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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1941
Page
2
The article argues administration pressure to extend drafts and mobilize more forces, contending a trained army deters attack more than a larger untrained pool. It questions the army chief of staff's claim of readiness and urges giving draftees more time to train despite opposition to removals and broader mobilization.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to legislate daylight saving time on a regional or national basis, claiming it could save about 736 million kilowatt hours of electricity. He wrote to Speaker Rayburn and eight southern governors noting a severe power shortage hindering defense and urging extension to southern states.
Tokio reports a government spokesman saying Russia's mine fields along the Siberian coast may force Japan to consider abrogating its three month old neutrality treaty with Russia. Kishi cautioned on future steps while Moscow insists Russo British aid will not affect Russo Japanese ties. Premier Konoye heads to seek the Emperor's audience as Japan, allied with Germany and Italy, signed the Moscow pact April 13 outlining mutual peaceful relations and territorial respect.
Washington AP Robert P Patterson acting secretary of war told Congress Roosevelt favored extending national service in the army beyond 12 months and sought removal of the 900 000 draftees limit. Gen Marshall warned that restricting selectees and guardsmen outside the western hemisphere hindered occupation effort and stressed the need to keep trained personnel.
Russians report a major offensive on the central front around Smolensk and Moscow, with gains along the Dnieper and a 19 mile advance. Soviet bulletins claim victory in the south and heavy German losses, while German sources say defenses held east of Vitebsk and reinforcements rushed to Leningrad.
A federal grand jury named leaders and organizers of the socialist workers party as conspirators to overthrow the U S government under the Smith act. Indictments allege key party members aimed to seize influence in transportation, mining, farming and manufacturing across Minneapolis, St Paul, Chicago and New York.
Welles at a press conference tied assurances of US nonoccupation of the Azores and Verde Islands to a condition that the islands remain in friendly hands. Observers compare this to Iceland’s secret occupation and question why axis consuls are allowed to ship five tons of San Francisco files home.
Military analysts question Germany and Russia strategies in the war argument. They discuss green Russian wheat, fear of aerial chemical spraying, and the ingenuity of propaganda in shaping enemy actions.
A DeWitt reader urged reprinting the area’s congressional representatives. The notice lists Senator Guy M. Gillette Clyde L. Herring and U S Representatives Thomas E. Martin William S. Jacobsen John W. etc Henry O. and Karl M. Le for the public to memorize and write to.
A survey from Ohio State University suggests a student with high physical fitness may have a below average scholastic record regardless of employment status. The report appears to critique intercollegiate athletics and implies athletes at OSU are highly fit.
Cedar Rapids eight more persons were charged with selling beer to minors as County Attorney William Crissman filed eight informations with Justice H R Churchill. With 26 filed last week, total now 34. Police found 40 places selling beer to minors. New defendants and places include Norma McDonald Blue Ribbon tavern Ruth Adams Walt's tavern Ira Rehmel Central Park tavern Emil Pospisil Klinsky's tavern George Collins Midway tavern Harris Cresswell pharmacy Louis Blazek Friendly tavern Lloyd Bean Little Bohemia 1317 Third street SE. The latter was once listed as Joe Bean. None are permit holders. McDonald and Bean waived preliminary hearings. Three others also waived and furnished bonds: Don Sample Lee stables Mrs Joe Hynes Blue Moon cafe 3100 First avenue E and M W Winger Godfrey's tavern 1506 First avenue E.
British warplanes bombed Messina in Sicily causing building damage. One civilian was killed and four people were injured in the raid.
The Cedar Rapids area reports a mainly sunlit day with a steady temperature climb from 68 at 7 am to 85 by 2 30 pm. Showers are expected Tuesday night and Wednesday, with cooler periods ahead as clouds disperse.
Joe McCormick Jr mess sergeant of Battery G 185th Field Artillery Thirty-fourth Division Camp Claiborne La asks for a full set of Gazette cock booklets. Gazette business office reports similar requests from the army have appeared periodically.
Senator Nye, a foreign relations panel member, said the administration’s silence on the Far East signals a secret understanding with Japan. He argued Washington focuses on Atlantic military bases and nonintervention, claiming such a policy shapes current actions.
Rome reports that the Italian ministry of popular culture informed NBC representative David Anderson of Berkeley California that Italian stations facilities were never at the disposal of American broadcasters.
Under secretary of War Robert Patterson told the senate defense investigating committee that the United States has "gone a good distance" toward a superior army in organization and equipment. He warned of civilian disruption as defense expansion continues and said about 15 percent of productive capacity should shift to war needs while noting past speed caused some errors in judgment.
Mayor Frank Hahn will describe broad aims for the Cedar Rapids National Defense Council at its opening session Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the city council chamber. He will propose the first project and appoint E. Lowe to lead detailed organization, with a committee of city representatives and Linn County Sheriff Jim Smith noted.
Des Moines reports that Iowa labor will donate a half day of wages to a national fund aiding British workers. Governors and local labor units will organize the drive across 17 locations to support the rights enjoyed in their own country.
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor vows all possible aid from U S workers during Aid to British Labor week. In a Washington broadcast Green says labor groups will raise funds to relieve British workers hit by Hitler's blitzkrieg and send food medicine clothing and other relief materials as requested by British labor.
Secretary of State Sumner Welles said reports of unofficial German peace proposals have reached the government. Earlier White House press secretary Stephen Early denied any Hitler feelers reaching Washington, stating no such contact was received.
The local Navy recruiting office in the post office building lacks an office clerk. regulations prevent hiring a woman. Authority to hire exists, but the job remains open, offering four years enlistment with pay of 60 dollars monthly plus 72.50 subsistence, and a home-town station for those passing tests and opting for yeoman third class. Line forms to the right, boys.
James Boone, 19, jailed on forgery charges, leapt from a second story window at a state hospital in Iowa City and swam the Iowa River. A call to his wife tipped off police, who halted him near his home as he attempted to flee. Deputy Whittemore had removed handcuffs to aid a mental exam, but Boone fled through a screened window onto a golf course.
President Roosevelt signed a bill by Senator Tage M. Gillette of Iowa authorizing instruction of 20 men from other American republics at the U S Naval Academy. The measure expands international military education and strengthens ties with neighboring nations.
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