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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1939
Page
14
Readers learn that the AAA plans another 12 percent reduction in corn acreage for Iowa and Illinois to curb surpluses. The article contrasts this with gains in southern states and warns of potential loss of the southern market, urging Iowa farmers to evaluate federal policy and its regional impact.
German sources claim Lieut Com Gunther Prien torpedoed and sunk a 10,000 ton British London class cruiser east of the Shetland Islands, raising Britain’s naval toll. Observers note no confirmation from London circles as reports differ on the sinking.
British naval units with 15 and 16 inch guns hunted the Deutschland in Arctic waters after it sank the Rawalpindi with heavy loss of life southeast of Iceland. London circles say the German ship may head to a port or Murmansk while planes and gales hampered pursuit.
The text notes that if every acre removed from corn in Iowa and Illinois is replaced with two acres planted elsewhere, with AAA sanction, as has occurred in the last six years, Iowa farmers signing up for 1940 will want to know this prospect beforehand.
A reflective column questions discussion of war fears from the Senate to Patrick Henry and Jackson. It cites Bernard Shaw and Lowell on wisdom versus time, noting threats to civilization and the endurance of the republic despite dire forecasts.
The Petit Parisien published purported terms of a secret Russo-German accord. It claimed economic aid from Russia in exchange for a Mediterranean outlet via Yugoslavia or Italy and cited Stalin addressing the politburo on August 19 during the signing of the accord.
Cedar Rapids recorded a season low of 13 degrees from 7 to 8 a.m as a bright cold day began the Thanksgiving period. By 2:30 p.m. the thermometer reached 41 with Monday’s 37 high earlier.
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine German diplomatic service was suspended temporarily on Tuesday. No reason was given by the government.
Mayor Harold H Burton warned that Cleveland may destroy city services to feed relief recipients as 70,000 on relief pressure officials. Jobless crowds stormed city hall demanding immediate relief restoration while some had gone two days without food. Burton blamed state inaction, urged Gov Bricker to reconvene the legislature, and said the city may act to protect services if not funded locally.
Becicka led a search of cornfields near Shueyville for the gun believed to be the murder weapon in the Sept night slaying of George Novotny. Charles Becicka, 28, of Ely, identified the spot but the weapon was not recovered as investigators combed fields with deputies and state agents.
The Dies committee weighs a possible invitation to Mrs Roosevelt for testimony on subversive activities in schools and colleges. Rep Starnes says inviting the First Lady is a closed matter unless Dies acts. Alfred Lilienthal proposes Mrs Roosevelt appear, but she declines to be set against Lilienthal.
Cyrenus Cole a former Iowa congressman and Cedar Rapids editor died in Washington on November 14. His will names Central College and the Iowa State Historical Society, with $2000 bequests to each, plus a three year trust benefiting relatives and former secretary Lily Belle Lockwood. Executors are Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids and Harold R. Trewin.
New York longtime German American Bund leader Fritz Kuhn faced reduced larceny and forgery charges in a trial in which his lawyer Peter Sabbatino depicted him as a diminished figure whose power was eroded by exposure of a dalliance with Mrs. Florence Camp. Prosecutor Herman J. McCarthy urged a conviction, while Sabbatino praised Camp’s courage and mocked the prosecutor’s appearance as influencing testimony.
Lawmakers split on defense appropriations for a 277 million emergence fund and pay as you go plans. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau announced a 300 million bond issue at two percent to finance deficits, while he denied alarm over debt approaching the 42 billion mark.
George Lowther seeks another writ of habeas corpus to force the Herricks to release Eileen Herrick for marriage. Justice Wasservogel urged the lovers to find each other and wed if they wish.
Mrs Arthur Averill longtime Cedar Rapids resident and builder of a 120 Second Avenue SE home died Monday in Cedar Rapids. She trained at Dana Hall and Smith College earning a 1904 University of Chicago degree and later worked at the Cedar Rapids public library. Her interests spanned stamps clocks and banking with extensive charity work including Children’s Home and annual toy drives.
Mrs Herta Geer 22 travels with three month old Katherine from Los Angeles to New York. She misses a transfer in Kansas City and the baby is found by a stewardess on the 450 mile run to Chicago. Mother and child reunite at Dearborn Station.
City hall announced that automatic stop-and-go signals will return at Third Avenue and Fifth Street SE. Lighting engineers surveyed the intersection as the conduit system remains in place for two lights and the four-way heads from Third Avenue and First Street SE will be moved there. Four new lights will be added on First Street.
The report states Finland rejected the Moscow talks and denounced the new note. It cites an alleged gunfire incident along the frontier and demands a withdrawal of Finnish troops. Premier Naaschelaff is charged in connection with the matter.
The Finnish defense ministry cited General Marschal Gu Viainerhouw arguing no shots were fired by Soviet troops during a border clash. He insisted the frontline and heavy artillery remained well behind the border as troops attended open air services on Sunday.
Mon day note signals deep hostility toward the Soviet Union as Moscow and Helsinki trade accusations over a border clash. Soviet comments claim Finland aims to worsen the crisis while Finland denies firing first and offers troop withdrawal if Moscow does likewise. Moscow Radio calls for overthrow of Finland’s premier.
A satirical note argues cutting the budget to the bone is not true economy citing a thrifty figure of nine thousand million dollars. The piece mocks thrift in wartime costs and suggests burying a printing press with military honors and hiding gold under Fort Knox.
The Wilson and Company Inc meat packers board declares a dividend of 2.25 dollars per share on 6 dollar preferred stock. It covers 0.75 accumulation for Feb 1 to Apr 30 1938 and 1.50 accumulation for May 1 to Jul 31 1938. Dividend payable Dec 22 to stockholders of record Dec 11.
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