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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1940
Page
12
The speech warns that liberty requires constant renewal through action and understanding. It calls for courage and steadfastness to protect America's blood-dream from internal and external contamination, urging citizens to think straight and seek truth without procrastination.
Air ministry reports seven British planes missing and six German aircraft downed as British bombers strike at German bases across the Channel. Observers see heavy explosions along the French coast while Goering’s force is limited by losses and crew rest, despite raids at high altitude. Friday’s Luftwaffe losses cited as 133 planes and 350 airmen. value of downed German aircraft estimated at at least six million dollars.
German sources report dive bombing of a London factory and attack on the West Ham power station and East India docks. They say a large British aircraft factory in the Midlands was largely destroyed. Tentative counts claim 23 British planes downed, one German plane lost. High command claims 101 British planes shot down Friday, 38 German planes lost.
About 75 former and current officers of the army navy and marine corps who are Master Masons attended a Sojourners club banquet at the Montrose hotel. B L Wick spoke on his South American trip. Initiation occurred for two candidates into Heroes of 76, a Sojourners sub group. Most officers hailed from Omaha Des Moines Lincoln Minneapolis and Cedar Rapids.
In Yonkers at the Republican state convention Wendell Willkie denounces New Deal policies, laments rising debt and unemployment, and pledges a dynamic, expansive democracy. He argues for a shift from government relief to empowering enterprise, with a goal of rebuilding America through a stronger, people governed republic.
Fred A. Goyer, 48, was arrested Saturday evening by Patrolman F. Ashring and charged with assault and battery and operating a car with defective brakes. Alpha Weiss obtained the warrant. Goyer was released on a $100 bond. Weiss says Goyer struck him three times after a minor collision on Fifth street NE.
Short, humorous essay by Arthur Baer praising American sports. He recalls a thrilling American league race with the Tigers Indians and Yankees, compares college football to outdoor classes, and argues Americans mix sport with life, joking about schedules and fairness.
Funeral services for Charles H. Clement 84 longtime resident who died at his home 824 Second Street NW will be held at 2 30 p m in Beatty chapel. Burial will be in Burlington Monday afternoon. Article notes Gaston County, N C produces more fine combed yarn than any other U S county.
Irvin S. Cobb told a Houston audience that he is a democrat who never voted Republican before and urges Texans to back Wendell L. Willkie for president. He argued Willkie won the nomination without party bosses and predicted his victory. Cobb said he would lend the Democratic New Deal platforms of 1932 and 1936 only as unused examples.
Patrolman Vince Kofron reports Waggener confessed to traveling 30 miles per hour before a intersection crash amid pavement chip warnings. Attorney B. D. Silliman filed an information to secure bond release, a common practice when defendants are brought for preliminary hearings.
A private car struck two vehicles injuring a man with leg lacerations. Franc, found beneath the wheel, admitted drinking several beers. Police say a liquor stamp was found in the front seat. speed not established at midnight.
Washington senators clash over a late 1940 adjournment until November 15 citing the German Italian Japanese pact. Republicans vow to block multi day recesses while keeping Congress in session to monitor Roosevelt. Rep Hall accuses the President of seeking to act without Congress.
German sources say the axis alliance of Germany Italy and Japan marks a new era of space leadership and may redefine global power dynamics. They deny a monolithic bloc and warn the United States over aid to Britain could draw it into a broader conflict.
The Gazette joins National Newspaper Week to stress free press value. Visitors can tour the Cedar Rapids plant daily 1:30 to 2:30 PM and learn about teletypes correspondents reporters photographers and the press operation that produces about 44 000 copies daily for nearly 200 000 readers.
The German press describes the alliance as a revolution of space and notes broad coverage of the Hull statement. Papers call the treaty a great surprise in America and interpret it as a warning, with many avoiding harsh criticism of the United States.
German sources confirm the anti Comintern pact remains in effect as a bulwark against communism with signatories Germany Italy Japan Spain and Hungary. They do not indicate any connection between the Berlin Rome Tokyo agreement and the anti Comintern pact.
An official statement says negotiations in Berlin among Germany Italy and Spain have achieved complete clarification of all questions concerning common interests. The talks were conducted in a spirit of friendship among the three nations.
Palo Alto officials demand Elliott Roosevelt quit his new commission to avoid harming draft morale. The Palo Alto Junior Chamber of Commerce sent a wire urging resignation to preserve public confidence and national defense fairness.
DES MOINES AP Four people were injured in a spectacular automobile accident. Mrs Ed Beeler 42 of Iowa City Ind sustained multiple serious injuries including possible broken back broken ribs skull fracture and fractured pelvis and was in serious condition at midnight Her husband 40 and a son La were also hurt but details were unavailable.
Verne Con roy 11 and Mrs Rose Con roy 42 of Des Moines were hurt along with two others when their car was struck broadside by a pickup and another car at an intersection north of the business district. The car careened 60 feet, rolled twice, and stopped in front of Hotel Victoria. Driver A L Young 38 was unhurt while John D Smith 20 and James R Gunhus 19 were arrested for investigation.
An earthquake struck Valparaiso and central Chile towns near midnight Saturday. There were no immediate reports of damage beyond broken dishes and minor disturbances.
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