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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
1
The report hints at a major U S attack on Truk with possible land forces, suggesting a turning point in the war against Japan and a strategic shift in island hopping. Analysts note the bold move signals strong Japanese power and raises questions about the scope of operations beyond a raid.
Washington AP Iowa's eight congressmen supported the override but the House failed to reach a two thirds margin to overturn President Roosevelt's veto of the anti subsidy bill. The vote was 226 to 151, blocking the measure that would curb Commodity Credit Corporation subsidies and extend CCC operations.
British and American dispatches report evacuation of Staraya Russa as German forces withdraw to shorten the front. Soviet claims show heavy German losses around Korsun and along the Lovat line, with 84,900 German dead or captured in the Korsun pocket and 52,000 killed and 11,000 captured around that area.
In the worst American naval disaster of its kind 1000 soldiers were lost when an Allied troop transport sank in heavy seas after enemy action in European waters. About 1000 others were rescued with details limited. Emergency notices were sent to families.
Allied forces with heavy air support repelled German attacks on the Anzio beachhead below Rome as Cassino bombardments surged. American artillery, some 50 000 shells, blasted Mt Cassino while British and American troops held forward positions amid continuous air and ground fighting.
UPI reports Japan claims strong American mechanized units and air forces attacked Truk with fighting ongoing. US sources gave no confirmation of a landing. London press cites Japanese communiqué saying the assault may be a limited reconnaissance and that Japan’s navy awaits a stronger moment.
A columnist notes readers asking about Mor genthau Form 1040 mysteries. He cannot explain the quirks, only trusts the detailed instructions and predicts three possible outcomes. He plans to file the smallest result and await service of process.
President Roosevelt responded with laughter at questions about running in 1944. A reporter pressed on whether he agrees with Vice President Wallace that he will be re-elected, but the President kept the mood light and said such inquiries bring a good laugh.
Six Below Zero Here and tonight no relief in cold forecast for Cedar Rapids and vicinity. Friday remains fair and persistently cold with lows around five below. A warmer spell will shift into western Iowa tonight and tomorrow, though eastern Iowa will feel little impact today.
A sudden Midwest cold wave chilled Bemidji Minnesota to 26 below zero and Jamestown North Dakota to similar depths as the mercury fell. Duluth Minnesota reported 16 below while St Cloud Minnesota read minus 15 as heavy snow and rain affected the Atlantic states.
Second Lt. George A. Hannon Jr. 27, navigator on a Flying Fortress, reported missing after the January 11 air battle over Germany in which 59 American bombers and five fighters did not return. He is now a prisoner of war of the German government. Notification was received by his wife Dorothy J. Snouffer, living at 1431 B avenue NE. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hannon of Minneapolis, formerly Cedar Rapids residents.
A U S naval authority in London said on Thursday night that none of the survivors of the Allied troopship sunk in European waters with about 1000 soldiers lost had been landed in Britain. The transport was likely bound for the Mediterranean, possibly Iceland or return to the Western Hemisphere remained possible.
A four engine navy bomber crashed into a San Diego Coronado barracks late Thursday night causing intense flames. Six men were believed killed and about 30 injured or burned as officers said the navy withheld full accident details.
A smuggled document from Nazi occupied Holland reports that nearly the entire Dutch Jewish community of about 180000 people has been wiped out by Germany. The claim centers on the fate of Dutch Jews during the Holocaust and cites the report as evidence.
William Walter 29 of 420 Ninth Street NW filed nominating papers Friday for Cedar Rapids city primaries March 14 seeking the office of public improvements commissioner. He is the third candidate. incumbent Dave Williams and Ben Schreckengast have also entered. Walter, a Penrick and Ford employee, has lived in Cedar Rapids 19 years, is a McKinley high school graduate, married with two children.
A freak series of air accidents near the national capital involves seven navy planes crashing Thursday. Four of the aircraft were part of a six‑plane squadron. Casualties and exact personnel details were not disclosed.
Allied forces launched dawn air and naval assault on Truk lagoon fortress home to Japanese ships and airfields. Admiral Nimitz signaled an attack as carriers with battleships cruisers and destroyers unleashed hundreds of planes, extending advances after Kwajalein conquest.
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