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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

14

London Undaunted by Night of Blitz in War-Torn City

Reporter Michael Wilson chronicles London fire brigades and ARP squads battling through smoking ruins after a German air raid. Hundreds of tons of explosives hit residential areas as rescue teams pull survivors from wreckage and refugees trek through shattered streets toward safety.

London INS Germany Trafalcar Square Nelson A.rp London Dock Allfitler

Third Term Threats Dictatorship Warns Senator Schurman

Dr Jacob Schurman former American ambassador to Germany testified before a senate judiciary subcommittee warning that a third term could lead to dictatorship. He compared Hitler’s rise to power and urged a constitutional amendment to limit presidential tenure to eight years. Fr. John LaFarge and Chairman Burke spoke as hearings resume.

INS United States Jacob C. Schurman Germany Senate Schurman Hiller Enurtts Army and Navy Hitler Roosevelt White House Congress John LaFarge Burke Neb

Two Burly Pickpockets Robbed Iowan of 580 Dollars

Two burly pickpockets robbed a man in a drug store doorway in Oskaloosa of 580 dollars. One blocked the doorway while the other bumped him from behind, and the cash—bills from five to one hundred dollars—was later found missing.

Oskaloosa Barry Harry

Arlington Man's Name Nominated for Bankers' Head

In Des Moines the name of H. R. Young cashier of the American National Bank of Arlington Indiana emerged as the sole candidate discussed for the presidency of the Iowa Bankers association during the meeting on Monday.

Arlington Bankers’ Head Des Moines H. R. Young American National Bank Iowa Bankers Association

Willkie Plans Western Tour Focus on Third Term Issue

Presidential nominee Wendell Willkie said the third term question will be a major focus on his western swing. He prepared a full speech on the issue and will begin in Coffeyville, Kansas, teaching his view on foreign and domestic policy in relation to Roosevelt.

Rushville Ind INS Wendell Willkie Willkie Roosevelt Jie Coffeyville Kaw Fareign New England Sam Pryor

Figures Reveal Big Use Of Hybrid Corn

A federally released survey shows hybrid corn plantings rising from near zero in 1960 to 25 million acres this year, surpassing half the belt's corn acreage. Iowa leads in adoption, with 88 percent of its corn planted hybrid. overall nine-tenths of acreage in most regions is hybrid. Severe droughts slowed progress in the Great Plains, keeping South Dakota at 12 percent.

Washington Agricultural Marketing Service Iowa Wilms Minnesota Wisconsin Maissouri Great Plains South Dakota

Dividend Payment Approved for Iowa City Bank Depositors

Judge James P Gaffney approved a supplementary dividend of 9217.02 to depositors of the former Farmers Loan and Trust company in district court. The payout, about 12.17 percent of alleged debt, comes from funds supervised by DD W Sites after actions tied to district assets.

Iowa Farmers Loan and Trust Company James P Gaffney Ben Summerwill DD. W. Sites

Retailers Handling Food Stamp Business Must Sign Statement

Retail food merchants planning to handle food stamp business for public assistance clients must sign and return three copies of a statement to Lloyd W. Tanes Cedar Rapids representative of the surplus marketing administration. The statement confirms understanding of plan regulations and that the merchant operates a bona fide real store.

Lloyd W. Tanes Cedar Rapids Jones Saaid SMA Tny Jones

Vets Reject Auto March For National Grand Army Encampment

Springfield reports that attendees of the Grand Army of the Republic encampment rejected proposals to march by automobile. About 20 veterans said they would instead march on foot, including 103 year old Henry Mack of Saint Paul Minnesota, the oldest registrant.

Springfield Thapi Apseare Grand Army of the Republic Talon Mo Yiplen Minihal Wednesdis Henry Mack St Paul Minn Necro

Ed Smith vows to fight dog catcher job loss

YONKERS N Y AP Ed ward A Smith has been bitten 100 times infected with rabies once and brand pensonmen once during 16 years as dog catcher but he still wants the job after a push by the SPCA to take over duties He said he would go to court if needed to keep his job from going with the dogs.

Yonkers N.Y Edward A Smith Cyberan SPCA Smith

Radio Program Listings Across Stations and Times

A dense OCR readout lists radio programs, schedules, and show names across stations WMT WGN WHO WSUI and others. It includes music, news, talks, dramas, sports recaps, and special features with numerous program titles and host names.

WMT Court of WGN Wuo Johny KFIB WCN Ray Noble Orch WAT Ned Jordan KPIR KPI -Miowmuites Elmer Davis We the People Tustan Utley Chaildrets Bhews WGON Kbih Liabert Mishler Cuiz Nauodt WSU Sportetime Kral Wsib Uiiver WSUI Pawience Welks Gowt Prate Wadsit Wadsit Benkhenad Speaks Who Sor Fellows, 9 30—Won—News, Who Swileht Trails Taek Utpeu Orch Rhesoft Kuimters Springfield Boule Ruers So—Keab Xuatier Chrat Hubby Byrnes Wakt Tot Levant Och Gataes Orch Stavy Letbecks Orch WMP —Cavaliers Rov Noble Orel Herble Holmes Xavier Cvent Ss Aich WN Lo News WMP Miduleht News Itny Nobles Orch Noews Hte Chaney Worcester WMI Suttuse Mornune Tatade Gord Earlybird Wormbach Miily Altarrhs Zelda Wilsien Herne TOOS Wonsdeows Whto Kruit KVID Waort Moow Martin Melodies Wno—Dackarans Weho Cattee Boos Walt Urette Aes Kelly Witt Arthur Goutres WSUT Marging Chapel June Baker Ry Kathlern Norris Primark Wilo WML Aphetts Arnold Grimms RIM WMI Radio Co Jerry Basie WHO Charlie Flagler WGN Runa Smeet Auss Justa KRIB Miteal Carayvan WMY Toasy Klat—vo Sam Wrain Pedro WMLH Paul Susan Wolports bHemw WAUN Kesne Green Meads Keir Miro Keen Miho—News KFJU

Dreaming-He Jumps From Window Dies

STORM TAVEE AP reports 74 year old Tiarikthart died after leaping from a second floor window of his rooming house on Monday morning. Coroner and jury ruled the death accidental.

Storm Tavee Tiarikthart

Traffic Outing Draws Crowd From Local Firms

Nearly 200 registrants join the Cedar Ropes County club event to support a golf tournament and fundraising contests in Decay Rapids. Organizers include Larry Sundbrag of the traffic board and J W Puedeth managing for the Nitetrad Grits campans with representatives from Waated Narguna.

Firth Osmea Decay Rapids Cedar Ropes Counter Club Sundbrag Traffc Chamber of Camsmere Gots Tetotve Eal de Osteamsh Narguna Rome Rama Y Sa Harey Sad Abe Cady Rapids J W Puedeth We Nitetrad Grits Campans

Tipton and Williamsburg Store Listings

Retail notices list TIPTON Leatherby Radio and Electric Co Toledo Ben's Department Store Williamsburg Gus O'Donnell Hardware as local commerce names. The compact item outlines nearby shops and service providers.

Tipton Leatherby Radio & Electric Co Toledo Ben's Department Store Williamsburg Gus O'Donnell

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