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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1939

Page

7

Farm Council Formed To Aid With Policies

Washington announces formation of an agricultural advisory council to help set farm policies amid the European war. Secretary Wallace says it aims to maintain adequate supplies at fair prices and to work within economic democracy. First meeting is set for Sept. 19 with 14 named members from farm, business, and cooperative groups.

Washington INS Wallace Roosevelt Europe Barry Bingham Louisville J. H. Burr As Association of Land Grant Colleges Blacksburg W. L. Clayton Cotton Dealer Houston Texas Herman Fakler Miller’s National Federation Washington, D. C Clifford Gregory Wallaces’ Farmer Des Moines Oscar Johnston National Cotton Council Scott, Miss Hector Lazo Cooperative Food Distributors of America Clarence Poe Raleigh N. C

Lewis attacks Roosevelt on U.S. problems in Labor Day speech

John L. Lewis accuses the Roosevelt administration of failing to solve basic U.S. problems. He says 1940 will see workers backing candidates who guarantee jobs and end foreign wars. He cites 10 million unemployed and 25 percent of adults out of work as threats to stability.

Ogden Utah John L. Lewis U. S CIO National Broadcasting Company Republic Lewis

Nazi Radio Reports British Bombers Shot Down Near Cuxhaven

German radio claimed five of twelve Allied bombers were shot down near Cuxhaven during raids on German seaports. Simultaneously a broadcast described a German aviator found near the Polish border as mutilated with eyes hacked out of their sockets and unarmed.

Berlin Cuxhaven DJB

Canada May Invoke Anti-Profiteering Act

Ottawa officials say the wartime prices and trade board act will take effect when needed to prevent profiteering. It has not been used yet as no necessity has arisen.

Canada Ottawa Ont Prices and Trade Board

Insect Life Cycle Revealed for Flies

Female flies lay from 120 to 150 eggs at a time and these hatch into maggots within 8 to 24 hours. A few days later they become flies, which in two to three weeks start laying eggs themselves.

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Nesley Estate

On August 19 1939 Burdena Nosley was appointed administratrix of the estate of Oliver James Nesley late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to the estate are urged to pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court through attorney Fred W Hann.

State of Iowa Linn County Ss.otice Oliver James Nesley Burdena Nosley Fred W. Hann

Radio Schedules Altered By European Situation

Radio listings show numerous stations postponing or modifying programs due to ongoing European developments. The section details time slots across WMT WGN KFJB WHO WSUI WOI WOC and other stations with varied lineups from early morning to late night, including news, music, dramas, and sports segments.

WMT Green Hornet WGN WISUI WHO Johnny EKFJE Woc KFJB Clarice Ludlow Nevws Lightning Jim Histori Force Heidelberg Orchestra WSUI Children’s Hour Battle of the Sexes We, the People Atley Boy Scouts Fulton Oursler Eae Eee Ho—Fibber McGee KFIB Jasper Pomona Grange Bob Crosby Orch Sid Pritikin Witt London America Mr. Ggone Peter McGregor Inside Story Fred Sullivan Walter Wocc Shep Fields Dick Jurgens Cab Calloway Austin and Scott Ben Bernie George Olsen Bob WOI WGN Orning Wan Nave NWOC Music Shop Morning Melodies Wwoc Los Angeles Grand Opera John Bill Musicca Diane We Woman In White Variety Wollmarkets Betty Well David Harum KPJ Lorenzo Jones wWews Don Pedro Young Widder Brown Bucky Wmtwgn Pretty Kitty Kelly Dick O'’Hern Myriana Marge Hullop House June Baker Woocc Wwsul Judy Wooc—Society Dr. Maione Magic Kitchen Ay Ice Melody Mart Don Roth EPIB Cedar Valley Hillbillies Ee Rayonce Yourne Maione Earl Hunt WMT_Cedar Sui—Service Marve Martinens Harold Turner Ms Perkins WMT- Bee Youne EFIB Judy Jane Jane Paracroa Manity Tienen Cele St. Louis Cane Leon Goldman WPA Stella Dallas KPJB Maurice Reese Wsic Sade Kitty Keene Band Aswegen Roth’s Ol—State Medical Society Little Jack Little’s WuUi Loneyfellows Brooks Wol Emily Morgan Harold Stokes Orch Uncle Jonathan Sam Easy Aces Ralph Ginsburegh Rhythmaires Mr. Keen Wgn—Sports Review Arnold Family

Hitler Appears at Front as Troops Cheer Loudly

Berlin reports Hitler arrived at the eastern front amid wild cheering from troops and civilians. The high command broadcast that he rode along front lines, watched German troops cross the Vistula at Kulm, and inspected West Prussia as crowds wept with emotion.

Berlin Adolf Hitler DJD High Command Vistula Kulm West Prussia

German freighter Olinda sunk off Uruguay by Ajax

Surviving crew members report the Hamburg America line freighter Olinda was sunk by the British cruiser Ajax about 600 miles southeast of Cape Polonio after it was shelled following an order to abandon ship. Captain H Schneckloth said the crew were allowed time to gather belongings before sinking.

Montevideo Uruguay South Atlantic Ajax Legation Cape Polonio H. Schneckloth

Concentrate Many Ships At Gibraltar

At Gibraltar ALGECIRAS Spain three French battleships ten destroyers and 133 British and French merchantmen were concentrated Monday. At Vigo thirty German merchant ships sought refuge in the port.

Algeciras Spain Gibraltar Vigo

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