President's parity plan sparks congressional dissent and rationed sugar moves
The editorial criticizes the presidents parity approach linking farm prices to parity rather than 110 percent parity and warns it may appear farmers are favored. It notes Sugar rationing under wartime controls and explains anticipated declines in beet, Philippine, Cuban, and Hawaiian supplies while urging frank public explanation and broader sacrifice. It also comments on Nazi prospects and the need for coordinated land operations alongside air power in the war effort.
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R.A.F
Hitler
British Raid Deepens Night Attacks On Germany
Allied air forces bomb Cologne Trondheim Dunkirk and other targets in a fifth straight night of heavy raids. RAF losses reach 18 planes. large fires reported across Cologne areas. Day sweeps over northern France claim three German planes down with six British losses. Norwich hit during day raids. casualties and hospital damage reported. German claims say 38 British planes destroyed in 24 hours.
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Trondheim
Norway
Dunkirk
British
Air Ministry
Germany
R.A.F
France
Rostock
Heinkel
St. Omer
Holland
Norwich
London
Czechoslovakia
Britain
Norwegian
British submarine sinks large enemy supply ship off Norway
The admiralty communique said the British submarine Trident torpedoed and sank a large enemy supply ship off the Norwegian coast on Tuesday.
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London
Trident
Norwegian
Admiralty
Tuesaoe
Tornado rips Pryor OK main street. 100 dead, 250 hurt
A violent tornado devastated Pryor Oklahoma on Monday night, leveling most of the six block business district and prompting martial law. Gov. Leonard Phillips placed state relief under Walter Johnson. Red Cross sent eight disaster workers. Several hundred workers and equipment from nearby ordnance plants aided the search. Hospitals evacuated. scores of homes and cars crushed. eight killed in a trailer camp and a grocery collapse. three cafe patrons died.
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Pryor
Okla
State Highway Patrol
Oklahoma Ordnance Works
Leon C. Phillips
Walter B. Johnson
Highway Patrol
Johnson
National Guard
Army
Ordnance Works
Whitaker State Orphanage
Pryor’s
Vinita
Claremore
Tulsa
Red Cross
St. Louis
Cecil Fishburn
Don McElroy
Return of Jerry Severa Halts Absent-Estate Division
In Cedar Rapids Jaroslav Severn called Jerry returns to stop a court plan to divide his estate among heirs filed in 1940 after seven years of absence. Administrator Ka cena lists assets totaling 2,419.35 with funds in Perpetual Savings, American Trust dividends, and real estate sale proceeds. Probate official Axmear notes this as a rare absentee estate case and Severa had written to a Detroit brothel during the seven-year limit. Neighbors Fred Severn and two Cedar Rapids nieces Eva Frank and Rose Robb are named relatives.
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Cedar Rapids
Jaroslav
Jerry
Severn
Severa
Fred
William M. Kacena
C. J. Haas
Kacena
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association
American Trust and Savings Bank
Arthur Axmear
Mear
Eva Frank
Rose Robb
Dies Probers Win House Support for Dies Committee
The House approved an appropriation of 110000 dollars by a 290 to 64 vote to fund the Dies committee in continuing its investigation of un American activities through January.
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Washington
House
Dies Committee
Gazette Want Ad Sells 40 Rabbits via Listing
A Gazette Want Ad led to Leonard Baker selling 40 rabbits after receiving 50 calls. The item is described as rabbits located at 811 21st Ave BW with contact number 5734 for selling poultry, live stock, or used farm equipment through the Gazette Want Ad Dept.
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Gazette
Leonard Baker
Rabbits
21st_ Ave
Dial
War Production board cuts coffee use by 25 percent
Washington AP The War Production Board orders a 25 percent reduction in coffee consumption due to uncertain future supplies. The cut limits roasters deliveries to 75 percent of 1941, with wholesalers expected to pass the reduction to customers. no consumer rationing planned. The aim is to preserve coffee for military and civilian needs while maintaining future supply flow. Brazil and Colombia provide about 75 percent of imports from 14 producing nations. Current green coffee stocks in the U S are near normal.
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OPA
CPA
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
United States
Brazil
Colombia
United
U S Emissary Killed in Raid in Mandalay
Major James Wilson head of the United States technical mission directing transportation over the Burma road was killed when Japanese planes bombed Mandalay Sunday morning. The news was revealed Tuesday night.
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Chungking
James Wilson
United States
Burma Road
Mandalay
Roosevelt to Talk on Radio At 9 Tonight
President Roosevelt will address the nation from 9 to 9 30 p m on all radio networks stressing total effort in total war and detailing a seven point program to hold down living costs. Secretary Early notes each point depends on the others for effectiveness despite congressional divisions over labor legislation price ceilings and income leveling proposals. Opposition centers on overtime wages farm price ceilings and high income limits while excess profits taxation and price controls gain broad support.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Stephen T. Early
Commercial Users Of Sugar Register at Chamber Commerce
About 400 commercial sugar users will register at the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday and Wednesday, including grocers, restaurants, hospitals, and schools. Consumer sugar sales stopped at midnight and resume May 5 with a four stamp system through June 27, plus later allotments. Registration for consumers begins May 4 at county schools with PTA volunteers handling intake.
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Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Sam R. Hawkins
Linn County
Parent-Teachers Associations
Farmer misses selective service due to not reading papers
A 33-year-old farmer, registering with the 45-64 age group, said he did not read newspapers or listen to radio and only recently learned of his obligation. Officials noted no objection to registering, and when asked about the war he replied that he had heard something about one.
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Brunswick, Me
Jap Reinforcements Head For Burma Trap Perils Anglo Chinese Defenders
Japanese invasion armadas reportedly move toward Burma to reinforce the attack on Mandalay and Lashio as Chinese and Allied dispatches warn of a perilous drive. Burma evacuations, 100,000 Japanese troops feared, and flanking movements threaten the Burma road to China and India. Chinese reinforcements pour in while Stilwell’s units engage, and Taunggyi remains contested.
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Maymyo
Mandalay
Lashio
Bay of Bengal
India
Malaya
Chungking
China
Sashio
Yenangyaung
Irrawaddy
Joseph H. Stilwell
Taunggyi
Japan
Vichy Warships Move to Madagascar Report
Tokyo broadcast quoted Rome dispatch saying a large Vichy navy force was sent to Madagascar to oppose Allied seizure. Melbourne-CBS reports indicated three cruisers in the fleet en route to the island.
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TOKIO
San Francisco
Tokio Radio
Rome
Madagascar
Melbourne
CBS
Purge in Madagascar Report Echoed by WRUL Station
WRUL short wave station reported a Vichy government purge in Madagascar aimed at eradicating all French opposition to the Axis. Officials said the broadcast cited Free French sources in the United States as its origin.
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Boston
Madagascar
WRUL
United States
Flying Tigers down 11 Japanese planes in Burma clash
American Volunteer Group pilots in Burma shot down 11 Japanese planes near Lashio during a bombing raid on their northern Burma air base. The AVG reported no losses and the enemy force was escorted by many fighters. The unit faces dissolution as officers consider transferring AVG to the US Army Air Forces.
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AVG
Kunming
China
Chungking
Burma
Lashio
Rangoon
War Department
Washington
Army Air Forces
United States
Claire L. Chennault
Far East
United States Army
New Delhi
Navy
Marines
Chennault
Chiang Kai-shek
United States Army Air Corps
Private Henke stays loyal to Iola amid Irish mail flood
Private Milburn J. Henke, the first American Expeditionary Forces soldier ashore in Ireland, receives thousands of letters and marriage proposals. He plans to marry Iola Christianson in Minnesota, and will keep answering as many letters as possible but assigns some to friends. He vows to remain true to his longtime sweetheart despite the adoration.
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E.F
Northern Ireland
Milburn J. Henke
A.E.F
Minnesota
Iola Christianson
Henke
Ireland
Ulster
Iola
Pretty Iola waits for Milburn Henke amid soldier letters
Hutchinson Minnesota reports Iola Christian, 20, says she will wait for Private Milburn Henke as hundreds of letters arrive from mothers, sweethearts, and soldiers praising her vow. She has answered each personally and notes wartime letters reinforce commitment. One soldier warned her not to stray.
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Hutchinson
Minn
Iola Christianson
Milburn Henke
Iola
Henkie
Milburn
Connally withdraws labor bill delaying Senate action
Washington AP Senate action on labor legislation was postponed after Sen Connally withdrew a motion to bring up a war plant seizure bill. Byrd sought a delay, noting amendments to suspend the 40 hour week and curb unions. Connally said he did not want a controversy with the president and preferred to wait for the president's program. Ball may move to bring up mediation and arbitration legislation with wage control amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Connally
Texas
United States
Byrd
D-Va
Congress
Ball
R-Minn
Minnesota
Bright Sun Follows Monday Afternoon Blitz Thunderstorm
Cedar Rapids rose to 70 after a 0.65 inch Monday storm that drenched the city around 3 45 p m. A lightning bolt struck a tree at Third Avenue and Sixteenth Street SE blowing manhole covers off as repairs blamed the strike on the gas main. Rain accompanied by gusty wind toppled blossoms but caused no major damage though some hail fell. Continued weather notes and page 2 column reference.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers
Third Avenue
Sixteenth Avenue SE
Jowallinois Gas and Electris Company
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