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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1940

Page

15

Johnson Accused Of Misleading Public On 1933 Military Strength

Rep Ralph E Church released charges that former Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson fed misinformation about national defenses. He cited Johnson's remarks blaming underfunding on the New Deal and contrasted 1933 U S military tonnage and aircraft with Japan, Germany, and Roosevelts spending.

Washington ULP Louis Johnson Ralph E Church Church Republican National Committee House Naval Affairs Committee Johnson Charles A Lindbergh Hitler Japan Brassey Naval and Shipping Annual House Naval Affairs Committee Germany Roosevelt Hoover

Gandhi Mouthpiece Gets Three Months

Vinoba Bhave, Gandhi's one man passive resistance movement, pled guilty to obstructing recruitment and war fund collection. He was sentenced to three months in prison after being arrested by British authorities in Wardha and brought for trial.

Wardha India Vinobra Bhave Mohandas K Gandhi Bhave Gandhi

Nazis Cut Off War News During Nights

German authorities announced a nationwide ban on dispatches of any military news between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Berlin time. The prohibition applies to foreign and German news organizations and radio and covers all military related reports including German air activity over Britain.

Berlin Germany Britain

Stork Overcomes Fire To Gain Goal

In Philadelphia an ambulance caught fire while an expectant mother prepared for delivery. Park Guard Frank Janowiak delivered a six and a half pound son inside the vehicle as volunteers fought the blaze. Mother and baby were later moved to another ambulance and taken to the hospital, both reported none the worse for the ordeal.

Philadelphia Frank Janowiak Josephine Vander- Plus

Wealthy horseman killed in riding accident at estate track

James Butler 49 president of the Empire City Racing association and prominent millionaire died after being thrown from his young horse that failed to clear a fence jump on neighbor Robert Chambers estate. Butler, son of a grocery founder, was to officiate the fall opening. his secretary Luke O’Brien said the top bar proved unseen. Butler leaves a widow and three children.

Kotonah INS James Butler Empire City Racing Assotiation Butler Robert Chambers Luke O'Brien

Fortunate LeBlanc Survives Town Car Crash

In Tyngsboro Massachusetts an out of control car struck two telephone poles and five guard rails before tumbling down a 15 foot embankment. The driver Fortunate LeBlanc of Nashua New Hampshire emerged with only a minor scratch and no serious injuries.

Tyngsboro Mass Fortunate LeBlanc Nashua N H

Minster Installed at Peoples Church in Ceremony

The Rev Rudolph W Gilbert was installed as minister of the Peoples church before about 400 attendees. Installing speakers included Dr Herbert Martin and several local church leaders. Organist Lulu Engleman Welty played, Esther Morgan Krabbenhoff sang, and Bishop candles lit the autumn flowers.

Rudolph W. Gilbert The Peoples Church Gilbert Herbert Martin University of Iowa George C Claassen William A Jacobs First Congregational Church James B. Hodgson Coe College Evans A Worthley Iowa City Charles E. Snyder Davenport Lulu Engleman Welty Esther Morgan Krabbenhoff Oliver Cromwell Dunbar Martin

Demands for Religion Scholars and Democracy’s Future

Dr Martin argues for reinterpretation of God to fit modern age and predicts America facing heroic challenges. He states democracy is a social choice shaped by people, not a fixed gift, and urges reverence for early democratic spirit amid expanding frontiers. Community welcomes Rev Gilbert to Peoples church as 71 years of history is noted.

America Martin Gilbert The Peoples Church Claassen Worthley Iowa Unitarian Conference Snyder Hodgson Jacobs Joseph Fort Newton W. W. W. Argow Melvin L. Welke

Government Acts To Speed London Civilian Removal

London officials move to speed civilian removals from the city to safer areas outside London. Health Minister Malcolm McDonald orders compulsory billeting of civilians and use of empty houses. Home Security Minister Herbert Morrison authorizes issuing admission tickets at air raid shelters to reduce shelter queues.

London Malcolm McDonald McDonald Herbert Morrison Home Security

Radio Schedule Snapshot Dense with Network Listings

A long OCR list details hourly radio programs across stations WMT WGN WSUI WHO KFJB KWKB and others. It catalogs talk shows dramas news sports concerts and soap operas with multiple time slots from early morning to midnight and notes station identifiers and program names.

WMT WGN Preston Bradley WSUI Texas Rangers KIJB WNT Sports Review KFJB Captain Herne KPJB Himber Wwsui TLAC Wallenstein NBC Blue _ Network Arthur H Vandenberg NBC Blue Wendell L. Willkie Milwaukee Guy Lombardo Raymond Gram Swing Blondie The Green Hornet Burns and Allen Lew Diamond Orch Henry Wallace Seth Howard Clyde Lucas Abe Lyman Ray Herbeck Mitchell_ Ayres Henry Busse Raymond Scott Glenn Miller George Kine Joe Reichman

Cedar Rapids Hospitals Included in 1940 Approved List

Cedar Rapids area hospitals join 1940 roster of 2,806 approved facilities in the United States and Canada. Mercy Hospital and St Luke's Hospital receive intern and residency approvals. University of Iowa City hospitals also rated for graduate training in surgery. Other regional facilities listed include Mercy Town City, Community Grinnell, St Joseph New Hampton, Decorah.

Cedar Rapids United States Canada Chicago American College of Surgeons Mercy Hospital Council On Medical Education and Hospitals American Medical Association St. Luke's Hospital Iowa City Town City Community Hospital Grinnell St Joseph's Hospital New Hampton Decorah Hospital

Iowa and MidwestHospitals Host Approved Cancer Clinics

The article lists Iowa facilities joining 345 US and Canada hospitals with approved cancer clinics. It names Decorah, Washington county hospital. St Joseph's Mercy, Waverly. Allen Memorial, Presbyterian and St Francis in Waterloo. Oakdale state sanatorium for residencies. University hospitals in Iowa City. Broadlawns in Des Moines. The college cites required treatment and equipment standards plus follow up records, noting archives show over 30,000 five year cancer cures.

Decorah Washington County Washington St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Waverly Allen Memorial Presbyterian St. Francis Waterloo Oakdale State Sanatorium University’ Hospitals Iowa City Broadlawns General Hospital Des Moines United States Canada College For Cancer

Turks Undaunted by German Ambitions Across Europe

Istanbul dispatch reports Turkish press on Monday reaffirming its stance against Germany in southeastern Europe and criticizing Bulgaria's position as echoed in Sofia newspapers amid regional tensions.

Istanbul Turkey Germany Europe Bulgaria Sofia

Kate Hop kins Faces Trudy Reynolds in High Society Battle

Kate Hopkins seeks to shield her son from the ruthless Trudy Reynolds whose wealth and social standing threaten their family's life. The tale follows a tense clash of gentleness, strategy, and moral resolve as each move tests loyalties and love.

Kate Hopkins Trudy Reynolds Kate

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