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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
3
Washington officials weighed options after Germany extended its blockade toward the western hemisphere. A warning, a broader Atlantic patrol, or expanding the neutrality zone were discussed as Sumner Welles signaled a statement within days.
Washington AP Chairman Fulmer of South Carolina told the House Agriculture Committee that a farm bill aiming for 100 percent parity for farmers would be produced from general farm plan hearings. He urged passage to present the bill at the White House steps. The debate included Rep. Boren’s call to abolish the Department of Agriculture and opposition to higher penalties for marketing wheat and corn outside allotments.
The body of Arvilla Young, 45, of Fort Madison Iowa, who drowned November 11 when his Mississippi River hunting blind was blown away, was found Wednesday several miles downstream. The body was identified by the remains lodged against brush.
Norman Childers carried hunting license and lodge papers found on him after the lodge collapsed during a severe storm. He was with Young when the structure failed and was rescued but suffered exposure. Three people involved in the incident were reported.
Other Fort Madison men were frozen to death the same day in another blind. The terse report notes multiple fatalities linked to the harsh conditions and related accidents, underscoring a deadly stretch for the town.
London AP L S Amery secretary of state for India urged Serbs Croats and Slovenes by radio to resist German domination of Yugoslavia and keep the flame of national spirit alive. He challenged listeners to avoid being seen as second class and to stand against the Germans in battle.
A New York firm marking its centennial recalls 1840 prices with porterhouse at 12 cents a pound lobster at 8 cents and fresh beef 5 cents. The piece notes NYC population 312,700, the ice box under a year old and the daguerreotype just introduced.
Marion E Stephens, 30, a life insurance company clerk for nine years, will leave Des Moines Saturday to become one of 99 hostesses at the 33 army camps. She will report next Monday at Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a lengthy application period.
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