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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
1
A reader column opines on U S warnings to Hitler and Mussolini while condemning American interference in Europe and contrasting it with actions in the hemisphere. It argues the policy risks war, calls for steadier aims, and urges seeking friends abroad rather than feared foes.
President Roosevelt signed a 1.495 billion army appropriation to boost defense including 2,556 aircraft 189 million for mobilization prep and 72 million for construction. He announced a national research advisory commission led by Dr. Vannevar Bush to oversee defense related studies. An army and navy officer will join the group. Senate also moved on Finland payments and immigration policy while farm aid and Works Progress Administration funding faced delay.
Washington Italian ambassador Prince Colonna formally protested to Secretary Hull against a U S campaign to inflame anti Italian sentiment. The move follows President Roosevelt Charlottesville remarks and anti German inclinations as Italy aligns with Germany. Previous Italian protests were rejected and recalled the Mussolini incident with Butler.
A Cedar Rapids court signed an order to disinter Edith Plank 19 who died June 3 to faciliate an autopsy led by coroner Dr. B L Knight. County Attorney G K Thompson cited possible criminal liability and a two day probe by reporters and police provided evidence to Thompson. Six witnesses were subpoenaed and statements taken including from hospital intern Mohammad Tahir.
A reflective piece argues that grand lies spread when repeated loudly can seem true while monumental truths appear suspect. It cites Hitler's Mein Kampf and a quotation about belief, prompting readers to question perception and faith.
President Roosevelt challenged Hitler’s denial of any Western Hemisphere plans and warned the Allies will receive American material aid. He recalled past German pledges and cited French leader Reynaud’s appeal for more support, while avoiding comment on Tangier or Bullitt.
Camp Good Health offers a special noon dessert of strawberry shortcake with cream for every child. The menu includes salmon loaf raw carrot sticks bread and butter and unlimited milk. Pineapple juice accompanied cod liver oil during a mid morning meal after sun baths and the all camp treatment.
Dan Hunter of the Iowa Aeronautics Commission says pilot error due to inexperience caused a five death crash near Aredale Iowa. Chester Barnett 20 and four passengers died when the Stinson R fuselage spun to earth after takeoff. Names include Mrs Clarence Barnett Clark Barnett May Belle Vane and Carl Pflantzgraft.
Cedar Basies reports Captain Jess Clift of the police noted at 5:05 a.m. Friday that iron castings being unloaded across the street from the central fire station caused considerable noise, disturbing firemen. A squad car checked the disturbance and the Reliable Transit crew agreed to be quieter, allowing the firemen to return to sleep.
Des Moines edition reports Frank Miles, editor of the Iowa Legionaire, answering six Iowa leaders who urged Roosevelt to send the U S navy to aid Allies. Miles argues five points including Pacific threat, German bombers, and naval strength remaining in the Atlantic.
Six widely known Iowans joined Thursday in sending a telegram to President Roosevelt urging decisive action on national policy. The message reflects local concern and aligns with broader wartime leadership calls.
Harrisburg Pa AP Lewis G Hines state secretary of labor and industry said he asked social security officials in Washington if he may dismiss known communists from the division of unemployment compensation.
French Prime Minister Reynaud urged President Roosevelt for clouds of aircraft to aid France and challenged Americans to oppose Nazi Germany. He spoke as German forces pressed near Paris, insisting democracies hold power and France seeks timely air support from the United States. He warned action is needed now and noted France’s sacrifices and debts to free nations.
German forces occupied Paris amid a rapid blitz that routed French troops and pushed toward key targets as Allied resistance appeared fractured. London reported renewed British and American weapon shipments while Reynaud’s government moved toward potential regrouping along the Loire as Paris faced a perilous military fate.
Paris workmen barred by barricades and police faced the vanguard of German troops marching through the D Aubervilliers gate. The capital fell silent as refugees fled and shutters closed while the invaders moved forward with minimal resistance.
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