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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1944
Page
10
De Gaulle and his French delegation departed after meetings with Soviet leaders in a visit aimed at forging Franco Soviet cooperation. The hosts expressed hope the treaty would underpin future relations and aid the war effort, with a Marseillaise tribute as the party moved to the train and airport.
On December 1 a shortage looms for artillery ammunition needed for forthcoming campaigns against Germany. The piece emphasizes rationing, increased home production, and the critical role of artillery in supporting infantry, breaking enemy positions, and sustaining winter operations across the Reich. It notes prior underestimates and hedgerow fighting amid Normandy battles.
In Moscow De Gaulle signs a Franco Soviet mutual aid and defense treaty with Molotov and Bidault. London views the pact as stabilizing postwar Europe and tightening control on defeated Germany. Stalin hosts De Gaulle at a banquet amid broader Soviet influence in Europe.
The White House announced the resignation of Harry Slattery from the Rural Electrification Administration. Slattery had faced criticism for years and submitted his resignation to President Roosevelt late last week. it was accepted effective immediately. The administration did not release the resignation letter or Roosevelt's reply.
An advertisement touts Pierce's Special Vitamin Formula as a penny a day source of vitamin C equal to three six ounce glasses of orange juice. It also claims to deliver minimum daily B complex vitamins for appetite digestion nerves and general health. The package is described as blue and white and available at druggists.
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