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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1944
Page
1
OPA Chief Chester Bowles approved about a 40 cent per case increase in the oatmeal price ceiling. Cedar Rapids processes more oatmeal than any other city, and producers have long sold at a loss due to fixed lower prices. The industry pressed the injustice and the change finally grants a fairer break.
Senator Taft calls for a unified long range plan by officials governing manpower needs in war industry and the armed services. He urges a public explanation and strict adherence to the plan to boost civilian morale and home front efficiency. The article notes Allied plans for Germany and leadership after the war.
In Crimea Russian troops under Tolbukhin pushed toward Sevastopol as Simferopol fell and Yevpatoriya was captured. Axis losses exceeded 20,000 prisoners with heavy report of German retreat amid dramatic Moscow victory salutes.
FBI agent testifies in federal court that Louis Roemig Jr admitted on June 10 1943 to setting the $235000 blaze that destroyed the Middle Amana refrigeration and air conditioning plant. The witness said Roemig spoke calmly and described the scene at the plant with several officials present.
Judge Linville orders Linn County grand jury reconvened to investigate Robert M. Vesely amid suspension for alleged maladminstration stemming from a $3638.70 audit shortfall. Acting County Attorney Hendrickson seeks prompt, full probe. Vesely remains under temporary ouster as hearing approaches. Vesely, hospitalized for sleeping pill overdose, is at home after release.
Local boards in Linn county have issued extra health ration allotments for about 450 of 95 000 eligible residents, but national OPA changes require new limits and doctor certifications go through district headquarters. Physicians face more forms, while Taft calls for stopping drafting policy confusion affecting men under 38.
ST. PAUL AP Formation of a national Women-for-Stassen committee headed by Margaret Culkin Banning of Duluth was announced Friday with plans to disseminate information about Stassen as a potential President.
American Thunderbolt bombers struck an airfield in northeast France destroying about 20 planes. British Mosquitoes hit Berlin and western Germany in a six day air offensive that involved about 3,000 American planes and 1,800 Italy-based aircraft. The combined assault destroyed multiple aircraft on the ground and claimed 76 German planes shot down with 27 on the ground. Swiss forces interned crew after forced landings.
OPA raises oatmeal ceilings affecting Quaker Oats and National Oats stockholders as raw oats cost climbs yet consumer rise is modest. A 20 ounce rolled oats package costs about three cents more, effective April 19, with ceilings last set in 1942.
Washington AP reports the House sent to the Senate a record high navy appropriation for the 12 months starting July 1 totaling 32,647,134,336 dollars. Navy leaders praised the funding while critics urged fiscal restraint amid wartime demands.
London dispatch reports General Henri Giraud has been removed from his post as commander in chief of French armed forces. The change reflects shifts in Allied high command during wartime leadership realignment.
Mrs. Mary Jane Drummond who died at 90 plus years stitched her $20,321 savings into two canvas pieces over a 50 year sewing project. Relatives reported the discovery after her death in Cedar Rapids. The hidden money lay between pillows and mattress, each square containing a $10 gold piece.
A high official charged the U S position in Anglo American oil negotiations weakens as the Justice Department bars industry executives from serving on the eight man U S negotiating committee. The British side includes two industry representatives from Anglo Iranian Oil and Shell. The American group has no industry member.
A Canada tied report of a German broadcast claiming a Canadian led invasion force landed south of Calais stirred fear in North America. London and the BBC dismissed it as entirely untrue, attributing it to a garbled Dieppe warning and misinterpreted propaganda.
Edwin Bendvenga complains that wartime rationing limits baths to Tue Thu Sat and then ends, filing in superior court for permission to scour himself at his heart's content. The renter says the landlord began this last November and finally stopped baths altogether.
A Friday campaign in Cedar Rapids collected at least 11 tons of waste paper from 18 participating schools. Four thousand five hundred twenty five elementary students earned Commando badges granting a free Saturday movie viewing. About two thirds of enrolled children participated. The event, led by the South Side Civic club, drew 6,300 pupils across public and parochial schools.
CAA adviser C Edward Leasure told Mayor Hahn there is no official Des Moines Chamber of Commerce feeder airline application on file. He noted the chamber filed an exhibit with economic data and suggested routes, but the investigation is general and unrelated to any specific service approvals. no certificates will be granted.
Universal Engineering Corporation reported a national low plant absenteeism of nine tenths of a percent for March. Ray Phelan, personnel manager, cited illness at .0036 mainly due to influenza and excused absence at .0013 plus absence without excuse at .0041. A program ties each worker’s role to the war effort, with weekly $25 war bond rewards for perfect attendance. five awards given to date.
Fire Chief E P Kohout announced the city will stop responding to calls beyond corporate borders. He said limited manpower forced the change and emphasized protecting property inside the city.
Two checks ten years old were discovered by Acting County Auditor Ray C. Coutts in Vesely's desk. The 1933 check for $16.85 was written to the county auditor by a bridge contractor. A 1934 certified check for $44 was issued to the board of supervisors by a St. Paul firm. Four more 1943 checks totaling $110 were attached to reports from justices of the peace. One check for $80.50 was made out to the Linn county treasurer. The cumulative total since Coutts took over now stands at $1,429.23.
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