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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1941
Page
1
The lend-lease act moves forward leaving little hindrance as Congress approves broader presidential power to aid Britain. Opposition concedes defeat and urges disciplined support while stressing careful criticism of policy aims and American life protection. Cedar Rapids school vote urged with reflections on board service. Seattle blackout rehearsal signals wartime anxiety though citywide raids remain unlikely.
London endured its heaviest raid since January 4 as German bombers dropped high explosives and incendiaries on night clubs shelters and streets. Survivors described deadly blasts at Grosvenor House and a crowded night club while rescue workers, servicemen, and air force personnel aided in relief efforts amid continued bombing in the region.
The return of all coast artillery enlisted men stationed in the Canal Zone to the United States was canceled Saturday. The move, tied to the wartime crisis, will stand until replacements restore the coast artillery to full authorized strength.
Two German officers who escaped Friday night from Fort Henry prison camp in Kingston Ontario were captured Saturday by Canadian officers in Ogdensburg New York.
The final regular coupon for The Gazette Cookbooklet titled Snacks appears on Page 2, Section 1.
Belgrade dispatch reports Greece asked Turkey to state if it would aid Greece against a Nazi attack under mutual assistance treaties. Hitler allegedly offered a 24 hour ultimatum and a territorial exchange for axis bases, while Turkey prepared defenses and press took a defiant tone toward Nazi moves.
Henry Ford said unions are losing ground and he will not recognize them as bargaining agents for Ford Motor Company workers. He called unions a web that traps workers and argued freedom of speech and personal pursuits underlie American industry.
The March Liberty issue praises The Gazette for its five year battle to remove Harold Rugg social science books from Cedar Rapids schools. George E. Sokolsky highlights local and national efforts and urges parents and teachers to guard children against foreign propaganda and un-American doctrines.
Washington officials said negotiations to end the eight week strike at the Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee plant are in temporary stalemate. The walkout ties up about 45 million dollars in defense orders and affects wartime production.
Sherwood Anderson, renowned American author, died in a Colon hospital late Saturday from a severe abdominal ailment at age 64. Stricken three days after arriving in Colon en route to South America, he was accompanied by his wife Mrs Eleanor Anderson at his bedside. Born in Camden Ohio on September 13 1876 he rose to prominence with Windy McPhersons Son in 1916 and later Winesburg Ohio 1919 as part of the Midwest realist school.
Leonard Ross, 30, was killed when a power saw blade shattered while he cut wood in his yard on Saturday. The incident occurred in Buhl, Idaho, and authorities are investigating the fatal accident.
President Roosevelt told about 250000 farmers at 10000 farm day dinners that agriculture is ready for total defense thanks to farm programs since 1933. He credited farmers with self made preparedness and emphasized unity in national programs led by farmers.
London AP reports the British admiralty says a convoy sailed into the Aegean east of Greece and a nearby Italian submarine was immediately sunk by escort craft after a March 6 attack. The communique did not specify convoy composition or mission.
Seven candidates vie for two seats on the Cedar Rapids school board plus a vote on selling the old Jefferson building. Incumbent Ernest Kosek seeks reelection along with six challengers James Beagle Arthur Bye Mrs. L D Dennis William McCall L T Mitchell and Mrs LeNora Schuknecht. The sale proposal faces opposition from NYA groups and local civic entities.
Washington reports military officials plan a sharp increase in the armored force and may keep Selective Service trainees and national guardsmen longer. Congress may be asked to extend guard service six to twelve months, with plans to grow armor to eight and possibly 19 divisions. Regulars total about 500,000. two armored divisions exist now at Fort Knox and Fort Benning, with three and four set for formation at Camp Polk and Pine Camp.
In Washington the frustrated Sen Buron Wheeler says passage of the British aid bill marks a turning point for the United States. He warns that America has entered power politics and predicts a mass revulsion that could come within a year or two, possibly delayed if war starts.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists page designations and sections across the issue including Editorials, Sports, Walter Winchell, Financial, Social News, Forecasts, Beek Talk, Feed News, State News, Farm, Marion, Movies, Radio and Builders.
The new Gazette Cookbooklet titled Leftovers will be placed on sale Monday. Read details today on Page 9, Section on.
President Roosevelt readies to ship $1 billion in war materiel to Britain immediately after signing the lease lend act. He will seek $5 billion cash and $5 billion in authority, create a defense advisory council, and push for rapid production for Allied needs.
Spring took a definite interest in proceedings Saturday as the temperature touched a high of 46 degrees at 4 p.m. A stubborn sun cleared morning mists and boosted the reading before it fell after sunset. By 11 p.m. the mercury stood at 34 with a light haze over the city.
Princess Stephanie Hohenlohe of Hungary was reported by her attorney to have been arrested by the immigration department and taken to San Francisco. Bail was set at 25,000 dollars after a deportation hearing, and she was described as hysterical and held with help.
The war department awarded contracts totaling 24,694,284 dollars for bomber assembly plants in Tulsa Oklahoma Fort Worth Texas and Kansas City. The facilities will assemble heavy and medium bombers with parts supplied by the automotive industry and a prior Omaha plant providing production support.
The Senate passed the lease-lend bill authorizing Roosevelt to mobilize industry for England's war effort by a 68 to 31 vote. It sent the measure to the House with administration amendments, expected to be approved, then to the White House for signature. The chamber maintained a light mood despite frayed tempers as opposition persisted that the bill means war.
In Washington Clyde L. Herring supported British aid through Saturday night while senator Guy M. Gillette cast his ballot against the measure.
The senate rejected Walsh's 46 to 33 amendment and Taft's 63 to 28 substitute on Britain loans as the session closed amid security concerns when a protester unfurled a banner in the gallery. Senator Nye spoke 43 minutes for a record 12 hours 43 minutes of total debate.
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