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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1944
Page
1
A U S Army observer describes fierce German counterattacks near Limay, north of Paris, as American 105 mm guns and pontoon crossings push across the Seine. Prisoners report heavy losses and officers call German tactics stubborn and reckless.
A Havana Illinois druggist posted a playful sign listing shortages such as ice cream sherbet cigarets gum films stamps and patience while noting his soldier son is home on furlough. The quirky note hints at local mood and family presence.
First Lt. Elna M. Ericksen and Pvt. Betty Ericksen of Cedar Rapids Iowa daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Ericksen recently reunited while assigned to the First Air Force. Elna serves as assistant public relations officer and historian at Bradley Field and Betty works as an administration clerk at Mitchel Field.
American troops in France report a rabbit named Butch, owned by Sgt. Lawrence Swain, hopping from his pocket and triggering a brief firefight. The one eyed patrol rabbit, famed as an army champion, caused a scare when he went awol during a hedgerow patrol. The incident ended with Butch returning to Swain’s neck and no casualties.
At the VFW forty fifth national encampment in Chicago Carl J Schoeninger commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars warns that postwar planning must not hinder war production and calls neglect of the war effort treason. He adds if delaying conversion saves thousands of American lives he will take his chances with a lower mood.
Allied columns along the Tiddim road penetrated five miles into western Burma as Japanese forces withdraw toward the rear. Allied headquarters reported a stubborn Japanese rearguard fight through Saturday, then a precipitate withdrawal with no signs of a stand.
Nelson contemplated resigning as War Production board chairman before Roosevelt assured him the China mission was temporary and reconversion policies would stay intact. Roosevelt stated the China assignment was temporary and not a change in WPB policy, with Nelson to study rehabilitation needs in China.
Promotions and assignments are announced for Cedar Rapids region service members. Jack C. Novak rises from first sergeant to captain at an English bombardment station. John A. Sundberg becomes sergeant. El Roy H. Novak furthers to first lieutenant overseas. Alfred Sandstrom returns from furlough to Camp Haan after 26 months in the Aleutians. Robert F. Navratil arrives in San Diego after earning wings. Other updates include Pvt. Dale D. Rich transferred to France. Harry W. Evers arriving in Hawaii. Seaman Charles R. Jelinek moved to California. Irving R. Finger furlough to Atlanta. Roy V. Gordon visiting from Thomasville after being wounded in Sicily. James F. Reger promoted after invasion service. Sgt. Francis E. Atkins Jr. reaches India. Lt. Paul D. Lagomarcine back to Victorville as bombardier instructor. and Aviation Cadet John L. Jiruska transferred to new post.
The majority of Turkey's population is engaged in or dependent on agriculture, shaping the nation's economic structure and rural livelihoods.
Pfc. Paul C. Loepp, home on a 10 day furlough from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, visited his parents Mr and Mrs A C Loepp of 1912 Fourth Avenue SE. He was released from his post as assistant president and coordinator of civilian war programs and plans to enter private law practice.
War Mobilization Director James F. Byrnes will stay in his post until after the November election, while privately signaling plans to seek other work after the voting period. The report comes as Byrnes weighs his future and duties in the wartime administration.
Rex Watson youth center director announced two more dances at Club One-9-Teen before school opens. The events will be on August 23 and August 30 featuring Jim Westcot's band which drew 350 members at the previous Saturday dance as the group dissolves due to members entering service.
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