Wisconsin primary shows Willkie strength questioned
The Wisconsin presidential primary underscores doubts about Wendell Willkie's GOP nomination chances. Analysts note no candidate relying on primaries has won the nomination in 40 years, and Wisconsin's third party strength complicates Willkie's national appeal. A reader letter from a war worker’s dining concerns prompts reflection on wartime sacrifice and restaurant dependence.
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Razdelnaya Junction Captured by Soviet Forces
Soviet infantry cavalry and armor seized Razdelnaya rail hub 55 miles northwest of Odessa cutting the main German escape line. Malinovsky's Third Army drove toward Odessa from three sides, trapping up to 100,000 troops as Zhukov's First Ukrainian Army battles Tarnopol and Skala pockets.
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Yanks Bomb France in Broad Air Battle Report
London reports Liberators hit the French coast while Berlin cites heavy fighting over Germany. American fighters, possibly using new non escort tactics, drew the Luftwaffe into battle as RAF Mosquito raids hit Cologne and Ruhr targets. Paris radio notes Swiss bomb damage, with U S planes blamed for Schaffhausen strike.
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Cool Weather Forecast for Iowa and Cedar Rapids
Forecast for Cedar Rapids and vicinity calls for fair skies and continued cold tonight with a low around 20. Today highs reached 40 in Cedar Rapids with 36 in the evening and a 10 degree rise by 11:30 am. statewide highs hit 48 at Onawa while a statewide low of 14 was noted.
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Onawa
Des Moines Seeks Central Role in Iowa Feeder Air Network
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce secretary John Adams outlined a coordinated statewide feeder airline plan to the Civil Aeronautics Board. He argued Des Moines should be the hub, with routes based on existing airports and Iowa’s 12 cities with 25 000 population or more. He stressed serving both Des Moines and smaller trade areas across the state.
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Iowa cities oppose Des Moines feeder airline plan
Seven Iowa cities including Waterloo Fort Dodge Davenport Sioux City Mason City Dubuque and Burlington joined Cedar Rapids in contesting a Des Moines Chamber of Commerce proposal for a state feeder airline network. The plan filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board would position Des Moines as the hub for all feeder routes in Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Accused of Illegal Butane Set Sales to Film Stars
Lawrence W. Zonker, owner of a butane carburetor service, was charged in Hollywood with illegal sale of butane sets at $1,000 each. The alleged buyers included actor Gary Cooper, several film stars and society leaders.
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Lawrence W. Zonker
Gary Cooper
Last of Hollandia's 288 Jap Aircraft Wiped Out
Allied forces report a massive air campaign over Hollandia New Guinea with over 300 Fifth Air Force planes delivering a record one hour and a half of sustained bombing. Targeted bases at Hollandia Wewak Bogia Alexishafen Madang and Rabaul were destroyed.
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Bock Beer B B O F D Vanishes From Shelves For War Duration
Wartime shortages end the traditional spring B B O F D as breweries limit malt and halt production. Distributors say none have stock this spring, and retailers follow suit. The wartime policy mirrors other rationing effects on consumer staples.
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Robin Redbreast
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B.B
Cedar Rapids
Yanks Reject Bonus Demand Say They Wish to Return Home
Omaha agents report from Warren Atherton that soldiers in the current war do not seek a bonus. They want only to return to civilian life, resume trades, and support their families, according to the national commander.
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Japs Gain Momentum in Indian Drives
Japanese invasion forces hold the Manipur Imphal road area north and south of Imphal as British and Indian troops retreat under heavy pressure. Allied accounts say fires in jungles east of Imphal aided Japanese advances while air drops and combat losses tally 3,600 Japanese killed and 6,400 wounded or captured in a month long Indian invasion effort.
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Chaplin Cleared On Mann Case By Jury
Hollywood Star Charlie Chaplin is found not guilty on two counts in the Mann matter after a six hour, 45 minute jury trial. He returns to Beverly Hills with wife Oona O'Neill and plans to face charges tied to civil liberties conspiracy next with arraignment set for April 11.
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Joan Barry
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Roscoe S Reeder
Government Charted for Liberated Czech Areas
The Czechoslovak government in London agreed with the United States Britain and the Soviet Union on a plan for civil administration of liberated Czech areas. An independent Czech brigade will re-enter first with Czech liaison officers accompanying Russian troops. Benes urged village and town committees regardless of party lines to work with the returning government. Czech guerillas report contact with advancing forces as many escape from Slovakia to join them.
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Nine Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Cedar Rapids
A federal grand jury returned eight indictments naming nine individuals in Cedar Rapids. Defendants include Al Poire and Frank Wray Childers of Dubuque on three liquor tax counts, others face selective service, explosives, forged checks, and auto theft charges. Judge Graven adjourned court until Monday. The grand jury was led by a woman, a first for the district.
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Cedar Rapids
al Poire
Frank Wray Childers
Dubuque
Internal Revenue
Hugh Werbert Wolmes
Cedar Falls
Draft Board
Francis Maurice Hosting
New Hampton
Indictments by Linn County Jury Reported
Two indictments, one secret, were returned by the Linn County grand jury led by foreman James McCutcheon of Mt. Vernon at 12 10 p m in Judge G P Linville s court No bill found against George Scheerer 28 of 3012 Circle Drive NE for manslaughter in the death of Carl D Olney Mil waukee railroad flagman The indictment names James W O Toole Jr 28 hotel address charged with desertion and abandonment of minor children Other grand jury members listed are Harry H Smith Earnest F Listerbarger Ray S Knights Harry Johnson Louis Eye and Charles R Benda
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Linn County Grand Jury
James McCutcheon
Mt. Vernon
G. P Linville
George Scheerer
Circle Drive
Carl D. Olney
Milwaukee Railroad
James W. O'Toole, Jr
Grand
Harry H. Smith
Springville
Earnest F. Listerbarger
Fairfax
Ray S. Knights
Center Point
Harry Johnson
Alburnett
Louis Eye
Palo
Charles R. Benda
Cedar Rapids
Wisconsin Primary Signals Dewey Lead in Delegates
Wisconsin returns show Gov. Thomas E. Dewey leading for the GOP delegates with 15 pledged outright and three claimed. MacArthur and Stassen each site three, Willkie none, as late tallies out of 2,306 of 3,076 precincts suggest Dewey will head to the convention with a strong bloc.
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