Twenty Days and Nights in One Uniform at Munda
Sgt. George Lindsay of Cedar Rapids recalls twenty days and nights in the South Pacific jungle during the Munda campaign. He describes mud, constant danger, air raids, and the camaraderie with Fiji scouts. Lindsay, back on furlough with his parents, heads to Fort Belvoir for officer training after earlier service in New Zealand, Guadalcanal, Russell Islands, Rendova, and Munda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munda
George Lindsay
Cedar Rapids
New Zealand
New Caledonia
Russell Islands
Guadalcanal
Rendova
Sgt
Lindsay
Kenneth Lindsay
Nineteenth Street
George
Sgt. Lindsay
South Pacific
Torpedo Junction
Sutherland Cook
America
Fort Belvoir
Washington High School
University of Iowa
Camp Shelby
Miss
Fort Ord
Calif
Kenneth, Jr
Army Air Corps
Cuero
Texas
Survey shows Japs can still boost output
Washington report by the Foreign Economic Administration says Japan will undoubtedly increase armament production in 1944 despite shipping bottlenecks and conquests. Germany is seen as unable to expand to meet Allied pressure, though holds strong defense output. Germany’s diet improves but lags 1918 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Nations
Foreign Economic Administration
Japan
FEA
Germany
William T. Stone
Stone
Europe
Pearl Harbor
Russia
Italy
Yugoslavia
Reich
Labor Chiefs Clash Over Railroads and War Strain
Labor leaders debate army control of railroads after a final wage settlement with Roosevelt. AFL head William Green and CIO chief Philip Murray reject claims that labor unrest aids the enemy and stress cooperation with the armed forces while Sen. Hatch warns strikes boost enemy morale. An editorial from Railroad Trainmen cites a cautious strike vote as crucial to wage gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
William Green
AFL
Philip Murray
CIO
Coshocton
Ohio
Green
Pittsburgh
Murray
United Steel Workers
Army
Navy
Infant saved after pin removed from esophagus
Eleven month old John Savage underwent a delicate operation after doctors removed an open safety pin from his esophagus. The pin had slid down the esophagus and into the stomach area before surgeons at a Springfield hospital performed the removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield, Ill
Ins
John Savage
Springfield
Russians Advance Near Poland and Rumani a In War Dispatch
Soviet forces push toward pre-war borders within 33 miles of Poland and 90 miles of Rumania as Russians report rapid advances. Cavalry and tanks enter villages behind the Germans with New Year dinners on tables and Christmas trees lit. German retreat is brisk but not a sign of collapsed resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Rumania
Uunits
Moscow
United Press Moscow
M. S. Handler
Germans Launch Fierce Counter Attacks Against Russians
Fragmentary OCR describes German forces mounting do or die counter attacks to slow a Russian advance. High command aims to restore order amid advancing units and mounting chaos at key points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciermans
Willkie Calls for Balanced U.S. Policy Toward Russia
In a speech, Willkie argues anti-Russian sentiment helps Republicans in 1944, accuses Democrats of political missteps, and says the Roosevelt administration failed to lead new world forces. He urges recognizing Russia as an equal, avoiding domestic political games, and persuading Stalin with common-sense policy rather than prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Stalin
Willkie
United States
OPA Chief Fires Employee Over F D R Reference
Rae E. Walters the Des Moines district administrator of the Office Price Administration said he discharged an employee who stated We would not be working today if it were not for Franklin D Roosevelt. Walters said the remark was bad for office morale and that the action would be the same if John Smith were president as they are in a war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Whitney
Chicago
Des Moines
Rae E. Walters
Office Price Administration
OPA
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Walters
John Smith
Philippe Petain
Hitler
Cecil von Renthe-Fink
DNB
Petain
Fuehrer
France
Marshal Petain
Voelkischer Beobachter
Europe
East
Deaths Dale E Minehart 33 Detroit hospital
Dale E Minehart 33 former Cedar Rapids resident died in a Detroit hospital Saturday. Survived by his wife two children Jack and Jill Minehart his parents Mr and Mrs H J Minehart 527 Second Avenue SE and a sister Mrs R C Blinn of the Allison hotel. Funeral plans to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale E. Minehart
Cedar Rapids
H. J. Minehart
Second Avenue SE
Detroit
Jack
Jill Minehart
R. C. Blinn
Allison Hotel
Mrs Bert Powers former Kathryn Cranston dies at 21
Services set for Mrs Bert L Powers of Cedar Rapids at 9 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Van Horne with burial in Cedar Memorial Park. She died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Survived by husband Lt Bert L Powers, parents Mr and Mrs E E Cranston Blairstown, a brother Robert of Van Horne, and two sisters Mrs Kent Kimm and Mrs William Schumacher of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert L. Powers
Cedar Rapids
Kathryn Theressa Cranston
Blairstown
Immaculate Conception
van Horne
Cedar Memorial Park
Powers
E. E. Cranston
Vinton
North Africa
Woolworth Company
Obituary: Ole G. Stocker 82 Cedar Rapids Farmer
Ole G Stocker 82 of 1101 C avenue NW died at home Saturday at 1 10 p m after a three month illness He lived in Cedar Rapids over 30 years born Sept 21 1861 in Stavanger Norway son of Ole and Gurine Stocker Survived by two Cedar Rapids sisters Mrs Matilda Warland and Mrs Nels Christensen and several nieces and nephews Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death Services by Rev Paul L Miller First Lutheran church Brady mortuary 2 p m Tuesday Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at Brady mortuary Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole G. Stocker
C Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
Ole and
Gurine Stocker
Stavanger
Norway
Matilda Warland
Nels Christensen
Paul L. Miller
First Lutheran Church
Brady Mortuary
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Mrs Doris Peters to be buried in Shellsburg Cemetery
The body of Mrs Doris Rae Peters, who died in Austin Texas on December 30, arrives in Cedar Rapids at 6 20 this morning. Short services are set for 1 p m and 3 30 p m at the Federated church in Shellsburg led by Rev Mr Pickett. Burial follows in the Shellsburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Rae Peters
Austin
Texas
Cedar Rapids
Barta Chapel
Federated Church
Shellsburg
Mr. Pickett
Shellsburg Cemetery
Services for Joseph Kvach Sr at St Wenceslaus Church
Services for Joseph Kvach Sr will be held at St Wenceslaus church at 9 a.m. Monday with Rev August Vojacek officiating. Burial will follow in Bohemian National cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kvach, Sr
St. Wenceslaus Church
August Vojacek
Bohemian National Cemetery
Services for James A Kreutzer at Barta Chapel
Services for James Alvin Kreutzer will be held at the Barta chapel at 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will follow in Spring Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel to pay respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alvin Kreutzer
Barta Chapel
Spring Grove Cemetery
Services to be held Monday for Mrs Emma Lee 61
Funeral services in Omaha Monday for Mrs Emma Lee 61 former Cedar Rapids resident who died in Omaha Thursday. She belonged to Malta chapter O E S Cedar Rapids past president of the Omaha Scottish Rite Woman's club Shrine auxiliary and White Shrine. Surviving are daughter Mary Jo Lee and Nancy Jo Lee Cedar Rapids a son Capt Howard E Lee US Army stationed in England mother Christine Burgdorf brother Louis Burgdorf four sisters Frances Hansen Helen Schewe Omaha Belle Smith Portland Ore Martha Mavis Dallas Texas. Dr A A Brooks former Cedar Rapids officiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Emma Lee
Cedar Rapids
Malta
O.E.S
Scottish Rite Woman’s Club
Shrine Auxiliary
White Shrine
Edward Lee
Mary Jo Lee
Nancy Jo Lee
Ridgeway Terrace SE
Howard E. Lee
U. S. Army
England
Christine Burgdorf
Louis Burgdorf
Frances Hansen
Helen Schewe
Belle Smith
Portland
Ore
Martha Mavis
Dallas
Texas
A. A. Brooks
Invasion Heads Toward Cassino and Battle for Rome Road
Allied forces launched heavy bombardment and river crossing actions around Cassino and along the Garigliano as American and British troops push toward Pescara and Rome. The Eighth Army moved near Ortona while German defenses resisted while plans for a broader assault unfold.
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Algiers
Rome
Cassino
Eighth Army
Adriatic
Pescara
Garigliano
Fifth Army
Liri
Acquafondala
San Vittore
Minturns
Ortona
Pescara Valley
San Vemmaso
Funeral services for Mrs Clara H Morse
Funeral services for Mrs Clara H Morse wife of Walter H Morse will be held at Turner chapel at 2 p m Monday Rev Dr Charles J Bready will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at Turner chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara H. Morse
Walter H. Morse
Bever Avenue SE
Turner Chapel
Charlies J. Bready
Oak Hill Cemetery
Funeral services for Milo Allen Heck
Milo Allen Heck dies at home and funeral services are set in Turner chapel at 4 p.m. Monday. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Allen Heck
Center Point Road
Turner Chapel
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Trowel Chapter No 49 R A M Meeting Announced
City briefs report a meeting of Trowel chapter No 49 Royal Arch Masons in the Masonic temple Tuesday at 7 45 p m with a speaker and refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Optimists Club Luncheon Speaker Monday at Roosevelt Hotel
Leo Damge operations manager for Hunter Flying Service will speak at the Optimist club luncheon Monday at noon. The Linn County Nursing Service holds its regular monthly meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m. in Dr H L Van Winkle office in the Merchants National Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Nursing Service
H. L. van Winkle
Merchants National Bank Building
Leo Damge
Hunter Flying Service
Optimist Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Grundy Center Man Dies of Injuries in Crash
Ray Price 42 of Grundy Center died in a Waterloo hospital from a skull fracture suffered Friday night on Highway 14 two miles north of Grundy Center. Price and five coworkers from Rath Packing were returning from Waterloo when driver Michael Lynch 30 lost control after a front tire blew out, the vehicle overturning after skidding 120 feet. Ed Cullinan 46 was hospitalized with a chest injury. Harlan Springer 27 Bernard Buus 35 and Gus Rindels Jr 42 escaped with bruises. Price is survived by his wife and one son in the Navy studying at Purdue University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Ray Price
Waterloo
Highway 14
Price
Rath Packing Company
Michael Lynch
Ed Cullinan
Harlan Springer
Bénard Buus
Gus Rindels, Jr
Purdue University
Roof Fire Sparks From Chimney at Jirouch Home
A chimney sparked a small roof fire Saturday at the residence of George Jirouch located at 515 Avenue NW. Fire crews responded promptly, with no injuries reported and the cause attributed to chimney sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jirouch
Avenue NW
Military personnel movements and furloughs reported from bases
Capt J B Linsley transfers from Camp Edwards to Camp Gordon Johnston Florida noted by his father. Frank T Connors promoted from corporal to technician fourth grade per parents. Sgt George K Baldwin on 15 day furlough from Camp Campbell Kentucky visiting mother. Lt Melvin Stone and Homer Stone visiting parents before returning to bases. Cpl Clyde L Lybarger on 10 day furlough from Camp Campbell. Pvt Maynard G Rowray stationed with an army engineers battalion at Camp Gordon Georgia per wife. Lt Leslie P Giblin returned to duty at Riverhead New York air field with wife and daughter Melody Lee. Pvt 1/c Norman F Schnoebelen on 15 day furlough leaving for San Diego marine base. Lt Robert R Carnes returned to Marimar California after Pacific service. accompanied by wife. Cpl Frank W Davidson transferred to Kearns Utah after celestial navigation training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Conners
Camp Barkeley
Texas
F. J. Connors
Wilson Avenue
George K. Baldwin
Camp Campbell
Ada L. Baldwin
Faverille
Baldwin
Melvin Stone
Homer Stone
Government Service
Finley M. Stone
Elmhurst Drive
Cpl
Clyde L. Lybarger
Clyde Lybarger
Sixth Street
Maynard G. Rowray
Army Engineers
Camp Gordon
Rowray
C Avenue
Maynard W. Rowray
Waveland Drive
Leslie P. Giblin
Elizabeth Giblin
Third Avenue
Riverhead
N. Y
Air Field
Melody Lee
William Groesgen
Norman F. Schnoebelen
Fred Schnoebelen
Eighth Avenue
Marine Base
San Diego
Calif
Robert R. Carnes
Pacific Area
Marimar
Kearney Mesa
Ralph Carnes
First Avenue
W. M. Moravec
Twenty-sixth Street
Frank W. Davidson
Chanute Field
Kearns
Utah
Salt Lake City
F. F. Davidson
Seventeenth Street
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Louise Lux
Russells
Labor Chiefs
Hatch
Carl Hatch
D-N.m
Edwin C. Johnson
Dcoro
Johnson
Dew
Turner
John B. Turner
Funeral Directors
Second Avenue
F. R
Kvach Services
Kreutzer Rites
U. S
Mediterranean
Air Ministry
U. S. Army Air Force
Paris
Boulogne
M. A. Heck Services
City Briefs
J. B. Linsley
Camp Edwards
Mass
Harbor Craft Group
ASFTC
Camp Gordon Johnston
Fla
John W. Linsley
Fifth Avenue SE
Barta
Frank W. Barta
Jay W. Hesser
Cedar Rapids’ Funeral Home Beautiful
Fifth Avenue
Eighth Street SE
Dial
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