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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1944
Page
2
The page records wartime ration stamps validity for meat gas foods sugar fuel and shoes, plus legal notices of divorces petitions and citations. It lists speeding fines and parking violations, fumigation at a local firm, and multiple birth announcements from Mercy and Mercy hospital noting families and dates. Strong names include Hazel Irene Neff Irene Dorman Ormond Birdsong and G H Cornwell.
Testimony in the Roemig case centers on defense and prosecution accounts of the blaze at the Middle Amana refrigeration plant. Attorneys argued over credibility of key witnesses while outlining Lowe’s confession and alleged motives. Rebuttal featured neighbors and a naval inspector detailing alibi and conditions surrounding the June 7, 1943 fire.
Testimony portrays rocket of doubt as Lt Hodges notes little dust accumulation and witnesses claim no sight lines to the vent. Diamond accuses defense as net fishing while highlighting a gas can explosion theory. Defense argues no motive. Lambach questions proximity of inflammables near the pump room.
The Linn county Iowa grand jury reports Vesely, county auditor, was negligent and inefficient but finds no embezzlement crime has occurred since he accounted for the funds on demand and Linn County sustained no loss. The panel absolves others in the office and notes board of supervisors acted promptly in auditing. If new facts appear, action may follow.
Washington reports from the Office of Price Administration indicate lamb and mutton point values will roughly halve effective May 1 due to drought and increased slaughter of spring lambs. Butter points likely drop to about 12 with pork reductions mainly by one point per pound. lard and oils remain unaffected in the fat salvage program.
London report quotes Prime Minister Churchill criticizing Britain and the United States for not making the League of Nations a reality. He says both nations bore great responsibilities for the period between world wars and for not backing its principals with effective armed force.
The Bolivian government returns former Interior Minister Pedro Silvet Arce to custody to quell a nationwide tin strike that shut all mines. The walkout echoes December 1942 clashes in which 19 died and 30 were wounded as authorities fought striking miners. The government cites habeas corpus releases of Arce and other ex-ministers as the protesters’ motive.
At the J F Lineberger hearing special commissioner Judge Lou Ladd heard OPA evidence in the gasoline ration violation case against Service Oil’s Lineberger. Witnesses described purchases without proper coupons at Gourley stations, while sworn statements to investigators differed from their courtroom testimony. Johnson testified to buying gas without coupons and disputed his taped statement, and Cook reported buying 12 gallons without coupons at Gourley on February 26.
London report notes Princess Elizabeth, 18, now of reigning age and named a counselor of state to act for King George VI in his absence. If she ascends the throne during the next three years she would reign as queen regent with full powers.
WITH FIFTH ARMY Italy four American soldiers recount capturing four Germans after Pvt George Zelinsky of Curtisville Pa sat on a Nazi dugout. Zelinsky lit a cigarette and rested as a can rattle drew attention. Lt Henry Kil of Chicago deployed the patrol and heard voices from a dugout opening on the hill. Kil ordered surrender and the four Germans, as surprised as the Americans, were marched away.
The grand jury concluded Vesely failed in duties, citing carelessness and neglect in handling county funds and business. It found no legal grounds for indicting him, but urged suspension and removal for public trust breach. Judge Linville discharged the jury after presenting the report.
Anthony Blankers, superintendent of the Viola Consolidated school, was elected president of the Linn County Schoolmen's club at a Montrose hotel meeting. Other officers include J. R. Shipton as vice-president and Walter A. Shupp as secretary. K. L. Benner, Cedar Rapids scout executive, urged scouting importance.
A report from scrap dealers shows Linn County collected 450 tons of scrap iron in March. Salvage Chairman Elmer Wickham also noted 300 tons of waste paper were gathered, along with 24 400 pounds of fats and greases.
London AP reports Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons the 1942 British American mutual assistance agreement included a U S assurance that imperial preference would not be abolished beyond American tariff repeal. He recalled requesting Atlantic Charter wording to safeguard empire rights and guaranteed free action on postwar trade while pursuing broader global economic harmony.
The body of Flight Officer Ver non C. Stevens, found last month on San Miguel island near Santa Barbara, arrived in Cedar Rapids Friday. A 3 p.m. Sunday service in the Barta chapel will be led by the Rev. Dominic Loferski with American Legion members assisting, followed by burial in Cedar Memorial Park. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Stevens of 1928 First Avenue NE and was reported missing July 5, 1943 after his Liberator bomber crashed.
A I Cue aged 60 a former Palo and Cedar Rapids resident died Friday in Evanston Wyoming as reported by Mrs Obed Bean of 1004 First Street SW He was born in Palo son of the late Mr and Mrs George Cue He learned telegraphy in Palo and worked as a telegraph operator for Rock Island in Cedar Rapids before moving to Wyoming about twenty five years ago Survivors include relatives in Wyoming and in the Shellsburg area
Funeral services set for William Henry of Superior at St Patrick's Church with burial in St Michael's Norway after viewing at Brady Mortuary. Separately Arthur N Knowles 28 of Cedar Rapids died in Iowa City hospital and is to be buried at Monahan funeral home with services planned. Also George Kust month died in Cedar Rapids hospital with services at Barta chapel conducted by Rev Ludvik Burian. he was born in Ely and survived by family in Ely and Cedar Rapids.
Weston W Barkwill an overseas World War I veteran and employee of the Iowa Manufacturing company died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 9 05 am Friday after a seven day illness Born Oct 11 1884 in South Dakota he came to Cedar Rapids from Marion two years ago Surviving in addition to his
Mrs Barkwill leaves a wife Anna, a daughter Barbara Jean, and son Robert Barkwill with two sisters Agnes Miller of Michigan and Stella Stickland of Miami Florida. Seven brothers Walter Melvin Iowa Benjamin Texas Fred Anamosa Thomas Marion Myron Miami Hugh Minnesota. Mr Barkwill was a member of the Marion post American Legion. Services will be held in the Turner chapel at a time to be announced later. Friends may call at the chapel Saturday.
The forecast for Cedar Rapids and surrounding area calls for mostly cloudy skies with showers and possible heavy storms this weekend. Temperatures remain near recent readings with a high around 52 in Cedar Rapids and lows near 44, while winds increase and rainfall totals vary across the state with several towns reporting measurable precipitation.
Five men burned to death in a Thursday blaze at the Missouri Wood Heel Co in South St. Louis. The fire caused an estimated $35,000 in damage to the plant and facilities.
Mrs. Andrew R Parks wife of Bethel A M E church pastor is ill at 609 Ninth Avenue SE. Raymond Kent Collins Radio engineer speaks on Television at War Emergency Radio service Saturday 7 pm at the Y M C A. Gethsemane Shrine No 1 White Shrine party Saturday night in the Masonic hall with dancing cards and refreshments. Rev Lyle K Anderson speaks on Forgiveness at 9 30 am Sunday Shueyville United Brethren church service has 10 30 church school and 8 pm Christian Endeavor. Rev C W Harrop speaks on Leaky Buckets at 11 am Sunday Pale Methodist church with 10 am Sunday school. Ladies aid society meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Mae Kahler.
Two registrants of Linn county selective service board No. 1 left Thursday for navy duty, Kenneth E. O'Deen and Paul E. Smith. Cub pack No. 6 of First Congregational church presented numerous awards including wolf, bear, and gold arrow honors to many scouts. den chief cards to Richard Rieth and Henry Colburn. Dick Rennie graduated into scouting.
The Senate appropriations committee endorsed the navy department's record 32.645 billion dollar bill for the year starting July 1 with unanimous support. It will be brought to the floor Monday after the House passed it without a dissenting vote.
Naples AP reports Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his outstanding work as head of American air forces in Britain before moving to the Mediterranean theater.
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