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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1943
Page
1
Washington observers report pressure from administration leaders and economists to maintain food subsidies may prevail in Congress. A veto threat persists, with analysts noting rising prices could occur whether subsidies exist or not.
Cedar Rapids and much of Iowa faced the season’s first severe cold spell with wind chills hitting 20 below and forecasts of 25 below in the northern half. Temperatures across the state ranged from 12 below at Spirit Lake to several readings near zero or below, while light snow and clear skies accompanied the frigid conditions.
United Press reports the Weather Bureau warns of extreme intensification of the cold wave tonight and Wednesday as air mass moves southeast. Lakes region temperatures fall another 10 degrees before morning while Wisconsin Minnesota and Midwest states endure subzero lows with Rosseau hitting 21 below and Duluth Bemidji and Minneapolis also deeply cold.
Deanna Durbin, 21, was granted a divorce from Lt. Vaughn Paul, 28, in a Los Angeles proceeding that lasted under 10 minutes. She testified constant criticism of her film and radio work caused nervous distraction. A property agreement had been reached earlier.
Lt General George S. Patton made a three day visit to strategic Middle East sites under British General Wilson with Cairo confirming the trip. Observers noted possible talks with Greek and Yugoslav leaders while Balkan invasion plans remained uncertain amid shifting Russian and Italian campaigns. Congress indicated no push to remove Patton if Eisenhower supports his role as head of the Seventh Army while staff nominations await Marshall’s successor as chief of staff.
The Iowa board of education examined the organizational setups at the University of Iowa Iowa State College and Iowa State Teachers College during its December meeting. The review followed charges by J Howard Arnold assistant professor of chemical engineering who likened university administration to a Fascist dictatorship and criticized rank and salary practices.
Eleven war workers en route to the Ingersoll Rand plant at Painted Post were killed when their bus burned after a collision with a trailer truck. At least eight others were injured, one critically, with about 20 passengers aboard according to Coroner James J. Sanford.
The House unanimously passed a bill to award the Distinguished Service Medal to Lt. Gen. Thomas Holcombe, commandant of the Marine Corps who is slated to retire January 1.
Cedar Rapids deputy collectors will keep the income tax office open Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to accept late estimates for 1943. The second floor post office office will stay open until 9 pm tonight and until midnight on Wednesday. Farmers and Sept 15 filers with remaining estimates must pay in full by Wednesday midnight.
Allied officials say Indian troops in the center of the Eighth Army front in Italy broke through German defenses and captured prisoners while Canadians repulsed Nazi armor along the Adriatic. Fifth Army activity centered on artillery duels in the Liri valley as German losses mount.
Joe Savage, president of the Illinois MacArthur-for-President club, said a national convention of organizations backing Gen. Douglas MacArthur will be held in Chicago early next year. Delegates would represent groups from Illinois, Missouri, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Ohio, California, Indiana and Montana and MacArthur clubs in various cities.
Senate Finance panel Tuesday overrode administration opposition and approved a tax bill amendment to freeze old age payroll taxes at 1 percent for one year. The move aims to avert a 1 percent hike for employers and employees, with supporters citing large reserves for future pension needs. Democratic leaders opposed the amendment as the House plan revisions pass through the committee.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced on Tuesday that W J Patterson, a commissioner since 1939, would serve as chairman for 1944.
AP reports the Liscome Bay sank off Makin Island on November 24 after a torpedo strike. Captain Crommelin recounts crews saving shipmates with life jackets and self sacrifice as flames and debris raged. Lieutenant Commander Beebe and Helms aided a wounded seaman. Enlisted man Buzz Carroll exposed to burns, assisted others until he was knocked back by flames. Dr J B Rowe tended the injured while Captain Wiltsie refused to abandon ship, guiding actions from the hangar deck amid the blaze.
The House passed by 171 to 92 a bill to fix crude oil prices at 80 percent of parity, boosting prices by 35 cents per barrel and sending the measure to the Senate. Debate featured Rep. Monroney warning of a veto and Rep. Patman calling it dangerous while opponents argued for regulated adjustments.
Gen. Ivan S. Konev's Ukrainian army seized Cherkassy, the last major German base on the right bank of the lower Dnieper. Stalin hailed the victory and noted the town's strategic Dnieper crossing and industrial importance. German reports admit evacuation and destruction. The fall sets the stage for a push toward Smela and a collapse of northern Dnieper railway lines.
Soviet troops strengthened positions along the Kiev arc northwest west and southwest as seven Nazi tank and infantry pushes were repelled Monday. A Reuters dispatch cites a captured German document claiming Mannstein told commanders to rely on local resources and warned no speedy reinforcements.
A neutral physician arriving from Berlin reports an influenza and grippe epidemic in Germany comparable to Britain’s. He notes numerous cases in the Rhineland and Prussia and warns Berlin authorities plan to prepare for a possible spread to the city, already demoralized by Allied bombings.
New York AP report quotes Maj. Gen. Norman T. Kirk army surgeon general stating penicillin will be in adequate stock for both military and civilian use within six months and that production is already underway.
At Camp Roberts California Pvt. Charles McGraw misplaced 67 dollars at the service club. Five minutes later Pvt. Emil Engesser, a San Francisco trainee, was informed he had inherited 4000 dollars from a grandmother in England.
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