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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1939
Page
2
A tribute recalls Cyrenus Cole as a bold Iowa editor who stood by strong convictions and public good. The piece reflects on his independence, relentless research, and mentorship to younger reporters, alongside a broader note on his congressional years and lasting influence.
Cyrenus Cole 76 died in Washington DC after two months illness. He served Iowa’s Fifth Town district in Congress from 1921 to 1933 and edited Cedar Rapids Republican and Cedar Rapids Evening Times. Survived by brother J N Cole of Miller SD and nephew Francis A Cole in DC. Funeral in Pella Saturday at 2 PM.
Made leine Lapierre, 19, was declared the most virtuous girl in the region and received a prize of 300,000 francs from the Laval widow whose will provided the award.
The Ames letter reports a driver at 20 miles per hour observed by the police. It notes the car’s 29.3 feet per second speed and computes a 0.1366 second reaction and braking window. The writer quips the tale mocks police, likening it to speeding to reach a service station before gas runs out.
Des Moines Iowa AAA officials said the Washington DC office set the 1939 corn loan rate at 57 cents per bushel, unchanged from last year. Cooperators who stayed within their corn acreage allotment are eligible for loans. About 85 percent of Iowa farmers, farming roughly 90 percent of the land, are eligible, with farmers rescaling 70 percent of the 130 million bushels on which they obtained 1938 loans.
The Commodity Credit Corporation announced that private banks may participate in the 1940 corn loan program. Banks will lend money to farmers with the CCC guaranteeing the funds. Farmers may borrow from participating banks or directly from the corporation.
New York based Variety reports James Roosevelt son of the President plans to enter motion picture production as an independent producer. His Samuel Goldwyn Productions contract ends December 31 and talks with George Schaefer of RKO cover distribution terms with a possible deal to follow in weeks.
Washington AP reports Democratic leaders expect President Roosevelt to refrain from listing his name on primary ballots in many states. He would rely on uninstructed delegates and potential gains from states pledged to other candidates after initial convention votes. Senator Van Nuys urges immediate clarity on Roosevelts third term plans.
P. O. Holland, chairman of the board of trustees of the Norwegian Lutheran church of America, died early Wednesday in Minneapolis.
Berlin reports that Monday raid on the Shetland islands and prior strikes on Scapa Flow and the Firth of Forth are only the beginning of the air war against Britain. German high command says a submarine recently sunk 26,000 tons of shipping and captured a prize ship while British losses include one destroyer and a freighter.
Boston dispatch reports the North Star began the first U S Antarctic expedition in a century. About 75 crew and officers wives waved farewell as Rear Admiral Byrd stayed home to oversee the Barkentine Bear's launch. The 1000 mile voyage starts with 60 to 74 sled dogs aboard Penguin I and a cargo of frozen meats and dehydrated foods, with 60 explorers to winter until 1941 under a $300,000 appropriation.
About 200 Czech students gathered near the Unknown Soldier tomb in Prague to demand freedom. German stormtroopers and police dispersed the crowd, arresting ten as demonstrations spread from Nakhoff square to the opera house and the Moldau embankment where 20 armed troopers protected the parliament district.
In Prague the city’s German quarters were covered Tuesday night with thousands of placards bearing the hammer and sickle and warning Germans to clear out before Stalin comes. Stormtrooper guards were mobilized at dawn to remove them before the public could view the notices.
New York AP report announces Murry Guggenheim, longtime copper mining family capitalist and philanthropist, died after a several day illness at age 81. He is survived by his widow Leonie Bernheim Guggenheim, a son and a daughter.
Europe seeks a cautious peace accord that avoids worsening the conflict. Finland and Russia refrain from war citing harsh winters, Holland plans self flooding, Switzerland halts invasions by raising hotel rates, Belgium faces uncertainty while neutrality is mocked as ineffective.
Cedar Rapids Community Chest updates its drive toward a 91200 goal with a first quarter report showing 35389 raised. The noon meeting at the Chamber of Commerce reviewed progress and noted the effort is about one third complete toward victory.
American Way volunteers led by Choate and Coach Towns plan a focused campaign as a noon luncheon opened the effort. Dr Mddie Anderson urged pace and teamwork, while Hirsch T. Freand gave the invocation. The second briefing is scheduled for a later date. workers will pay for their own lunches.
Temperatures rose through the day in Cedar Rapids with a 33 degree low at 7 am and 50 at 10 am. The afternoon peak reached 65 around 2 40 pm, while Tuesday’s high was 61 at 3 30 pm and fell to 39 by midnight on the Chambers Inskeep recorder.
A reflective column by Dr. Newton warns against vanity and the dangers of wielding power. An allegorical tale contrasts Bran Vawr the Great Raven with Coegfran the Jackdaw, illustrating downfall from hubris and the peril of riding violent forces. Eternal vigilance remains the price of liberty.
Hongkong dispatch reports Japanese forces landed Wednesday on the Kwan Tung province coast and began an assault as part of a South China offensive. A combined army and navy force reportedly landed near Pak Hor and pushed inland against Chinese defenders. Pak Hor and Hainan island lie near French Indo China, with Britain watching Tonkin’s Gulf area due to Singapore base proximity.
Detroit Chrysler plants opened for a back-to-work drive led by the UAW AFL affiliate but only a fraction of workers returned. At Dodge main plant a 700-man picket line stood outside while Plymouth drew a small entry of workers. Homer Martin urged followers to report to work to qualify for unemployment benefits denied to idle workers.
Long Beach New York mayor Louis F Edwards was ambushed as he left his home, fatally shot, and his bodyguard Detective James Walsh severely wounded. Disgruntled Patrolman Alvin Dooley, former PBA president, was questioned after being implicated in a city hall shooting tied to internal police strife.
Pineison Gephart proprietor reported a break in at the Pawn Pump service station on First Street SW. A desk was ransacked and thieves escaped with 73 pennies, a 2 caliber revolver, and a .22 pistol. Police investigated as Jimmy marks Wee noted on window casing. break occurred between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 6:45 a.m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Elmer Coon saved money by having triplets instead of one child. At the hospital Dr A L Watters offered free charges for the second baby if twins, no charge for quadruplets, and a split of earnings from photographs and advertising for quintuplets.
Antique radio table model 1939 Stewart garner, maple welst cupboard with dining set, fireless gas stove, two ovens, six chair dining set, collie puppies seven weeks old for sale, Winchester 12 gauge gun in good condition. Prices and contact numbers listed. ad notes many items sold already.
The feature titled But Once A Year opens today on page eight. It chronicles a group of young moderns navigating fashion, art, and urban life in a reflective narrative. Readers will find character sketches and social scenes that capture contemporary youth culture.
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