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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1940

Page

12

Invasion Ports Wrecked as British Raids Continue

Berlin reports British planes raided western and northern Germany overnight with long Berlin raid breaking duration records. Hamburg residents sheltered amid alarms. Daylight German raids hit several English towns damaging factories and airfields. Birmingham Coventry and Liverpool targeted with Liverpool especially hit.

Berlin Germany Hamburg Fremdenblatt England London Birmingham Coventry Liverpool

Wallace Cites Grasp East Holds On GOP

Wallace argues the McNary-Haugen bill shows how farm-minded Republicans face opposition from eastern party leaders. He criticizes tariffs and predicts downturns for farmers as Europe’s conflicts shrink foreign markets and loans to foreign nations dry up.

Wallace Grasp East Oregon Gilbert Haugen Iowa McNary-Haugen Republican Party Europe G.O.P. House Joseph Martin Massachusetts

Evacuation Ordered for Dependents of Navy Men in Asia

Rear Admiral Thomas H. Hart announced that all dependents of U S navy personnel in the Orient will be sent home as quickly as possible due to shipping shortages. The move, part of a general plan, will not target any specific group or location, including the Philippines. Mexico City will start skiing this winter on Mount Popocatepetl.

Manila Thomas H. Hart U. S. Asiatic U. S. Navy Orient Hart Philippines Asia

Mrs. Sarah Pugh Dies at 91 Pioneer of Williamsburg

Mrs. Sarah Pugh aged 91 longtime Williamsburg pioneer died at the Cook home at 11 p m Monday after suffering a fractured hip on May 16 She was born April 21 1849 in Breckonshire South Wales and came to America in 1856 She lived on a farm near Williamsburg before moving there in 1906 She was a Congregational church member for 76 years Funeral services will be held at the Williamsburg Congregational church at 2 p m Thursday with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Cedar Rapids and several grandchildren survive the family

Sarah Pugh Williamsburg David R. Pugh Sixteenth Street A. A. Cook Mt. Vernon Avenue Cook Breckonshire South Wales John J Gwenllyan Jones America Delhi Delaware County Ohio Iown Burlington Richard Pugh Congregational Church of Elmer Cedar Rapids Hazel Cook Donald Voight Eugene Warren Eldon Pugh Richard Dorothy Pugh Congregational Church James B Hodgson Coe College Oak Hill Cemetery

F D R Is Symbol Of Democracy Wallace Declares In Decorah

Wallace delivers a 22 minute Manchester speech at Terrill park praising the administration’s farm program and food stamp plan. He urges unity between business men and farmers before a large morning crowd and then travels by highway patrol to Dubuque for a radio engagement.

Wallace Decorah Manchester Terrill Park Dubuque

Wallace speaks to Decorah students on democracy stakes

Former agriculture secretary Henry A Wallace urged Decorah listeners that Roosevelt’s defeat would boost aggressor nations and end democracy. He said the fight for unity and hemispherical understanding keeps war away, then warned of farm readjustment after the war and shifts in production to meet home needs.

Decorah Roosevelt Henry A Wallace Iowa Luther College Willkie Monona Marquette Wallace Winneshiek County Democratic Committee Morgan McEnany Mason City Preus Gymnasium America Republican Party

Vandenberg Attacks New Deal Policy as Bankruptcy Risk

Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan denounced the New Deal Monday night as a hectoring, disordered political grab bag and warned it is driving the nation toward bankruptcy.

Logansport Ind Arthur H. Vandenberg Mich New Deal

Willkie orients youth to defend freedom against New Deal

Wendell Willkie challenged Franklin D Roosevelt on a Milwaukee platform about alleged corruption in the Democratic coalition and warned that New Deal policies push America toward state control. He urged 20 million youths aged 16 to 25 to join a freedom fight, insisting private enterprise must lead growth and that a third term risks tyranny.

Milwaukee Wendell L. Willkie Roosevelt America Willkie Boss Hagues Flynns Kelly Nashes National Committee WPA Leon Robert M. la Follette, Jr Wausau Green Bay Appleton Oshkosh Fond du Lac la Follette Senate Calvin Coolidge la Fallette

Radio Schedule Snippet Reflects Wide Iowa Market Lineup

A dense roster lists daytime and evening programs across stations WMT, WHO, KFJB, WGN, WSUI, WOI, WOI, WAKT, and more. It shows news, music, dramas, talk, sports, and variety shows with numerous hosts, entertainers, and time slots through late night.

WMT Preston Bradley Willi KFJB Mr Keen WGN Sports Review WCN Cantina Herne Sports Brokenshire KFJH WMT Court of Wythe Wills WSIII Johnny Presents KY JI UIS Ray Nobles Thomas Peluso Ned Jordan WSUI Elmer, Davis Wut We, the People Utley School of Letters Hour KRJB Fibber and Molly Glenn Miller WQON Billy Repaid Rob Hope Wythe Willams Raymond Gram Wendell Willkie Dahting Duffy Oswat Saat Blackhawk WAKT Lawrence Welk Orch Teddy Powell Dick Jurgens Jory Kearn N—Late News Bobby Byrnes Eddie Duchin Ramon Ramo Art Kasael Wayne_Kina Onit Williams Marvin Dale Ray Noble Who—Family Circle Wmt—Chariie Worcester WOI Boone Sbarlybirda Melody WoOl—Service Captain Herne WST Matina Frult RPE Happy Hank BT Won —Cgood Morning Sui—News Morning Melodies Wao KFJA Wmt—News Woman In White Ws8ui Eservice Kathleen Norris Wolf—Homenminkers Arthur Godfrey WSUL Salon Music Houseboat Hannah Miltshal Neusreel Myrt Marge WGN -the Deacon KFJIB Parade of Bands Judy and Jane Woi Music Magic Ellen Randolph KPJB Magic Kitchen Jane Baker Guiding Light Wool Hetty Wells Tom, Dick and Harry Don Pedro Kitty Keene Muale Jenny Linda David Harum Carrie Kate Smith Wobeinternieys Wsuui Musicnal Judy Ane Helen Trent WMTI Our Your Trent Kfjb—Harmony Street Forum Voice of Iowa Lem Martha XEFJB Ws5ui Joe Doakes Ralph Ginsburgh AWMT WOT Don Norman Hetty Crocker Johnny Duffy Arnold Grimm KPIB Sneech KPI WACT Ma_ Perkins School of the Air Pepper Younr State Medical Society WGON Vic and Sade Echoes of Hawai Perlin Wilg—Backstone Frank and Julia George Duffy Stella Dallas Hilltop House Wol—Simpson College Lorenzo Jones Bile Hopkins Harold Turner Widder Brown Wal—State Dental Society Louie Panice WPA Wiho KFIN Tal Sullivan WSOI Eee Armstrong Wsoinews

Rochester Pair Sought as Meanest Pickpockets Afoot

Police hunt a Rochester couple described as the meanest pickpockets afoot after Henry N. Pownall is robbed of $30 from his wallet. Pownall, praised for his age and muscular build, was targeted on a Monday incident in Rochester.

Rochester Ind Henry N. Pownall Pownall

Cairo Basks in Third Air Raid Alarm in Two Days

Cairo endured a 20 minute air raid alarm on Tuesday marking the third alert in as many days. The city remained on standby as authorities urged calm and residents sought shelter.

Cairo Egypt

Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Laxative senna combined with syrup pepsin offers a pleasant, easy to take laxative. The ad touts its effectiveness for constipation and claims children enjoy the taste, urging purchase at druggists for gentle relief after meals.

Wr. Caldwell Dr. Caldwell

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