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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1942
Page
1
War production and price officials debate a blanket price freeze on consumer goods already unc trodden by freezes. AP reports rising dissatisfaction with current controls as officials fear loopholes. China discusses Roosevelt mediation on India's self rule, seen as key to UN victory and potentially to keeping China in the war.
British airmen hit the Matford truck plant near Paris and Le Havre docks in raids described as a major bombardment. German counterattacks on the English south coast caused limited damage, with some losses and reports of strong Luftwaffe activity during a moonlit night.
The piece argues Chiang Kai-shek’s involvement signals a serious scenario as Britain faces a showdown over Indian independence. It suggests India could become a critical supply route, implicating U.S. interests with the possible arrival of substantial Allied forces in Australia and noting President Roosevelt’s potential political leverage in the UN context.
A report claimed a 48 hour week for postal workers implied time and a half overtime pay. The postmaster says overtime rates vary by employee type, with many earning about 86 cents per hour versus 68 cents regular, clarifying that time and a half is not universally provided.
The article urges patience and caution when hearing a siren from a fire truck or ambulance. It advises drivers to pull to the curb and stop until the situation is understood, emphasizing personal and crew safety and noting that older accordion-pleated cars are poor emergency transports and new cars are scarce.
A breezy look at the McKinley High Clarion shows ebullient students sharing timeless concerns and humor. The writer notes enduring high school energy, earnestness, and light banter, with only slang evolving through the years.
The admiralty said the destroyer Heythrop had been sunk. The report gave no date or location for the loss.
A Gazette want ad on Ceme Avenue generated 14 calls and led to a car sale the day after the ad ran.
Classified note offers a 1999 Chevrolet coach for sale with a phone contact and advertising text. It mentions want ads and a dial number for placing ads and saving money with delivery over 15 000 times.
Washington AP reports Japanese assault troops penetrated Bataan's main line in a renewed barrage. Heavy bombers aided the attack before Allied counter-attacks halted the advance. Japanese losses were described as heavy, and the defense was restored to prevent a breakthrough.
The district 2 marketing committee urged 15 Midwest states including Iowa to limit gas station hours to 12 per day to conserve electricity and labor. The recommendation was sent to Harold L. Ickes in Washington for approval, with individual retailers choosing daily hours within the limits.
R. K. Davies announced the end of producing extreme pressure lubricants for passenger cars after Monday. A mineral oil grease substitute will be issued, restricted to military use for heavy duty work. civilians must adapt driving to reduce differential and transmission pressure.
At Fort Dix New Jersey white and Negro soldiers fought a 15 minute battle on the post grounds. Three men were killed and five wounded as gunfire tore through barracks area and sports palace. Major Ange Woldike and officers ordered a halt and a siege was laid to contain the fighting.
Chiang Kai-shek urged acceptance of Britain's postwar dominion status proposal for India and reportedly conveyed views to Jawaharlal Nehru. The British plan would keep defense responsibility in British hands, a point still disputed by India's Congress. Wavell and Cripps held talks as Congress debated its response.
Carl B. Robbins, president of Axton Fisher Tobacco, urged Congress before the House Ways and Means Committee to raise taxes on cigarettes with higher rates for premium brands and lower rates for cheap brands. He labeled the current 6.5 cent per pack tax regressive and noted Treasury recommends 7 cents on 10-cent brands and 1 cent on standard brands, projecting an extra 188.6 million dollars annually.
Washington AP reports key officials from the Office of Price Administration and the War Production Board are studying a permanent blanket price freeze for consumer goods not already under ceilings. Details remain undecided with concerns about inflation and slow current controls. Farm and processed agricultural items likely exempt. Retailer protection may be included.
In Anacortes Washington AP Paul McDougal a blind man heard a splash and a scream He leapt into the bay swam to a five year old Colleen Laine and brought her ashore unaided An inhalator squad revived the girl who had fallen from a wharf.
United States envoy Admiral William H. Stanley arrived in Tehran by plane and planned to depart soon for Kuibyshev.
Washington AP The War Production Board banned sale shipment and transfer of certain bicycles including Victory models with frames over 15 inches striping nonessential features to conserve metal for defense needs. Retail stocks were already low and the rule aims to favor defense workers.
Charles Lindbergh starts work at the Ford Motor Willow Run bomber plant as an employee. Dressed in a grey suit, he meets personnel director Harry Bennett and comments that with the war, it is everyone’s duty to contribute.
AP reporting Berle testifies before the Senate defense committee that Standard Oil of New Jersey would not cease selling aviation gasoline to German and Italian airlines in South America until its Brazilian subsidiary was blacklisted. He notes the department faced strong pressure to secure cooperation.
Officials acknowledged in Washington that 1939 to 1940 efforts to curb large scale development could be achieved only through cooperative action. The AP dispatch notes the company’s stance as summarized for readers, with continuation indicated on Page 2.
Cedar Rapids enjoyed fair weather on Good Friday with clear skies and mild warmth. By 2:30 p.m. the temperature reached 64 degrees, below Thursday's 70 degree high, while nighttime lows fell to 36 degrees by early morning.
A triangular area near Janesville Beloit and Williams Bay drew a wide search Friday for a meteorite said to have buried itself in the ground after a re explosion heard for miles. The Thursday blast and sky flash were seen by many, with scientists cautious about confirming a meteor fall.
Local guidance emphasizes reconnecting with one’s home and surroundings. Focus shifts from materials to priorities and ratings as residents reflect on interest scenes in their own neighborhood.
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