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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1939
Page
2
The piece argues over Poland's division between HENAZIS and communists, warns against U.S. intervention, and critiques Washington's drift toward war. It cites President Roosevelt's neutrality stance, the arms embargo repeal debate, and Tommy Corcoran's influence shaping policy toward Allies and belligerents.
German and Soviet commands agreed on demarcation lines giving roughly half of Poland to the Soviet Union. The proposed frontier runs from East Prussia, along the Vistula to Zawichast and the San, cutting off key Polish regions and cities to Nazi control while the Soviets gain Vilna Brest-Litovsk Lwow and most of Polish Ukraine and the Polish-Rumanian border area.
President Roosevelt disclosed at a press conference that two unidentified submarines were sighted by ships off southern Alaska and off Boston. He said the submarines were not American and that maritime officials had been informed, but he declined to reveal details.
Report says Nazi submarines stopped boats at George's Banks off Cape Cod and Grand Banks Newfoundland offering to swap fresh fish for liquor. A German officer spoke English and claimed neutrality. Roosevelt noted submarines near Alaska and near Nova Scotia, but no patrol details given.
Mayor Frank K Hahn reported from the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington that mayors plan to curb profiteering sabotage and espionage in cooperation with the federal government to keep the United States out of European wars. The motion to revise the neutrality act was not formally raised and failed to advance.
Senator Guy M. Gillette met with President Roosevelt to discuss neutrality revision and the embargo issue. He backed measures adding security while opposing a cash and carry scheme that benefits aggression, noting overwhelming opposition in telegrams and letters. Iowa’s Clyde Herring signaled support for the president’s plan.
A powerful quake struck the Smyrna region near Istanbul on Friday and authorities fear a heavy toll of casualties. Rescue efforts and emergency teams mobilized as aftershocks followed the initial tremor.
Two senatorial blocs mobilize to oppose scrapping the arms embargo and adopt a cash and carry system, led by Hiram Johnson with 24 senators ready to block repeal while supporting neutrality revision. Supporters of the President expect a two to three week debate and possible adjournment.
City Attorney Don Hines will act against the Inman Brothers Flying Circus after more than a dozen police complaints about planes flying low and simulating dives over Cedar Rapids at night. Flights originate from a field four miles north of the city and have caused irate residents to question if an air raid is underway.
An observer on the western front warns of a German attack through Holland or Belgium with mechanized divisions, argues timing hinges on spring, and notes widespread wartime mobilization in Nancy and Paris areas including first aid hospitals and red cross presence to support civilian fear.
A refugee girl from Germany lands in Southampton with a tiny sewing machine. Porters raise the needed nine shillings and sixpence, and an anonymous donor later provides five pounds to recompense the helpers. The tale highlights widespread anonymous generosity and urges trust in kindness among individuals and groups.
Cedar Rapids Friday shows sunshine and mild temperatures as Cham bers Inskeep company records track a low of 46 at 7 30 am and a high near 80 at 2 45 pm. Thursday's high was 75 at 5 pm followed by 60 at 7 pm and 51 at midnight.
In Fremont Ohio AP Weli Baker Fink 22 a Clyde divorcee was acquitted Friday by reason of insanity in the slaying of her ten weeks old baby last June 13 The verdict came as she cried and covered her face The jury of eight women and four men deliberated three hours and 22 minutes and the judge had indicated possible commitment to a state institution on an insanity finding
Guy Wagner aged 49 of 121 Sixth Street SW was found dead in the garage behind the residence from an apparent self inflicted shotgun blast. Police said he had been dead several hours and neighbors noted his recent estrangement from his wife. The body was found about 1 30 pm by J A Buffington who owned the home and had notified authorities.
Harold M. Cooper of Marshalltown former liquor commission chairman had his rehearing petition overruled by the Iowa supreme court in a $50 000 libel suit against The Cedar Rapids Gazette and editor Verne Marshall The court had previously sustained a lower court ruling in Benton county and Cooper had appealed from an order striking certain Gazette allegations in its answer.
London dispatch says the murder of Romania Premier Armand Calinescu is viewed as a high level international event with potential to provoke Stalin and Hitler to quarrel over Romania. The timing aimed at shaping a Black Sea pact among Russia Romania Turkey and Bulgaria to deter German moves on the Black Sea.
News reports from Bucharest describe a harsh government crackdown after Premier Calinescu was assassinated. Thousands of Iron Guard members reportedly executed or imprisoned across Romania. Mass arrests and purges spread as General Argeseanu leads a swift, punitive campaign amid mounting international tension.
President contemplates neutrality in a time of national stress as Arthur Baer jokes Europe’s omelet could trap the nation in the egg business. The columnist riffs on selling a man an omelet and the irony of extending Thanksgiving celebrations amid political pressures.
Washington Democratic leaders in the Senate vote to confine the special session to issues from the European war crisis. President Roosevelt backs neutrality law revision and repeal of the arms embargo, with a plan to substitute cash and carry arrangements.
Washington AP reports the agriculture department estimates August cash income for American farmers at 643 million dollars, up 13 percent from July. The gain comes from 601 million in marketings and 42 million in government payments, with July at 570 million and August last year at 628 million.
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