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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1941
Page
12
The police delay the bicycle licensing system pending license plates registration cards and signs. Captain Gordon Hughes says the ordinance will take effect once supplies are available, with details on registration times locations and penalties for noncompliance.
Kennedy argues the United States should aid Britain within limits to safeguard America. He warns that Hitler may attack only if it serves his interests and stresses the nation is not prepared to fight a war. He calls for full facts and clear war aims before any entry into conflict.
Kennedy argues the United States should avoid entering World War II framed as England’s battle. He contends war costs include high taxes, debt, and a long transition from war to peace, urging preservation of American ideals while considering global reorganization and long term effects on future generations.
British reaction to Joseph Kennedy's speech on Roosevelt aid to Britain was favorable but viewed as a fair statement by an American who favors aid short of war. Commentators noted the speech aligned with Britain's current needs.
U S navy seamen faced discipline after a Nazi flag was torn from the San Francisco consulate during a tense briefing. A group entered the building and climbed to the office above the flagpole, ripping the banner as officials and onlookers watched. The incident prompted the flag removal and a lease cancellation of the consulate building by the owner.
Weather notes show highways statewide remained icy though passable as crews sanded curves and hills. City workers on Cedar River bridges battled wind chill while shoveling drifted snow, earning nicknames for the coldest jobs as the official reading neared minus two.
Charles A. Fosse 61, long time produce businessman of LaPorte City, died Saturday of a heart ailment. Funeral at Bradley chapel Cresco Monday 2 p.m. burial Ridgeway. Survived by widow Lottie Hoglan of Cedar Rapids two sons a daughter two brothers and his mother Mrs Annie Fosse of Ridgeway. A Mason lodge member.
Col Vladimir Hurban of Washington DC a Czechoslovakian statesman will address Cedar Rapids audiences on the Czechoslovak situation at 8 p.m. Thursday in CSPS hall. He returns Friday to join Chester A. Phillips for the Iowa Investment Bankers convention program at the Roosevelt hotel.
Chairman Bloom said Willkie could not appear as he leaves for Europe. Representative Tinkham urged subpoena to probe Willkie a.m. foreign policy advisor. Willkie plans to go to England on his own, citing medical shots and travel duties. Committee hearings resume after Roosevelt’s third term inauguration.
Wendell Willkie told the Women’s National Republican Club at their 20th annual luncheon that Britain’s collapse could jeopardize the American way of life and urged Republicans to back modification of the lend lease bill. He warned the party must abandon isolationism to regain control of government and urged Republicans to prepare to meet future national needs.
The article recalls Wallace Garner's pending induction and notes his 38 years in Washington. It highlights his thrift and district-focused work, including early support for a graduated income tax, and reflects on his influence in smoothing legislation for others rather than authoring landmark laws.
Verne Marshall, head of the No Foreign War Committee, accused the makers of the March of Time newsreel of repudiating a censorship pact that would let him edit out material. He said the film promotes U S participation in Europe’s war. The company denied any consent agreement and showed a consent copy bearing his name. Marshall claimed the sound recording was made without his knowledge or consent.
City briefs list multiple community ads and notices including a bungalow cooking school schedule for Monday to Thursday, a Continental Buffet advertisement at Roosevelt Hotel for Thursday, a January sale on menswear and ladies dresses, and promotions by Tom Mason cleaners. Community meetings include Townsend club No 3 Monday 7 30 p.m. at city hall with new officers to be installed. A Rebekah Odd Fellow bingo supports the endowment, Tuesday 8 30 p.m. at Odd Fellow hall. An illustrated lecture on Boulder dam is planned for the National Association of Power Engineers Iowa unit No 9 meeting at 7 30 Monday at Sokol hall.
Mrs Louise Henely of Grinnell urged P E O members to shoulder more responsibility to shape a hopeful future. Speaking at the Cedar Rapids Country Club Founders Day luncheon she emphasized education and preparing youth for life. Local attendees included chapters from Anamosa Monticello Marion Iowa City and Ottumwa with tributes to past leaders and a candlelighting service.
J K Johnston announces slides will show pipe welding, with material X ray examined beforehand. Royal H Holbrook likely to present the lecture. Mr and Mrs N D Barr of Waterloo welcomed a daughter born January 13 in Waterloo. Mrs Barr is Helen Hanry, daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Hanry of 1240 B Avenue NE. Main Lodge No 643 IOOF meets Tuesday at 730 pm in Maine Hall 838 First Avenue E, with a Maine Brotherhood business meeting beforehand.
Police are hunting two stolen vehicles. One is J E Porter of Anamosa’s car taken from the streets about 10 p m Saturday. The second is a 1930 model sedan valued at 75 dollars owned by M M Bright of Massillon stolen from a 400 Third Street SF parking lot between 8 am Tuesday and 7 pm Saturday. Bright, a local beauty college student, had not used the car recently.
Merle Plummer, 30, of 63 Circle Drive NE, sustained serious injuries in a passenger train collision with an automobile Saturday morning. At 12:15 AM Sunday attendants reported his condition as fair, noting head injuries were not expected to be life threatening.
A car in which Virgil Leroy Emerson, 25, of 821 Second Avenue SE, was a passenger collided with a northbound Milwaukee train west of Springville on Highway 151 at 7 am Saturday. The driver suffered a skull fracture and was listed in critical condition.
Duane Ruffin, 19, suffered cuts to the forehead left knee and right eyelid when his car skidded through a wooden bridge railing and overturned into a ditch about six feet below near Westwood drive and Belmont parkway NW. He was taken to Mercy hospital by a passing motorist and could not report the mishap until Saturday.
Secretary Knox urged unlimited material and spiritual aid to Britain, rejecting any dollars and cents limits. He called for a public committee to defend America by aiding Britain, noting Britain has funded U.S. war material production with excess payments of 550 million dollars.
German dive-bombers attacked Malta again with large squadrons targeting hangars barracks and runways at two British airfields. Despite Berlin reports of damage an island correspondent found little destruction and Malta remained defiant as Britain claimed RAF raids on ships off the Dutch coast and improved numbers and effectiveness against Germany.
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