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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1941
Page
2
The President asserts an unlimited pursuit of a free world and uses his latest address to target delayed defense output. He criticizes industry and labor leaders for placing personal gain over national welfare and calls for adherence to mediation processes.
The State Department disclosed that Secretary Hull told Finland on October 3 the United States would spend up to 75 hundred million dollars to aid Russia against Hitlerism if needed. The plan uses the Lend Lease Act to support Allied resistance.
New York report states Willie Bioff and L. Browne were found guilty on three counts each of extortion and conspiracy for taking about 550000 from the film industry under threat of strikes. They face up to 30 years in prison and a 30000 fine when sentenced by Federal Judge John C. Knox.
Mid-Continent Air Lines plans a feeder line within the Midwest in the next year. The route would reach Newton Grinnell Cedar Rapids and Muscatine with no town stops, using a boom for mail pickup. Omaha Des Moines and Kansas City would host terminals on multiple schedules.
London AP reports Stalin foresees a German collapse within months to a year as Soviet counterattacks around Volokolamsk intensify. He claims Germany cannot sustain its losses and will burst under the weight of its crimes.
Finland is expected to delay its reply to the U.S. proposal for peace with Russia but will likely say no. A government spokesman denied any Finnish source predicting an end to the war. The issue hinges on a debate in parliament urged by the Social Democrats before replying to Washington.
Weather outlook shows considerable cloudiness with light snow flurries and a brisk wind. Friday may bring scattered snow showers with temperatures around 34 to 36 degrees, then partial clearing and warmer conditions by Saturday afternoon as humidity stays near 60 percent.
Four hundred general chairmen of the five big railway brotherhoods reject the Presidents fact finding board's 7½ percent wage increase. They call for strike action, with chief executives to announce next steps. The move signals a Dec 5 strike date, and Wayne L Morse says the case rests with the President.
President Roosevelt said the United States is considering removing American marine detachments in China. The 1500 troops stationed ashore at Peiping Tientsin and Shanghai would be affected. He did not indicate when a decision would be made.
CHICAGO AP Archibald MacLeish poet and librarian announced the Levinson prize of Poetry magazine for his work This Time with a $100 award. Five other $100 prizes were given to Paul Engle of Iowa City and Fred Prokosch of Madison among recipients.
Lehigh man LaMoine R. Driscoll, 26, was arrested at 1 10 am Friday by Patrolmen Earl Davis and Ed Stearns on a drunk driving charge after his car weaved on Third Avenue near Tenth Street SE. He said he had been drinking too much to drive.
Tax officials estimate that improved property in Rapids Township will see about $4.40 less tax per $1,000 of valuation in 1941 compared with 1940, while the overall levy rises slightly from 43.96 to 44.10 mills. The assessor boosted valuations from $57,532,194 in 1940 to $58,355,364 in 1941, offsetting a $2 million devaluation loss and keeping the levy from climbing further. Real estate accounts for 78.8 percent of valuation, easing the burden on tangible property.
An accident in Marion caused traffic slowdowns as two cars collided near Seventh Avenue and Tenth Street. Dr. Henry C. Betzer of Cedar Rapids and Dr. Gerstman were involved. no charges filed. Police issued warnings for safer driving amid renewed visibility concerns in snowy conditions.
In Newcastle on an inspection tour, Prime Minister Churchill said Britain has passed through the darkest, most perilous phase and is once more master of its destiny. He cited Eastern front gains as significant and noted Allied resolve remains strong with American support.
Berlin authorities quote German military spokesmen placing Soviet military casualties at 7 to 8.01 million through October. The figure reflects combat losses including deaths and missing personnel across the war period up to late fall.
The forecast covers 6:30 p.m. Friday through 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Iowa. Temperatures run near normal to below with a cold start and gradual moderating trend, ending cool. Light precipitation expected mainly as rain and snow in the later part of the period.
Maurice Le Blanc, 76, author of the Arsene Lupin detective series, died Friday in Perpignan. The French novelist gained fame for the clever thief hero and his literary works.
The White House announced Secretary Ickes will oversee all solid fuels during the national defense emergency. Roosevelt issued a letter assigning duties to gather data on needs and production, coordinate distribution, and advise agencies on plans to ensure a ready fuel supply at reasonable cost.
Representatives of eastern western and southeastern railroads announced reluctant acceptance of the presidential emergency board wage recommendations totaling about 270 million dollars. The carriers said they would accept the board's guidance "in the interests of national defense" despite disappointment and the heavy burden on railroads, and planned to continue to press on other disputed issues.
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