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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
12
Mrs A C Doubenmier 638 of 1053 Fo avenue SE died at a focal keptal at 430 a.m. Frida. Josep Rabosky 77 died at his frame on Xth Street SE at 9 am. Fred AEere Dananie 84 died at local hospital at 4 pm Thurs. Bartsvamets TO Fiaherss funeral at 7s home 344 7 fifteenth street SF Thursday at 1:43 pm.
Court records show Corte Mittan and Pearl VieMann marrying in 1933 and a 1938 Ner JA proceeding awarding custody of a daughter. Cedar Rapids couples, Paul Wilson Marie Sheronick, and Joseph A White Flora Mae Miller connected to the notices. Weather guidance advises 24 to 30 hours of temperature protections for shipments. Mercy hospital reports a January 30 daughter for Mr and Mrs Clayton James and a January 30 daughter for Mr and Mrs Garrett Etben.
The Senate passed nine minor bills and introduced fourteen, including a seasonal employment classification for unemployment benefits and six weeks before schedule. Claus Randall, Republican, replaces Norman Norland as Worth County representative. Four bills were introduced, including an inaugural expense appropriation of $31,670.
Egon L. Hanfstaengl, son of Hitler confidant, enrolls in the U S Army Air Forces. He leaves Harvard to train and report to an Army air field, citing the age requirement and readiness to serve. His father, a Harvard graduate and confidant of the chancellor, fled to England. his mother is American.
Fragmentary report describes German forces firing at barrage balloons during an apparent Friday attack. Readable words reference air defense and reconnaissance, with unclear details about location or outcomes.
Ford faced objections over new labor policy clauses in defense contracts. Henry Ford’s firm allegedly balked at overtime and safety rules, risking contract cancellation. UAW leader Widman accused Ford of underpaying workers to win bids, citing a $122 million engine order and a $1,387.50 car order as context.
Verne Marshall chairman of the No Foreign War Committee says the war department order for 4 500 000 identification tags verifies his charge that pending defense legislation aims to mobilize troops to Europe. He contends the senate foreign relations committee must reveal the full story about a plot to bring the United States back into Europe and warns of dangers beyond President Roosevelt's outline. Marshall, who will appear before a federal grand jury in Washington, cites questions about army shoes coffin capacity and other war materiel while predicting a 4 900 000 soldier force to retake continental Europe from the Nazis.
Washington AP report says Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt declined an invitation to address a forthcoming American Youth Congress gathering. Other notable figures including President Roosevelt, Sidney Hillman, Paulo McNutt, Philip Murray also declined to speak. Executive secretary Joseph Cadden noted Mrs Roosevelt had growing reservations about the youth group's stance on peace time military expenditure.
The Chicago Tribune, once a Willkie supporter, editorially denounces his leadership as a hoax. It states opponents can grin like Quisling’s Norwegian collaborators and argues Willkie offered no solid issues, domestic or foreign, during the campaign.
Greek forces report Italian troops are evacuating Tepelini in Albania as Greeks storm the Italian defense north of Klisura. The central sector offensive resumes with several fascist counter moves repulsed and over 200 prisoners taken in the last 24 hours. In Athens crowds gathered to honor Premier Gen John Metaxas at the cathedral.
Sir Shen Ton Thomas warned Malaya faced possible war within weeks or months and urged full financial and other provisions now. He cited axis plotting behind Thailand and French Indo China conflicts and noted Japan's drive to control Indo China and Thailand threatening Singapore as a British base.
B A Burrows, 48, of 827 B Avenue NF, a member of the Junk Theft gang, received a five year sentence at Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to receiving stolen property. The case involved cast iron pallets stolen from Castone Products. Two youths were given suspended five year sentences. Burrows has a lengthy prior record.
Motorists moving to Iowa from another state must obtain 1941 license plates starting Saturday. Police in Des Moines warned that drivers without current plates will receive a summons before a justice of the peace. Failure to carry current tags is a misdemeanor with fines up to 190 dollars, though many cases incur minimal costs.
Knox warned that Britain must survive to delay Nazi expansion as the United States builds ships and bases. He said Germany would target South America before attacking the United States and urged readiness for harsher costs and wider troop and base commitments.
A new Democratic bloc forms in the House to block the lend-lease bill as Republican opposition grows. The Foreign Affairs Committee backs passage and argues prompt enactment is vital for national security and civilization. Senate witnesses plan to begin Monday with Wendell Willkie among rebuttals.
London soapbox speakers at Marble Arch continue daily protests despite German raids. Actors see pay cuts but crowd moments persist as the crowd and speakers debate war policy and U S foreign policy, ending with a memorial song for two killed by a bomb.
London report says Major Robert Williams, United States Army Air Corps observer, was injured in a German air attack. A bomb shattered a balcony glass across his street, badly cutting his face and threatening sight in one eye.
The House approved and sent to the Senate a $1.404 billion appropriation to fund government independent agencies for 1942. The vote was 192 to 141 against a GOP bid to slash the total by $25 million, excluding veterans and national defense, and to cut the emergency fund for Roosevelt.
Iowa residents will see the News Flashes screening at the Iowa theater from Friday to Monday. Pulitzer winner Verne Marshall explains the No Foreign War organization aims to inform citizens and encourages open minded discussion. Ray Donels is featured as new Iowa State College Cyclones coach with coverage of Golden Glovers road-work ahead of the finals.
The board approved automatic salary increases for the visiting staff of the poor relief department starting at modest bases and rising to caps within years. Names listed include Schnoebelen, Harper, Hutchison, Sweitzer, Woodside, Hodgson, Locher, and two stenographers Garrettson and Larson.
Ivy Who heated Mis stunt of Mount Vernon, a Cor Holt College graduate, will become social welfare director Friday. Joe Roeder, previously Linn county old age and blind investigator, is slated to become acting director once Mrs Hunt moves to oversee poor relief.
Berlin radio reported Mussolini named Gen. Alfredo Dallolio a minister without portfolio. Dallolio, 88, earned fame for saving Italy after Caporetto by reorganizing the army for the Piave offensive that led to Vittorio Veneto. He also provided counsel in Italy’s war against Ethiopia.
Former U.S. presidential candidate Willkie visits Dover England to view coastal defenses. Anti aircraft batteries fire a heavy barrage as a Dornier plane flies over the Channel town, but no bombs are dropped. Willkie continues his harbor inspection amid the action.
French military observers reported that February could bring a German frontal attack on Great Britain. Observers noted German preparations in the occupied zone with secrecy and limited unoccupied zone information. Naval officers said a landing could be feasible toward month end during favorable weather and low winter tides.
Period from 6 30 p m Jan 31 to 4 30 p m Feb 5. Temperatures will run much above normal in Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin and above normal in Illinois with no major trend change. Light precipitation, moderate in southern Illinois, mainly later in the period.
The Turin paper Gazzetta del Popolo said Italy may abandon colonies temporarily but will keep fighting alongside Germany. It stressed that Italy’s attitude will not change despite potential losses in war fortunes.
In German-occupied Norway a regiment of Norwegians organized by Major Vidkun Quisling for service with German forces was sworn in Friday before Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler. Swedish reports said only about 200 men volunteered, with elaborate police precautions at Oslo during the ceremonies.
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