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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1941
Page
1
President Roosevelt released state department information on European conditions for Wendell Willkie who was in New York. He called a personal conference with Willkie, who said he would accept. The move comes as Willkie plans travel to Europe.
The piece contrasts congressional drama over lend-lease with Churchill’s view that Britain needs weapons ships and aircraft more than it can pay for. It argues Americans favor aiding Britain but warn against overreliance on credit, insisting resources matter more than dollars.
Opinion piece argues against broad lend lease powers arguing it risks US involvement in war zones. It praises Kennedy for truthful foreign assessment while warning against deception and calls for congressional scrutiny. Also notes Deers Rapids tax rate and collection record as a sign of prudent governance.
Representative Fish states that Joseph P Kennedy will testify on the loan-lease bill while Willkie meets with Secretary Hull. The White House says it has no request for a Willkie meeting but will share government information and policies if asked. Knudsen and other officials warn that England’s war prospects could affect U S policy as hearings continue.
Jay Theron Rutledge, 23, a Battle Creek WPA worker, pled guilty to cruelty and unlawfully punishing a child after twisting his nine month old son’s leg when annoyed by crying. Circuit Judge Blaine W. Hatch called the act inhuman and sentenced Rutledge to four and a half to five years in prison.
John Nance Garner prepares to administer the oath to Henry Wallace as he ends 38 years in Washington. He will depart for Texas after the ceremony amid the inaugural parade and related events. Garner reflects on a life seeking to free himself from hatred and envy and to stop worrying about tomorrow.
New York AP reports a global radio plan for Franklin D Roosevelt’s third inauguration on Monday. About 525 network stations will relay coverage across the United States Canada Latin America and the British Isles with short wave to others. The schedule lists services previews commentary prayers and the inaugural ceremonies including the president's address with Nelson Eddy the national symphony and Charlie Chaplin reading from The Great Dictator.
British forces captured the French freighter Mendoza after a weeklong attempt to slip through the South Atlantic blockade with a cargo of food for France. The Asturias intercepted five miles off Ponta Itaporcocia and the prize crew took control as the ship headed back to sea.
Seven men named in the latest court clash between Marion Talley and her estranged husband Adolph G. Eckstrom. Eckstrom seeks custody of their 5-year-old daughter Betty Ruth and accuses Miss Talley of public affairs with men including Edgar Bergen Aubrey Scotto John S Talley attorney Jean Sablon Erik Rhodes Rust Heinz and Arthur Rosenstein. He cites alleged incidents in New York and Hollywood with varying involvement and impact on his claim.
The Greek ministry of marine said a Greek submarine sank the 11,500-ton Italian troop ship Sardinia, the third enemy transport destroyed in recent weeks. It also reported the Wolves of Tuscany captured 1,000 Italian soldiers and noted Proteus sank a convoy transport on December 29, with the submarine not yet returning to base.
In San Francisco a U S sailor and companions pulled a large swastika flag from its staff atop the German consulate as about 2000 onlookers gathered. Police held several men on malicious mischief charges while others urged restraint during the protest and police explained diplomatic flag rules.
Washington officials announced substantial acceleration in war production. US aircraft plants built 799 planes in December with January expected to exceed that total modestly. 13 ton light tanks for the army also ran ahead of schedule, as the Office of Production Management stressed its role as an operating body under Knudsen Hillman and President Roosevelt.
National Commander Milo J. Warner leads three American Legion officials on a trip to Britain to observe civilian defense efforts. The State Department announced passports will be issued for Warner and two Legionaires, with departure date not released. The mission is unofficial and aims to aid a U S civilian defense program in case of war.
In Rome, Education Minister Giuseppe Bottani in Critica Fascista accuses the United States of already waging war against the axis powers and the tri partite pact to serve its interests, amid a wave of Italian press attacks on American aid to Britain.
Berne reports indicate Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini plan a weekend meeting to discuss Axis strategy in the Mediterranean and a possible stance on U S aid to Britain. Observers note timing before President Roosevelt’s inauguration and possible talks at Brenner or in Germany.
A fragmented notice outlines page designations for a Sunday index with sections on news, editorials, columns, want ads, state and farm pages, Marion, builders, financial and business reviews. It lists various page numbers and column topics despite garbled phrasing.
W A Patterson president of United Air Lines will be principal speaker at Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce annual dinner February 17 at 6 30 pm in the Montrose hotel The theme is Aviation Kansas City humorist Tom Collins is invited to give a 30 minute talk The dinner is organized by the chamber membership meetings committee led by J J Shepard
The Cedar Rapids area sees a chilly day with the sun unable to lift temperatures much. Officials report a 20 degree rise forecast within 24 hours, while ice and freezing rain create hazardous driving conditions and multiple accidents over the weekend.
Reich Minister of Interior Wilhelm Frick, 63, was wounded Saturday in a car collision at Spandau in western Berlin. He was rushed to a hospital and early reports said his condition was not critical.
Actress Brenda Joyce married her childhood sweetheart Owen Ward an accountant in a private ceremony Saturday in Hollywood. The wedding confirms Joyce stepping into married life alongside her film career.
Joseph P. Kennedy, retiring ambassador to Great Britain, urged that the United States give utmost aid to England without pushing toward war. In a nationwide NBC broadcast, he warned that war would bankruptcy democracy and require generations of guard for Europe. He favored aid via gifts if needed and urged restraint while supporting the President and military experts to determine how much assistance can be provided without jeopardizing U.S. defenses. Kennedy maintained England fights for existence, not democracy, and urged preserving American ideals and interests. He defended presidential powers under existing law and said smear campaigns target peace voices for differing views.
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