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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1941

Page

4

U S Mexico plan joint defense talks outlined

The United States and Mexico announced a mutual aid style defense pact thus far the first such accord with a Latin American nation under Havana conference resolutions Talks will be conducted through Mexican military attachés in Washington with US experts The pact aims to pave the way for wider cooperation among American states in hemispheric defense. consultation and coordinated measures would follow any aggression.

Washington United States Mexico State Department Havana Canada Joint Defense Board

Death Penalty Doubts For Drug Store Theft Bill

The Iowa Senate debated a bill that could have allowed execution for stealing from a drug store. It was amended to a five year prison term or a $1,000 fine. Senator Ross R Mowry called the initial penalties harsh.

Des Moines Iowa Senate Code of Iowa Ross R Mowry Newton

British Aid Bill To Better Defend U.S.

Senator Clyde L. Herring said in a radio address that opponents of the defense bill vote against President Roosevelt for ancestral ties to Europe. He argued the lease lend plan aims to better defend the United States and its possessions and keep war away from American shores.

New York Clyde L. Herring United States Republic United States of America

U S Protest Over Moscow Church Pillaging

The United States confirmed a formal protest to the Soviet government over the pillaging and desecration of a Catholic church in Moscow. Ambassador Lawrence Steinhardt filed the protest on Secretary Hull's instruction, citing violation of the 1933 recognition pact. The Soviet authorities say they are investigating.

Washington INS United States State Department Moscow Lawrence Steinhardt Hull

Radio Schedule Readout for Wednesday Evening

A dense list of radio programs across networks WGN WSUI KFJB WOI KWLC and others, detailing shows such as Eddy Duchin’s orchestra, Captain Serne at 6 30, News hours, sports, dramas, and musical hours, with station and program variety throughout the evening into late night.

Eddy Duchin WSUI Tony Martin WGN Superman WMT Dr Christian Bill Wssui Orson Melodies Wmt—Star Theater Gabriel Heatter Wsui-Masic Eddie Cantor Faron Lewis Raymond Gram Whispering Smith Shep Fields Tony Pastor Orch WNT Veerans Walter Grots Orch Shea Fields Orch Larry Clintons Roop Knights Ant Kassels Jack Russell Freddy Marttin Ray Heatherton Ted Fio Rito Oles Carter Charlie Worcestt WOI KFJB Earlybirds Ashland Hullbillie Jerry Zelda Good Morning Forum Prairie Melodies Kathleen Nor WGI Kerp Fitto Mus Ellen Randolph KFI Macie Kitchen WGON Jane Barer Guidine Urent KFIB Pregram Cale + Weat WMT Burns Betty Wells Week In Pr View WMIT Don Pedro Wihio KWLC REIBO Johnson Prus Jenny Linda David Harum Kate Smith WOlf—Oraan_Reverie D Hter Judy Jane Tobie Susis Helen Trent Hollywood_ Whispers KFJD Len Falva Iowa Vonice Town Edith Adams Future Joe Doakes Wooi Ralph Ginsbursh Don Norman LJS Hanpiners Wolf Mark Love Woodland Rambler Ranch Han Home of the Brave Make Believe Ballroo Sui—Concert Hall Selectio Wilo Light of the World Wsui—University Nowntime Malone Mary Marlin Cnick Henry Cincone Stella Dallas Hilltop House Far Lands Iowa Union Radio Guiding Light KPJB Swert Swing Woolf Edna O'Dell Wol Annie Carter Raynolds Jack Armstrong WT World Today Midnisay Wsui—News Scott, Austin Tufts

American Legion membership grows to 870,014 in 1941

In Indianapolis AP reports the American Legion national enrollment Tuesday reached 870,014, up 46,844 from a year ago. Assistant National Adjutant Donald G. Glascoff notes that if current activity continues the Legion may surpass last year’s all time enrollment of 1,078,119. Posts total 11,745, the largest yet.

Indianapolis American Legion Donald G. Glascoff Legion

Chicago Board of Trade Presides Over Slumping Futures Trade

Chicago board of trade president Philp R. O Brien warned Tuesday that shrinking futures volume threatens Chicago's grip on the global grain market.

Chicago Philp R. O Brien Chicago Board of Trade

More Serious Crisis Is Faced By U.S. F.R.

Washington AP reports President Roosevelt marking his ninth year in office says the nation faces a crisis more serious than eight years ago. He describes a world crisis driven by wartime events, with emphasis shifting from domestic New Deal measures to defense and aiding Britain amid ongoing international tension.

Washington White House Roosevelt America

Headache In Store For Farmers Offers Amendment

Washington AP reports Representative Dirksen warns a colossal headache awaits agriculture. He will amend the agriculture appropriations bill to provide 425 million dollars for farm parity payments, arguing for larger cash and contract authority versus the 50 million cash and 162 million in contracts in the bill.

Washington Dirksen Til House Senate Secretary of Agriculture

Defies Subpoena From Dies Committee Over Peace Group

Mrs Sarah V Montgomery secretary treasurer of a local unit defied a Dies committee subpoena seeking records of the American Peace Mobilization. She accused the panel of intimidating opponents of the lend-lease program and called the Mobilization a communist front. Chairman Dies would consider contempt proceedings.

Dies Committee For Peace Group Records Washington Sarah Montgomery Tex

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4716

The advertisement details pattern 4716 by Anne Adams for misses and women's sizes 14 through 42. Size 16 requires 353 yards of 39 inch fabric and a 15 cent pattern fee sent to The Gazette Pattern Department in New York with an extra 10 cents for the latest Pattern Book.

Anne Adams Pattern Department the Gazette West 11Th Street New York N. Y

Preisser Engaged but Marriage Delayed for Films

Hollywood AP reports June Preisser of the film world is engaged to Gar Wood II son of the Detroit speed boat racer but the wedding is postponed. Mrs. Victoria Preisser said the daughter will likely sign a new Paramount contract and appear in two or three pictures before marrying.

Hollywood June Preisser Gar Wood II Detroit Victoria Preisser Paramount

ASCAP Suit Delayed To March In Milwaukee

Federal Judge F Ryan Duffy adjourned the government antitrust case against the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers to March 13 in Milwaukee. The hearing had been scheduled for earlier.

Milwaukee F. Ryan Duffy American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Linn Supervisors Divide County Fair Funds in 1941

Linn county supervisors split the county fair fund, awarding All-Iowa Fair $9,000 and Linn County Fair at Central City $2,000. The decision, 2 to 1 with Clare Petty dissenting, uses 74 percent of the levy for Cedar Rapids district. Marion’s show is ineligible under Iowa code.

Linn County Central City Clare Petty Viola Marion B. T. Perrine Cedar Rapids C. L. Beeson Elmer Seevell

Alesch Overruled In Effort To Curb Governor Power

DES MOINES AP Democrat Gustave Alesch opposed an amendment placing 250000 yearly state guard funds under the governor. He argued against centralizing power. the appropriations committee overruled him as the state guard bill grants the governor authority to form a guard if needed and to use funds accordingly.

Alesch Des Moines Iowa House Appropriations Committee George A. Wilson Gustave Alesch Marcus National Guard Roosevelt Senate Appropriations Committee

Eighth Victim of Georgia Airliner Crash Dies

C M Tappen of New York City dies from injuries from the Eastern Air Lines sleeper plane crash near Atlanta. Seven others were killed. nine were injured including Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker and H A Littledale. Rickenbacker’s condition improved slightly. Littledale much improved. A Civil Aeronautics Board public hearing will probe the crash Thursday.

Atlanta, Ga C. M. Tappen New York City Oil Company Eastern Air Lines Here Tappen Eddie Rickenbacker EAL Rickenbacker H. A. Littledale New York Times Littledale Civil Aeronautics Board

Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Remedy

Simple home recipe using Ru-Ex Compound sold with money back guarantee. Mix one package with a quart of water and the juice of four lemons. Take two tablespoons twice daily. relief claimed within 48 hours or overnight. If no improvement, return empty package for refund. Sold by May Drug Company and drug stores.

May Drug Company

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