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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1944

Page

4

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights for February 1944

Radio listings show programs across WMT WGN WHO KXEL EXEL and more for Tuesday February 7 1944 with hour by hour lineups including Cuff and Hele World News Draft readings Bob Hope Fibber McGee and Molly Judy Canova and Stella Dallas among others featuring local stations and national classics across morning afternoon and evening slots.

Ronald Colman NBC Ginny Simms Judy Duffy Cuff Hele WGN Bradley Kxel Higgins WHO World News H. James Ogn Bob Ripsey Exel Lum, Abner WMT Judy Canova Pick Pat Exel Bob Hope E. Howard KXEL Swi

Japanese Atrocity Claims Dubious and Propaganda

Washington officials bracket Tokyo's broadcasts as propaganda. The United States has filed nearly 100 protests over Japanese war crimes and abuses, while Tokyo cites minor complaints from internees and defends treatment of prisoners and camps. Dillon S. Myer rejects atrocities by the War Relocation Authority amid camp disturbances.

Washington Japan Bataan Corregidor State Navy Tokyo United States Berlin New Zealand Red Cross Vatican Dillon S. Myer War Relocation Authority

Army Navy Tests Set In Cedar Rapids Schools

The third army navy qualifying test for the Army Specialized Training Program and the Navy V-12 program will be conducted in all Cedar Rapids high schools at 9 a.m. on March 15, announced Tuesday by Superintendent Arthur Deamer. Eligibility requires ages 17 to 21 inclusive and high school graduation or graduation by July 1 1944.

Cedar Rapids Arthur’ Deamer

Burns and Allen Radio Show Promises Answers Tonight

Witty rumors swirl around Gracie Allen and Adolphe Menjou with George Burns and Verree Teasdale in the spotlight. The radio host teases a playful take on a legendary trio and a potential quartet, promising laughs and sharp banter on WMT at 8 PM.

Edward Bowes Amateur Hour Duffy KXEL Adolphe Menjou Veree Teasdale WMT Walt Disney Gracie George Burns Verree Teasdale Wuxtra Gracie Allen

Tax Bill Sent By Congress To President

The new 2.315 billion dollar revenue bill, spokesman for higher taxes by ending the earned income credit, was approved by Congress and sent to President Roosevelt. It raises taxes across the board, preserves a one percent social security tax, and includes a six member war contracts board.

Congress Washington Roosevelt Senate House Treasury Incorporated War and Navy Departments Robert L. Coughton D-N.c Ways and Means Committee

Julius Black Heads Farm Experimenters

Julius Black of Ames was elected president of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association at the group's annual meeting. Milford Beeghley of Pierson, William Eno of Sheffield, and Joe Robinson of Ames were chosen for other offices with Robinson re-elected secretary treasurer.

AMES Julius Black Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association The Experiment Association Iowa State College Black Milford Beeghley Pierson William Eno Sheffield Joe Robinson

Roosevelt orders seizure of Fall River textile plants

President Roosevelt instructed Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson to seize seven textile plants in Fall River Massachusetts on Monday due to labor disturbances. The action aims to stabilize operations and curb unrest affecting production.

Washington INS Roosevelt Henry L. Stimson Fall Rivers Mass

Burns to Head New WLB Agency Burns to Lead Agency

Robert K. Burns resigns as sixth regional War Labor board chairman to direct the national WLB’s new division of board agencies. He keeps chair of the newspaper wage panel and leads commissions for daily newspapers and nine other industry groups with final wage decision authority.

Chicago Robert K. Burns Sixth Regional War Labor Board National WLB National Board Burns West Coast Lumber Nonferrous Metals Detroit Tool and Die War Shipbuilding Commission War Shipping Panel Wage Adjustment Board

Iowa Packers to Aid Farmers Compelled To Move by March 1

A. J. Loveland said Iowa meat packers will assist farmers who must move by March 1 and cannot market hogs before moving. County AAA committees will contact packers to arrange special plant consideration for affected farmers and coordinate with the state AAA committee. The packers pledged to do what they can despite tight schedules.

Des Moines A. J. Loveland Iowa Triple-A Loveland AAA

Farm Recruitment Bill Advances for 1944 Labor Needs

Congress approved a conference report allocating 30 million dollars to the War Food administration to recruit farm labor for harvesting the 1944 crops. The Senate backed the measure by voice vote shortly after House approval, sending the bill to the White House for president signature.

Roosevelt Congress House Senate Washington War Food Administration White House

Evans Quits Chicago Sun as Marshall Field Takes Over

Chicago Sun announces publisher Silliman Evans resigns and is succeeded by Marshall Field the editor and owner. Evans also owns the Nashville Tennessean and maintains residence in Nashville.

Silliman Evans Chicago Sun Chicago Marshall Field Evans Nashville Tennessean Nashville

53 West Side Men Leave to Enter Service

Linn county selective service board No. 2 lists 53 men inducted into the army navy and marines. The group includes 27 in the army 23 in the navy and three in the marines with standard United Service Aides gifts. Names and addresses are given for many inductees across multiple streets and avenues in Des Moines and nearby areas.

West Side Linn County

Probate Notice for Anna Smid Will in Cedar Rapids

Notice is given that on February 1, 1944 at 10:00 AM the Last Will of Anna Smid, late of Lowanaellen County, will be heard in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House Iowa for proof and admission to probate. Arthur Axmear, Clerk of District Court.

Lowanaellen Anna Smid Cedar Rapids Iowa

Allied air strikes sink 34 Japanese barges and vessels

Advanced Allied Headquarters reports American bombers sank 34 barges and one coastal vessel along New Guinea's northern coast in two attacks Sunday at Wewak and Hansa Bay. Mitchell and Boston bombers hit two enemy bases, raising total to eight ships and 48 barges in two days.

Allied Headquarters New Guinea New Guinean Wewak Hansa Bay Mitchell Boston Admiralty Islands Rabaul Momote Los Negros Island New Britain Island Cape Gloucester Cape Gauffre Bergen Bay Natamo Point Gloucester Huon Penionte Saidor Army Air Force Raoul

Notice of Probate for John Sanket in Linn County

Probate hearing set in Cedar Rapids Iowa for the Last Will and Testament and Codicil of John Sanket deceased. District Court will determine proof and admission to probate with hearing to occur February 1944. Stewart Holmes attorney filed in Linn County.

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