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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1941
Page
1
Cedar Rapids officials disclosed a plan to raise the salary schedule for police and fire personnel, effective April 1 next year if the current council approves. Union leaders rejected the offer, arguing for higher compensation, while the public is urged to follow open meetings and avoid election contingencies in funding decisions.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to enact price and rent control laws and to establish wage ceilings in defense industries while noting wage adjustments may be needed. He pressed for authority to act during the emergency to curb inflation and protect national safety, with labor and industry sharing responsibility.
President urges price and rent control legislation while acknowledging factors driving inflation. He seeks authority to curb commodity and property prices but omits labor price controls. He calls for wage ceilings through cooperative efforts of labor and industry, yet offers no rationale for voluntary restraint on wages.
The piece argues that commodity prices cannot be restrained by government action unless all input costs are controlled. It warns that wage ceilings risk voter backlash and could derail the economy as finished goods prices lag while other costs rise. An administration relying on voter support should avoid such half measures.
Secretary of War Stimson issues a formal apology to Senator Wheeler for implying non interventionist leaders stirred army opposition. Wheeler calls it a decent act, while he maintains his claim that Stimson is gaga. Hopkins arrives in Moscow to discuss allied supplies and how to pay, amid U S war concerns.
The Daily Worker carried a fresh slogan "The Yanks are not coming too late" amid ongoing revisions and controversy. The paper faces turmoil and frequent direction changes, provoking public scrutiny of its stance and credibility.
The Gazette announces a three day window to purchase missing numbers of the Cookbooklets series at the Gazette office. Readers are urged to act fast to complete their collection before sales end.
Washington AP The house military committee approved a bill to permit the president to retain selectees guardsmen reserve officers and gear if the national interest is imperiled. The vote 15 to 7 parallels the senate panel with an extra allowance to extend a guardsman’s service beyond a single twelve month period. Chairman May predicts quick floor action and passage despite opposition from Rep Short who warns of a hard fight.
The Cedar Rapids area logged a record high of 91 on Tuesday with a late daytime drop to 88 and a 92 reading by early evening. A municipal pool at Ellis Park drew 1,556 as heat eased briefly before another storm with lightning and light rain reduced temperatures to the night 73. Wednesday opened cooler with a 72 low before a 74 rise and 60 percent humidity at nine-thirty.
Harvey C. Couch, 64, president of Arkansas Power and Light and chairman of the board of the Kansas City Southern Arkansas and Louisiana rail line, died at his Couchwood home in Ark. He had been in poor health for a year.
The House adopted a gag rule on a 3.5 billion tax bill and will permit one amendment aimed at striking the provision requiring joint income tax returns. The vote stood 204 to 168 with general debate to begin after the rule’s adoption.
Iowa congressmen vote 8 to 1 against the special tax bill. Rep. Vincent F. Harrington (D) voted for the rule. The remaining eight Iowa lawmakers voted no.
The report notes a one cent per quart milk price hike set to take effect Friday. Dry spell reduced pasture and milk production, prompting R L Rapids Cooperative to raise prices from 11 cents for the first quart and 8 cents for each additional to 12 and 9 cents respectively.
Berlin dispatch says General Ernst Udet, founder of Germanys parachute corps, is alive and at his post in the air ministry. London rumors alleged he died by his own hand but reliable quarters say he is well and active.
In Brainerd Minnesota a ventilation fan connected to a 110 volt house circuit exploded into speed after being tied to a six-volt automobile unit. The blade shattered and fatally struck Peter, prompting an investigation into electrical safety practices and the sequence that led to the deadly mishap.
Police and firefighters rejected the proposed pay raise agreed by chiefs. Fire Fighters Local 11 voted unanimously against the plan and will pursue higher demands, while the policemen’s association also rejected the offer and seeks a broader base pay rise.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson apologized to Senator Burton Wheeler for implying he circularized soldiers with antiwar cards. Wheeler accepted the apology, noting about 1,000,000 cards were mailed, with no intention to target soldiers. Navy Secretary Knox also reportedly expressed regret to Wheeler over a separate incident.
Joseph Faltis 65 a building contractor for nearly 40 years died about 11 a m Wednesday from a shotgun wound to the heart ruled suicide by coroner Dr R E Munden who investigated with police Faltis had health problems and recently moved between California and Cedar Falls living at 1422 Hamilton Street SW He went to his sister Mrs John Hubachek’s home after she returned.
The state department announced that the United States recognizes the Czechoslovak exile government in London led by President Edvard Benes. This marks official acknowledgment of the fugitive regime after World War II developments.
Iowa ends a nine day heat spell as cool air and showers move in after damaging rain and wind across eastern counties. Drownings include Shirley Ann Stanton 5 of Chestnut Park Illinois and two heat deaths Joseph H Mitchell 85 of Clinton and Mrs Laura Elliot 53 of Davenport. Rain totals topped 2.30 inches at Oskaloosa and 106 degree readings reported in nearby towns.
Wind of near tornado velocity struck Toddville and nearby areas for about thirty minutes Tuesday afternoon causing a chicken house to collapse on the Carl Erickson farm killing 16 chickens. Trees were toppled in Toddville and Robins, an REA line was downed but power was restored by Wednesday. straw stacks fell and some corn damage occurred.
Cooling northerly breezes and thundershowers ended the season’s worst heat wave from the Dakotas to New England. The nine day hot spell caused 320 deaths nationwide with 165 from heat and 155 from drownings. Minnesota reported the highest heat toll with 30 deaths.
Hopkins acting for President Roosevelt flew to Moscow to meet Joseph Stalin at the Kremlin and discuss American aid and Pacific peace. The secret visit surprised London and disrupted a string of engagements including a meeting with royalty.
Acting Secretary Sumner Welles said Hopkins traveled to Moscow by direct order of President Roosevelt to speed war material shipments to the Soviet Union. He said Roosevelt is well informed on U S production and coordinates Soviet orders with other nations, and he reiterated that lend lease aid to Russia has not been raised.
Frank J. Peck a 52 year old Bever Park resident and Park policeman pleaded innocent to a drunk driving charge after being arrested by Marion police early Saturday. He posted 500 00 bond and awaits jury trial with Judge Charles J Haas presiding. Peck was apprehended after his car struck a parked vehicle and underwent a chemical test before arraignment.
Compiled dispatches say Soviet forces counter attacked near Smolensk and north toward Vitebsk, driving back German units. Moscow reports 1,500,000 German casualties, 5,000 tanks lost and 3,000 planes. neutral diplomats note normal rail traffic as war continues.
United States lodged representations with Japan over bombing of the U S gunboat Tutuila near Chungking across the Yangtze. The Tutuila sustained minor damage with no crew injuries while a small motorboat and nearby property were damaged.
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