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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1941
Page
7
Cedar Rapids officials weigh raising salaries for police and firemen with a proposal to start next April 1. The union rejected the offer, arguing for higher pay and open council funding. The editorial urges public discussion and warns against promises tied to reelection.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to pass price and rent control measures and wage ceilings during the war emergency. He backed collaboration with labor and industry to limit defense wage excesses and stabilize prices, noting existing boards and committees will be extended. The plan would empower the President to set price ceilings, buy strategic materials, and curb installment credit, with agricultural parity carveouts.
The Gazette announces three days remain to complete the twenty cookbooklet series. Readers can visit The Gazette office to purchase the missing issues before sales end.
Washington AP The House military committee approved a bill allowing the President to retain selectees guardsmen reserve officers and enlisted personnel beyond one year for training The 15 to 7 vote mirrored a Senate committee result except for adding permission to extend guard service beyond a single year May predicted quick House passage while Short opposed warning of a tough fight
Cedar Rapids area endures a heat wave with Tuesday reaching 91 degrees at 2 30 pm, a new high after earlier showers. The day sees a 9 30 am reading of 82 and a late evening storm dropping temps to 72 by 10 15 pm, while pool attendance reaches 1 556 at Ellis Park.
Harvey C. Couch, 64, president of Arkansas Power and Light, died at his Couchwood home in Arkansas. He had been in poor health for a year and was chairman of the Kansas City Southern AERO and Louisiana railroad.
The House approved a $3.5 billion tax bill under a gag rule allowing only one amendment. The measure designates striking out the provision requiring husbands and wives to file joint returns. The vote stood 204 to 168, with general debate starting after the rule’s adoption.
Iowa congressmen voted 8 to 1 against adoption of the special tax bill rule. Rep. Vincent F Harrington of Sioux City supported the rule while the other eight members voted no.
R L Stallman Cedar Rapids Cooperative dairy manager announced a one cent per quart rise in milk prices effective Friday due to dry spell reduced pasture and milk production. Retail rates on the multiple quart plan will be 12 cents for the first quart and 9 cents for each additional quart.
Berlin dispatch reports Gen. Ernst Udet, creator of Germany's parachute corps, is said to be well and at work at the air ministry. London rumors claimed he had taken his own life, but reliable quarters deny the report, stating he remains active in his post.
Arthur Peterson, 54, sought relief from heat in Brainerd Minnesota when a six-volt car fan connected to a 110-volt home circuit shattered its blade. The resulting slash wound caused fatal shock and blood loss.
Police and firemen announced they rejected a wage boost proposal presented by chiefs acting for Public Safety Commissioner Wes Benesh. Fire Fighters Local No. 11 voted unanimously to renew demands for a $30 monthly raise, while the police union’s five member committee also rejected the plan and urged a broader base pay increase and faster promotion incentives.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson apologized to Senator Burton Wheeler for implying his circulars opposing war targeted soldiers. Stimson said post office checks found hundreds of the cards reached trainees and that organized efforts to sow disloyalty were under way. Wheeler accepted the apology and noted he mailed about one million cards.
Joseph Faltis 65 a building contractor for about 40 years died from a shotgun wound to the heart in Cedar Rapids. The coroner Dr R E Munden ruled it self inflicted after he shot himself at his sister's home. He had health issues and recently moved with his wife from California. Survivors include his wife two daughters a son two brothers and three sisters.
The State Department announced the United States recognizes the exile Czechoslovak government in London led by Dr Edward Benes. The move confirms official support for the fugitive administration during the wartime period.
Iowa ended a nine day heat spell as storms lashed eastern counties with heavy rain and strong winds. Oskaloosa saw electric lines downed and streets blocked by trees while Iowa City and other cities recorded sharp temperature drops. Two heat deaths were reported and Shirley Ann Stanton, 5, drowned in Clinton pool as swimmers crowded the area. Rain totals included 2.30 inches at Oskaloosa and .83 at Albia.
A brief Toddville gust storm with hail and heavy rain struck for about 30 minutes around 4 pm. It damaged the Carl Erickson farm chicken house killing 16 chickens, felled numerous trees in Toddville and Robins, toppled straw stacks, and caused corn damage before power restored by Wednesday.
Associated Press reports cooling northerly breezes and thundershowers ended a nine day heat and humidity spell from the Dakotas to New England. The heat caused 320 deaths with 165 by prostration and 155 by drowning. Minnesota led with 30 heat deaths and Michigan had 26 drownings.
Washington reports Harry Hopkins acting as Roosevelt's personal representative met Joseph Stalin at the Kremlin after a surprise flight to Moscow. He arrived to discuss American aid and potential U S Russian cooperation amid a tense Far East situation and broader Pacific peace concerns.
Acting Secretary Sumner Welles said Hopkins traveled to Moscow at Roosevelt's direct request to expedite war materials for the Soviet Union. Welles noted Hopkins is well informed on U.S. production and can coordinate Russian orders with other nations. he reiterated that lend lease aid to Russia has not been raised.
Frank J. Peck, 52, a Bever Park special policeman, pleaded innocent to a drunken driving charge. He was jailed on a $500 bond after a Saturday collision with a parked car and released by Judge Charles J Haas to await a September jury trial. Peck, who lives opposite Bever Park, said he received his badge from Park Commissioner Ed Stefan for after hours patrol.
Dispatches indicate Soviet forces launch renewed counterattacks along the long front from Smolensk to Novorzhev, pushing back German units and forcing tanks and motorcycles to be diverted to counter guerrilla activity. Neutral diplomats report normal Soviet rear, despite grim casualty figures and continued claims of relief operations.
United States lodged representations with Japan after the bombing of the gunboat Tutuila at Chungking. The 159 foot Yangtze patrol vessel, with a crew of 58, was damaged with no injuries. A Japanese embassy visit followed a raid over the Chinese capital, with bombs falling near the Tutuila and other American property.
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