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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1942

Page

23

NBC and NBC-WMT Air Monday Night Program Mix

NADINE SUBOTNIK reports a Monday schedule featuring Vice President Wallace speaking on The Destiny of the Hemisphere in World Affairs from the Waldorf Astoria, followed by NBC concert orchestra in Freedoms Music under H Leopold Spitalny. Arnold from Town Wesleyan and more programs including Cavalcade of America and true or false debate.

NBC WHO Henry A. Wallace New York Waldorf-Astoria Roosevelt Freedom H. Leopold Spitalny United Nations H. H Arnold Army Air Corps Town Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant WMT Arnold Peaeeee Coves Alfred Wallenstein Wino Radio Theater WENR Seeee Henry Wallace

Radio Schedule Highlights Dense with Shows and Names

Daylong listings feature WMT WGN WENR and more with programs from morning to late night. Notable items include The Lone Ranger, Fibber McGee and Molly, Amos and Andy, Vic and Sade, The Guiding Light, and J. Fred Comstock’s market updates. Multiple stations list news, music, soap operas, and serials across hours and cities.

Rainbow veterans attend rites for Col Glenn Haynes

Five Cedar Rapids members of the 168th infantry of the Rainbow division attend funeral services in Center ville for Colonel Glenn C Haynes World War I veteran and former Fort Madison state penitentiary warden who died Saturday at his home. Mayor Frank Hahn and others drove to attend the rites.

Cedar Rapids 168Th Infantry Centerville Glenn C Haynes Fort Madison State Penitentiary Frank Hahn George and Charles Kosek Leo Custer William Fleming Fred Payneer Ray Chandler

Sharp Naval Clash Off Belgian Coast

London dispatch reports a brief yet sharp engagement off the Belgian coast between light British forces and a German squadron. The admiralty said one modern 600 ton torpedo boat was probably sunk, a light British craft had damage and two sailors were killed, while all British forces returned to base.

London INS Belgian Admiralty

Anglers Do Big Day Below Cedar River Dam

Fishermen by the scores lined the Cedar River below the avenue bridge and dam on a rain swollen day. High waters sent carp upstream to jump the gates as anglers snagged many fish without bait. Some catches weighed 15 to 20 pounds.

Avenue Bridge

Horses Still Dominate London Roads Amid Gasoline Ban

More than 50,000 horses are in use in London since gasoline restrictions were imposed for the war. Carriages and riders fill streets as motor traffic remains limited, with stable owners reporting steady demand and officials monitoring road safety.

London

2 000 at Czech Memorial Rites in Cedar Rapids

About 2000 people attended the annual Czech memorial services at Cedar Rapids Bohemian National Cemetery. A colorfully costumed march included the Home Guard, a girls drill team, YMC A drum corps, cemetery board members, the Karla Masaryk chorus, Czech schoolchildren, lodge delegations, and others. Paul Kirkman and Aldrich Pospeshil carried the American and Czech flags. Rev. Zdenek Pauk spoke as main lecturer. The Boh

Cedar Rapids Bohemian National Cemetery Home Guards Paul Kirkman Garrison Pearl Harbor Kirkman Aldrich Pospeshil Thomas Suchomel Cemetery Association Zdenek Pauk

Optimism Cited On Submarine War Efforts In U S

Rep. Vinson states navy progress against submarines in American waters. He notes enemy production outpaces U S anti sub assets but says the force is now functioning efficiently and submarines have moved farther at sea, allowing time to build anti submarine craft. He cites shipbuilding progress yet warns diesel engines and small ships remain bottlenecks.

Washington INS Vinson D-Ga House Naval Affairs Committee Navy Navy Department United States

Admiral King Says U S Narrowing War Gap with Axis

In a speech prepared for William and Mary College Admiral Ernest J. King states the United States faced initial military disadvantages but has made progress. He cites production capacity, expanding trained manpower, seasoned naval forces, and belief in American fighters as factors in winning the war.

Williamsburg United States Ernest J. King William and Mary College King America

Hitler aims to perpetuate his name and symbol for all time

Frederick C. Oechsner reports on Adolf Hitler's belief in his divine mission to reshape Europe and the world. The piece outlines his vanity, projections of power, plans for posters and funeral rites, and a hidden Kehlstein vault where state papers and Hitler’s art are stored, with limited access after Hess's flight.

Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Germany Frederick C. Oechsner United Press Berlin Nat Bad Nauheim Oechsner New York Europe Hitler Titler Hus Kehlstein Bavarian Mountains Kelilstein Naar Berchtesgaden Rudolf Hess Hess Scotland Martin Bormann

Five Major Japanese Offensives in China Reported

Chungking dispatch says Japan pressed five major offensives across China to end the Chinese incident and deter American air raids. Chinese garrisons hold at Chuhsien while Ordos front operations extend to Inner Mongolia. About 300,000 Japanese troops are said to be engaged with renewed fighting across Chekiang Yun Nan Kwangtung and Kuangsi provinces.

Chungking Japan China Peiping Chuhsien Cheking Paotow Yellow River Suiyuan Cheksiung Yunnin Kwanetung Kuangsi Hoper Menge New China Daily Nanchang Kiangsi

Elisabeth Norwood Elected Head of The Mother Church

In Boston the Christian Science Board of Directors announced Elisabeth F Norwood of Brookline Mass as president of The Mother Church for the ensuing year The report noted strong finances with no indebtedness aside from current bills and taxes The meeting highlighted ongoing struggle for global freedom from slavery and historic Civil War ties.

Boston America Neo Ted Chitian Science Board of Directors Key Elisabeth F Norwood Brookline Mass Isaac Paul Gray Kidera O Grage Meas Eddies Ches Chirch Seader Thae

Sendoff For 23 Linn County Men Called For Induction

Major Frank Hahn and American Legion members attended as 23 Lin n County men departed by bus to Des Moines for army induction. Local officials and Red Cross volunteers distributed New Testaments and cigarettes. Names listed include Lumir S Kosina Cedar Rapids and James W Savage Coggon among others.

Frank Hahn American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Red Cross Des Moines Army Linn Counts Selective Serve Ice Board No 3 Hahn Lemon Wee Lumir S Kosina Second Avenue George Kanellis Third Street David G. McNamara Charlie W. John Charles F. Bukaseek Dale Bertyris John Wo Riasplheka Cedar Rapids Carl Erukson Eldee Bowers Toddville Harves F Pennov Howard G Quass Richard E. Tanner Lyle FE Lochner Mahlon M. Flewder Bernard Jo Muldles Marion Robert A Beranek Charles F Hammond Bradford K. MacGraw Raymond G Waleton Mt Vernon James D Gilrrett Lawrence H Bruce Alfred Boweler Fourfaxs Bernard Po Hendeson Walker

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