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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

2

Restrictions Tighten on Aliens at U S Ports

Washington AP reports a broad tightening of entry for aliens under two executive orders requiring a legitimate purpose for coming to the United States and restricting seamen shore leave. President Roosevelt seeks $6.56 million for the FBI and immigration services, plus 500 more FBI agents. General Marshall proposes expanding the army to 400000, organizing 355000 troops in 12 divisions with armored units. Roosevelt opposes a nonpartisan defense authority proposal.

Washington State Department United States Roosevelt Congress Federal Bureau of Investigation Justice Department FBI Immigration and Naturalization Service Budget Bureau George C Marshall National Guard Austin Defense Commission Marshall Air Corps

Radio Programs Thursday Advertised Schedule Listings

A dense skim of radio station lineups presents a Thursday schedule across WOI WICO WSUI KFJB WMT WCCO WGN and others. Programs include news by Mr District Attorney and Charlie Baurer, musical menus from Major Bowes and the Music Hall, dramas, variety shows, and sports updates throughout the day and into the evening.

Evlaing William Pertinzil Charlie Baurerc WICO Asketic Basket WMT Maijor Bowes WCCO Major Bowes Wsd1i Cantarena KFJB WGN Gabriel Hratter Weel Speriae Rudy Vallees KEIH Fran Chisago WSUI Treasure Isle WSUT the Lads of Harmony Nan Wynn Amos Andy KFUJU Joe Fishers Orch Wat Baseball Rattlers Waterloo Orea Weco Lanny Ross Jack McLeans Weeco Curats Oreh Ray Neal Wwoco Cerdric Adams Jack Denny Three Giesses Bil Anson Grift Willams Rollie Johnson Earl Hines Ray Herbeck Dick Shelton Phiner Earl Leonard Keller Discinses of Mark Fisher Tomme Reynolds Dave Dennis George Duffy Rken Pollack WNMT Blue Barron Neishbor Wol Good Morning Prostam Sunr'sers Stamp KFJIB WOI Boone Abiar Wcco—Saonts Wyesteryear Jerry Zelda WOII Wccco Neus Manins WGON Neus Kfib Assembly of God Jo—Watt Woli WHO Wgx Pretty Kitty Kelly WoNeange Godfrey Hannah IMI Hillton Newus Melodies Ellen Randolph June Baker Stepmeather Roy Kathleen Norris Doe David Harum Awhr Blue Horizons Life Beans Mwoi Marvets Wwcco Big Sister KPAB Charlie Freshwater Linda Wcccco Guiding Licht Lost Empire Kate Smith Ditars Port Speaks KPJB Procrang Wmt—Accordiana Wsui—Book Shelf Portia Blake Wgn—Carters Elmotre Wwccco Caurare Don Roth Ord Wsui—Civic Orchestra Judy Jane KFIB Selm Schuller Kitty Keene Angie Kitchen Melody Time SinsIn Dr Malone Street Forum Ole Iowa Johnny Duffy WOCO Joyce_ Jordan WoOl—Service Ralph Ginsburgh Wcccoo Joe Doakes Wol—Department of Music Painted Dreams Stella Dallas Tay Son My Children Kalfeeklatsch Wgn—Seink Wcocco Arnold Grimm Woocoo Hedda Hopper Charlie Flagler Jane Anderson Wws Paul Sullivan Wecco H V_ Kaltenborn Doo Wat Captain Herne Orran Moods Ol—Musicale Inside of Sports Legion of Safety

Marshall backs army growth to 400000 under plan

The army size would rise from about 230000 to 280000 under current proposals while Marshall argues that enlarging the regular army avoids mobilizing the national guard, enabling quicker strength gains than using the guard.

Marshall National Guard

Crossed Cables Blamed for DC-5 Plane Crash

Douglas Aircraft Co reports that crossed cables in the DC-5 transport’s control cabin caused last Saturday’s crash. Four men testing the plane were killed. The company said a minute examination found no alternate explanation and could not determine the cause.

Santa Monica Calif Douglas Aircraft Co

Wodehouse Reported As German Captive

Information from London says German troops captured the British humorist P G Wodehouse at Le Touquet on the Channel coast during a cocktail party. Mrs Wodehouse was released after questioning and told to go south. Wodehouse reportedly remained interned, later attempting to write a serious book.

London P. G. Wodehouse le Touquet French Channel Coast Wodehouse

Pope Pius XII Urges Mussolini to Keep Italy From War

The Pope sent a signed message to Premier Benito Mussolini urging Italy to stay out of the war. Officials say it may be his final peace appeal to the Italian leader.

Vatican City Pius XII Benito Mussolini Italy Mussolini

Commodity Trading Described By Young Men's Bureau Speaker

Oscar W. Olson educational director of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange will describe the machinery of organized commodity trading to the Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce tonight at 6 15 p m He a law school graduate joined the exchange 25 years ago and helped write rules for contract trading in butter and eggs He was first president of the exchange in 1920 21 and will discuss agricultural industrial dislocation and agriculture market channels and functions of organized markets Introduced by W N Worcester of the program committee.

Oscar W. Olson Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chamber of Commerce Olson Chicago Butter and Eye Exchange W. N. Worcester

Hopkins Daughter Visits Grinnell During Three-Week Stay

Diana Hopkins eight year old daughter of Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins is visiting Grinnell for three weeks with Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. Kerr. Mrs Kerr WPA commissioner assistant says Hopkins has recovered enough to assist national defense efforts and is living at the White House for now.

Grinnell Diana Hopkins Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins R. Y. Kerr Kerr Diana Washington WPA Hopkins

Polk 6A Class Graduation Exercises Details

The 6A class of Polk school held graduation exercises in the school assembly room with parents as guests. The program included chorus selections, solo performances by Bertie Lee Prather, Elvena Peal, Jean Hinrichs, and Norma Wagner, a playlet Apple Seed John, and presentations for certificates, scholarships, and citizenship. Georgia Lee Hodge announced, with ushers and staff listed.

Perfect Attendance And High Scholarship Honors Listed

Jimmie Akers, director, Mrs. Della Garner, music, Miss Eleanor Kelley. Perfect attendance certificates were awarded to Richard Armstrong, George Greenway, Eunice Hill, Joy Hoff, Rose Marie Jun, Doris McCann, Donna Miller, Beverly Oldfield, Norma Wagner and Jean Hinrichs. Awards for high scholarship went to Rose Marie Jun, Suzanne Combs, Jean Baer, Billy Stanley, Beverly Oldfield, Robert Miller, Doris McCann, Billy Brittin, Bertie Lee Prather, Junior Carter, Darrell Ford, George Greenway, Jack Reindl, Donna Miller, Georgia Lee Hodge, Herbert Williams and Elvena Peal.

Polk School 6A Chorus Rose Marie Jun Bertie Lee Prather Billy Stanley Elvena Peal Doris McCann Jean Baer Norma Wagner Donna Miller Lou May Bracey la Donna Kilto Eunice Young Jean Hinrichs Alberta Wilson Lois Ralston Joanne Ogden Eunice Hill Beverly Oldfield Georgia Lee Hodge Ervin Kirk Gene Karel John Moore Junior Weaver Joy Hoff Betty Jo Fannon Jimmie Akers Della Garner Eleanor Kelley Richard Armstrong George Greenway Suzanne Combs Robert Miller Billy Brittin Junior Carter Darrell Ford Jack Rein

Inquest Set Into Death Of Chelsea Man Frank Kosta

An inquest will be held next week into the death of Frank A Kosta 72 of Chelsea. Coroner Dr A J Wentzien said Kosta died at 1141 p m Tuesday after being slapped by Guy Allee outside William Bendas beer parlor. He fell hit his head on the sidewalk and remained unconscious until his death. The widower had joined friends for cards but was reportedly not drinking. Coroner’s jury members include Joseph Novak George Banda and Roy Ryan of Chelsea.

TAMA Frank A Kosta Chelsea A. J. Wentzien Tama County Kosta Pam William Benda Guy Allee Wentzien Dr. St. Dobins Joseph F Novak George Banda Roy Ryan

Big Navy Appropriations Bill Sent to President

The Senate sent to the White House a naval appropriations bill totaling 1.492 billion dollars. It authorizes emergency funds to speed ship and aircraft production, munitions, armament, and new air base construction. Direct appropriations total 1.308 billion with 184.372 million in contract authority.

Washington Senate White House Chamber House

Kentuckians Indicted in Jeffersonville Cab Driver Slaying

Three Kentuckians were indicted on first degree murder charges in the slaying of Edmund Davis a 38 year old Jeffersonville cab driver last month in Jeffersonville Indiana.

Jeffersonville, Ind Edmund Davis Jeffersonville

Hamilton Asks FDR To Make Defense Shift

John Hamilton chairman of the Republican National Committee urged President Roosevelt to replace cabinet members and amend New Deal laws to boost the national defense commission’s effectiveness. He argued industry would cooperate more if trusted business leaders staffed the cabinet, and warned that the rearmament board remains bound by U S laws.

Waterbury Hamilton Italian-Republican League

Mothers Banquet Honors Fillmore 6A Class

Fillmore 6A class and mothers were hosted by mothers of the students at a banquet Monday evening in the school. Armand Fuller crafted the blue swan centerpiece holders. Miss LaRue Morrison supervised decorations by the 6B art class. Programs featured piano solos, a class history, a gift to Principal Miss Marjorie Donohue, a class will, a comic quartet, a prophecy, and manship certificates.

Fillmore School W. H Sewell E. J. Vanous Fillmore Armand Fuller LaRue Morrison Darlene Riggs Allan Miller Marjorie Donohue Ray Atkins Loudham Andrews Dorothy Zobin Will Dolores Groff Dale Wicke Ray Yeakle Billy Stodola Dewey Meaney Ruth Zier Dolores Sewell la Rue Morrison Doreen Cobb

McGregor Woman 92 Injured in Hip Break at Home

Mrs. Mary Williamson, 92, of McGregor fell and fractured her hip Wednesday afternoon. She was hospitalized in McGregor with a serious condition.

Mcgregor Mary Williamson McGregor Hospital

Italy imposes 12 mile danger zone around coast and colonies

Italy declared a 12 mile danger zone around its coast and colonies as German forces push toward Paris. The notice requires ships to obtain authorization from Italian authorities and to report arrival times and positions, warning of risk if they proceed without clearance.

Italy Rome Germany Paris

No Cost To Students For CAA Flying Course At Coe College

Ground school and flight training under the Civil Aeronautics Authority will cost students nothing. A $20 deposit is required and refunded after completion. Class size limited to 30 at first, with possible expansion if demand grows. Summer morning ground classes to fit office work, evening flight training at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport.

Alfred W. Meyer Coe College Civil Aeronautics Authority CAA Meyer Cedar Rapids Airways Iowa City Road Prof. Meyer Dan Hunter

WPA to Fund One Fourth of 1941 National Defense Effort

Works Progress Administration will allocate about a quarter of its 1941 funding and staff to national defense. F C Harrington announced after Senate appropriations approved a relief bill totaling 1.073 billion dollars with 975 million for WPA and 75 million for rural rehabilitation. The Senate panel trimmed House totals but allowed 125 million to be lent by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for rural rehab.

Washington F. C Harrington Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Sweden and Germany near completion of trade pact

An official spokesman said Sweden and Germany nearly completed a trade agreement to boost bilateral trade. Sweden's talks with Soviet Russia were also reported as progressing rapidly.

Sweden Germany Stockholm Russia

Adlerika Ad Claims Gas Relief and Sleep Benefit

An advertisement touts Adlerika as a bowel cleansing remedy that relieves gas bloating nausea stomach upset and headaches. It features a testimonial from Mrs Jas Filler praising reduced symptoms after use and claims the product acts on upper and lower bowels with carminatives and laxatives for balance.

Adierika Jas

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