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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
1
The Treasury seeks papers to print a 13 day Q and A on defense savings bonds and stamps claiming a complete cooperation record. USO and police coordination draw fire as overreach and echo Goebbels style crowds. Teachers claim fear blocks free discussion amid calls for broader tolerance.
Allied columns ring Damascus and Beirut as final assault to seize the ancient capital begins after a British ultimatum expires. Free French and British forces tighten their positions while Gen. Wavell moves to head the campaign from the Iraq frontier. De Gaulle condemns internal French division in Cairo.
German controlled Paris press said on Thursday that a break in diplomatic relations between the United States and the Vichy government was imminent and that American seizure of French possessions in the western hemisphere would likely follow.
London AP Reuters reports that the Swedish parliament appropriated about seven million dollars for defense. The decision was announced from Stockholm on Thursday as part of defense funding measures.
The United States asked Britain to guarantee safe conduct for all German consular officials in the U S as they depart by July 10 for home. The aim is safe transport to Germany and to block moving operations to Latin American republics. Undersecretary Sumner Welles said returns are to their homeland.
Cedar Rapids city moves to ease a Sunday traffic surge for the Ellis Park pool dedication. Public Improvements Commissioner Dave Williams orders an eight acre parking lot south of Ellis Lane with 250 to 1,000 spaces, traffic lanes widened to four, and pedestrian ramps. The Bever property is leased for five years with plans to make it a permanent park adjunct.
The Linn County draft boards will induct 26 men in the second week of July. Marion board to send 13 men to Fort Des Moines on July 6, while east and west side boards will furnish seven and six men on July 13 respectively.
The United States imposed drastic new rules halting visas for aliens with close relatives in European Nazi controlled areas. Officials say the policy aims to curb espionage and subversive activity while allowing meritorious cases to be reconsidered after relatives depart hostile zones.
President Roosevelt, absent in Washington, spoke via Maj Gen Edwin Watson at Harvard as Oxford awarded him an honorary doctor of civil law. He declared that those who believe in freedom would rather die on their feet than live on their knees, urging universal search for truth and civil liberties.
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively approves steep personal income surtaxes starting at 5 percent on $2000 and rising to 75 percent for high earners, aiming to raise about 2.48 billion. A 10 percent excess profits tax on wartime contracts is also favored.
The seven teenth annual High Twelve International convention at the Roosevelt hotel saw Canadian members absent for the first time as delegates from across the nation gathered for a four day meeting. Registration neared 250 with sessions led by President John Cuddeback who urged focus on education to strengthen cultural and moral heritage. Fred Starratt of Berkeley was appointed to fill the vacancy of third vice president. reports were led by International Secretary W. J. Schoenfeld and Treasurer Graham.
A federal grand jury indicted Armour and Co. Swift and Co. Wilson and Co. Inc. and seven individuals for conspiring to fix sheep prices sold in the Chicago market. Also named were the American Meat Institute and the Chicago sheep sub-committee members.
Germany and Italy demanded closure of all U S consulates in axis-occupied territories by July 15 in retaliation for Washington moves. Berlin and Rome cited alleged hostile activities by U S diplomats, including espionage and anti-German propaganda.
Finland called up reserves and restricted civilian train traffic to aid military preparations as Europe swirled with rumors of a looming German effort against Russia. Helsinki officials signaled calm while warnings of a tense strategic picture circulated through London and Moscow.
A small upright piano was donated for Camp Good Health to replace a worn instrument. Mrs. G. R. Camp of Lisbon provided the piano, kept at her son Roswell Camp’s residence, and the device has been in the family for about 50 years. The camp uses it for evening and rainy day songs.
German high command in Berlin announced that in North Africa since the Salum battle began British tanks destroyed or captured near 200 along with many guns and munitions. British withdrawals north of Sajum prompted London to insist forces stayed in original positions as German reporters claim heavier losses on the British side.
Morris Bugenstein 72 president of Star Jewelry Co. since its 1901 founding in Marble Rock dies at his home 2138 Grande Avenue SE after a long illness. Born May 6 1869 in Jeofipole Ukraina he came to America in 1899 and later moved to Cedar Rapids. Survived by two sons Louis and Joseph. wife Toba preceded in death.
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