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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1944
Page
1
The piece argues the Allied position in Italy shows risks in holding a small coastal foothold and questions who should govern southern Italy. It recalls 1917 18 patriotism and warns against sidelining the flag as a symbol while praising Badoglio as a practical administrator amid war strain.
Army engineers began raising wreckage of the transcontinental American Airlines flight that plunged into the Mississippi River near Memphis. Authorities believed 24 people, including several service members, were killed as the plane sank in a 22 foot channel after reporting trouble moments before its expected Memphis landing.
The United States accuses Japan of inhuman cruelty to American prisoners and internees, outlining 18 charges from denied Red Cross access to mistreatment and starvation to forced labor and torture. The protest, dated January 27, cites failures to honor the Geneva conventions and humane treatment.
Cedar Rapids crews cleared four and a half inches of snow in record time. Public Improvements Commissioner Dave Williams credited tireless workers and the Sno-Go for clearing the loop by noon Friday. Police towed 17 cars from the loop as plowing continued, under park to allow 2 am to 6 30 am restrictions.
Linn county needs a stronger push in the fourth war loan drive as the deadline nears. Cedar Rapids reports only 68 889 in sales with 35 675 from Series E and the rest from other bonds, showing slow progress toward the objective.
The Des Moines weather bureau warned of up to 20 below zero in northern Iowa with brisk winds and drifting snow in the southeast. Snow totals reached 9.2 inches at Clinton and 42 inches statewide. sub-zero readings were reported across many counties while strong winds pounded New York City.
Hollywood reports Charlie Chaplin faces federal indictment on Mann Act violations and conspiracy to violate civil rights of Joan Barry. The panel names Chaplin, aide Robert Arden, Beverly Hills Police Captain W. W. White, Judge Charles J. Griffin, and Tim Durant in counts alleging unlawful influence and coercion to deprive Barry of constitutional rights. The case follows Chaplin’s bond relief and includes accusations about transport to New York for immoral purposes and a subsequent return to Hollywood.
Allied briefing paints grim view of the Rome beach-head as German counter-attacks and stronger forces threaten the Fifth army forces. The invasion has lost the initiative and faces a German air, armor, and infantry advantage with Rome likely out of reach.
Four mothers welcomed four babies across two births at St Luke’s hospital in a wartime night. Mrs Inskeep and Mrs Stewart each bore sons at 8 15 PM, attended by Dr. Miller and Dr. Houser respectively. Shortly after 2 49 AM Mrs Warren Lee bore a son and Mrs Gene McDaniel a daughter, under Dr Flynn and Dr Miller care.
In Italy with the Fifth Army, stormy weather limits Allied air support while German armor shifts to probing operations south of the British beachhead near Anzio. Tanks used as artillery intensify actions along the coast as American tank destroyers redeploy to reinforce fronts. Official notices show heightened combat without clear outcomes.
The piece critiques national unity under the flag and calls for new rallying ideas during a crisis. It highlights Wendell Willkie’s push to force a real issues discussion in 1944, noting his role in bringing important topics into open debate. The writer muses on postwar radio features and yearns for headphone revival.
Santiago Chile AP reports La Hora claims an unnamed private source says Bolivia's Nationalist government under Gualberto Villarroel was ousted in a counter-revolution and leaders jailed. The piece notes Villarroel seized power in a December coup and seeks recognition.
The Gazette corrects Thursday’s error: Fairfax township was not first to top its quota in the fourth war loan drive. Clinton township led, Linn and Lee tied for second, with Fairfax fourth to report to County Chairman B. T. Perrine.
Linn county pushes to reach a Series E bond goal of 2,967,000 as of Jan 18 sales total 1,451,994.50. Thursday’s figures bring county sales to 7,354,561.50, leaving a shortfall of 1,145,438.50 and risking default of the county quota. Local employers such as Armstrong's and Penney's report leading sales with individuals like George Gohmann Evelyn Graham and Alberta Meeker among top earners.
Australian and American troops linked near Saidor after a 115 mile overland march from Finschhafen. MacArthur says Japanese strength destroyed with remnants in coastal and inland defenses as the Huon peninsula campaign ends and a two pronged push toward Bogadjim and Yindang is planned.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Livermore of 1243 Fourth Street SW were notified by the war department that their son Pvt Vernon Roy Livermore is dead after being reported missing in action in North Africa in February 1943. He left Cedar Rapids with the first unit of the national guard in February 1941 and served with the Thirty-fourth division, sailing to Ireland in January 1942. He is survived by his parents two brothers Howard and John a sister Mrs Clara Rawson and his grandmother Mrs Clara Blackwell.
Col. Robert R. McCormick editor of the Chicago Tribune formally withdrew his name Friday from possible entry on the Illinois Republican presidential primary ballot.
American heavy bombers and Allied fighters strike German columns threatening the Anzio beach-head as General offensive on a 14 mile front tests Allied lines. German claim of capturing Aprilia contested by reports of heavy air attacks and Allied reinforcement efforts.
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