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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
18
The forecast notes little temperature change tonight and Friday with humidity around 68 percent. Thursday saw sun breaking through a cloudy spell, lifting highs from 68 in the morning to 78 by noon and 82 by midafternoon, with Wednesday’s high at 72.
Des Moines reports 79 degrees mid morning while Sioux City reached 90 the warmest in the state. Rain fell Wednesday night in northern locales with Alta recording .90 inches and smaller amounts in Fort Dodge, Charles City, Iowa Falls. Police reports list multiple license suspensions for reckless driving and speeding along with fines for gambling and stop sign violations. Fire and safety alarms noted in Des Moines and at a furnace back draft incident in Cedar Rapids area.
Clarence C Panosh and Lena Newswander of Cedar Rapids announce a daughter born at St Luke's hospital. Mr and Mrs Maurice Kohl of Lisbon are also noted as parents.
Jerry Navratil three weeks old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Navratil of 915 Hull avenue SE, died at Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Also died were Carl L. Ditch, 62, at his Center Point road home ten miles north of Cedar Rapids at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, and Hanna Swanson, 76, at 1949 C avenue NE at 1:10 p.m. Thursday.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill raising WWI veteran disability compensation from 30 to 40 dollars per month for those with non service connected permanent total disabilities. It rejected a separate plan for a 40 dollar pension at age 65 for all WWI veterans.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa political scene centers on David K Brown former superintendent of printing who says he will run for governor as an independent in the fall if Secretary of State Earl G Miller wins the Republican nomination in Monday’s primaries Brown had earlier sought the nomination but withdrew after failing to gather enough petition signatures He signaled he would not back the fall bid if Miller loses to Cedar Rapids Governor B RB in the Cedar Rapids area
Chinese forces encircle enemy-held Tengyueh and Lungling in western Yunnan while Kinhwa in Chekiang remains in Chinese hands after a third Japanese attack. Allied air units, including AVG fighters, renew heavy strikes west of the Salween with no losses reported for the attackers.
Des Moines attorney Ed R Brown will air a 15 minute radio review from 9 30 to 9 45 over WHO. He will examine Gov George A Wilsons past statements on the nations war effort as Wilson seeks the Republican senatorial nomination in Monday's primary election.
A Cedar Rapids lodge of the Elks initiated 188 men in one of the largest classes on record. A dinner at the Memorial Coliseum preceded the initiation with Harry N. Moetzel of Des Moines urging unity beyond politics and support for the President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
The piece describes cowles influence in Iowa politics during the 1940 campaign. It details Cowles backing two presidential figures and backing Mark Thornburg while leveraging endorsements and isolationist accusations to shape Senate races. It notes Governor Wilson’s neutrality act stance and his efforts to repeal the neutrality act with a congressional letter.
Private Robert Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Harris Bennett arrives on furlough then heads to Aberdeen Proving Grounds Md for officer candidates training school after Fort Riley Kan. Jack Newell on duty with the army in Hawaii promoted to corporal and to attend Braien Military School New York state. James Woodward Munger graduates as aviation ordnance man at naval training school Seattle. Private Robert H Estabrook, former Cedar Rapids Gazette writer, stationed at Camp Barkeley Texas.
The article notes a dozen cowhands including Jimmy Nesbit, top cowboy clown, will leave rodeo life for military service after this event. Fort Worth reports 30 left recently and Charles D Moore cites favorable weather boosting ticket sales and hope for a crowd surpassing last year's 20,000. A mile-long parade drew thousands with cowgirls, cowboys, bands and patrols as hawkeye Downs promised a western spectacle.
Washington officials report the Defense Communications board ordered the closure of all public point to point radio telegraph circuits in the continental United States at midnight June 30. The action affects military and civilian communications nationwide.
Woodrow Wilson Harrison, 26, a gun pointer aboard a medium merchantman, went down after firing a single shot at a submarine that torpedoed his ship in the Gulf of Mexico. The loss came as U boats sank five other UN vessels in Atlantic waters. Shipments and other camouflaged vessels were reported sunk near Curacao and in the Gulf.
The program lists division formations for Memorial Day with Memorial building drives and Second Avenue bridge marches. Walter Miller leads the vehicular division comprising Spanish War Veterans and allied groups. WE McFannet heads the fourth division including Boys Drums and Bugle corps and Scouts. The first division forms at the west end of the Second Avenue bridge, with the second division 12 paces behind. vehicular cars enter Second Avenue from First Street SE. all groups line up by the plaza by 9 30. Iowa state guardsmen assemble at the armory at 9 a.m.
Grand entry opens a rodeo program with officials introduced. Bareback bronc and saddle bronc sections feature Chip Morris with Black Fox and Charley Schultz with Honey Suckle. Calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, wild horse race, and juvenile tricks fill the lineup led by noted performers.
The record details 469 agency transactions from 1936 to May 21 1941 with secret profits and overstated charges. The SEC revoked the Scott McIntyre and company broker dealer registration and expelled them from NASD. Partners John Scott McIntyre and Arthur L Augustine announced liquidation plans.
German authorities in Prague ordered all Czechoslovaks over 15 to report to police by Saturday night or face punishment as Heydrich lay gravely wounded from the Wednesday ambush. A state of emergency and curfew were declared, with closings of public venues and harsh reprisals against those aiding or concealing the attackers.
The city faces a May election on a $325 000 airport bond issue backed by unionists and the Ardekan temple. Supporters urge a yes vote as crucial for rail and future growth, with the city council authorized to purchase land if 60 percent approve.
The Gazette requests relatives of Cedar Rapids men in the army or navy air services or commercial airlines to send postcards with the pilot's name rank and home address to the Gazette office by Friday noon. Also notes petroleum production rising from 60 thousand barrels in 1921 to 25.5 million in 1940 per the commerce department.
The department of commerce reports a ban in Panama on tires whose treads are worn to the fabric. The move aims to reduce road hazards and improve vehicle safety.
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