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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1941
Page
10
President urges end to labor self interest as war production must rise. He cites coal and transport strikes as threats to defense and warns against privilege seeking groups. Readers encouraged to read faster to stay informed amid national mobilization.
United Mine Workers renews walkout in captive coal mines at 12 01 a m Sunday after two weeks of failed talks over a union shop contract. 53 000 CIO members strike at midnight with policy board to decide further steps. President Roosevelt urges no mining disruption as negotiations continue.
A roundup of college football results lists Minnesota defeating Iowa 34 to 13 and Wisconsin beating Purdue 13 to 0. Other scores include Notre Dame 7 over Northwestern 8 and Texas Christian 14 over Texas 7.
Washington based government economists estimate industrial production in 1941 will be 25 percent higher than in 1940 despite curtailments in autos and other consumer durable goods. They project continued gains into 1942, driven by war material output and plant capacity, with a national income seen at about 92 billion dollars.
Ray Edmundson, president of CIO United Mine Workers district 12, warned Saturday night a strike may be momentarily called by all UMW miners in Illinois. He notified state leaders to prepare for a strike covering commercial mines and the single captive mine, potentially involving about 30,000 miners.
Springfield Illinois two year contract between the Illinois Progressive Miners union and the Coal Producers association of Illinois raises daily wages by one to 1.86 dollars for about 20 000 union members. The pact awaits ratification by a referendum vote of rank and file miners and is expected in about two weeks.
Mrs. V. E. Vane a 76 year old of 1239 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids suffered bruises and shock after being struck by a car while crossing Fifth Avenue SE between Twelfth and Fourteenth streets about 8 p m Saturday The driver Vernon Butz of 1438 Fifth Avenue SE said he did not see her in time to avoid the collision She was taken to Mercy hospital by the Ambulance Service.
Saturday brought ideal fall weather as the thermometer hit 68 degrees between 2:30 and 3 pm. By 11 pm the Chambers Inskeep reading showed 42 degrees with 30 percent humidity.
SAN FRANCISCO AP A D McDonald 63 president of the Southern Pacific railroad died Saturday after an abdominal operation Thursday.
Dr. Foster discusses why he enjoys serving on the University of Town athletic board and cites contact with players, the Hawkeyes’ late season rally, and emphasis on fundamentals. He defends the rivalry with Minnesota, rejects blanket subsidies, and praises Iowa’s selection process and Eddie Anderson’s eye for talent.
London reports the Axis submarine that sank HMS Ark Royal was counter attacked and perhaps sunk as British warships pounded the area east of Gibraltar with depth charges. Government spokesmen pledge vengeance and claim Allied aid helps win the Battle of the Atlantic.
Tokyo reports emphasize Emperor Hirohito will address Japan's resolve to overcome obstacles to reach aims if peace is possible. Diet session opened to unify 100 million citizens as Saburo Kurusu returns from Washington to push Tokyo’s latest effort amid Pacific crisis.
AP reports France nears a decision to join Hitler's new order unreservedly. Terms include signed adherence in exchange for releasing French prisoners and Allied troop withdrawal, plus economic cooperation, police and military reshuffles, and possible French fleet use for Axis convoys. Admiral Darlan may approve the economic and political changes but hesitates on arming ships and subjugating troops.
Secretary of the Navy Knox said in a broadcast marking the 15th anniversary of the National Broadcasting Company that a time of threat to national security is not the moment to argue over personal opinions. He urged all to do their utmost for the common good.
A Nanking dispatch of the Comei Japanese news agency reported Gen. Chiang Kai-shek is massing troops along the Yunnan frontier with Indo-China, signaling a possible next large scale campaign in the area.
Moscow says a seaborne German landing attempt near Murmansk was crushed with 20 transports sunk and two German troops’ companies eliminated. Soviet forces reported gains on multiple fronts from Arctic seas to the Donets basin and multiple Luftwaffe losses.
Saburo Kurusu arrived in Washington to begin a series of talks with American officials aimed at maintaining peace in the Pacific. He met with Ambassador Nomura and prepared for discussions with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull amid tense U S move to clear decks for possible action.
CHICAGO INS reports 200000 to 300000 draft registrants rejected by selective service boards will be reexamined. Director Hershey says many deferments may have been for insufficient cause and urges reassessment. He notes army shortages, cites dependents as a concern, and calls for better medical student enlistment after graduation.
Patrolman Fred Carstens was named by Chief Tom Condon as delegate to attend a six day FBI civilian defense course in Des Moines. The instruction covers espionage sabotage air raid precautions traffic control and police communications with notes to be shared with the force.
On Bald Head Island North Carolina motorists face a slow pace scene with six cars and a herd of 83 pigs plus 30 hogs roaming freely. Signs urge drivers not to molest the animals as pedestrians enjoy the rare vehicle-free paradise.
A Cincinnati to Indianapolis Greyhound bus with 33 passengers plunged off a culvert, burst into flames, killing eight and injuring ten others four miles east of Rushville Indiana. Driver Andy Hansen and several passengers survived after being trapped. Authorities held Paul Connell for intoxication.
In Bakersfield California AP reports Marion Story and his wife welcomed their 20th child this Saturday a girl weighing under four pounds was placed in an incubator. The Story couple have eighteen living children and Marion works as a part time painter.
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