FIERY RALLIES OBSERVE I AM AMERICAN DAY
Vast crowds joined nationwide observances of the first I Am an American Day sparked by a presidential proclamation. In New York Central Park a police estimate of 675000 marked the largest patriotic gathering. Chicago drew about 100000 at Soldier Field. High officials urged sacrifices to defend democracy and support Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Edward Arnold
I Am An American Foundation
New Yorks Central Park
Louis F. Costuma
United States
Chicago
Soldier Field
Otto K. Jelinek
Park
French Leader Calls Syrians to Resist British Aggression
General Henri Dentz, head of French Syria and Lebanon, urges Syrians to fight British incursions while defending Levant skies. He says the Army of the Levant will oppose force with force as air attacks and German aid to Iraq seem to link Syria to the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Iraq
Turkey
Habanniyah
Middle East
Britain
Henri Dentz
Lebanon
England
R.A.F
France
Philippe Petain
Dentz
Levant
Army of
Hughe Montgomery Knatchbull-Hugessen
Govt Takes Over All U. S. Nickel
Washington AP The government assumes full control of all nickel supplies to curb civilian use as defense needs drive demand. E G Stettinius Jr defense director of priorities announces monthly allocations by the OPM priorities division and notes no civilian preference schedule, but some limited allocations may occur to avoid plant dislocations and unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E G Stettinius, Jr
Defense
OPM
Stettinius
Seven Die After Nightingale Explodes Off South Carolina
A coroner's jury ruled seven of 38 aboard the pleasure boat Nightingale could not swim and chose to stay aboard as the vessel blew up seven miles off the coast of Little River, South Carolina. Thirty-one survived, many clinging to wreckage as rescuers approached. Captain Douglas Sabiston and engineer Don Mintz were among the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little River
S. C
Nightingale
Edward
Douglas Sabiston
Don Mintz
New Pro-British Group Is Formed in New York
The Legion for American Unity and Action was announced to back decisive action in defense of the United States and in support of Great Britain against the Axis. National chairman is New York State Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Pecora with Dean Alfange as vice chairman and Henry Morgenthau as honorary treasurer. The group plans a nationwide drive to unite first generation and naturalized Americans in support of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
the Legion For American Unity and Action
United States
Great Britain
New York State Supreme Court
Ferdinand Pecora
Dean Alfange
Henry Morgenthau
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Classifieds Listings
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists advertising rates and policies for want ads, including payment terms for in town and out of town submissions, telephone and mail options, and deadlines. It also shows example classifieds for lost items, gifts, jewelry repairs, fur services, cleaning, and rummage sales with contact details and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa
Public Service Bureau
Morris Fur Shop
2Nd St. SE
Vincents Jewelry
3rd_ St
Richards
Richards Ph
K. Schaefer
Kresge Bldgman Lyoun
Sands Printing Co
2Nd St
Clara Crowe
Kresge
Acme
2Nd Ave
Hall Bicycle Co
Griffith Feather Mattress Co
McKinney Fire Agency
3Rd Ave
Trinity Methodist Church
Grant Rapids Knitting Co
Kalispell
Montana
KRIZ
1St St. SE
Calif
Ph. Sun
3Rd Ave. SE
Minnesota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Rawleigh
Dent
Freeport
Ole Brandel
Schamberser Motor Co
1St Ave
Campus Drug
12Th St
Local Home Service Ads Mix Crew Offers Various Work
Sodding, black dirt, seeding rock for walls and driveways offered by Kutchera Sodding. Fred Young lists lawnmower sharpening and haulage services. Call after 6 pm or dial listed numbers for cleaning wallpaper, cement work, paving, hauling ashes dirt and junk buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Fred Young
Bill Akers
Bender
Willman
L. Karr
Easting
Loren Bear
Eager
Gardner
Call DeMarah
Local home services advertise remodeling and cleaning offers
Multiple business listings offer free estimates on remodeling for residences with asbestos or brick siding. Also interior and exterior painting for homes, churches, and commercial sites with references available. Other ads promote lawn mowers, gutter work, rug cleaning, sodding, and hauling services with various contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagle-Eaton Lumber Co
Geo
Ilten Hdw
3Rd Ave
Cali
Lovely Lady Beauty Shop Ad and Local Auto Listings
An advertisement lists beauty shop services with prices and contact details at Lovely Lady Beauty Shop, plus multiple car listings from Culver Motors and a welding school notice from Marion offering courses and contact information. The two distinct items appear on the same clipped page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
For Democracy
Ickes
America
Walace
National Education Association
Rayburn
House
CBS
William S Knudsen
Office of Production Management
Francis Biddle
William J. Donovan
Europe
Lee
Okla
Huntington
W. Va
Hitler
Philip DeVoe
Park Avenue SE
Gazette Office
Wee Funeral Homes
Kuba Funeral Home
Probasco Jeweler
Palace Theater
Peters & CO
Hawkeye Tin Shop
Drew's
Ave. SE
Novak Heating CO
the Ranch
Adelaide Lamarr
Neville
Carrol
Hollywood
Lou Breeze
ORCH
Thornwood Ballroom
Don Coleburn
Eileen Ingalls
Tipton Moose
HIWAY_ GARDENS
Stalloop
Uncle Elmer
Daify
Adelen
4Th St
Magnus Stables
CE Mar
LaFayette
Mt. Vernon
Upper
Palisades
Palisades Lodge
Eva M. de Lape
Hallwood
Marion
Paris Academy Beauty School
Cilate
Lovely Lady Oil
Lovely Lady Beauty Shop
Dial
Bishop’s
Lillian Ludhy
James Bailey
R. C
Bata Ee
Uy TE
Richards Pharmacy
Third Street Cafe
3Rd St
Cedar View Country Club
Indy
Kinney Shoe Store
Town Cafe
Central Employment Agcy
Granby
Autos & Trucks
Culver
Pontiac
Nash Tudor
Culver Motors
6Th St
Trade Schools
Midwest
Stimson
5Th Ave
Allens
R.C.A
Allen
BUICK
FORD
DODGE
Lincoln
Zephyr
Oldsmobile
Fadi
Plymouth
Lasalle
CLUB
Pune
Cadillac
Century Sedan
Zustraus Ibincke
Motor Ad
Heauhityr
Allen Motor
Second Ave
Tenth St
Joe Lampman
Herman Little
al Willcoxson
Emil Krejci
H. J. Weisley George Jamesson
Bill Cornish
Ray Cook
Reg Toure
W. W. Littlejohn
Henry Fitzpatrick
Leo Smith Hm Fee
Lincoln School
OLN
Neb
Henderson School of Welding
825Th Ave
MaKibben Motor Co
4Th Ave
International Trucks
Langhurst Motor Co
14Th Ave
Hudgon Sales CO
HUDGON_SALES CO
Std
Mt. Vernon Ave
Chrysler Royal
Taft Hotel
Studebaker
Kadlec Brothers
Handler's
Second Ave. SE
First Ave
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