Allied leaders urged to quickly shape postwar peace policy
The piece argues Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin should meet soon to forge concrete postwar plans and avoid delays that could hinder victory. It warns against cynicism and warns that future talks must produce specific policies rather than broad generalities. It notes congressman Vinson proposes presidential and congressional pay raises amid rising costs and taxes. It also honors Mildred Hunt for decades of service in Linn County relief before her move to the state welfare department.
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Ince
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Teheran
Moscow
Mildred Hunt
County Court House
Linn County
State Department of Social Welfare
Yanks Push 14 Mile Roer Advance Seizes Key Areas
American forces on the First and Ninth armies widened the advance along the Roer and Inde rivers south of Duren and Julich, seizing Kesternich and Vichhofen while pushing toward Gurzenich and Saarlautern. Allied clusters cleared several German positions as weather favored air support and German defense pulled back to new lines.
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Simmerath
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Robert
Gurzenich
Schophoven
Mariaweiler
Derichsweiler
Gey
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Erft
Cologne
Rhine
Eifel Range
Elas Opens Up Again in Athens Truce Ends
In Athens the declared truce ended as Elas forces resumed shelling British headquarters at the Grand Bretagne hotel. Sporadic firing continued amid urban fighting, while British and Greek mountain brigades held central Athens and extended control in Piraeus.
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Athens
New York
Grand Bretagne Hotel
Greek Mountain Brigade
Piraeus
R. M. Scobie
King George VI Turns 49 Quietly in London
London AP reports King George VI marked his 49th birthday with no public pomp or ceremony, signaling a low profile commemoration amid wartime Britain.
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London
George VI
Couple on Supply Mission For Gaullist Government
Louise Lux reports on Mr. and Mrs. Robert Landrech, French West Africa mission members for the Gaullist government, visiting Cedar Rapids while living in Dakar. He, a WWI flyer with one arm, runs the LaPlant-Choate and Link Belt Speeder agency. she, multilingual Mary Louise Landrech, was born in China and educated in France. Their two sons study in France as they await summer reunions.
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Dakar
Snowy
OWA
Robert Landiech
West Africa Mission
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Cedar Rapids
LaPlant-Choate
Link-Belt Speeder
Iowa
West Africa
France
China
America
Naples
French West Africa
Landrech
LaPlant-Choate and
Link Belt Speeder
Mrs. Landrech
Mrs. Landiech
Charles
Jack
B29s Strike Nagoya Rangoon Bangkok in Daylight Bombing
U S reports direct daylight hits on the Mitsubishi aircraft plant at Nagoya with 100 B 29s. A substantial force hit Rangoon's railroad yards and Bangkok transport hubs. One B 29 is missing from Nagoya raid, while Rangoon and Bangkok strikes yielded good results despite clouds. Tokyo reports another Superfortress nuisance raid.
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Nagoya
Japan
Rangoon
Burma
Bangkok
Thailand
War Department
Saipan
Mitsubishi
20Th Air Force
Tokyo
Cedar Rapids Council Cuts Power Rates Jan 1
Cedar Rapids and Marion residents will see electricity rate reductions effective January 1 after a council ordinance. Earle Nichols of Iowa Electric Light and Power presented the new rates, which lower bills for typical usage, with a 100 kWh month showing a drop from 4.88 to 3.75 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Earle Nichols
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Nichols
U S Backing for New Italian Govt
Washington signals approval of the new Italian government the State Department says relations with Britain are back on track after recent consultations. Ambassadors in Rome have been conferring closely, easing tensions among Allied capitals.
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Washington
State Department
London
United States
Rome
Debate in Congress Criticizes Allies Across Parties
In Washington a heated session sees Republicans and Democrats clash over criticism of Britain and Russia. Rep Gavin accuses Churchill of risky actions while Rep Johnson denounces him for harming Allied unity. Senate remarks by Rep Brooks demand clarification of US policy amid European power shifts.
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Russia
House
Pennsylvania
Churchill
Gavin
R-Pa
Luther A. Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Hitler
Brooks
R-Nl
America
Balkans
Italy
Greece
Belgium
France
United’States
McCormack
D-Mass
Lupe Velez Found Dead in Beverly Hills Home
The coroner reports Mexican actress Lupe Velez, 34, died early Thursday at her Beverly Hills residence. Police say probable sleeping powder overdose. a note was found but its contents were not released. Velez’s volatile career and romance with Harold Ramond were noted. she had recently announced plans to marry him.
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Lupe Velez
Beverly Hills
Frank Nance
Miss Velez
Harold Ramond
Lupe
Johnny
Tarzan” Weissmuller
Six Below in Cedar Rapids Weather Report
Cedar Rapids and vicinity forecast fair and warmer tonight and Friday with a low near 20. A subzero minimum occurred Thursday morning marking the coldest reading for Cedar Rapids this year, six below at 9 am. Temperatures rose to 14 above by 10 am and 27 above by 2:30 pm, with Iowa City also reporting six below Thursday. High Wednesday reached 26 degrees. at 7 pm it was 11 above and midnight 5 above.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa
Missing in Mindanao Area Flight Officer Wachal
Gerald Junior Wachal, 21, son of Mrs. Ella L. Wachal of Cedar Rapids, is reported missing in action over Mindanao south of the Philippines since November 19. A Franklin High School alumnus, he played football and basketball, attended Iowa State College, earned navigator wings at San Marcos Texas, trained at Tonopah Nevada, and sailed from Hamilton Field California. He served over Dutch New Guinea since October and has two brothers, Don and Richard.
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Ella L. Wachal
I Avenue
Mindanao
Philippines
War Department
Franklin High School
Iowa State College
Sant Marcos
Texas
Tonopah
Nev
Hamilton Field
Calif
Dutch New Guinea
Don
Richard
Cedar Rapids
Senate approves revival of federal crop insurance bill
The Senate on Thursday passed legislation reviving federal crop insurance. The bill returns to the House for action on the Senate changes.
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Washington
Senate
House
Vote Shift On Nominee Draws Fire
Washington Senate foreign relations panel moved toward approving six state department nominees after Sen. Guffey switched to support Archibald MacLeish, creating a 11-9 vote in favor. Chairman Connally planned to confer with other members as absent officials were expected to vote later.
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Clark
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Guffey
D-Pa
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Connally
D-Texas
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Texas
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D-Va
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W. L. Clayton
Nelson Rockefeller
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Julius Holmes
Gillette
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Pepper
James C.dunn
Dunn
Claude G. Bowers
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