter Garrison Kenneth Blanchard Strawberry Point Walter Stoner all from Iowa cities Walter Stoner. Marine enlistments include Joseph Nortman Iowa City and Don Bish Davenport.
Philip L. Willkie, 22, son of the 1940 Republican nominee, sailed Friday with 43 apprentice navy seamen to Annapolis for a four month course toward a commission as an ensign in the naval reserve.
Maj. W Bayler and Maj. Joe A Putnam authored Navy reports at Wake Island ending Dec 20. They show seven Japanese units destroyed rather than four. They note 12 pilots and 49 crew on Dec 20, with eight officers and 19 enlisted still on duty. 1,200 construction workers also served at Wake. their fate is unknown.
Hollywood names spark a license bid as Mickey Rooney 21 and Ava Gardner 19 apply in Santa Barbara California. County clerk delays public record, awaiting official action on their marriage license.
Major Gwilym Lloyd George, parliamentary secretary to the ministry of food, warned on Friday that Britons could face an even tighter food supply as the war with Japan continues.
A post service by couriers on horseback along the Boston Post Road marked the start of overland mail service in the country.
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