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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1944
Page
1
A column argues for raising the draft eligibility age above 38 to slow father induction and reduce family disruption. It notes arbitrary age lines harmed individuals, cites Congressman Henry Talle’s tax reform proposals, and praises a council minded tax reform. It also touches on Pacific war gains and social commentary on Mrs. George Bernard Shaw.
United States heavy bombers hit northwest Germany in a massive assault described as the largest daylight operation in history. Over 2,000 U S planes attacked fighter plant districts, destroying numerous enemy aircraft and crippling German production as RAF night bombers targeted Stuttgart. The strikes included a stretch to Rostock and Posen with high losses on both sides.
Allied headquarters say American and British forces repelled a major German assault aimed at Anzio, throwing back troops toward Carroceto after 48 hours of heavy fighting. Allied air and naval support aided the defense as forces prepared a counter-attack.
U S forces land on Eniwetok and take control of the western half of the 6000 yard long isle as part of a drive to trap defenders. Casualties are light and Parry Island remains in Japanese hands while Engebi has also fallen.
In Mt. Pleasant Michigan a Sunday house fire swept through the Wheaton residence. authorities say a defective flue likely started the blaze. Six of Henry and Mrs Wheaton's ten children died in the tragedy.
London reports that Cardinal Hlond, Polish archbishop, was arrested by German authorities in Paris over his anti Nazi stance. The arrest was conveyed as of Monday and originates from private London sources.
Five gun crew members witnessed heroism aboard a Fortress after an enemy burst killed the co-pilot and wounded the pilot near Leipzig. Top Turret Gunner Carl W. Moore and the engineer alternated flying the ship home through extreme cold and damaged controls before it crashed on return, killing three. Moore survived and described the ordeal, while censorship withheld bombardier details.
Gerald L. K. Smith head of the America First party challenged Vice-President Wallace to a debate on postwar policy. Smith accused Wallace of praising the Soviet regime and said America Firsters represent millions who oppose his anti Communist stance. The telegram labeled his group as Fascists.
Speaker Sam Rayburn said after a conference with President Roosevelt he is certain the Chief Executive will veto the $2.3152 billion tax bill and that the House will not override. The House will stay away from controversial business until Wednesday, but will convene Tuesday.
Maj. Gen. James Doolittle, leader of the first American raid on Tokyo, pledged on Sunday night that the United States will go back to Tokyo with full force and strong allies. He noted that the emphasis remains on defeating Hitler first and that Allied strength will be marshaled from the Eighth Air Force in Britain.
Brig. Gen. Leon Fox, head of the U S typhus commission, reports mass use of the anti louse powder DDT halted typhus spread in Naples. About 1.3 million people and their clothing were dusted in January as the powder was applied across the area.
Wendell Willkie, en route to New York after a Pacific Northwest and Iowa swing, met hundreds in Des Moines. He urged Republican unity, independent support, and an open door to initiative while signaling potential backing from dived conservatives. He noted 40 percent independents in key states.
A Tass Cairo dispatch says fascists attempted to kill King Peter of Yugoslavia and blames Yugoslav soldiers returning to join Tito's Partisans. Four royal guards were arrested. Tito reports Partisan victories near Novo Mesto in Slovenia and a Bulgarian counteroffensive halted. Western and Soviet powers show growing support for Tito as political clarity emerges. Gen Simovic publicly backs Tito, signaling reduced backing for the king.
Police in Waukegan investigate the death of Anthony Rudaitis a 60 year old roadhouse proprietor found shot behind his bar on Sunday with four aces clutched in his right hand authorities say the motive and suspects are under investigation.
The page lists columnists and sections including Marquis' Childs, David Lawrence Marion, Drew Pearson, Walter Winchell, and Tom Treanor. It notes Deaths, Movies, Radio, and OB Sports with page references and feature codes.
London diplomats view Tokyo’s Monday announcements as an effort to strip power from noncabinet generals. The emperor’s name is believed used to lend weight and steady spirits amid mounting Nipponese losses.
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