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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1943
Page
16
A World War II frontline account from Italy describes the etiquette of combat where German machine guns loom over mule tracks and observers at risk, Greek mortars and trenches shaping cautious maneuvers. Major Merlin O Tryon notes avoidable fire during daylight, while both sides observe restraint around medics.
Andrew J Higgins charges that mishandling of his landing craft caused heavy marine casualties at Tarawa. He says boats can perform under extreme conditions if driven at full speed into shore and offers free training at his New Orleans plants to improve Navy operation. Higgins cites film proofs showing boats with heavy loads striking sea walls with minimal damage.
Higgins described the crew’s ordeal as boats were hauled to shore through neck high water under heavy fire. He noted they simulate reefs in tests to avoid boat damage, claiming no boat has ever sunk in their drills and survivors remain exposed but closer to land.
U S Liberators pressed the Marshalls offensive with a 50 ton raid on Imieji island in Jaluit atoll. They bombed shore installations and a cargo vessel in Jaluit Lagoon amid reports of Japanese reinforcements. Commander Nimitz said bomber damage was negligible and no crew were wounded. reports from Tokyo claimed fighters downed several Liberators and raids continued on nearby Gilberts.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told Parliament that Teheran and Cairo conferences will shorten the war and that decisions already agreed will unfold on the battlefield. He affirmed Britain’s drive to end Japan and praised Churchill’s tireless work. Aimed at postwar unity, Eden cited cooperation among Britain Russia and the United States and noted Allied efforts in the Balkans with Tito and King Peter.
London report notes Soviet decision to send a military mission to Yugoslavia and to denounce Mihailovic Chetniks. It says Cairo recognizes Peter's exile government as Yugoslavia's legal representative, with the Big Three weighing Broz Tito's anti Nazi campaign and Soviet view urging more information before action.
Chicago report shows 700000 veterans released and returning to civilian life with state efforts aiding rehabilitation. State employment services and the American Legion help veterans find jobs and obtain medical care. The Disabled Persons Association of America led by H. C. Church links civilians to placement aid and plans to open chapters in Detroit Indianapolis Rockford Peoria and other Midwest cities.
Willie Willis speaks about his discomfort with his mother’s downtown attire. He says it prompts memories of when his face and hands are dirty, revealing his inner conflict and family feelings.
Washington reports the War Labor Board stood firm against striking by unions in two Pennsylvania power plants. Morse warned against letting the United Mine Workers’ tactics encourage more strikes, while UWOC CIO head Murray was copied on Morse’s telegram. The board reaffirmed its stance as it refused to intervene while a strike persisted at Lansford and Pine Grove.
The United Press dispatch reports Tokyo admitting the Japanese navy does not have the war situation under complete control. It notes the enemy has advanced bases to Bougainville and the Gilbert islands, closing in on strategic points. The broadcast warns the situation shows grave and serious aspects.
Linn county selective service board announced 26 men entered the navy through induction channels. names listed include Harold Darnall Chapman Charles Wilbur Williams Donald Everett Smith and others from Cedar Rapids Marion Anamosa and nearby areas.
Patterns 739 for smart warm vests sized 12 14 and 16 18 knit in easy cable stitch with embroidered motifs. Send 15 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept 564 West Randolph Chicago Ill for instructions and transfer pattern plus 32 page catalog for 15 more cents.
In Burma on November 30 Chinese soldiers, once seen as nearly helpless, gain faith in new American rifles and planes. They push Japanese forces along the Turong river, endure heavy losses, and fight with uncommon grit as one wounded soldier crawls four miles to camp.
Abe Fortas, ex undersecretary of the interior, was discharged from the navy for physical reasons after one month as an apprentice seaman. Ickes said Fortas regrets civilian status. Fortas has ocular tuberculosis and spent all but one day at Camp Sampson hospital for training.
Alf M Landon, 1936 GOP nominee, told Wisconsin Republicans the party would support identical foreign policy planks in the 1944 platform if Democrats agree to firm language and non alteration. He said he discussed the idea with Secretary Hull on a Washington trip.
A gambling house proprietor and two of his employees were acquitted of the murder of Martin Sonny Boy Quirk, a notorious racketeer said to have been killed in a struggle for gambling concessions in Chicago.
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