This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1944
Page
6
The piece analyzes growing nationalistic currents in Britain Russia and China and the U S unease about committing to postwar policies. It notes Britain weighing regional alignments Russia pursuing self reliance and China turning inward while U S election year politics curb decisive moves.
Capital AP reports subcommittee members consider lowering draft age from 38 to 31, tied to occupational deferment limits for under 26. War officials say under 25 is prime need, with 28 or 30 possible later, as McNutt notes new emphasis on “different” draftees for fighting needs.
Raymond Moley notes The Economist outlines a fourth postwar point to boost British exports by 50 to 60 percent while maintaining strict trade controls. Churchill emphasizes cradle to grave security and housing but the plan risks clashing with American free trade hopes as Britain seeks reciprocal trade with the United States and peers.
Washington column notes Martin Dies uses radio zingers at Walter Winchell to gain publicity for a tough Senate race amid labor votes. It recalls Dies anti Murphy criticism and a revived probe into sit-down strikes, plus broader political skirmishes and public figures in attendance.
In Cedar Rapids Judge Ball joined Mathias Koenigheim and Ida M Brent in matrimony at his afternoon office. The couple, from near Iowa City, began life together under orange blossom and wedding chimes.
William L. Shirer argues the Manipur advance by Japanese forces holds both military risk and political potential in Asia. He notes Kohima’s fall would sever Allied supply lines, while Japan seeks to mobilize Indian nationalists led by Subhas Chandra Bose to destabilize British India and rally support across the East.
Arthur Baer reports on a heated clash at the Sinatra club in Yonkers where eight women denounced remarks about Frank Sinatra's voice likened to mashed potatoes at twilight. The piece also mentions Bing Crosby's praise for Sinatra's singing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.