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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1941

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Laval Speaks on U S Hands Off France War Peace

Former French premier Laval urges the United States to back a peaceful France amid World War II. He argues democracy must evolve into a stronger republic and calls for total collaboration with Germany to rebuild Europe and resume trade. He warns against delaying France’s recovery and emphasizes France as a potential bridge between continents.

America United States France Europe Germany

Rail Head Claims Cheyenne Fire Was Deliberately Set

William Jeffers president of Union Pacific stated the Cheyenne Wyoming shop fire was deliberately set in his personal opinion. The investigation into the cause of the blaze intensified on Monday.

Omaha SNS Union Pacific Railroad Cheyenne Wyo William Jeffers Jeffers

Notice to coal dealers on nut coal sale

On about 5000 tons No 2 nut coal will be received until 00 P M Thursday June 12 1941 by Board Directors Independent School District Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Details and bid instructions available at the Secretary's office 346 2nd Avenue Cedar Rapids signed Charles D Hedberg Secretary Board Public notice_IOWA Cedar Rapids Linn County

Independent School District Cedar Rapids Linn Coun 2Nd Avenue Enc Linn County Iowa Charles D. Hedberg

Virginia City Western Drama starring Errol Flynn on WMT

Radio highlights list Errol Flynn in the lead of the western Virginia City airing at 7 p.m. on WMT with Martha Scott in supporting roles. Other programs include Johns Hopkins vs Goucher lacrosse on WLS at 6:30, Richard Crooks at 6:30 on WHO, and Earl Hines on WENE at 7 p.m. The guide also notes a panel on Your Music IQ on WGN at 7:30 and a National Nutritional Conference for Defense broadcast on WENR at 8:30.

Virginia City Cecil B. DeMille WMT Errol Flynn Martha Scott Goucher College Johns Hopkins University Chicago I. Q WGN Henry A. Wallace WENR Jack Benny Waukegan South Batrick Street Hanley Stafford Baby Snooks Daddy Don Wilson Skinnay Ennis Brenda Cobina Nellie Edgar A. Guest Mrs. Guest Eddie

Radio Schedule Highlights From 1941 Station Lineup

A dense timetable lists programs across stations WGN WLS WMT WHO ENR and more. It shows news farm features dramas musical hours sports and various concert and talk slots with host or program names and times throughout the day and night.

Radio Schedule Fragments From May 23 1941 Listing Programs

A fragmented listing shows a dense afternoon schedule across stations WMT WGN WLS WHO WENR for May 23 1941. Programs include News Heart Songs Har’s ton Cadets at 3 30 and Mystery Man 4 15 with sports at 5 45.

WMT Hart

Radio program highlights from Iowa State College schedule

Program highlights show Educational Institutions of the State of Iowa ownership. Items listed include 11:15 Public Affairs Wool-Ames, 12:15 News, 8:00 Chapel, 10:30 Bookshelf, 11:50 Farm News, and 2:25 Luther versus Ia. G0nner Mus. 2 Child Hour and 8:45 ye likely part of schedule.

Educational Institutions of State of Iowa Iowa State College Wool Ames Luther v. Ia

Carborundum Tieup Threatens U.S. Defense Output

CIO strike at the Carborundum plant in Niagara Falls began Monday and could affect grinding wheels used in defense industries. Company officials expect minimal production impact, with many of 3,200 employees still at work. Meanwhile a Ravenna arsenal project resumed, with 10,400 workers back after a three day halt. A San Francisco Bay area back to work movement gained momentum as 400 laborers and 100 painters crossed picket lines. In Detroit, the UAW filed a five day strike notice at Packard Motor to demand a pay raise, potentially affecting defense contracts employing about 9,500 workers.

Associated Press CIO Niagara Falls Ravenna Ohio Arsenal AFL San Francisco Bay Area United Automobile Workers Michigan Packard Motor Company Dettroit Defense

Promotions Recommended for Kansky and Elliott in 34th Division

Special to The Gazette. First Lieut. Walter A. Kansky and Second Lieut. John M. Elliott of Cedar Rapids are recommended for promotions by Maj. Gen. E. A. Walsh, commander of the 34th Division’s 133rd Infantry. General Walsh issues new mail regulations to ensure prompt delivery to soldiers during fall maneuvers, advising A. P. O. 34 on envelopes and listing grade full name number unit and regiment to avoid confusion with other divisions.

Claiborne Walter A John M. Elliott Cedar Rapids E. A. Walsh 133Rd Infantry Walsh

Shortage of shipping threatens US materials stockpile

Washington dispatch reports the Office of Production Management warned that insufficient shipping facilities imperil the effort to build raw materials stockpiles considered vital by defense officials as a safeguard for the United States.

Washington Office of Production Management United States

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claim

A vintage advertising snippet urges liver stimulation with Carter's Little Liver Pills, claiming the liver should produce bile and promoting the product as a remedy. The jumbled text imitates an old newspaper ad touting daily bile flow benefits and dosage references.

Shortages Challenge U.S. Material Supplies Abroad

In a defense program review the OPM notes cargo vessel shortages hinder transport of tin chromium rubber and antimony from Malaya South Africa and other distant sources during the program's first year.

OPM Malaya South Africa

General Electric Chief Says Business As Usual Is Fiction

Philip D. Reed, chairman of GE's management arm and senior PMA adviser, told a Chicago manufacturers meeting that business as usual is a fiction during the rearmament period. He spoke Monday to an audience of midlevel executives and industry leaders.

Chicago Philip D. Reed Mg A General Electric Com PM Ac Orities

Industrialists say defense needs strain nation's productive capacity

Reed, under guidance of the National Association of Manufacturers and the Illinois Manufacturers Association, warned that defense demands will tax the U.S. economic system and require rapid changes in peacetime habits and civilian demands beyond current predictions.

National Association of Manufacturers Illinois Manufacturers Association Reed

Critical Situation Reported in Syria and Beirut

London neutral quarters said a critical situation existed in French mandt Syria. Martial law was reported to have been declared in Beirut and Aleppo, signaling severe unrest and possible international concern.

Syria London Ins Beirut Aleppo

8750 Italians Captured by British in Ethiopia Fight

British forces in Ethiopia captured a complete Italian force of 8 750 troops after a three day battle north of Addis Ababa. The prisoners included 570 Italians 5 000 colonial troops and 3 000 colonial irregulars plus 700 Italian civilians. Seven field guns and 170 machine guns were taken.

Cairo Ethiopia Addis Ababa Italy

Nazi Loss in Crete Put at Twenty Percent

Istanbul dispatch reports General Ali Sabis estimating German forces in Crete suffered about 20 percent losses. He said roughly seven thousand men killed or wounded, with three German divisions landed and about 25 000 to 28 000 Axis troops engaged despite the losses.

Istanbul Crete Ali Sabis Sabis

Life Insurance Helps a Small Businessman Story

A New Haven reader recalls a confectioner’s tale where life insurance enabled him to borrow for a bigger shop. He insured the extra 4000 dollars and future loan backed by the policy, repaid the loan, and later used the policy again to weather hard times. He notes life insurance aids small business and cites the Hamuttere Life in New York.

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