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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids report notes Administrator Bowles denies stamp cancellations and warns against hoarding. The piece critiques ration controls, cites fear-driven shoe purchases, and questions the logic behind wartime food policy and its impact on public trust.
Inside Germany sources say Nazi armies hold new weapons and fuel supplies allowing continued resistance for months. They report underground factories producing V weapons and a rocket plane design, plus portable rockets and an extended range torpedo aircraft. German observers cite Allied propaganda as a confidence booster while noting Greece Belgium and France upheavals may tempt continued fighting.
Paris AP reports the German air force is numerically stronger than at D-day due to conservation and ongoing production and shows signs of superior leadership according to a senior Allied air force officer.
Washington AP reports storm signals over the 79th Congress as a Republican Democratic coalition votes to make the Dies committee a permanent investigative body. Iowa’s eight Republicans join the majority, reversing administration expectations and signaling tough early battles ahead.
Superior Court in Hollywood declares mistrial after seven women and five men fail to reach verdict in civil paternity suit against Charlie Chaplin by Joan Barry. Foreman reports six ballots all stalemated seven to five for Chaplin. partner files for new trial. Carol Ann, now 15 months, is at issue. Barry unavailable for comment.
Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa peace officers were alerted after a low flying balloon sighting near Green Island north of Maquoketa. Sheriff Morehead said ropes over the side were visible as the craft drifted southwest toward Green Island. The incident was broadcast on the state police network and the FBI said it would act after landing.
Frederick Kirchner of Garrison suffered a deep cut above his left eye when his car was struck by a Rock Island switch engine at the Fourth Street crossing. He drove onto the tracks despite flagman Sam Alnutt signaling to stop, and the vehicle was dragged 25 feet before stopping. Kirchner stayed overnight in St. Luke's hospital.
Mrs. Sarah Devold aged 64 died Wednesday night from burns after a rubber apron she wore caught fire while she cooked at a gas stove in her Council Bluffs home.
Rep. Alvin E. O'Konski urged President Roosevelt to withdraw U S troops from European fronts unless the 39 United Nations agree on war aims. He proposed a three point plan including destruction of aggressor forces and freedom of government choice, warning of futile war without broad consent.
Carrier aircraft of the U S Pacific fleet hit Formosa and Okinawa in a daring foray three days after Philippine based planes struck east of Formosa. Admiral Nimitz said little about details while Japanese communiques reported heavy attrition on both targets.
The Office of War Mobilization is considering banning all national conventions for the remainder of 1945. Col Roane Waring of the American Transit Association sent a telegram to War Mobilization Director Byrnes offering cooperation in the move.
Allied forces landed on Mindoro's east and west coasts with little opposition, while air strikes across Luzon sank or set afire 25 Japanese ships in two days. MacArthur described Mindoro operations as shore to shore.
Chester B Myers 51 of 656 Fifteenth Ave SW Cedar Rapids died 2 05 am Thursday at St Luke s hospital after a heart attack Monday He had been hospitalized twice in six months He worked 35 years at Iowa Electric Light and Power as purchasing agent in charge of materials and supplies Funeral services set for Turner chapel with Rev Don Cassiday officiating Burial in Linwood Cemetery
Cedar Rapids and Decorah recorded subzero temperatures with nine below and twenty one below respectively as a cold snap moved eastward. Forecasts warn of more frigid air tonight with lows near ten below and possible snow flurries, while central Iowa reported several inches of snow and icy roads in places like Council Bluffs and Des Moines.
Pfc Wilson J. Jones missing in action in Italy since Oct 17 is now listed as a German prisoner of war. His parents Mr and Mrs Wilson Jones of 1911 L street SW were advised by the government via the International Red Cross. A national guard infantryman who reported to Camp Claiborne La four years ago Jones has served over 35 months overseas.
Paris dispatch reports Allied forces advancing from Grandmenil toward heavy German opposition as winter weather worsens. Hodges First and Patton Third armies push on a six mile front while Von Rundstedt counterattacks near Bastogne and Bitche. German losses rise as US captures climb to over 19 thousand prisoners.
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