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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1939
Page
2
Cedar Rapids resident suggests grounding US action in strict neutrality while exploring mediation, as Senators debate arms embargo repeal and Allied strategy. Commentary notes public desire to defeat Hitler but warns against US entry without clear terms and safeguards.
Izvestia calls British and French war aims medieval in tone and endorses Hitlerism as an idea. Moscow reports Premier Molotov and German trade leaders agreeing on rapid economic cooperation amid a broader visit by Turkish and Lithuanian ministers. Finland plans envoy Paasikivi talks as other diplomats arrive, while Poland’s disintegration is cited as proof war may end.
A reader voices despair about a world in turmoil and asks for help. Dr Newton shares a Cromwell era tale to reassure that God still governs the world, urging steadfast faith despite present cruelties and hatred. He concludes with a reminder that God is awake and in control.
In Detroit the Chrysler corporation shut the Dodge division shortly after operations began on Monday and sent 10 000 workers home. Vice president Herman L. Weckler cited a slowdown by union workers after 64 dismissals. CIO UAW refused to recognize the dismissals and ordered workers to report for duty.
United Press reports the $125 million equipment buying program boosts railroads and related industries as car loadings rise 18.5 percent year over year. First eight months net income for Class 1 lines reaches $114.31 million. About 60,000 new freight cars expected by January 1 with orders exceeding eight months prior.
Berlin moves to negotiate with Latvia Estonia and Lithuania for immediate transfer of Germans with German possessions and capital assets to the Reich. Authorities say 60,000 in Latvia 15,000 in Estonia and 40,000 in Lithuania would be involved while some families already moved. Details on compensation and treaties to govern property and transfers remain under discussion.
In Cedar Rapids police court on Monday five speeding cases and two reckless driving cases were decided. Two speeders received jail terms, two paid fines, and one surrendered his license for a month. Reckless charges involved Frank Farman and Ed Hradek, with Hradek admitting drinking but not being drunk. Farman paid part of a fine. Hradek paid half of a $100 fine. The speeders named include Charles Mocs who surrendered his license, Joe Casey, Roy Lukanitsch, Floyd Coombs, and Robert A. Burke with varying penalties.
Ab Jenkins a famed Bonneville speed record holder announced candidacy for Salt Lake City mayor on a platform prioritizing traffic safety. He seeks to reduce accidents and improve road enforcement while leveraging his automotive expertise and public profile to influence city planning and transit policy.
Washington reports Germany faces a serious oil shortage that could force delays in its 1942 self sufficiency program. Berlin's status in the war, its mechanized army, and rising industrial needs drive imports, with Russia as a potential major supplier amid blockades and shipping concerns.
Coroner Dr B L Knight announced an inquest into the death of Walter E Maricle city streets commissioner who died Saturday from a gun wound Inquest will be held at the courthouse at 1 30 p m Tuesday Earl Stanley chief of detectives will testify The coroner urged witnesses with knowledge to attend Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception church Nearly 500 people attended and burial was at Mount Calvary cemetery City council passed a condolence resolution and sent a copy to the Maricle family Maricle served as street commissioner eight years and had worked for the city since 1922
The 1999 ton Finnish steamer Indra struck a mine and sank off Ter Schelling Island on Monday. All crew members were believed saved.
A World War I era note claims cooties outranked generals as soldiers saluted them with both hands. The message mocks enemy soldiers and describes cooties as having legs on both sides, reporting to Allied forces in the A E F.
The Supreme Court agreed to review the Pacific coast longshoremen dispute led by CIO unions over bargaining authority on the West Coast. AFL argues NLRB action harmed its affiliated longshoremen and regional majorities. The court also granted or denied several Wagner act related petitions, including run-off election validity and company unions challenges.
Los Angeles sheriff's vice squad raided the Luxemburg consulate in Culver City on Sunday night, ejecting about 200 guests and seizing gambling equipment as they sought Consul Prosper Reiter for arrest on gambling suspicions. Chancellor Garrison and four employees were detained briefly and released. the case hinges on whether the consulate was within U.S. jurisdiction for such actions.
Kenneth Goff of Delavan Wisconsin testified before the Dies Committee that the Young Communist League used the names of President and Mrs Roosevelt to aid recruitment. He said the group claimed Mrs Roosevelt hosted tea for five American Youth Congress members who were communists and cited a letter from the President to the AYC in the same effort.
Frank Coats 69 a former Cedar Rapids resident and last year a CCC camp blacksmith near Bedford was fatally injured when the car he rode in crashed into a bridge banister nine miles south of Bedford Also killed John Bauer 46 of Marquette two others Albert Spencer 23 and Wauneta Larsen 20 of Bed ford were injured Coats died en route to a Maryville Missouri hospital Bauer died in a Clarinda hospital He is survived by his wife Margaret who died 13 years ago and by a step daughter Mrs H H Apgar Funeral plans unknown.
Gov. Happy Chandler of Kentucky resigns to become a New Deal senator after a feud with Alben Barkley and a clash with President Roosevelt over a 1938 race. He takes oath to fill the Logan vacancy, pledging support for Roosevelt and the administration.
Washington leaders clash as Johnson seeks a three day recess to show support for peace efforts in Europe. Secretary of State Hull denies Germany, Britain or France approached the U.S. about interceding. Debates grow on neutrality and shipping limits with amendments proposed to limit belligerent cargo, protect U.S. shipping, and avoid entanglement.
Paris dispatch says German troops raised a large sign over Rhine houses near Neue Breisach reading French comrades don't fire on your German friends. The sign reportedly took heavy fire from French bullets.
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