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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1943
Page
1
Treasury aims to sell 13 billion dollars in war bonds by May 1 with eight billion to nonbank buyers. Editors warn inflation may erode buying power and urge individual sacrifice through bond purchases to curb costs and stabilize prices while supporting the war effort.
John L. Lewis denounces the Roosevelt administration's wage price policy in a fiery statement. He links miners with farmers, denounces anti inflation moves as false, and calls for Congress to counter executive decrees. He vows a wage increase despite the wage price order and appeals for broad support.
Washington report says the $210 billion debt limit bill with a rider removing Roosevelt’s $25 thousand salary cap likely became law at midnight without a presidential signature. Roosevelt may issue a Sunday statement. Early declined to reveal his plans while noting the president “keeps a record.”
Barnett Welansky found guilty on 19 counts of manslaughter for the Cocoanut Grove fire that killed 490. James Welansky and Jacob Goldfine acquitted. Goldfine and James Welansky discharged. Trial spanned four weeks with 127 witnesses and 154 exhibits.
The Missouri River flood in the Omaha Council Bluffs region prompted Iowa and Nebraska sheriffs to order evacuations in a low lying area west of the river. Officials warned of rising waters threatening the Omaha airport and Carter Lake, with dikes strengthened and Red Cross aid prepared. About 20 families already evacuated in East Omaha, with up to 100 more possible.
Washington dispatch says Tokyo leaders plan a cautious pause to strengthen positions after Midway and Guadalcanal defeats. Observers warn Japan seeks surprise strikes only if success seems likely, with Casablanca terms pushing unconditional surrender as the U.S. and Britain hold firm.
The National Federation of Telephone Workers warns a general tieup of United States telephone communications could occur if President Roosevelt blocks wage increase demands. The 175,000 member union says a strike ballot is being mailed. telegrams were sent to Roosevelt War Labor Board chair Davis and Economic Stabilization Director Byrnes urging action.
Mrs N O Hickenlooper, 71, mother of Iowa Governor B B Hickenlooper, was reported in critical condition after two weeks of illness. The governor was expected to arrive soon at the Blockton hospital where the update was issued Friday night.
Lieut. Bob Debord of St. Joseph Missouri and co pilot Lieut. Marco Walter Gurnes Bellevue Iowa were wounded during a low level bombing run against a Japanese cargo ship off Kiska. Debord described a nosedive escape from anti aircraft fire and pursuit by Zeros as their Billy Mitchell bomber returned to base with wounds and smoke filling the cockpit.
Congress critics condemn the administration for barring reporters from the two week United Nations food conference opening May 18 at Hot Springs Virginia. The Homestead hotel will be off limits to press except for opening and closing sessions with Michael J. McDermott named press relations officer.
Allied reports say General Alberto Mannerini former chief of the Italian Sahara command and his staff were captured after German seizure of their motor transport. The Eighth Army says it has taken over 10,000 prisoners, most of them Italians, with Tintoria motorized division troops cited. The Wadi el Akarit line, breached by the British, was held mainly by Italian German mobile units with reserves.
Washington reports the U S Mint plans to melt down about 50 million worn battered silver coins as part of an overhaul effort. Officials say the initiative will recycle worn currency into usable metal while preserving coinage value through new designs.
James D. White reports on the Second War Loan drive launching Monday as the largest financing effort in history. The Treasury aims to raise 13 billion dollars to fund global war operations and curb inflation by drawing surplus income into war bonds. Series E bonds offer fixed returns over ten years, with denominations from 18.75 to 750 dollars and eventual payouts up to 1 000 dollars.
British air forces attacked northern France and Holland after nighttime raids on Duisburg in the Ruhr. Spitfires Typhoons and Mustangs targeted transport hubs damaging locomotives freight trains tugs barges oil tanks and a war factory at Yvetot near Le Havre. Five aircraft did not return.
In Delphi Indiana Globe Value employees will work six hours in the plant and two hours on nearby farms daily. The firm will pay for all eight hours. Fred Welch says the effort, dubbed Wickardizing, aims for extreme industry farm cooperation and has drawn support from Secretary Claude Wickard who favors applying the idea. The plan grew from farmers seeking help via Carroll County chamber efforts.
A whimsical weather note shows carrier pigeon Have lock Ellis sending Spoofy the Sparrow to relay forecasts. Ole Reliable the Thermometer falls from 59 at 4 30 to 42 by 11 p m, a 17 degree drop in 6 2 hours, signaling a sharp evening chill.
One of the largest Flying Fortress raids from North Africa struck the Italian naval base at La Maddalena Sardinia. Bombers hit the heavy cruisers Trieste and Gorizia with crippling blows and damaged submarine facilities at Maddalena. Doolittle led the daylight assault, with the scale of the force not fully disclosed.
Allied forces under Gen. Montgomery drive on the last German bridgehead in North Africa. Tunisian town Mahares fell on Friday at 1:30, followed by Sfax at 8:15 a.m. Saturday as the British Eighth Army advances 20 miles daily toward coastal targets within 79 miles.
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