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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1942
Page
1
An official report from Auckland New Zealand describes the third phase of the Solomon Islands fight. It says Japanese reconnaissance in force and withdrawal mark a limited U S victory with heavy air losses on both sides and potential ship damage to Japanese forces.
Mrs J C Warner formerly Mary Louise Buser of Cedar Rapids arrived in New York on the Gripsholm with 1,451 Americans from Japanese held territory. She described nine months of confinement under Japanese domination, noting Bangkok camp hardships but prioritizing relief at being back on U S soil.
Washington reports a mauled Japanese fleet fled after an unsuccessful attempt to recapture the Lowman Islands. US air power pursued the retreating force, continuing a pattern after Coral Sea, Midway, and Solomons combats. A separate transport column also retreated from Tulagi vicinity.
U S Marines disclosed witnesses describe a two day operation on Makin Island in the Gilbert group. About 350 Japanese were killed on land with over 150 lost at sea or in planes and seaplane installations wrecked. Major James Roosevelt and Lt Col Carlson led a moonlit assault as natives aided the invaders and captured or killed remaining Japanese stragglers.
Washington reports cooperation between British planes and personnel and U S army and navy aircraft in anti submarine operations in the western Atlantic. The navy announced Friday that Royal Air Force aircraft are joining the hunt for Nazi submarines.
The government alleges the Associated Press monopolizes interstate news by restricting membership and exclusive local news then seeks a court order to force AP to serve any newspaper able to pay costs. It cites Sun and Times Herald as blocked from AP membership and notes a 1941 stock move on Wide World Photos.
In Vichy an explosion during a pro-Nazi group meeting attacking Bolshevik forces killed three and wounded about 40. One of the injured was reported in serious condition, the assailant had infiltrated the gathering.
German forces push toward Stalingrad as Red Army encircles key sectors in the Volga city fight. Russian reports claim local counterattacks recaptured settlements while heavy bombardment and armored pressure continue in the outer approaches.
Mrs E J Buser and her husband received a 6 30 p m call from New York confirming that Mr and Mrs Warner have disembarked safely from the Grips holm after a three day wait in the harbor. Miss Vivian Buser of Cedar Rapids met them on the pier. The Warners plan to travel to Cedar Rapids next week after settling business in New York.
In Sebring Florida five women prisoners beat the jailer with a broom and escaped the Sebring County Jail. Authorities searched the area as the escape prompted an immediate lock down and manhunt.
President Roosevelt said the inflation program favors flexible farm price stabilization rather than rigid controls. He supported keeping wages and farm prices in line with living costs and noted agreement with Price Administrator Henderson. He expects no specific wage proposal next week and aims to adjust farm prices and wages to living costs.
Cedar Rapids report says 53 men from selective service board No 3 depart Saturday for Fort Leavenworth. Captain Clarence B Day will give the sendoff speech at 7 a.m. in the old Federal building with drum corps at 7:30 a.m. The Milwaukee station train departs 7:45 a.m. Monday morning events shift to Union railroad station with Linn County Auditor Robert Vesely speaking at 6:30 a.m. Then 67 men from draft board No 2 leave Monday for Camp Dodge.
Chinese forces reentered Chuhsien in western Chekiang and seized the major airfield outside the city, a vital East China base from which Japan could be bombed. Dispatches say Chinese columns entered at dawn and the airfield fell into their hands soon after.
Cedar Rapids hosts a September 8 Wake Island premiere with Edward Arnold and Frances Dee promoting a $150,000 war bond sale. The Stars Over America effort spans 800 cities with 40 to 60 stars. Tickets with bond purchases unlock admission. about 1,850 tickets available.
Allied air power raids target Kassel with a huge force of bombers from Britain and the United States. The Kassel attack hits the Henschel locomotive works and Fieseler aircraft plants while rail and rolling stock facilities are stressed. A large U.S. bombing force reports 30 planes lost. Gdynia and Meaulne in Northern France are also mentioned in ongoing offensive operations across Europe.
British headquarters reported that RAF torpedo aircraft attacked an Italian Giuseppe Garibaldi class cruiser off Antikythera island northwest of Crete on Wednesday night. A second ship, likely an oil tanker or large merchant vessel, with escort, was seen nearby heading southward.
Cedar Rapids residents will see a 27 cent monthly cut in gas bills, from 2.66 to 2.39 for a typical four person home. Heating users will benefit similarly. Mark Anderson says the new rates apply to bills payable on or after Sept 18. The utility serves about 15,800 homes and 850 business customers in Cedar Rapids. The changes follow a lower schedule from Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, expected to reduce statewide utility costs by about 2.7 million dollars annually.
The navy reports the destroyer Ingraham, commissioned July 17 last year and launched February 15, is lost after a collision in fog in the Atlantic. Next of kin of the missing have been notified.
Mr C W Griffith of 1643 Ellis reports his Gazette Want Ads sold out the first night and brought calls at 2-1121. Gazette Want Ads bring cash results.
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