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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1944
Page
1
The article outlines that Vesely’s case may go to the grand jury or be re-examined by the legislature. Attorney General Rankin rules Vesely cannot withdraw from the June primary, with withdrawal possible only after the primary. Vesely remains the sole candidate on both major party tickets, with Democratic write-in rules governing subsequent nominations and potential nominees.
The notice outlines valid indefinitely A through M meat stamps and No 11 gasoline coupons, blue foods stamps, sugar coupons, canning sugar, fuel oil coupons, and shoe and airplane stamps with expiry rules. It lists multiple local fines for offenses including drunkenness, disturbing the peace, speeding, failure to yield, and double parking, plus a grass fire report and several social notices and civil actions.
Mexican Paricutin volcano about 200 miles west of Mexico City is dying slowly after a 14 month eruption that damaged millions. Dr Gustavo Viniegra Michoacan state public health director said the 3500 foot mountain is quieter now than in the eruption’s peak and believes the violent stage has passed.
Sydney AP report says Prime Minister Menzies and A. W. Fadden demanded Arthur Calwell’s removal from the parliamentary censorship committee. Newspapers in Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide were banned by the Information Ministry pending court rulings. The leaders warned Calwell’s tenure was akin to fighting law with the devil.
The Mt Hermon lodge will perform second degree work in the Masonic hall Friday at 7 p.m. Refreshments follow. Townsend club No 7 meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in hall 117 F avenue NW A social hour follows the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Harley McDowell of Center Point who were injured in an automobile accident on April 5 were released from St Luke's hospital two days ago and plan to return home today. They have been staying with their daughter Mrs Earle Henkle at 294 Eleventh Street NW.
The reconvened Linn county grand jury began a second day of inquiry into the auditor's office amid the resignation of Auditor Robert M. Vesely. Witnesses testified over Tuesday and Wednesday including members of the board of supervisors. The probe may run into Thursday or Friday.
Maj. Gen. Willis Hale recounted Capt. Allan Taflinger of Paris fil. piloting a Liberator to strike a Japanese held island airfield. Taflinger could not locate the field until he used landing lights to reveal it, convincing Japanese gunners the plane was friendly as bombs hit the target.
Chicago police and Cook county officers searched for Matt Capone, Al Capone’s youngest brother, on a pickup warrant tied to the fatal shooting of gambler and former horse trainer James D. Larkin. Also sought was Willy Sanders, a bartender at Matt’s Cicero tavern.
In Rochester New York a color blind man admitted discarding his family's blue ration stamps while disposing of unneeded stamps and unwittingly throwing away red meat stamps as well. The rationing board found his story authentic and will replace five current ration books.
Allied reinforcements breach siege lines around Kohima and relieve Imphal as forces in northwest Imphal launch a counterattack. Front dispatches claim Japanese casualties exceed 4,000 in six weeks with heavy losses to artillery and air support.
American troops under Corporal Walter E. Smith spotted haystack camouflage on Mark IV tanks on the Anzio front. Pvt. Charles L. Ramsey fired a shell near the target, blowing off hay. Fire from Pvt. Charles Stiliha ignited phosphorous, revealing the tanks as three were destroyed and two Germans killed.
FBI officials said there could be an underground station network in the United States aiding escaped German prisoners of war. The inquiry centers on fugitives Felix Boettner and Walter Koerber who escaped from Riding Mountain camp in Manitoba on April 16.
Allied forces report heavy U S air operations across the Pacific. Liberators from MacArthur’s command bombed the Satawan airfield 150 miles southeast of Truk, dropping 31 tons of explosives. Navy planes hit Truk protective bases, Pingelap, Ant and Pakin islands, and Ulul. Marshalls targets received 45 tons of bombs, while Rabaul area in New Britain saw 125 tons dropped on Vunakanau Tobera and Keravat airdromes. Twenty five ships attacked along northern New Guinea coast sinking two luggers and damaging a 2 000 ton freighter. Cedar Rapids construction firm noted in report. Burial announced for local Cedar Rapids man with services set Thursday.
Mrs Bertha Frances Jonas wife of Stanley J Jonas a Cedar Rapids probation officer died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness She was born February 27 1881 in Cedar Rapids married September 17 1902 in Cedar Rapids She is survived by her husband son Willie Jonas daughter Louise Ault her mother Edward Zettick a sister Beatrice Kitterman a grandson Charles Stanley Jonas and several nieces and nephews She belonged to Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No 221 Cedar Chapter No 184 QO E 8 Services will be in Turner chapel with time to be announced and friends may call there
William Detrick, born May 3 1858 in Terre Haute Indiana, died at home in Cedar Rapids at 9 45 p m after a long illness. He lived in Marshalltown and Marion areas, was married in 1888 to Caroline Woodring, and leaves a daughter Emma and three sons plus siblings and a granddaughter. Funeral services were set for the Moon chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial Park.
Charlies Henry Ross died at 6 p.m. Tuesday at his daughter Mrs Fran cis Burt’s home 619 Third Street NW after a brief illness. Born May 16 1675 in Stone City he married Anna Mae Ratliff in 1903 in Stone City. He had lived in Cedar Rapids for 27 years until retirement.
Mrs Phoebe Alice Rummell aged seventy three of 712 Eighth avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at 8 p m Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness She was born Sept 5 1861 in Decatur Michigan and was a member of the First Christian church She leaves a sister Melissa Griffin and a brother George Serveson both of Cedar Rapids Her husband Frank W Rummell died in 1932 Services will be held at 2 p m Thursday in the Barta chapel with Rev Marion H Williams First Christian church officiating Burial will be in Lafayette cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
Martha C. Potter former Cedar Rapids resident died at the state hospital Sunday night after a lingering illness. Private services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Moon chapel with cremation committal. Survived by two sons John Alfred Potter Midland Michigan and Ralph Henry Potter Clinton a brother John Unthank California and a grandson John Wesley Potter Midland Michigan.
Minnie Bell Gaddis widow of Clarence Gaddis died at 10 a.m. Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a lingering illness. Survived by son Roy and another son Glenn, four daughters, four brothers, 24 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral at Turner chapel Thursday 4 p.m. with Rev. Grant F. Anderson. body sent to Webster City for graveside services Friday at Grace Land Cemetery.
Arthur F. Richie 56, former Cedar Rapids resident, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday at his Nevada Iowa home. He lived in Nevada 14 years, born December 16, 1887 in Ashton Colorado. Survived by wife Eleanor and son James. Body to Cedar Rapids Friday with services at 4 p.m. in Beatty chapel. Rev. J. O. Simon of Nevada officiating. Burial in Linwood Cemetery.
Montgomery Ward and Company charge post office officials aided a strike at its Chicago mail order plant by removing 70 employees and halting parcel deliveries. The firm said the Post Office removed staff on April 13 to assist the strike, ending a 30 year old service, and that on April 17 the office refused to deliver incoming paid parcels.
In Chicago Mrs. Lois Schuknecht expects a loss for her season despite a thriving victory garden after a thief stole a jacket left on the lawn containing her engagement and wedding rings. The incident underscores financial strain amid gardening efforts.
Seven witnesses testified in Cedar Rapids federal court about the June 7 1943 Amana refrigeration plant fire causing 235000 in damages. They detailed firefighting efforts and location of flames while describing Louis Roemig Jr’s alleged role in starting the blaze and his reputation in the colonies.
London AP report says President Roosevelt told Eamon de Valera that Rome’s fate rests with Germany after de Valera urged Rome be spared. Germany claims Rome is an open city. Allies say demilitarization is insufficient and continue air operations.
The House Ways and Means Committee directed experts to redraft the tax table of the simplification plan to remove several inequities. They noted a single person earning 1200 dollars would pay 63 dollars, a 300 percent rise from the current 21 dollars, with similar gaps in other brackets.
Edward James Smythe, the missing defendant in World War II sedition trial, was captured by federal agents at Au Sable Forks New York about 40 miles from the Canadian border. The FBI announced the arrest three hours after trial of 29 other defendants was suspended as prosecutors seek to bring Smythe to court Wednesday. The judge adjourned amid courtroom tensions and defense motions over juror shadowing and other issues.
In Washington the CIO and AFL joined with the Railway Labor Executives to urge Congress to maintain the federal price control system without weakening amendments. They call for restoring the prewar wage price relationship to ensure fair operation and worker morale, with AFL President William Green presenting to the Senate Banking Committee and seeking a two year extension after the war.
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