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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1940
Page
12
The piece debates age limits and citizens duties in the looming war era. It casts Roosevelt as commander in chief for years and questions funding for national defense, debt, and economic risk, urging vigilance against a perceived conspiracy to pull the nation into conflict.
Levi Neuenschwander 53 of Route 2 Marion suffered severe abrasions to his right arm and left elbow when his sedan struck the rear left corner of a Reliable Transit truck five miles east of Cedar Rapids on Highway 30. Truck driver Earl Hill 36 of Chicago said engine trouble forced him to pull onto the shoulder to set out flares. Neuenschwander said the truck’s rear corner extended over the pavement and he saw no taillight on the truck.
Ruth Mae Kuchera aged 14 daughter of Mr Charles Kuchera of 1510 Eighth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at St Luke’s hospital Saturday at 3 30 PM after a brief illness She leaves her parents a sister Mrs John B Drahovzal and a brother C Woodrow both of Cedar Rapids
Mrs Jessie Shikoski wife of Herman L Shikoski died at home 1905 Memorial drive SE at 4 p.m Saturday after a lingering illness She was born March 3 1889 in Neilsville Wisconsin and moved to Cedar Rapids from Milwaukee 25 years ago Surviving: husband stepson Leo F Shikoski four sisters and four brothers Funeral arrangements later Friends may call at Moen chapel
A Independence officer scanning state police radio reports helped recover a bicycle reported stolen by H. L. Walkup of 1057 Center Point Road NE. The serial number matched a bike picked up locally and Walkup was notified.
Fire crews from general headquarters tackled a garage fire at 14486 Second Street SE in the residence of Frank Stusak. The blaze, of unknown origin, was smothered quickly after the 1010 p.m. call Saturday.
Negotiations with the Farley group for the New York Yankees sale reached tentative terms on a 3.7 million dollar price. Barrow would stay as executive vice president, while Farley departs from the cabinet and Democratic National Committee chairmanship. The deal reportedly includes the Yankees, Yankee Stadium, Newark franchise, Kansas City club, and other farm-system franchises.
Dayton Ohio AP reports former Ohio governor James M Cox dismissed a published claim that he aided a deal to buy the New York Yankees and denied any involvement with publisher backing Postmaster General James A Farley. He had denied prior rumors of purchasing the club.
The War Department outlines preparations for a compulsory peacetime drill and a broad defense build up. It cites readiness of the National Guard, census data guiding defense manpower, and WPA projections of 500 000 to 600 000 workers on defense projects. Officials warn against interference with peacetime training while backing new legislation endorsed by Pershing and Stimson.
A letter from France dated June 1935 describing wartime refugee hardship and French resolve. James Francis Dwyer and his wife urge Americans to understand France under invasion and to stand with them. He praises French courage of women and men and appeals for support from the United States.
The plan targets men 18 to 65 with 21 to 45 liable for eight months or more of regular armed service. Selection by lot mirrors World War II, with 87 percent aged 21 to 31. The 18 to 21 and 45 to 65 groups would start home defense training and pay parity at a minimum of $21 monthly would raise program costs.
Johnson County Iowa reports extensive corn damage from chinch bug invasion. Farmers note pests flew in from other infested areas rather than migrating normally. County Agent Emmett Gardner calls the outbreak very unusual and cold weather delayed bugs moving from small grains to corn. Demonstration plans include paper fence barriers to halt spread.
A truck driven by Max Ramsey slid on loose sand and rear ended Lloyd Jungels at the First avenue east and Fifteenth street intersection at 2 55 p m Saturday. Both cars were moving west, Jungels halted at a red light. Ramsey cited sand as the braking failure. No injuries reported.
Berlin mobbed Adolf Hitler as he rode from Anhalt Station to the chancellery in a flower carpeted parade. Nazi leaders and military figures attended as crowds cheered Heil and watched massed manpower on display, signaling continued wartime mobilization.
Hitler arrived in the capital ahead of Italian Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano as crowds endured a hot day. The visit is understood as a demonstration of axis solidarity among Germany Italy and their supporters.
Early reports that President Roosevelt backs a regional Monroe Doctrine for Americas Europe and Asia with self defense at its core. He argues the United States will not seek new territories but would insist that disposition of conquered western hemisphere lands be decided by American nations, possibly amid Havana talks.
Reported Nazi raids hit a South Devon town with casualties as Britain awaits German moves. French fleet losses are outlined, with battleships carriers and cruisers variably accounted for. Government bets on US Canada war materiel orders run into millions while Britons fear air and sea strikes and brace for possible Irish border tension.
Miss Lawther stated the Iowa university has no president and the board could act collectively or appoint a board member to run duties. She noted low pay of 12 500 annually deters candidates, and referenced Dean Wiley Rutledge and possible acting presidencies for Dean Paul Packer and Dean George Stoddard.
Four people sustained minor injuries when a car driven by Esther Havlicek collided with a car driven by Orsen James at the Eighth avenue and Third street SE intersection around 7 30 p m James wife and daughter Janet 9 were uninjured Mrs Havlicek passenger Rosemary 6 and her mother Mrs Joe Stefan and Josephine Musel 23 were treated and released from Mercy hospital Patrolmen Duncan and Ahring investigated the incident
Indiana State Prison inmate James Trees spent four years assembling an improvised pipe organ from discarded machinery and wood. With guidance from Chaplin Hall and organ expert Dr. William Barnes the organ is valued at 7000 by Barnes but prison officials estimate below 100 in materials. Dr Barnes will play at the dedication and Trees will attend as guest amid talks of early release and a possible organ mechanic job in Chicago.
General alarm sent firefighters to 915 G avenue NW to extinguish a fire in John Scriven's barn garage. Flames spread from a bonfire but were out within seven minutes after arrival.
A tropical plant named Mimosa pudica shows rapid leaf closure and wilting on touch, demonstrating a fast plant response to physical stimulation and potential defense mechanism.
German and CBS reports claim French bomb raids against Britain's Gibraltar fortress as French planes attack from the west Mediterranean. British warships reportedly strike back, sinking a French destroyer near Crete and a submarine attack near Algiers amid redeployments to Gibraltar.
Vatican City UPI reports Pope Pius XII will skip his usual summer retreat at Castel Gandolfo due to the war. He will stay in Rome to maintain close contact with world issues through diplomats at the Holy See.
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