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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
4
The piece reports Willkie endorsing U.S. occupation of Iceland and proposes bases in Ireland and Scotland if needed. It notes Irish resistance to foreign encroachment, the strategic risk of German bombs, and the political caution in the United States about such steps. It discusses lend-lease implications and war-front optimism from Russian front reporting.
The finance department submitted a 1 453 752 dollar budget for 1942 43 a rise of 73 608 from 1940 41 and 39 314 over the prior year. Major increases include a 12 000 parking lot provision and pension needs from more eligible personnel. Budget details cover tax and fee provisions, fund by fund changes and projected year end balances.
Cedar Rapids area weather forecast calls for showers thunderstorms and cooler temperatures with partial clearing tonight and Friday. The day opened with 76 degrees at 2 30 pm and a noon low of 67 after a rain storm dropped 0 15 inches, recovering to near 70 by mid afternoon.
A Midwest storm that swept from western Iowa to the Mississippi River ended a heat spell with heavy rain and high winds. Lightning killed George Singley Jr. of Moulton while Leslie Fight was burned but survived. in Council Bluffs Robert Cor yell was electrocuted and Carsten Schlotfeld injured by a drifting drum. Temperatures had topped 101 in Alta and near 100 across several cities as damage reports rolled in and rainfall averaged over half an inch.
A major wind and rainstorm swept across the Rochester region for about an hour and a half on Thursday morning. It toppled trees and power lines, wrecked several barns from here to Tipton, flooded ground floors, and damaged outlying farms including Dave Beninger’s barn.
A News Chronicle diplomatic correspondent said Viscount Halifax, British ambassador to the United States, is believed to be returning to London soon and resume duties in the war cabinet.
Washington reports House action lowering the draft age from 36 to 28 with near unanimous approval. Rep. Elston argued for discharge of 29 year olds already inducted but the measure failed 113 to 103. Stimson letter said army plans to release 60 000 to 75 000 draftees after training.
New York Post front page editorial calls on President and Congress to declare war on Nazi Germany. It argues the United States is already at war, warning that delay equals defeat and accusing Hitler of attacking American homes and planning acts to harm the nation.
Selective Service announces a July 17 lottery for newly registered 21 year olds. 750 numbers to be drawn with 6,500 boards using the master list for integration into existing rolls. Col. Charles T N Morris will assist in placing a blindfold on Secretary Stimson during the drawing.
Nine members of the Chamber of Commerce aviation committee with about 20 student aviators and instructors urged the Cedar Rapids city council to install all night lighting at the airport to meet new CAA rules. John Drabelle and Dan Hunter noted costs for beacon and field lighting while Mayor Hahn proposed underwriting but legal concerns halted action.
Cedar Rapids news: Anton Samek, 58, of 1509 Seventh Avenue SE, was fined $50 and costs after pleading guilty to speeding in police court. Arrested at 3:20 am by Patrolmen Eddie Stearns and Earl Davis, he admitted driving and struck a parked car owned by Carl Sexton at 511 Eighth Avenue SE. Prosecutor reduced the charge from reckless driving. police noted alcohol use but no drunk driving. Samek claimed he was blinded by the lights of a track.
Soviet dispatches report fierce fighting as Russian forces annihilate a German motorized division on the central front and smash a second unit. Berlin claimed heavy losses for the Red Army and German advances around the Stalin line as Hitler's command says operations in the east proceed relentlessly.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for a $4,770,065,588 war department appropriation to boost national defense. The request, a first installment toward a $15 billion program, highlights army ordnance at $3,486,034,036. Additional funding covers supplies, clothing, transport, animals, buildings, signals, air corps, medical, engineers, ordnance, and chemical warfare.
AP reports renewed fighting in Syria as confusion over an armistice grows. British experts in London discuss possible moves across Iran to contact Soviet forces while noting American aid arriving as British and Free French forces press the campaign.
In Washington the House defeated by about two to one a Roosevelt proposal empowering federal seizure of defense plants when management declines conciliation and mediation. Also in Washington the War Department asked Lieut. Gen. Ben Lear for a full factual statement on mass discipline of 350 soldiers who whistled at girls in golf attire.
President Roosevelt named Edmund Burke Jr. of New York to the Securities and Exchange Commission and Henry A. Mulligan of New York to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation board. Burke currently heads the SEC reorganizations division, succeeding Leon Henderson who moved to civilian price control duties.
Over 500 pounds of potatoes were sold through a local want ad placed by Co. O. Lunning of 1407 30th Street Northeast. The notice advertised a supply available to buyers in the community.
A report notes sales of between five and six hundred pounds of home grown potatoes after a satisfied buyer placed a request via telephone. Readers can call 2-1121 for an ad-taker to place Want Ads. Dial 27-5918 is listed for home grown potatoes and ad inquiries.
Sen Robert Taft charges the United States is building a naval air base for Great Britain in Northern Ireland and warns occupation of Iceland equals active war participation. He cites Willkie remarks and urges readiness to defend Ireland Scotland England or Portugal. Other witnesses to be questioned on submarine incidents.
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