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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1942
Page
1
The passage notes that people in the East show little understanding of the war effort beyond what the corn country already knows. It suggests East Coast observers engage in arm chair strategy and speculation similar to Iowa residents, with no apparent greater urgency.
In Washington and New York, informed sources share a sober view of the military situation. They stress the gravity of the moment, noting no defeatism but doubting a swift path to victory while officials warn the nation faces a graver crisis than ever.
The production phase of the war effort gains optimism as administrative machinery firms up. Congressmen report fewer losses to red tape and note increased output of planes and tanks rolling from assembly lines.
Report from N Congress shows lawmakers candid on war program needs and patriotism. They prefer national unity over partisan battles while weighing how to push efficiency, with attention to president and public sentiment during wartime.
The city displays heightened wartime posture with machine gun crews on rooftops and bayoneted sentries at key entrances. Restaurants and shops feel the air raid threat as expectations of future raids rise. Officials acknowledge limited resources but defend current efforts as the best possible given past constraints, a reassuring stance.
Two American torpedo boats damaged a Japanese light cruiser near Cebu and left it sinking after breaking through four destroyers. The action, led by Lieut. John Bulkeley, forced PT-34 ashore on Cebu while PT-41 withdrew under heavy counter-attack. PT-35 may have been destroyed to prevent capture during Cebu invasion.
Only 107 of an estimated 3,000 National Guardsmen reached safety at Sousa fortress as most were believed captured by the enemy. The 200th Coast Artillery from New Mexico, about 1,500 strong, had 104 enlisted men and officers among those lost. Other guardsmen from Wisconsin Ohio and Minnesota were also believed in enemy hands. Evacuation from Bataan spared 107 officers and men from the 200th Coast Artillery, the only army personnel known to escape.
The House Accounts Committee approved a 110000 appropriation to continue the Dies Committee investigating Un American Activities. The unit is led by Representative Dies of Texas. The action occurred in Washington.
Vice Admiral Robert L Ghormley of Portland Oregon to head a U S New Zealand joint sea command based in Auckland New Zealand outside Gen MacArthurs SW Pacific area He will liaise with MacArthur and Admiral Leary and report to Admiral Nimitz future command headquarter details unclear
Iowa City announces a $70 000 two story building to house 17 classrooms and 10 offices for the navy pre flight training school. Construction starts May 15 under Lieut Commander John M Bloom. The L shaped brick structure will feature courses in naval lore plane recognition and terminology.
Reuters reported that a British naval force of two battleships and six destroyers passed Cape Guard and entered the Mediterranean from the Atlantic Tuesday, per Vichy radio from Morocco.
The Office of Price Administration announced a sugar ration plan for May 5 to May 16. The first stamp covers one pound per person, with subsequent stamps valid May 17 to June 27. Registration occurs at high schools April 28-29, consumers must present War Ration Book No 1, and wholesalers will adjust processes.
President Roosevelt announced that Custodian Leo T. Crowley will take over all patents controlled by the enemy or tied to them. An exhaustive survey is underway to identify and seize enemy patents especially in chemical and pharmaceutical fields and to keep them from returning after the war.
A federal grand jury returned eleven indictments, six from the Cedar Rapids division and others from western and central divisions. Named defendants include James Ivey Barnett Roy Long and Paul Georgia. Barnett faces bank robbery and forged check charges, Georgia two counts of transporting stolen cars, Long alleged draft board evasion. jury dismissed for term by Judge Scott.
London dispatch reports Britain's immediate objective in the Indian Ocean region and the strategic aims guiding policy. Details outline the intent to safeguard routes, deter rivals, and support allied commitments amid regional tensions.
The Senate Banking Committee approved a bill directing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to buy automobiles and trucks from dealers who hold stock 18 months after the February 1 freezing order. The plan, effective April 29, would allow new cars for war related buyers under 1939 or prior makes with 40 000 miles or more. Dealers may sell at list price plus transport and handling costs after 18 months.
Cedar Rapids residents enjoyed unusually warm weather with sun continuing to defy showers. Temperature reached 73 degrees by 2:30 p.m. beating noon marks. Tuesday’s high was 74. A 7 p.m. reading fell to 69, then 52 by midnight, with Wednesday morning at 43. Winds will rise from the west as a warm spell continues.
The House voted to increase the government's mortgage insurance authority from 300 million to 800 million dollars under the National Housing Act and sent the measure to the Senate. Rep. Wolcott from Michigan is noted among the members.
President Roosevelt forges an anti inflation program for Congress and the nation proposing near confiscatory taxes on corporate profits and ceilings on individual incomes. He notes no final decisions yet and indicates several administration differences remain to be resolved before next week. A blanket price ceiling via the OPA would likely use last month’s highest prices as the benchmark.
Washington officials said a card system for eastern gas rationing is to start next month. The basic weekly limit is not fixed but likely around five gallons for non essential municipal and governmental authorities and other civilian classes. Senate committee asked agencies to draft bills to authorize private car requisition and 40 mile speed limits.
War Production board granted 25 radio manufacturers additional time to complete civilian radio output beyond the original deadline. Production will stop in 30 of 55 companies, which produced about 57 percent of civilian output by dollar value. About half of the 410,000 expected sets may go to export per inter-American affairs and Lend-Lease requests.
AP report from New Delhi quotes Louis Johnson stating the United States will send more troops to India due to vital defense needs. He notes U S forces are already present and that American technical skill will aid India’s defense as part of Britain's broader plans.
Officials in Washington announce a price boost for steel screen cloth amid wartime controls. The wartime office states the adjustment responds to market shifts and ensures steady supplies for industry.
British commando units raided the French coast near Boulogne early Wednesday crossing from Dover. German troops were driven back with light casualties and naval losses were minor. The raid marks a bold eastern intrusion as Allied plans discuss possible invasion and German cement production shifts for coastal defenses.
Lester Buresh 20 of route 2 paid 100 dollars fine plus costs after a city police chase in which he allegedly exceeded 75 mph and ran a red light. He faced aggravated charges following his arrest Monday on a warrant and eluding a squad car in the southwest section. William Rimmer 19 of 1006 Seventh Street SE received 120 days for a reckless driving plea tied to a motorcycle stunt described as riding with a head stand on a public street.
E Whitman Rice of the National Sugar refining company told a Memphis audience that world sugar production of 30 million tons a year could be doubled or tripled if the market demanded it. He said there probably will never be a shortage of sugar.
The advertisement notes a yearly sale on want ads with pricing based on run length. Ads must start by April 26 to run eight days for six or four days for three, offering a bargain through limited days and urging readers to dial 2-1121 for an ad taker.
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