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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1941
Page
13
The piece notes a New World War II era stance with President allies ready for a westward push and cautions Goebbels ridicule of a Christmas victory, while praising Linn County Safety Week and hinting at railroad wage disputes amid defense needs.
Administration leaders pressed for a direct final House vote by Thursday on Senate amendments to the neutrality bill. Speaker Rayburn said this would speed passage to President Roosevelt, as Republicans warned the vote could be close amid disputes over arming merchant ships and open war.
The Duke of Windsor said the Duchess of Windsor has a stomach ailment and may return to Baltimore within three months to decide on possible surgery. After a six week US and Canada trip she underwent private medical examination and is now on a strict diet.
Personal Opinion by Bob Estabrook interviews Mr. Choate about his Mexico trip for the Pan American Road Builders conference. He praises Avila Camacho and Mexico’s road program, notes good highway work in Alaska and links to postwar development, then mentions LaPlant Choate priorities and deliveries. Born May 4, 1888 in Marshalltown.
Washington announces George L. Brandt as the new acting ambassador to Berlin replacing Leland B. Morris who returns to Washington. The move signals no immediate break in ties as Berlin relations remain intact for now.
Michael Nassif 28 of 1556 B avenue NE was charged with failure to yield the right of way after his car collided with a machine driven by Mrs. Randall Morgan 1538 D avenue NE at B avenue and Fifteenth street NE Nassif traveled west on B avenue while Mrs Morgan drove south on Fifteenth street Police described the crash as a failure to yield incident with two drivers involved.
The Cedar Rapids thermometer hovered near 28 degrees most of Saturday. After dipping from 28 degrees at 4 am to 27 by 11 pm, readings by 2 pm and 7 pm stayed at 28 with humidity at 60 percent all day.
U S money in circulation on October 31 totaled 10 362 965 839 dollars. The Treasury report shows a per capita figure of 77 55 dollars for every person in the United States. The monthly increase was 1 44 and the 12 month rise was 14 87.
Washington notes Iceland designated as a full naval base fueling speculation that American patrols and convoy escorts may extend to Britain. Secretary Knox appointed Rear Admiral Kauffman to command Iceland base as Senate backs belligerent port entry for American vessels. Authorities foresee routes to England shielded by U S warships with Iceland serving as key eastern Atlantic fleet hub.
Berlin reports German officials note the U S neutrality law revision vote in the Senate produced only a slim majority. A spokesman called the result not a great victory and said the development was not surprising to Germany.
German forces fight on the defensive near Moscow as Hitler vows defense of Europe. Soviet counteroffensives push in four sectors around Kalinin Volokolamsk Mozhaisk and near Maloyaroslavets while Kerch Sebastopol actions pressure the Crimea.
Washington report says a U S government team proved mosquitoes carry sleeping sickness after testing 10 000 biting insects from Yakima valley collected in 1940 They fed infected samples to mice showing St Louis type sleeping sickness in a culex tar bats lot This marks first field proven mosquito transmission of the virus.
London AP reports the RAF fielded 600 to 800 bombers fighters and fighter bombers in a massive offensive over Germany and northern France described as the war's greatest. Berlin claimed 60 British planes shot down in 24 hours as raids stretched from Oslo to Brindisi with heavy losses on both sides.
Washington officials say Christmas will proceed as usual in 1942 with ample toys decorations and wrapping materials. A Southeast power shortage will cause a Christmas blackout but there will be sufficient useful gifts like refrigerators and washing machines. Luxury items may be scarcer next year due to arms program constraints.
AP reports high defense officials tacitly back a proposal prohibiting strikes in defense plants unless a majority of workers vote in favor. Senator Bridges, a Republican, drafted a bill requiring unions to register with the NRLB and disclose officers and finances while threatening suspension of bargaining rights if secret ballots fail to approve strikes.
Representative Hamilton Fish was subpoenaed by a U S marshal to appear before the federal grand jury in Washington investigating subversive activities. He accepted service in his New York office and must present himself Wednesday.
Washington learns of plans for early concerted action by the United States and Great Britain to strengthen positions in the Orient. Kurusu arrival with Japanese proposals looms as ultimatum-like. Washington hints at actions including civilian recalls from Guam and potential withdrawal of marine garrisons from China.
Manila sources report Japan's special envoy Saburo Kurusu, on a high profile flight to Washington, expressed "not much hope" for a settlement with the United States. He offered no further details.
Former actress Dazay Holland aged 63, who appeared on the New York musical comedy stage with Lillian Russell and George M. Cohan, died Friday at St. John's hospital in Yonkers, New York.
The sports section lists final scores from multiple college games and a few major programs. Notable results include Oklahoma 55 over Iowa State 6, Northwestern 20 over Indiana 14, Ohio State 46 over Wisconsin 34, Minnesota 9 over Nebraska 0, Notre Dame 20 over Navy 13, and Missouri 26 over N Y A 0.
In a Munich beer hall speech Hitler defended Germany by saying the navy would fire on enemy ships only after an attack and warned officers who fail to fire would be court martialed. He claimed Soviet losses reach 8 to 10 million dead and 3.6 million prisoners, and blasted Roosevelt’s arms policy while promising Europe-wide defense.
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