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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1941
Page
1
An Iowa reader letter column discusses the Robin Moor sinking, U.S. hesitation, and Hoover remarks on war costs. It cites Butler’s figures, calls for redirecting war funds to social goods, questions Spanish in schools, and notes oil shortages debates tied to Ickes warnings. The piece ends with reflections on global responsibility.
Allied forces move toward Damascus and Beirut as German and Vichy positions crumble. Reports say French defenders offer token resistance while Arab tribes desert to the Allies. Diplomats in Ankara note near-occupation timelines and Turkish expectation of Allied control within weeks.
In a 50 minute chamber address on Italy’s war anniversary Mussolini said the United States is already at war in practice with the Axis and would not be deterred by an official declaration. He asserted Spain would ally with Axis powers if Washington enters the conflict and warned Britain could not win by American involvement.
Ralph M. Anderson advertised a cabin on the Wapsie for sale and twenty five people answered. One bought the cabin while the remaining twenty four are still in the market. Now's the time to sell used fishing or sports equipment. Dial 2-1121 for a Want Ad taker. You may charge it if you have a phone.
The senate approved a plan to cut the draft age from 35 to 28 with a unanimous vote. The bill would allow deferment by the President for men of any age, and after passage would move to the house for consideration.
The House approved a large military fund after amendments and a two day debate. The final roll call on passage was 350 to 1 with Rep. Marcantonio the sole dissenter, sending the measure to the Senate.
Cedar Rapids draft board names eleven inductees for June 25 service. Ira Holton leads a list of volunteers with ten other selectees and replacements called for June 24. Official notes indicate four white men and one Negro in a replacement call, but no Negroes available yet.
AP reports seventy percent of workers back at Inglewood plant as a five day UAW strike ends. UAW CIO members in six Bohn Aluminum plants vote to return while wage dispute is reviewed by the national defense mediation board with settlements retroactive to Tuesday. Detroit and Cleveland operations affected, defense orders noted.
Iowa Labor leaders press to condemn factory stoppages as executives defend strikes amid a defense production crisis. President Couch urges preserving the right to strike while seeking all other means first and cites national defense demands. The article notes returned workers at North American Aviation and looming disputes with ALCOA and Bohn Aluminum.
Children at Camp Good Health gain more than fitness as they learn social skills, manual dexterity, and sportsmanlike conduct. The program emphasizes patriotism with morning citizenship rituals and an evening flag lowering ceremony before bed. The camp aims to build good United States citizens.
Prime Minister Churchill rebuked critics in Parliament saying a full public statement would leak vital information. He urged not to dampen morale while warning of stronger measures needed to win the war. He dismissed claims air power failed and stressed resolving problems with greater vigor for victory.
New York AP reports Portugal filed a formal protest to the United States over President Roosevelt's May 27 broadcast speech mentioning the Azores and the Cape Verde islands.
The White House urged delaying judgment on the sinking of the U S steamer Robin Moor until the facts are determined. Eleven survivors and eight passengers are reported missing in the South Atlantic after the May 21 incident as Brazilian and U S officials search nearby waters.
Washington AP: The House committee based on this year’s figures notes 16,000,000 people will file returns for 1941 income. About half will keep the $400 credit for dependents in addition to the spouse. The panel also allows a $2,000 personal exemption plus $400 per dependent. For example a widower with one child totals $2,400. The committee voted to disallow $400 exemption for the first dependent enabling the head to qualify, reducing the widower’s exemption to $2,000.
The United Service Organization campaign in the men’s division names eighteen captains led by M. H. Morrison. Captains include Edwin C. Evans B J Newburger Robert Bickel J F Plumb Glenn O Fietcher Henry Arthur Barlow Robert B. Davis Chester Ainsworth Herbert S. Stamats Howard Hall Joseph A Lattner Carl Holstrom and Carl Helming. Each will run collections in several business houses and join the executive committee as captains. The captains met Tuesday noon.
Cloudy skies and a chance of rain mark the Cedar Rapids forecast with warmer temperatures overnight. Tuesday saw a low 57 and a slow rise, with minimal precipitation noted as a trace of rain. The Cedar River receded from six feet to about 4.8 feet as rainfall eased.
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