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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1940

Page

12

Daily Record Senprender Weather Highlights and City Highlights

Daily Record lists temperature and weather notes for multiple cities including Edar Rapids Tampa Ayr Ri New Orleans Sioux City Galveston Baltimore Los Angeles Des Moines Seattle LaCrosse Dubuque Keokuk Detroit New York Boston Pittsburgh with varied highs and lows. The fragmented data presents a snapshot of daily conditions across numerous locales.

Lowedar Rapids Brows Falls Tampa T. Ayr Ri New Orleans Sioux City Galveston Brios Angeles Charles City San Francisco

Cedar Rapids Fire Alerts At National Oats Plant

A sprinkler system defect at National Oats on 717 Sixteenth Street NE prompted a general alarm at 723 am Friday. No fire reported. responders found no flames or injuries involving Frank Bracken Iowa Falls Florence Hayward Vinton Wilfred Lang and Louie Lawrence Cedar Rapids.

Frank Bracken Iowa Falls Florence Hayward Vinton Wilfred A Lang Louie Lawrence Cedar Rapids National Oats Company Sixteenth Street

Births Reported Across City In Cablegram News

A cablegram records births to several families: Karl Arthur Jadrnicek born Sept 5 in Honolulu to Mr and Mrs J R Jadrnicek, with father in the U S Navy. Mercy hospital sees a Sept 5 birth to Mr and Mrs Roy Hickey of Fairfax. a Sept 5 daughter for Mr and Mrs Sidney Boyles of 1104 Thirty-fourth St NE. a Sept 6 son for Mr and Mrs Paul C Greene of 1731 C Ave NE. a Sept 6 son for Mr and Mrs R W Hawkins of 519 Center Point Rd NE. and a Sept 5 daughter for Mr and Mrs Sylvester Hobb of 8233 Third Ave SW.

K. Jadrnicek Seventeenth Street Karl Arthur J. R. Jadrnicek Honolulu Hawaii Jadrnicek United States Navy K. IL Jackniceks Mercy Hospital Roy Hickey Fairfax Sidney

Winslows Granted Realty After Cruel Treatment ruling

Sophia Winslow gains ownership of real estate and household goods from John Winslow after a judge cites cruel and inhuman treatment. Marital details note marriage at Anamosa on April 7, 1920. Traffic penalties include Ed Carlson and William D. Cubbage each fined 50 dollars plus costs and license surrender penalties. Ralph Stafford fined 10 dollars. Alfred Hanson 10 dollars. Hiram Lazenby 10 dollars for various offenses with license suspensions or nuisance findings.

Sophia Winslow John Winslow H. C. Ring Ed Carlson H Avenue NW William D. Cubbage Second Avenue Ralph Stafford Marion Alfred Hanson Avenue NE Hiram Lazenby Woodside Drive

Local woman Lola Hoover dies in city hospital

Mrs Lola V Hoover aged 19 of 1525 Twelfth Avenue SE died in a local hospital at 12 15 am Friday.

Lola V. Hoover Twelfth Avenue SE

Justice of Peace Court Fines Driver for Axle Overload

J. J. Faber of Chicago fined $25 and costs in a case heard in the Justice of Peace court for axle overload. The proceeding was before Justice H. R. Churchill.

Justice OF Peace Courts J. J. Faber Chicago H. R. Churchill

Arrests Of Three Youths Linked To Auto Theft Ring

Three youths faced charges after a series of car thefts in Anamosa area. The Root brothers received indeterminate terms at the Anamosa reformatory for operating cars without owners’ consent. A ten year reformatory sentence for auto theft was suspended during good behavior. One juvenile was referred to juvenile authorities for prosecution. Police pursued a fleeing trio after spotting the Hunter car but caught no suspects. The case involved fence damage and multiple burglary links with other juveniles.

Jey Friday Root Brothers Anamosa Reformatory H C Ring Andy Arnes Cliff Shannon Charles Cabalka Wenng Smith Ouths Tanley Troy Mills Root Eugene Root Eldora Toxanlq Stanley

Destroyers Arrive in Canada After Trade with Britain

Three of 50 U.S. destroyers traded to Great Britain for naval bases reached an eastern Canadian port after a fog shrouded voyage from Boston. The ships, part of the exchange, were escorted by the American force and will return home as transportation allows.

United States Great Britain Boston Canada

House Upholds 21-44 Draft Limit Amid Debate

The House kept the 21 to 44 draft age limit and rejected an amendment to delay universal registration. Fish proposed delaying a year's service for volunteers but keeping immediate registration. supporters argued it would not hinder defense while opponents warned it would scuttle the program. The chamber also passed a large defense bill and debated related mobilization measures and home guard ideas.

War Department Senate House Fish Cox Wadsworth N. Y White House National Guard LaGuardia New York Rep. Anderson Mac

Refuse Request For Assignment Of City Detective To Stores

The city officials refused a merchants’ proposal to appoint an additional detective to handle fraud cases. Six officers including Chief Earl Stanley are on duty with day and night shifts to protect stores. Tom Condon and L B Marshall will assist in educational efforts to curb fraud.

Ment Association Benesh Bailey Earl Stanley Tom Condon L. B. Marshall

Carol Abdicates and Names Son to Lead Romania

King Carol, forced to abdicate, issues a radio broadcast urging Romanians to rally behind his son as the new ruler. He cites grave perils facing Romania and invokes national devotion, praying for divine protection and a glorious future for the country.

Rumania Fathers Romania Bucharest Carol, R

Damage by British Bombers At Turin Admitted By Italy

Rome AP reports British aircraft raided Turin causing some damage to private dwellings and setting freight cars ablaze. Italian planes bombed Malta twice, and in a second raid new Picchiatelli bombers partly destroyed Fort de Limara. Ports are attacked in Suez and the Red Sea convoy, with ships damaged at Aden.

Rome Turin High Command Malta Picchiatelli Fort de Limara Port Suez Mediterranean Red Sea Aden

Roosevelt to address Teamsters convention in Washington

President Roosevelt will speak at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters convention next Wednesday in Washington. Union president Daniel Tobin noted the talk may be political or non political and will occur between 7 30 and 8 p m CST. Stephen Early sent a letter to radio station WRC saying networks may broadcast the address but the White House requires no broadcast.

Washington Roosevelt International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers AFS Daniel J. Tobin Union Tobin Frank Russell WRC Stephen T. Early Early White House

Carol Abdicates as Sun Takes Over Regime Ends

Amid riots and a shifting crown, King Michael III ascends after Carol abdicates. Antonescu orders oath of loyalty while iron guard supporters clash in the streets. Princess Elena and other figures are named in the royal drama as Urbana records a golden wedding anniversary for George and Mrs. Black.

Antonescu Carol Milaxa Constantine Argetoianu Armand Calinescu Argentoianu Iron Guard Calinescu Elena Dresden Germany Helena Michael Florence Cclimaxed Calea Urbana George Black Volla Black Sidney Black Harry Diamond Waubeek

Drivers Lose Licenses For 100 Days For Racing

Carlson and Cubbage faced 100 day license suspensions after a high speed chase across NW streets. Officers Hines and Walters described Carlson weaving through traffic and nearly causing a collision while Cubbage followed closely on the wrong side of the road. The pursuit ended when Carlson turned onto Second Street W and was stopped at Fourth Avenue and First Street SW.

Carlson Cubbage Andy Hines Glenn Walters O Avenue Ellis Boulevard E Avenue First Street NW F Avenue Cabbage Second Street Hines Walters Fourth Avenue First Street

London Suffers Heaviest Air Raids Of The War

German bombers hit the London area in a night raid that dropped leaflets and bombs. Alarms sounded through the night with four alerts by noon, two after daylight, as homes and businesses were damaged in 32 districts within 15 miles of Trafalgar Square. Casualties rose among women and children, with severe destruction reported in London and the provinces. London finally ended the longest alarm of the war at 4.53 am, only to face another siren 27 minutes later.

London London Metropolitan Area Trafalgar Square

German Air Attacks Claim Heavy British Losses Friday

Berlin reports say fifty British planes were shot down amid air battles over the British Isles. German bombers and fighters struck southern England, breaking balloon barrages and fighters to hit military targets. They claim several hangars and an aircraft factory assembly plant were destroyed and ten British aircraft were destroyed on the ground.

Berlin British Isles England

Night air raid bested by silence and mixed results

The high command reported intensified raids on England on Thursday with some bombs dropped in Reich territory. British losses were 46 planes and two shot down by anti air fire. In Berlin the all clear came after a quiet night with no AA fire or searchlights and unclear reasons for British planes changing course.

High Command England Reich Berlin

Downer and Melsha Named Heads of C. R. Tribune

Downer and Melsha take leadership of the Cedar Rapids Tribune with Randall on the board. The two printers and Typographical Union No. 192 officials replace executives amid resignations and new union appointments.

Downer and Melsha C. R. Tribune Randall Stewart Downer Typographical Union No Typographical Union Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor the Tribune A. F. of L. Labor Movement McCormick Alvin F. Prucha Seventh Avenue SE James F. Bettle

Big British Drive In Mediterranean War Front

Britain launches its largest offensive of the war against Italy along a 1100 mile Mediterranean front. Royal Navy and Royal Air Force bases from Sardinia to Libya are targeted with bombing raids as warships and aircraft attack Italian positions and the Dodecanese islands. The Italian battle fleet remains elusive, retreating to home bases.

Cairo Britain Italy Mediterranean Sardinia Spain Italian Libya Dodecanese Admiralty

Lipton's Tea Competes for Grand Drink Title

A casual remark compares youths aging in traditions to Lipton's Tea as a superior grand drink, priced at 42 cents a glass. The note invites trying the beverage and stacking it against other named drinks.

Lipton’s America Lipton

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