Administration aide refuses to discuss ouster plot
Harry Boyd MEs report two key go-betweens in the clash between the President and Congress surfaced after last week’s dramatic start. Jonathan Daniels, a presidential administrative assistant, refuses to testify about pressuring Harry Slattery to resign as rural electrification administrator, citing confidential duties and public interest. Congress threatens tough questions.
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MES
Congress
Jonathan Daniels
Congressional
Harry Slattery
Daniels
Liberators Hit Brunswick in Major Bomber Raid
United States and British forces bombed Brunswick, a major German aircraft components and engines plant and communications hub, with Liberators supported by heavy fighter escorts. Allied crews reported large escort numbers and successful penetration of clouds, as raids targeted Pas de Calais and other German military objectives while British officials hailed growing air supremacy and shifting to twin attack tactics.
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London
United States
Brunswick
Germany
Ees
Royal Air Force
Schweinfurt
Augsburg
R.A.F
Yankee Submarines Sink 14 Japanese Ships
Washington AP Secretary Knox reports 14 Japanese vessels sunk by American submarines including 11 medium cargo ships a small cargo vessel a cargo transport and a large tanker bringing total Japanese ships sunk or damaged to 611. February losses reach 189 vessels. Knox says submarines growing more skilled and effective despite improved Japanese anti submarine tactics. He calls Axis Guam reports propaganda.
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Washington
Knox
Guam
Red Onrush Closes In on Baltic Door
Soviet forces push toward Pskov with Govorov and Popov leading drives. Toroshino seized. around 450 towns and villages fell in a 38 mile arc. German losses exceed 2,200 with 12 planes down, as Russians capture Sloboda and advance toward Latvia. Civilian evacuations and slave labor camps reported liberated.
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Pskov
Leonid A. Govorovy
Toroshino
Estonia
Latvia
Baltic
Riga
Red
Govorov
Popov
Novosokolniki
Senators Ponder Charge Against Roosevelt Ride
A senate agriculture subcommittee pressed to test Congress power over the executive, ordering counsel to prepare evidence against Jonathan Daniels for refusing to testify about his dealings with Harry Slattery. If contempt is pursued, charges would go to federal court. Daniels, linked to Robert Wickard and the REA inquiry, stood by his stance as readings of the statute underscored possible misdemeanor penalties.
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Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
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Executive Department
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Roosevelt
Daniels
Senate
Harry Slattery
U. S
George D. Aiken
Rvt
Legislative Branch
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Claude R. Wickard
REA
Slattery
White House
Colum
General Cut On Pork for Next Month
The Office of Price Administration announced March meat ration changes with sharp pork and many beef reductions while veal lamb mutton butter cheese lard and all dairy products stay the same. March ration averages drop to 4.2 points per pound from February's five. pork pork roasts and steaks see multiple point cuts. Beef cuts for roasts ribs and stews also fall, while canned meats lose two points a pound. butter allocations remain unchanged.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Congress Eyes White House Helpers and Secrecy
Congress has not challenged the White House staff’s privacy as job growth increases. Lawmakers value the right to inquiry and the public’s need to know what goes on, while the President seeks personal assistance for rising duties.
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Ngress
White House
Congress
Congress Resentment Grows Over Closed Washington Deals
The passage notes mounting congressional resentment as a right to access key Washington business has not functioned for years. Legislators struggle to obtain information from executive departments, finding officials uncooperative and difficult to approach.
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Washington
Granting secrecy risks Congress's informed duties
The speaker argues that while some military secrets must remain, Congress must receive prompt information from administrative agencies to exercise its oversight. If agencies withhold such data, Congress may need to create its own information and research bodies to fulfill its responsibilities.
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Congress
Palestine Refuge for Jewish Immigrants Backed by House and Senate
Congressional action urged on the Compton Wright and Taft Wagner resolutions calling for the US to use its good offices to open Palestine to free entry for Jewish immigrants. The issue hinges on British mandate duties, but humanitarian reasons push for allowing refuge from Axis brutality.
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House
Senate
United States
Palestine
Europe
Veteran Preference in Federal Jobs sparks campaign issue
The President promotes legislation granting war veterans preference for federal hiring, a move likely to be popular but critics say it smacks of demagogy and departs from sound administration. They argue efficiency comes from selecting by ability, not veteran status.
Ration tokens and money value debate in hard times
A reader highlights bets on red ration tokens gaining real value amid rising prices and frozen incomes. The letter questions who is responsible for policy changes and laments the burden of currency shortages.
Incomes of Third of Families Top $3,000
Washington reports that in 1943 one third of American families earned more than 3000 dollars annually while average per capita income was 1050. The 1935-39 per person average stood at 520 dollars with 10 percent above 3000. During World War I per capita earnings reached 640 dollars.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Radioman Bochek Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
Radioman Robert O. Bochek 24, serving with the Eighth Air Force in England as a Liberator radioman, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He also received the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster. Bochek, a three year service member with 18 months overseas, is now a group instructor in England. his mother is Mrs. Adele Reid of Cedar Rapids.
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Archibald Sinclair
Benin
Berlin
London
Sinclair
Commons
Britain
Germany
Robert O. Bochek
Eighth Air Force
England
Adele Reid
Avenue NW
Sgt. Bochek
Light Snow Forecast Across Iowa Wednesday
Weather notes show light snow possible in parts of Iowa with Cedar Rapids area seeing increasing clouds and a Wednesday mix of rain or snow. Temperatures hover around the 20s with little change. Cedar Rapids recorded 36 earlier and 26 at midnight while Council Bluffs reached 40 for a state high.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
Land Near Collins Proposed as Site For Trailer Camp
The government plans to convert eight acres south of Thirty second street NE opposite the Collins Radio plant into a trailer camp for war workers. The Martin-Roasa Tractor firm objects and pledges to fight the plan, expecting possible condemnation. The Federal Housing authority will lease the site and provide 100 trailers for Cedar Rapids housing.
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Cedar Rapids
Thirty Second Street
Collins Radio Company
Martin-Roasa Tractor Company
Federal Housing Authority
Fed. 8
Frank L. Martin
Martin-Roasa
Martin - Roasa
Milo J. Hanzlik
Red Officers Observe U S Invasion Prep Involving Russians
In London AP reports Russian army and navy officers witnessed and participated in American preparations for assault landings on Europe. The program lasted two days with Russian officers freely taking part and studying assault weapons landing craft and training methods.
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London
United States Navy
Confusion Over City Vote Registration Rules
City Clerk Maude Krebs clarifies who must register for municipal primaries March 14 and elections March 27. Requirements include age twenty one, six months in state, 30 days in city, 10 days in precinct, and last vote within four years or changes of name or address. Registration at city hall third floor. deadline March 2.
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Maude Krebs
Miss Krebs
Stalin predicts Nazi defeat soon in allied victory note
Soviet Marshal Josef Stalin told President Roosevelt the Allies would defeat Germany soon in a message marking the twenty sixth anniversary of the Red Army. He expressed gratitude for Roosevelt's congratulations and commended Soviet armed forces for their successes in the war against the Hitlerites.
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Washington
Josef Stalin
Roosevelt
Germany
Soviet Union
Stalin
Arabian Sea Sinking of U S Cargo Ship
A medium sized United States merchant vessel was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the Arabian Sea early in January. All crew members were rescued and survivors landed at Boston.
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Washington
United States
Arabian Sea
Navy
Boston
Foe Had Warning of Mariana Assault but Bungled Defense
First eye witness account of the Saipan and Tinian assault details a three day carrier driven strike that shattered Japanese air and naval defenses. The US navy reports 386 planes and 51 ships destroyed or damaged with light American losses. Rear Admiral Mitscher praises US courage while noting Japan failed to organize a strong counterattack despite warning from a scout plane.
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Saipan
Tinian
Mariana Islands
U. S
Carolines
Marianas
United States
Truk
Mossiana
Marc A. Mitscher
Guam
Kosek Enters School Board Race in Cedar Rapids
George Kosek 45 of 3040 Carroll Drive SE announced his candidacy for one of two three year terms on the Cedar Rapids school board. He is brother to former member Ernest Kosek and late parks official Charles Kosek. He calls himself a nonpartisan helper and lists ties to the Western Bohemian Fraternal association and veterans groups. He has two sons at Franklin school.
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Cedar Rapids
George Kosek
Carroll Drive
Kosek
Ernest Kosek
Charles Kosek
Western Bohemian Fraternal Association
Business College
Iowa State College
American Legion
Iowa Rainbow Division Veterans Organization
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Sokol
South Side Civic Club
Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club
Franklin School
Mosquitoes Triggered El Alamein Assault Signal
The Daily Telegraph reports British medical officers observed malarial mosquitoes crossing Axis lines days before El Alamein. Sensing Axis malaria weakness, Allied command moved the attack up 48 hours, aiding a successful assault and a turning point in Africa.
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London
el Alamein
Daily Telegraph
Caire
Return of Lockheed workers to draft boards urged
Belfast AP reports United States technicians 22 years old or younger, employed by Lockheed Overseas in Northern Ireland, have been ordered to return home to report to draft boards following President Roosevelt's order for a review of occupational deferments.
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United States
Lockheed Overseas Corporation
Northern Ireland
Roosevelt
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