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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1943
Page
4
The piece notes new draft patterns and questions when married men with children will be called, suggesting little relief beyond a few months. It cites Aleutians reports of Japanese air fields on Kiska and Attu and questions censorship and U.S. war prospects. It comments on Hull trade extension and wartime price pressures, and praises the victory garden movement while predicting weather and planting pains ahead.
Allied forces report shrinking Axis area in northern Tunisia with gains north of Sousse and Kairouan and continued pressure toward Enfidaville. Rommel withdraws toward Tunis Bizerte line as air forces strike Sicily and Naples targets and destroy enemy aircraft.
The War Labor Board denied a wage increase for Quaker Oats employees in Cedar Rapids Indiana but ordered maintenance of CIO United Cannery Workers union membership. The board rejected a night shift bonus and cited that raises since 1941 exceeded the 15 percent cost of living formula while noting average straight-time earnings at 73.4 cents. The union must maintain membership for contract duration.
Army engineers abandoned hope of saving Omaha's 4 million dollar airport and Carter Lake area as Missouri River floodwaters breached two dikes. The crest reached 22.45 feet at 2 am and lingered until 7 am, with four to six feet of water expected to cover the field within 48 hours. evacuation ordered for McPaul and nearby Hamburg areas as waters spilled into towns downstream.
The Cedar Rapids forecast notes colder conditions and a 20 degree low with continuing cold into Wednesday. Snow fell this morning, surprising locals, as Havelock Ellis the carrier pigeon delivered and departed with the forecast amid breezy banter in the weather column.
Parks Commissioner C. J. Kosek reported hyacinth blooms appearing in Shakespeare gardens at Ellis Park. He predicted hundreds would be in bloom by Sunday despite Tuesday winter weather.
Legislative experts say the Kilday bill to postpone induction of fathers would not alter plans to draft most men aged 18 to 38 this year. War Manpower chief McNutt warned 3.2 million may be deferred only for agricultural work ministry jobs or essential industries. The House passed the measure 143 to 7, but the bill does not bar inductions beyond current regulations. it adds a four tier deferment order.
The New York City Retail Dry Goods Association and 15 member stores pled nolo contendere to anti trust charges for boycotting the New York Times. They agreed between March 5 and 10 to withdraw advertising to protest a rate increase set to take effect May 7. The action, begun by the anti trust division, aimed to regulate Times advertising rates two months before they rose.
Los Angeles surgeons at the induction station announced Kay Kyser was rejected for military service due to arthritis and a bad knee. He had been directed to report after a deferment request with the Office of War Information.
President Roosevelt dedicates the Jefferson memorial on the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth. He draws parallels to World War II, honors Jefferson’s defense of liberty, and vows to continue the fight for inalienable rights and liberty. The memorial, completed after cornerstone laying in 1939, sits by the tidal basin beside Washington and Lincoln shrines.
The body of Frank J. Bab Cuhel Mutual Broadcasting System war correspondent arrives in Cedar Rapids after noon. Services set for 2 pm Friday at Turner Chapel. Cuhel 38 died Feb 22 in a plane crash near Lisbon.
The OPA announced a maximum price for fresh tuna as part of Roosevelt’s plan to extend price controls on cost of living foods. Officials said tuna rules will be followed by halibut and other fresh fish, targeting 98 percent of foods under control once all fish rules are completed.
War department announced that 40 firms earned the army Navy production award for outstanding war work. Century Engineering of Cedar Rapids Iowa and Climax Engineering of Clinton Iowa are listed among the honorees. Lattner, Century Engineering president, said no official notification had been received.
Washington outlines a 1943 borrowing plan totaling 70 billion dollars with 25 billion sought from individuals and 13 billion already targeted for the April war bond drive. Morgenthau urged citizens to lend money, arguing lives saved are at stake, as banks, corporations, and insurance firms contribute to the effort.
The Western Bohemian Fraternal Association added 225000 in war bonds, pushing its total to 1210000 and funding 12 ambulances. Cedar Rapids workers commit about 300000 monthly via payroll deductions, with a bomber credit proposed for excess purchases. The county seeks further bond sales to meet a 4730000 target by April 30. Remember the slogan They Give Their Lives You Lend Your Money.
Four inmates attempted escape from Alcatraz overpowering guards and entering San Francisco Bay. James A Borman was shot and drowned, Harold Brest was recaptured, Floyd Hamilton and Fred Hunter remained missing.
Navy Secretary Knox said it is impossible to confirm Japanese build up north of Australia or their intentions. He noted garrisons on New Guinea and referenced air raids on Guadalcanal and Port Moresby while saying Churchill was right about holding our own against U boats. He declined to discuss North Africa beyond being pleased with progress.
General Blamey warned Australia that Japan has 200000 troops and a strong air force in the area and aims to seize air dominance. Allied reports say Japan lost 52 planes in a raid on Port Moresby, while Allied forces claimed several air victories, bomber crews damaged ships, and a submarine was sunk near Rabaul during the action.
Washington reports that army and navy bombers struck five times Sunday and Monday at Japanese anti aircraft positions in the Solomon Islands silencing guns and starting fires. Two Fortresses did not return. Four Sunday raids by army planes hit the Kiska base in the Aleutians with hits and fires in the camp area.
Alf M. Landon, 1936 Republican opponent, charged Monday that President Roosevelt seeks to stay in office indefinitely. He noted a parallel trend in Washington with European events signaling dictatorship.
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