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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1941
Page
4
City officials disclosed discussions on a higher pay schedule for police and fire departments to begin April 1 if funds are available. The editorial urges open meetings and stresses that any promises should not depend on reelection and must be backed by public funds and a formal council vote.
President Roosevelt warned inflation threatens defense effort and urged Congress to pass price and rent control legislation. He supported wage Ceilings in cooperation with labor and industry but did not push a congressional mandate. The plan aims to extend stability via mediation boards and non stabilization committees.
Hopkins, acting as personal representative of President Roosevelt, met Joseph Stalin at the Kremlin. The visit, kept secret until the last minute, caused Hopkins to cancel engagements, including a royal audience, and was seen as a pivotal American diplomatic move amid a tense Far Eastern situation.
Washington protested to Tokyo after the gunboat Tutuila was damaged during a raid on Chungking China. The 159‑foot vessel sustained superstructure damage with no crew injuries as Japanese bombers targeted American property near the capital.
The President signals awareness of factors driving price inflation and seeks authority to curb commodity and property prices while omitting labor price controls. He urges wage ceilings via cooperative efforts of labor and industry but offers no explanation why labor prices won’t rise or fall voluntarily.
The text argues that commodity prices cannot be controlled by arbitrary government action unless all price-influencing factors are controlled. It says wage ceilings risk voter backlash and warns the economy would fail if finished goods prices are kept down while labor costs rise. It warns of a coming mess from half measures.
Secretary of War Stimson issues a formal apology to Senator Wheeler for implying the noninterventionist leader resorted to near treasonous methods to stir army opposition. Wheeler accepts the gesture calling it a very decent thing, while preserving his charge that Stimson is gaga until more evidence arrives.
Hopkins, a top lease administration official, travels to Moscow to meet with Stalin and Soviet leaders. He aims to learn Soviet needs and how to finance supplies, while Americans weigh continued Soviet support against paying for aid and war efforts. The Daily Worker cites a harsh antiwar slogan, reflecting partisan tension.
Campaigns urge voters as deadlines loom with countdown to the final day. Organizers stress urgency and call for turnout before the closing hour.
The House military committee approved legislation by 15 to 7 to allow the president to retain selectees guards and reserve personnel beyond one year for training. Chairman May Ky. said he would seek special status and aims to start floor debate next week. He predicted it will pass despite opposition from Short.
Cedar Rapids area endures a heat wave with a record 91 degrees at 2:30 pm and a 9:30 am 82 reading. The day saw a sudden cool down to 88 by 3:45 pm and 92 by 6 pm, with evening storms bringing 72 at 10:15 pm and 60 percent humidity. Attendance at Ellis Park pool reached 1,556 as temperatures fluctuated.
Harvey C. Couch an Arkansas industrialist and longtime rail executive died at his home after a year of illness. He served as chairman of the board of the Kansas City Southern Arkansas and Louisiana Rail line and was a prominent figure in regional business.
The House approved a tax measure with a single amendment striking the joint filing requirement. The vote stood 204 to 168. The action came as a compromise gag rule on the bill.
Iowa representative Vincent F. Harrington from Sioux City voted for the rule while the rest of Iowa’s delegation cast no votes.
Rapids Cooperative Daily reports a one cent per quart milk price increase taking effect Friday. Dry spell reduced pastures and milk production prompting the hike. retail milk on the multiple-quart plan will move from 11 cents first quart and 8 cents each additional to 12 and 9 cents after Friday.
Berlin reports quote reliable quarters that General Ernst Udet creator of Germany's parachute corps is well and at his post. London rumors claim he may have died by his own hand though not confirmed.
In Brainerd Minnesota Arthur Peterson, 54, sought relief from heat by using a six volt fan on a 110 volt circuit. The fan spun uncontrollably and a blade tore off, striking him in a fatal injury.
Police and fire unions reject the city's wage proposal. Fire fighters demand a $30 monthly raise and longer term increases at 10 15 and 20 years, with changes pending local federation negotiations. Police seek higher base pay as a five member committee negotiates on behalf of officers.
Washington ision Lt Secretary of State Henry Stimson apologized to Senator Wheeler for implying the isolationist leader circulated soldiers with antiwar post cards. Stimson noted an inquiry at post offices and stressed Wheeler’s action in sending circulars was near treason. Navy Secretary Knox reportedly shared non interventionist views.
Joseph Faltis aged 65, a Cedar area building contractor for about 40 years, died from a shotgun wound ruled a self-inflicted act. He had health issues for years, recently moved between California and Cedar and was living at 1422 Section Street SW when the incident occurred. police cooperated in the investigation.
Washington reports the United States has recognized the exile government of Czechoslovakia, announced Wednesday by state officials. The move acknowledges the fugitive administration opposed to the current regime.
Iowa faced a nine day heat spell climaxed by damaging rain and wind in the east. Iowa City cooled from 103 to 67 as a rainstorm and 45 mile per hour wind swept the area. Fort Madison reported a 106 degree high with rainfall totals including 2.30 inches at Oskaloosa and 0.83 at Albia.
A half hour gale east of Toddville toppled trees along a power line two miles east and collapsed a chicken house on Carl Erickson farm south of town, killing 16 chickens. Numerous straw stacks were blown down and some corn damage reported. power service was restored.
By Associated Press cooling northerly breezes and thundershowers ended the season’s severe heat in the northern tier from the Dakotas to New England. The nine day hot spell caused 320 deaths, 165 by heat and 155 by drowning, with Minnesota recording 30 heat deaths and Michigan 26 drownings.
Acting Secretary Sumner Welles said Harry Lee went to Moscow to edit war materials for the Soviet Union. The President sent Hopkins to Moscow due to his knowledge of U S production and ability to align Soviet orders with other nations. Welles stressed that lend-lease aid to Russia has not arisen.
Frank J. Peck 52 of 3015 Bever avenue SE was arrested by Marion police at 12 05 am Saturday on a drunk driving charge after his car hit a parked vehicle. He pleaded innocent Wednesday and was released on 500 bond awaiting jury trial. Peck, a Bever Park officer, had received authority from Park Commissioner Ed Stefan to chase after hours.
Compiled dispatches report Soviet forces counter attacking as the war front shifts. Soviet spokesmen claim new fighting sectors near Latvia and gains in the eastern theater while German losses mount with high casualties and equipment damage. Neutral observers visit Moscow and note rail traffic appearing unaffected amid the war.
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