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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1941
Page
9
A forecast issued at 9 a.m. Tuesday warns shippers to protect shipments over the next 24 to 36 hours. Temperatures are expected to rise by 10 to 15 degrees in the east and fall to 25 to 32 degrees in other directions.
Marion Paul Gawrysiak of Dixmoor Illinois and Cora Mae Geisler of Blue Island Illinois wed. George R Newlin of Marion Illinois and Elizabeth Ann Hesebeck of Cedar Rapids Iowa also joined in marriage.
Individuals fined for offenses include W H Humphrey for assault and battery with $25 and costs and Edwin F Navratil for speeding with a suspended fine. Deaths reported include Mrs Mary Catherine Clement 75, and Mrs Willard Stark 42, among others. Hospital and birth notices list Mercy hospital newborns and families in Des Moines.
Italian reports claim British ships damaged or sunk in attacks tied to Greece and North Africa. Gayda cites double convoy to Greece and Alexandria, with Italian and Nazi air forces claiming ten scores and several ships hit or sunk, while Greek defense is described as strained on the Albanian front.
Treasury secretary Morgenthau announced that American investment trusts are negotiating to buy the United Kingdoms direct investments in the United States. He said British officials indicated willingness to proceed and that proceeds would finance war purchases before the lease lending plan. Estimates place British U S assets from 4 to 7 billion dollars, with recent federal reserve board figures around 850 million for the direct holdings.
Greek shock troops rushed through a breach in Italian lines at Klisura during a new Albanian front push. Greece claimed Italian resistance weakened with progress toward Berati, capturing prisoners and four tanks. Italy reported patrols and bombing of Greek bases and trucks.
Marlow Madson, chief machinist mate in the U S Navy and head of the local recruiting station, told the Canopus club that Uncle Sam’s navy is the world’s strongest and most efficient and can keep enemy fleets from U S shores. He cited a force of about 240000 sailors with 15 battleships 46 cruisers 175 destroyers 70 submarines 8 aircraft carriers 350 auxiliary ships and 3500 aircraft and praised the destroyer bases pact with Britain while noting past reductions were unwise. He described selective recruiting and modern naval devices including radio ship control armor plate and torpedo defense blisters. He argued Guam is vital as a Pacific supply base but heavy fortifications are unnecessary. He noted Guam’s growth since the Spanish American War now features extensive infrastructure including 125 miles of telephone wire 175 miles of highways and 27 schools.
Two American freighters the S S West Kebar and the S S Ohio reported in distress after a brutal North Atlantic storm. Both ships, though badly battered, were sailing to port under their own power by Tuesday.
Chairman Bloom of New York said hearings on the lease issue would begin Wednesday and run at least three days with Secretary Hull as the first witness followed by Morgenthau and Stimson. He named Knox Knudsen and Wood as possible later witnesses and said hearings could include Hoover Landon Wallie Kennedy and Bullitt if they request to be heard.
A 12 car pileup occurred in icy conditions on a city street as temps hovered around 27 to 32 degrees. Individuals suffered fractures and arm injuries while one bus slid into a ditch near Pleasant Valley injuring two and sending others to hospital observation. Police and emergency crews responded to the sequence of events.
Governor Wilson called for broader economy measures to curb waste and support farmers amid economic dislocations. He backed county property tax relief for the poor, urged soil conservation and surplus product uses, and supported a $3.45 million state building plan with office space consolidation. He avoided pensioning liquor battles while stressing resource promotion.
Barbara Bennett said she and singer Morton Downey have separated and discussed legal action with her attorney. Downey tours with his act while the Bennetts share five children Michael 10 Sean 8 Barbara 6 Tony 4 Kevin 22 Barbara is Richard Bennett’s daughter and sister to Constance and Joan. For years their marriage was considered Hollywood’s happiest.
The District of Columbia grand jury summons was delivered to the defendant by a deputy marshal. He fled to Washington and, after consulting counsel, was advised the paper appeared to be a nullity and he was not legally required to answer. Tarver indicated the New York marshal would report on service before action.
Hollywood AP reports Lilian Coogan Bernstein says Jackie Coogan has reconciled with his mother and lives with her and Arthur Bernstein in the ranch house from their settlement. The 1938 suit over $4 million earnings ended with an out of court settlement dividing a $252,000 estate, with Coogan receiving real estate stocks and bonds.
Willard Clary of Strawberry Point, 26, jailed in Linn county at 3 50 p m Monday on a Clayton county warrant charging desertion. He is held for the Clayton county sheriff.
O. K. Armstrong, one of the incorporators and a field director of the No Foreign War Committee, resigns due to differences with chairman Verne Marshall. He cites insistence on financial support with no public suspicion or mistrust as a key issue prompting his departure.
Washington AP Vinson representative Vinson of Georgia urged Americans to forego peacetime luxuries to speed up airplane production for national defense. He said giving up items like a pot pan or automobile could free machinery for defense manufacture.
Forecast from 6.30 p.m. Jan. 14 to 6.30 p.m. Jan. 18 calls for near normal temperatures with warmer conditions by Thursday and colder by Saturday. Precipitation will be light in the northern portion and moderate in the southern portion, covering Iowa Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota drains away from the Great Lakes.
Detroit AP James F Dewey federal labor conciliator announced he would insist Eaton Manufacturing reopen all plants and reemploy strikers. About 3500 workers affected across Saginaw Detroit Battle Creek Marshall Michigan and Cleveland Ohio. Action aims to settle the dispute by restarting production of airplane engine parts.
Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Consistory building. A regular business session will be followed by a social hour with refreshments. The committee in charge consists of Mr and Mrs James G Harper and Mr and Mrs R E Conard.
Police pursue a string of car thefts centered near Vanicek's garage. Sergeant Walsh broadcasts a description of Vanicek’s vehicle while Earl Stanley tracks Crawfordsville links and Harold Mier reports his car missing. No motive or other crimes tied to the thefts. all victims report older model vehicles.
A congressional hearing on mass production of warplanes questioned whether Roosevelt’s 50 aircraft per year target could be met with constant upgrades. Vinson cited Curti Wright Airplane Co. vice president Burdette Wr as saying standardization would hinder progress. Wright doubted mass production and warned against relying on joint standard designs in a competitive air era.
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