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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1942
Page
1
F Devere Newberry and Dorothy Ann McLeod both of Cedar Rapids apply for a Cedar Rapids marriage license.
At 9:05 p.m. a steam pipe burst at 1120 Twelfth Street SW with no fire. A general alarm was sounded as crews responded.
Clarence E Hull age 78 of 319% First avenue SE died of a heart attack about noon Thursday in his hotel room.
Frank Vrbicky of 231 Sixteenth Avenue SE is fined $5 plus costs for an enclosure issue. Martha Trewin of Fourth Avenue SE is fined $10 for speeding with additional costs referenced.
Mercy hospital records show a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hagen at 420 A avenue NW on Sept. 2. A daughter arrived Sept. 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Brague of 4001 First Ave Ter. Also a daughter born Sept. 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Clare A. Bosacker of 615 Seventh Street SE.
American army technical forces arrived Sunday at Leopoldville and began a large camp named for President Roosevelt. Troop arrivals were anticipated with a Sept. 5 reception planned by veterans. Details on unit size or mission were not disclosed.
Col. Dasche M. Reeves and Major Lynn Farnel were relieved of duties at Mitchel Field New York by order of Gen. Drum following a press release about saboteurs and misused photographs. The War Department memo said the story may be untrue and all three cases had been reported earlier.
The article notes that honeycomb hexagons arise as cylinders under pressure rather than intentional design. It discusses the physical forces shaping bee and wasp nests and implies a natural efficiency in their cellular structures.
Fragmentary text from the Cedar Rapids Sajette indicates local news and rate figures, referencing The Gazette Company and the year 1883. The passage is partially legible with scattered numbers and names, hinting at a historic newspaper page and bureau notes without clear events.
An Australian group of six PBY-5 patrol bombers bombed targets at Tulagi before a marine attack. Lacking bombs, three aircraft dropped cases of beer bottles. the bottles reportedly whistled and frightened Japanese troops. Huff also cited tensions with natives in New Caledonia and the Hebrides, noting Vichy propaganda warned of Allied danger.
In a White House address to the nation and UN delegates, President Roosevelt calls for continued resolve to fight evil, ensure postwar freedoms, and mobilize youth for a total war that yields lasting peace. He emphasizes duty of service, home-front obligations, and a plan for returning soldiers to a stable world.
LA PORTE CITY an adult and three children were injured in a series of accidents in the area over the past days. Fred Bahr suffered a mangled right hand Tuesday in the machinery at the Iowa Canning company. Thelma 2 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Buck of Spring Tree township also suf-
Robert Ward 23 son of Mr and Mrs Martin C Ward 224 Sixth avenue SW Cedar Rapids received silver bombardier wings. Ward a University of Iowa graduate and former university basic squad member is listed among United States army flyers earning the honor at the world s largest bombardier college.
Two hundred fifteen coeds at the University of Iowa were pledged to social sororities after rush week. Cedar Rapids girls are named with sororities Alpha Chi Omega Beta Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Gamma Phi Beta and Pi Beta Phi, followed by student names such as Marie Horak Mary Spaight Doris Wage Jayne Livingstone Catharine Miller Marilyn Liebke Mary Lou Carpenter Mary Ann Mueller Henrietta Dows Kathleen McGladrey.
The plan would levy a temporary tax on total spending above set thresholds for individuals and families, with retroactive timing to September 1. It includes a separate spending surtax and an enforced savings component, paid into the treasury at a 10 percent rate and refundable after the war. Examples show various income and spending levels to illustrate total tax burdens.
Reports say Rommel failed to trap British forces as German tanks and Italian units pressed the northeast sector. British defense, backed by six pounder and field guns, held firm with mobile anti-tank fire and air support causing heavy losses to Afrika Korps. Nightfall ended the day's fighting with no decisive result.
Willkie met American forces near Cairo praising their work at army repair depots. He spoke informally amid shell damaged Grant tanks being restored, stressing to rally support for Roosevelt and unity at home during his layover en route to Chungking and Moscow.
Philadelphia dispatch reports nearly 400 freight loaders resumed work along the Delaware River after a walkout. Union officials indicated the stoppage ended with workers back on the job and operations gradually resuming at area facilities.
The Petroleum Coordinator Harold L. Ickes announced withdrawal of rail tank cars from the Midwest and West to enforce rationing and reduce consumption. Effects are expected to appear after actions are implemented, with additional measures to follow as needed.
Washington (UP) The War Production Board urged compliance with fabric limits and labeling zoot suits as unpatriotic. It warned drape shapes grip hips and other features may have to go, as jitterbugs and hep cats ignore cloth conservation orders.
The school board named a new coach and social science teacher who previously taught five years for the World Book company. Other contract teachers include Supt. John Woehlk, Principal Vera Mitchell, and staff covering English, music, and grades one through eight.
Washington sources report the Soviet Union declined an American offer to reinforce Red Army with U S troops. Congressmen praised the decision as courage and a firm stand to fight Germany, urging faster delivery of arms to Russia to hasten victory for the United Nations.
Norva Hotel Inc of Cedar Rapids was issued a charter as an Iowa corporation by the secretary of state's office. The $10,000 capital stock is listed with Arthur J. Stewart of Baltimore Maryland as president and Madeline H. Stewart of Baltimore as vice president and secretary. The Norvay was formerly named the Delavan.
Los Angeles report notes Bund leaders traveled to Germany at Reich expense for anti American refresher courses. Dean stated Bund visitors received Germany war aims details. FBI knows many returning Bund members.
Clarence E. Hull aged 78 died of a heart attack around noon Thursday in his room at the College Inn hotel 319 First avenue SE Cedar Rapids according to Dr R E Munden Hull's body was taken to Barta Funeral Home funeral arrangements to be announced later
Iowa police radio reports say two prisoners escaped Wednesday from the Glen-Emory state prison farm. Identified as Logue, 28, and Knolla, 42, Logue's mother is said to live in Sioux City while Knolla has relatives in Red Oak and Corning.
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