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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
5
Community Nutrition Service urges simple hot and cold summer dishes. Plan with Judy and Jimmy to teach meal building around protective foods, using one dish meals, egg dishes, and cheese or meat casseroles. Emphasize fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, and affordable per pound costs while involving children in preparation.
Romania imposes government control over oil properties to prevent British firms from transferring vast holdings to Russia. Secret reports suggest Britain plans to dump assets on the Russian market, a move Romania fears could heighten German tensions. Foreign shareholders may still realize profits under the new framework.
The NLRB charges Weirton Steel with a flagrant violation of the Wagner act for a terrorism campaign against CIO organizing at three West Virginia and Ohio plants. The proposed order would disestablish company dominated unions, end labor favoritism, and provide restitution to affected employees. The six year case, linked to 1937 filings, seeks remedies and requires company response within set deadlines.
Chicago AP James Farley national party chair made an error at a press conference while outlining the week ahead for the national democratic convention He said Thursday would be devoted to hearing the nomination for the presidency The remark drew laughter and he corrected the slip The schedule continued with Monday keynote address Tuesday speech by permanent chairman Senator Barkley Wednesday platform and Friday nomination of a vice presidential candidate
In Boston AP report, a nervous mother from Connecticut tells Traffic Officer Perfer P. Fortin her 30 year old son is missing. The officer prepares to launch a search as the season for lost children peaks.
Berlin reports German high command claims total enemy merchant shipping sunk since war start reaches 4,329,213 tons through July 8. They list torpedo and mine losses, surface craft, and aerial hits, plus ships damaged and ports attacked along England’s coast.
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey is appointed an assistant sergeant-at-arms for the upcoming national Democratic convention in Chicago. He joins other officials for the event.
State Welfare Director A. L. Bowen was ordered removed from office by Circuit Judge James V. Bartley in Kankakee Illinois, following a prior order. The decision prompts actions to replace Bowen as the case moves toward resolution.
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