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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1941
Page
1
The piece argues British unease at Vichy plans to convoy food through a blockade to civilians, fearing German behind the move and potential clashes. It notes hunger could spur epidemics and alter alliances, while UK debate questions food policy and later political shifts in Iowa and Russia.
Roosevelt intends to send a formal request to Congress for funds to launch the lease-lend program. House and Senate leaders anticipate a Tuesday House vote to approve all Senate amendments and send the measure to the White House by nightfall.
Waukesha county authorities investigated an airplane crash Sunday that killed three men aboard. The small craft went down in the county and prompted an official inquiry.
The navy plans a $400000 base near Norfolk Virginia for a large number of expeditionary landing boats as part of expeditionary force preparations. President Roosevelt asked Congress for an emergency naval appropriation of $300841820.
Virginia Gayda, Italian commentator, argues in Giornale d Italia that US lend-lease approval equals open intervention and could draw Japan into the war. He claims the move violates neutrality, extends the war, and makes Roosevelt an absolute dictator in undeclared European conflict.
The Senate on Monday approved a 1.533 billion dollar defense supplemental with 169.415 million set for naval works at Guam Samoa and bases acquired from Britain and on the continental United States. Belgrade reports say Germany demanded Yugoslavia sign the three power pact and that a mere non aggression accord is unacceptable.
Washington AP Howard O. Hunter of Illinois was nominated Monday by President Roosevelt to be Works Progress Administration commissioner. Hunter has served as acting commissioner since the death of Col. Frank C. Harrington.
Army officials told Congress on Monday they request funds to equip 107000 horses with gas masks amid concerns over chemical threats. Pentagon planners expect immediate implementation once funded.
The Cedar Rapids city council approved a new budget for 1941-42 totaling 1,304,197.34 dollars, about 3,278 dollars less than the prior year, due to lower interest payments after retiring heavier bond issues. Expenditures exclude 5,000 dollar state sales tax in water works, 60,000 dollars water works rental, 45,000 dollars water works reserve, and 20,780 dollars sewer rental reserve. A detailed breakdown will appear in Tuesday’s Gazet.
The east side draft board named twelve men for induction into the army for a year’s service starting March 17. Four volunteers listed include Virgil F. Ross Richard K Drake Albert G. Kacere and Gene Sullivan. The rest named are Donald C. Paulson Lawrence R. McBurney Willard J. Hughes Richard M Graves Dick T. Cox Lynwood M. McGrath Charles A. Hoover and Richard E. Dake. One more man was to be named later Monday to reach thirteen.
Shanghai report from Donel news agency states a peace agreement between French Indo China and Thailand will be signed in Tokio on Tuesday. The note mentions the upcoming ceremony and confirms Tokyo as the signing location.
Snow weighed roof of Strand theater as fire destroyed the building. Twelve firemen died and 16 were injured as rescuers pulled bodies from the wreckage. The known dead include Captain John F. Carroll and Lieutenant Raymond A. Mitchell among others. A priest entered the burning structure to administer last rites.
London reports a heavy weekend of air attacks with sirens and multiple alarms. Rescue teams searched debris for missing rescue watchers while a theater and a station house were damaged and several police officers killed. British planes conducted a Dover sweep as explosions echoed from the French coast.
The piece portrays John Galsworthy as a noble, sensitive man who died of a broken heart amid world cruelty. It warns of a devolutionist drift, a counter revolution against liberty and justice, and foresees a reckoning when humanity reasserts itself.
Italian Premier Mussolini reportedly visited the Albanian front early last week with Greek forces appearing on the line. Two cabinet members who left Rome for the front have been killed or wounded since the Greek advance near Tepelini began last Friday.
Berlin reports widespread bomber offensive over the British Isles resuming with attacks on London described as rolling waves and strikes on Portsmouth docks. Despite bad weather and heavy ground fire, formations hit military targets and ships around Britain. Recon planes damaged two merchantmen off the Scottish east coast.
A winter storm dropped about six inches of wet snow in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, with slick roads and cautious travel reported statewide. Temperatures rose to 46 degrees Sunday before dropping to the low 30s, as officials tracked ongoing unsettled conditions and city crews worked to clear streets.
Paul Hymans aged 75 former Belgian foreign minister died in exile Saturday in Nice France Funeral arrangements were announced on Monday with services planned in the region and tributes pouring in from Belgian and international officials.
Seven people were injured in three separate crashes on highway No 30 west of Cedar Rapids during Monday forenoon. The wrecks were linked to hazardous driving in the March blizzard, with victims from Edgewood Grinnell Chicago and Dubuque treated at Mercy and St Lukes hospitals.
A pedestrian was struck by a car driven by G P Tower at 5 25 p m Sunday near K avenue and Ellis boulevard NW. Tower said the woman ran into the street from a northbound bus, was knocked to her knees, and walked away saying only “I’m not killed” when questioned by police.
Washington officials floated restricting mandatory service to men 21 through 25, down from 21 to 35, to ease future reorganization under a European class system. They argue a peaceful era may require a large trained reserve, with Congress needing action to implement.
The Viehn government of France warned it would use its fleet to ship food to France through the British blockade. Admiral Darlan and Warshal Petain backed the plan as France faced wheat shortages and a spiking need for 500000 tons of wheat, with talks including Laval and German officials.
Cedar Rapids voters faced a snow dampened turnout as 20 of 23 precincts reported at 2 pm with 572 ballots cast. Heaviest activity was precinct eight with 56 votes and precinct ten with 46. candidates include James Beagle and Mrs L D Dennis among others. a sale of the Jefferson building proposal is also on the ballot. polls close at 7 pm.
The War Department reports staffing at 1,003,500 officers and enlisted men, including regulars national guardsmen reserves on active duty and selective trainees, marking the first exceedance of one million since the World War.
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