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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1944
Page
1
The writer argues U S naval actions near Japanese home waters reflect growing Pacific power after Pearl Harbor. He cautions one success does not win a war while noting Italy’s slow advance and praising Roosevelt as the internationalist leader, with Dewey as Republican foil.
Dr Walter Alvarez cautions that the ideal busy executive may be a myth, noting long hours and high stress but suggesting many actually have time for nonessential activities. The piece also questions a fats salvaging campaign as packing plants push housewives to use more lard to increase waste fat recycling.
American forces completed the Kwajalein atoll campaign in the Marshalls with heavy Japanese losses and large prisoner captures. Reports say U.S. casualties were light, and air bases on Kwajalein will bolster operations against Truk and the Caroline islands as bombing ranges expand.
The writer argues against imposing further restraints on British print freedom and cautions that British publications should not meddle in the U S presidential campaign. He says outside influence could push the United States toward greater isolationism and urges avoiding perceived church or external pressure shaping voters.
Washington AP reports OWI director Elmer Davis prevailed in an internal quarrel by obtaining the resignations of three overseas division officials James Warburg Joseph Barnes and Edd Johnson. Sherwood initially refused to dismiss them and appealed to President Roosevelt who ordered a settlement.
Cedar Rapids reports Lt Adolph T Abraham son of Mr and Mrs Sam Abraham 920 M Street SW listed by the War Department among 553 soldiers missing in action in the European theater. An Army Air Forces pilot in four years service he earned his wings at Seymour Indiana after rising from air corps ground mechanic to flying cadet.
German aircraft challenged by Allied fighters tried to land in Vatican City and dropped a bomb inside the walls and another just outside. The plane crashed and the crew were killed.
Vice President Wallace on Monday said he suspects President Roosevelt will run for a fourth term. He added that he is “in the lap of the gods” if asked to be Roosevelt’s running mate again.
The National Housing agency announced a dual plan to ease Cedar Rapids housing woes. The program includes leasing and remodeling existing buildings into apartments for immigrant war workers and placing 100 trailers for immediate shelter. Tait and Wagner will negotiate leases with private owners for suitable properties.
Linn county war finance officials report Series E bond sales totaled 47 604 in Cedar Rapids Saturday, lifting county total to 1 131 780 25 but still far below the 2 967 000 Series E quota. A time extension to February 29 is granted to meet the Series E target, with workers from Quaker Oats and eto industries investing more. WACs at the Cedar Rapids recruiting office plan a Wednesday outreach at a Mar booth to boost sales.
Moscow signals backing for a new Polish state and urges severance from Germany while Soviet raids on Helsinki escalate. Bulgarian aid to Yugoslavia and transfer of Black Sea ports to German use are condemned as Russia warns Allies and Axis against shifting ties.
All Linn county retailers of fruits and vegetables are requested to attend an important OPA price meeting at 7 30 p m on the third floor of the Chamber of Commerce. Tuesday.
Allied forces at Anzio repulsed a major German assault and restored their position three miles west of Cisterna on the Appian Way. German siege guns fired on Anzio harbor while Cassino fight continues with Mt Cassino nearing encirclement. Allied bombers hit Orte Frascati Piombino rail and port targets. 13 Allied planes failed to return.
Washington. Administration forces defeated an attempt by states rights advocates to derail the federal ballot soldier vote bill in the Senate. The motion failed 44 to 42 with Senator Wilson of Iowa voting for it and Senator Gillette not listed on the roll call.
The War Department notified Mrs. Frank A. Svoboda that her husband Private First Class Frank A. Svoboda, 34, was killed in action in Italy on January 15. Svoboda, who served since 1942, trained at Camp Wolters and Camp Edwards and fought with the Fifth Army after the invasion, with North Africa service previously. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Snell and his parents and sisters. Memorial services will be held later at Walford Methodist Church.
The city council, following an opinion by City Attorney Don Hines, rejected unanimously a committee of local grocers' request for a Sunday closing ordinance. Hines argued Iowa law limits city power without explicit legislative grant and noted national emergency context and potential hardship for seven day workers. The grocers’ representative William T. Shipe spoke as the motion carried.
U S warships bombarded Kurabu point on Paramushiro in a 20 minute strike. Rear Admiral Wilder Baker led the task force with Vice Admiral Fletcher aboard. Maj Gen Davenport Johnson and Brig Gen E D Post accompanied the force as plans suggested an invasion prep.
The Gazette starts Drew Pearson's Washington Merry go round on the editorial page replacing Ray Clapper's column. Pearson, 46, is praised as a top reporter who uncovers facts people may wish hidden, with a noted Patton incident cited.
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