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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
3
A Chicago led war bond radio slate spans CBS WBBM and WMT with stars from New York and Hollywood. The schedule includes interviews with sailors, theater and film guests, and pledges by listeners, plus a Boy Scouts rally and school broadcasts across NBC ABC and local outlets.
A dense hour by hour listing of radio programs across stations WHO WMT WGN KXEL and others for Saturday February 5. The grid catalogs shows from morning to evening including news programs, theaters, agricultural reports, music, children’s segments, and variety features. It notes multiple hosts and program titles across stations.
London based dispatches quote Tokyo Mayor Shigeo Adate saying evacuation of Tokyo and surrounding cities is voluntary. U S officials note broadcasts claiming orders for evacuations in Tokyo Kyoto Yokohama Nagoya Osaka Kobe and the Yokosuka naval base amid wartime warnings. Adate ties measures to Berlin’s destruction and Japan’s 1923 earthquake experience.
Washington AP Wendell Willkie was invited to speak to the Senate Finance Committee about concrete sources for increasing federal revenues as he advocates roughly 16 billion dollars more in taxes. Senator Taft anticipated Willkie clarifying proposals while Chairman George noted no immediate action until House tax simplification moves are resolved.
A Combined American Press account details Navy Army rescue operations in the Marshalls air offensive. Navy seaplanes, crash boats, and fighter escort saved pilots from B 25 and dive bomber crews marked by rough seas and enemy fire. Notable rescues included Lt Forrest E Guthrie and Lt Willis C Grizzell guiding crews to safety despite near drownings and heavy seas.
Ottumwa council set March 6 at 10 a.m. for ouster proceedings against Police Commissioner G. E. Rhoads. County Attorney John D. Moon proposed an earlier date, possibly Feb. 7, while Rhoads faces a separate conspiracy charge with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Feb. 7. Rhoads pled innocent in justice court Wednesday.
Washington AP reports the fourth war loan neared 14 billion dollars with 8.502 billion subscribed. Individual purchases reached 2.201 billion, 40 percent of the 5.5 billion goal, while corporate subscriptions climbed to 2.082 billion, totaling 6.201 billion and about 74 percent of the big money quota. The drive stood 60 percent successful with remaining effort needed, especially from individuals.
Moon said an investigation targets an alleged gambling and liquor payoff in Ottumwa. Herbert Bagg a former hotel clerk faces conspiracy charges and has waived to the grand jury. Mayor David A Nevin was subpoenaed but declined to answer, citing possible city incrimination.
The January report filed with the city council shows the Superior Court collected 1572.95 in total. Breakdown includes 1221 in fines 315.50 in court fees 26.35 marshal fees 9.50 meals for prisoners and 0.60 in witness fees.
In Columbia South Carolina the senate rejected a proposal to return the state to prohibition by a 28 to 17 vote. The state has allowed whisky sales under a licensed store system since repeal.
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