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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1944
Page
3
John E. Lawton, the first draftee sworn in November 18 1940 in Boston, reflects on four years in the army. The 22 year old commercial artist from Lawton Maine questions war’s enduring peace and his own optimism as casualties mount.
Lawton, a medical corps member stationed at Fort Lewis, recalls enlisting in 1949 and facing an uncertain postwar future. He married on furlough amid the war effort and discusses hopes for a normal life after the conflict. He notes the goal of defeating Japan and Germany and remaining of service as long as needed.
The Cedar Rapids Ministers Association urged deferring peacetime conscription until after the war. In a resolution, the group supported a Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America stance adopted Oct. 31, noting no verdict on conscription but warning that changing policy now could affect postwar settlement and the aim for a new world order.
A marriage to Miss Olga Trongone of East Boston is reported. The couple ends their honeymoon toast on Christmas day as his furlough expires.
FRANK CONNIFF reports that American troops in Inside Germany enjoy a taste of open ground fighting as they face German counter offensives. Front line observers say the Wehrmacht is not stronger than expected and lacks new tactics. U S forces are equipped with counter weapons and note German manpower and materiel limits shape Rundstedt’s decisions.
Baton Rouge AP reports LSU students threatened a strike after Gloria Jeanne Heller of Havana Cuba was dismissed over a campus leaflet on kissing and sex. A two hour mass meeting failed to organize action as President Hatcher refused reinstatement and Gov. Davis was unavailable.
A brief notice from the state confirms an official nomination process for Porter with signatures and dates partially legible. The document references committee actions, admiralty style language, and a formal seal indicating continued proceedings in the nomination.
Toronto city council and the civic works committee referred a pedestrian traffic law to review after a five day trial. The measure imposed a $10 fine for pedestrians not keeping to the right and for children who do not keep their feet on the pedals. Police reported no arrests under the law.
In Germany, a 45th division battalion post displayed a stark reminder: Six more shootings are until Christmas. The note, issued under the U. S. Seventh Army, marks the wartime atmosphere and urgency amid combat duties.
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