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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1941
Page
6
AP reports German forces in France wage a dual war ongoing military operations against Britain while reorganizing French industry and agriculture to fit the German economy. Economic officials survey production, set controls, and issue decrees to raise efficiency and ration supplies.
A federal grand jury indicted 33 people on charges of operating a large liquor conspiracy and smuggling ring. The scheme allegedly produced 1,000 gallons daily in Chicago and smuggled it across the Detroit River to Canada to evade taxes. The investigation spanned four months and called the case the largest Midwest bootleg ring since Prohibition.
The Cedar Rapids area Boy Scout council meeting for Linn Jones and Benton counties is set for January 28 at the Chamber of Commerce building at 6 30 pm. Dr H J Thornton of the University of Iowa will address the audience on Teaching Democracy to Our Youth. About 200 Scout executives and leaders are expected. officers and committee reports will be presented. Stewart Holmes is current council president with Ray Short as commissioner.
Detroit Ford Motor Co rejected a request from the National Labor Relations Board to hold an election to decide if the UAW CIO would be the bargaining agent for about 3,800 workers at the Lincoln plant.
Dr Horace M. Korns of Iowa City told Linn County Medical Society the main factors in heart disease include heavy eating and self neglect in a talk at the Roosevelt hotel. He described left and right ventricular failure, congenital heart disease, and obscure causes with symptoms and treatment notes.
Governor George A Wilson criticized a War Department home guard plan as unsatisfactory and said Iowa will craft a plan fitting state law. He noted the executive branch holds defense responsibility and may appoint sheriffs in emergencies. No special message to legislature planned. focus on appointments and budget bills before July 1.
Washington report states U S Representative Sam S Massingale a Democrat from Oklahoma died on Friday. The brief obituary notes his death during the week ending with the Friday announcement.
A crossword style grid clue set listing many entries across and down. Across clues include borders of capital city water and lengths while down clues cover grains rebels and virtues, with puzzle theme hinted by MAP PUZZLE and a mystery answer.
President H M Gage of Coe College leaves for Indianapolis to attend the January education meeting of the College Union where he has served as secretary for nearly 20 years. Also notes travel plans by Mr and Mrs J M Mitchell and Mr and Mrs R Biddick of Marion. Local market prices, and an accident involving John Kudera near the tracks.
Mrs M Butler travels to Tampa Florida for a two month visit. Local markets list grain prices and livestock values including wheat corn oats rye barley hay straw hens hogs steers lambs with varying quotes. Postmaster Willis G Haskell elected president of Cedar Rapids Commercial club. Retail Merchants association names August Reps president and officers McCook Carey Ball. Miss Mary and Miss Sarah Straight guests at farewell by Miss Mozelia Hedley heading to Lansing Michigan.
Year round sun and fertile soils yield seedless easy to peel California Navel Oranges. Sunkist trademarked fruit benefits from 14,000 cooperating growers and is ideal for juice or eating fresh. Buy in quantity for economy.
Athens reports more than 70,000 Italian soldiers have been killed wounded or captured since the Italia Greece conflict began. Greek authorities say Fascist losses amount to about one third of Italy's forces. Front dispatches note fierce fighting 12 miles north of Klisura as heavy rain and snow hinder progress.
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