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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1944

Page

3

Not as Bad as In'18 Spring Analyst Says

War analyst Dewitt Mackenzie argues the German Rhine drive resembles a high risk gamble aimed at delaying Allied plans. He notes Allied manpower and materiel superiority, cites Haig’s 1918 Back to the wall moment, and suggests Rundstedt may seek a decisive Western battle with new weaponry, while warning against premature conclusions.

Rhineland Berlin Somme Field Marshal Haig von Rundstedt Luftwaffe Cologne Ine

Hiram Johnson Quietly Delivers Poem in Senate Chamber

In a hushed Senate moment, Hiram Johnson rose to read a childhood poem before colleagues and spectators. The scene drew Democrats and later Republicans as the room calmed and attention settled on his subdued delivery.

Washington Burton K. Wheeler Hattie Caraway Roosevelt Archibald MacLeish Sen. Wheeler Sen. Langer North Dakota Sen Hiram Johnson Sen. Johnson

Senator Johnson Urges Peace in Greece in Senate Chamber

Senator Johnson, age 78, urged restraint and aid for small nations amid Greek unrest. He denounced bloodshed and refused to demand surrender, while a lone Senator Robertson listened among Republican rows as others returned to their seats and press discussions resumed.

Edward V. Robertson Wyoming Johnson Chamber Greece Sen. Langer

Woman burns herself to scare husband after quarrel

Chicago reports Mrs. Annamae Havlick, 30, admitted inflicting more than 40 burns on arms and legs with a red hot iron to frighten her husband Joseph after a quarrel. She also claimed kidnappers tortured her to confess a $3600 embezzlement from Carlson Norman Inc. Havlick, secretary treasurer, faces embezzlement charges and was treated at a psychiatric hospital where she was declared sane.

Chicago Annamae Havlick Joseph Havlick Carlson-Norman, Inc

Labor Panel Approves 5 Cent Wage Rise at Speeder

A War Labor Board panel hearing near midnight in the federal building reached a settlement between Link-Bell Speeder and Local 146 CIO United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers. Two issues were withdrawn, a third involving union requests granted a 5 cent hourly increase across 10 classifications. New rate classes created. board approval in Kansas City, Missouri remains required.

Link-Bell Speeder Company United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers CIO War Labor Board Federal Building Regional Kansas City

Waste Paper Disposal Instructions

Men and students are advised to deposit waste paper in designated receptacles at school grounds or fire stations. If a load is ready, call 3-2601 and OCD truck will dispatch if a trip is warranted.

Nature

Inter Allied Diplomats See Clearing in Poland Front

The United States supports an immediate frontier settlement by Poland and Russia along the Curzon line and will aid the Poles during the transition. U S and Britain aim to avert recognition of the Lublin government by Russia while planning a second big three meeting with Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill.

Washington Atore Seee Poland Russia United States London Polish National Committee Lublin Lublin Committee Britain Stalin Roosevelt Churchill Ae Somnet Ao Department Richard K. Law Stettinius State Department Italy

Gazette Carrier Rates and Publication Options

Rates show 25 cents by carrier and multiple editions with night and 2 p.m. options. Subscription prices vary by region including Iowa bordering states and U.S. Territories, with annual and monthly terms listed. Allen-Klapp Company addresses in Chicago New York and Detroit are noted as a Media Records member.

Gazette Oyman Iowa U.S. Territories Allen-Klapp Company Michigan Avenue Chicago Fifth Avenue New York New Center Ride Detroit Media Records

Mayor Serves Students Their Own Dish at High School

In Springfield Missouri the mayor returned a knotty school request by serving students their own dish. Two years earlier students petitioned for an electric stop sign at the high school corner and the mayor used the moment to illustrate the city’s response.

Springfield, Mo Springfield

Aunt Het Reveals Fuel Ration Board Iron Will

In a social remark, Aunt Het praises Tom as the strictest ration board member while noting his wife’s unusual gasoline access hints. The quip underscores wartime controls and household anecdotes.

Tom

Mayor Receives Student Survey On Red Light Violations

A police investigator report shows that 435 students crossed against a red light in one day near the school. The mayor had installed a sign to guide student traffic and the students responded by changing their behavior.

How to Make a Splendid Cough Syrup at Home

A home remedy article explains making a cough syrup with two cups sugar and one cup water until dissolved, no cooking. It suggests corn syrup or honey as alternatives and adding 2% ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle for a simple cold cough medicine.

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