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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1939
Page
23
A NEA Service feature humorously highlights human quirks of wartime figures. Neville Chamberlain, Galeazzo Ciano, Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, David Lloyd George, Queen Wilhelmina, Joachim von Ribbentrop, King Leopold, Edouard Daladier, Ismet Inonu and others are noted for personal traits and anecdotes ranging from hobbies and mannerisms to family details, painting a multifaceted view of power amid global conflict.
King Gustav V of Sweden told President Roosevelt the neutrality conference message was precious support and encouragement. He said Nordic heads of state in Stockholm appreciated the sympathy and warm greeting for their neutral policy based on international law and order.
The U S Chamber of Commerce quoted 22 states choosing Nov 23 as Thanksgiving and 23 sticking with Nov 30. Colorado and Texas will observe both dates. Mississippi reported no choice. North America has over 500 native tree species.
Court observers note Linn county September term juries ran up 1376 40 in costs while awards totaled 352 54 for eight juries. Cases included small auto damage and modest claims, prompting proposals for small claims court pre trial hearings and juror fees in advance to curb public expense.
The text notes that issues are submitted directly to the judge for decision. It implies legal procedure where the judge rules based on presented arguments without external rulings. The phrasing suggests a streamlined process focusing on the judge's determination.
Shanghai report says American authorities pressed Japan to end the terrorism linked to Chinese factions dominated by Japanese. A Chinese police officer was shot and an Indian Sikh, British subject, was gravely wounded as fears rose for Americans outside the settlement. US Consul Gauss met Japanese military leaders seeking an amicable settlement, similar to Kulangsu island actions.
In Wilmington North Carolina a passenger train collided head on with a slowly moving freight train injuring 32 people. J W Woodward the freight conductor suffered the only serious injury needing hospitalization.
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