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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1941
Page
4
Senator Burton Wheeler told an America First crowd in Dubuque that a negotiated peace would be the quickest way to defeat Hitler. He warned of distrust in Roosevelt’s administration, urged peace with honor, and claimed Britain and Germany may seek talks while war continues.
Bayne Freeland recounts the Ivanhoe district on the Cedar River where the present Mount Vernon bridge replaced an older span washed out in 1876. The long history covers early settlers Wolfe and Hahn, ferry crossings, and community efforts to fund a new bridge after 1200 acres and regional merchants backed a $5,000 share in 1877.
Capitol Currents notes a congressman attending a former judge's funeral to show friendship, recalls a post election story, and reports on Iowa defense industry spending of 3 268 with 10 000 allotted for the commission and 20 000 yearly for two years. It also mentions Navy crew license renewals, six year service, and political friction in the Republican statehouse with Ed Hill denying a doghouse claim.
CHARITON AP The Iowa legislative coal committee Saturday said there is sufficient coal in the state for all possible needs despite statements by Secretary Ickes. Householders urged to fill bins now to prepare for potential winter shortages tied to defense priorities as hundreds of miners in the state are mentioned.
A train strike in Arthage Illinois leads to the death of a fireman when cows wandered onto the tracks. Authorities identify the victim as Fireman Robert M. The incident disrupts service and prompts investigation into cattle control near the line.
Funeral services will be held Monday in New Ulm Minnesota for Lieut Warren Shake 24 formerly of Emmetsburg who died in an air ceases here. The announcement comes from local authorities and the military.
Burlington authorities shut down the Exposition Texas carnival amid ongoing complaints of gambling and risqué "girl" acts. Police acted after numerous losses were reported on the Midway, prompting the fire department to withdraw sponsorship. Mayor Max A. Conrad ordered the carnival to be run out of town after a conference with county and city officials.
Burlington reports shell production gearing up with Shell C Lowry reporting a peak of 11 721. First production tag near completion and equipment installation underway. General construction by Guthrie Co St Paul and Al Johnson Construction Minneapolis. Work runs nonstop aiming for completion by September 3.
Special to The Gazette reports the Dixie Queen showboat returns to the upper Mississippi after 14 years. Captain Cooper, longtime showboat pilot, commands a 10 actor cast with doubles in music and duties as ushers. The vessel features venetian blinds and its own electric plant for a night of comedy drama and music and a nod to old time river entertainment.
Des Moines Iowa federation president Mrs David Lennox Jr of Marshalltown calls a mid-summer board meeting for June 26 27 in Des Moines. She urges continuous club activity during summer as humans needs are not on vacation. The message was sent to representatives of 31 000 federation members.
George Heinemann, 97, longtime president of the Amana Society, guided the community through its early era and led its leadership for years until the 1932 reorganization. Born in a Hessian castle, he immigrated with his parents as a child and later opened a store in South Amana.
Natalie Ellis of Iowa City, once told she was too small, passed government tests in Buffalo after a 10 day course supervised by Daniel J. Latchford. She demonstrated packing 65 yards of silk and folding a 175 pound dummy parachute set, aiming to teach chute packing at the University of Iowa under civilian pilot training.
The administration may seek legislative authority to set up labor and leasing standards for day workers and sharecroppers in agriculture. It would pair this with power to withhold subsidies and crop loans to enforce compliance. Timing depends on broader industrial labor issues and political readiness.
In Des Moines Iowa Commissioner Karl W Fischer announced the appointment of three Iowa highway patrolmen and two patrol clerks. The announcements were made during the 1941 Hawkeye Boys State event with Youths acting as license clerk at Fairfield. Verne Jackley 24 Spencer was named as a driver license officer.
Lincoln Nebraska AP reports a Tipton youth named William receives a burglary sentence. Details indicate a court decision following a break in case with local officials and law enforcement involved. Further specifics on charge date or sentence length are not provided in the available text.
In Des Moines AP report the governor of Iowa reportedly called up his girl as boys monopolized a statehouse soda stand. The pop stand in the Iowa statehouse basement ran a brisk business with high spirits and lighthearted chaos.
State L. L. McKay and F. G. Gosling reported to County Auditor L. L. Doolittle a shortage of 2025.97 dollars in Hamilton County public hospital funds. The discrepancy covers 29 months from January 1, 1939, to May 31, 1941.
Ray Anderson reports a Janesville man will take over as Iowa AAA head, succeeding Guy Smith. The appointment marks Loveland to Des Moines after farm work in Bremer county, with regional duties at Rapid City conference pending. The Iowa AAA leadership has shifted through several prior chiefs including Evans, Smith, Klein, and Loveland.
Jaimes Randall a plumber was ordered held to district court on a bond following an injunction filed by Mrs Carl Kobliska wife of a tavern operator and mother of five. The order also required Randall to refrain from further contact with Kobliska and issued related restraints.
Funeral services for Jessie Elizabeth Strieff, a former resident, are held in Albia as authorities investigate the killing. The service draws family and community members amid the ongoing case.
Army crews move into a vast Fort Leonard Wood complex with heavy equipment, building two story barracks, drills, and lectures on feet care and first aid. Dungaree-clad trainees sprint across rocky drill fields as artillery and engineers set up.
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