This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
1
A Senate committee report criticizes low foreign-type quality war products and scarce flying hours for pilots. It cites 2000 monthly plane capacity as marginal, condemns auto industry for civilian focus, and attacks waste and bungling. The piece urges public knowledge to curb profiteering and inefficiency while noting recent defense improvements.
A critical note warns against Axis reports from Berlin Tokyo Rome as propaganda and urges skepticism of official notices. It also references Eccles urging no tax cuts despite wartime spending and cautions cities may face tax increases rather than surpluses.
Brig. Gen. Hershey outlined plans to reach a 3.6 million force without callers with dependents while Secretary Stimson announced expansion to 3.6 million officers and men. The move doubles air and ground units, adds 32 motorized divisions, raises training capacity, and creates 50 Plus military police battalions. The program includes 75,000 officers via officer candidate schools and lowered age requirements for pilots bombardiers and navigators. Married men may train as flyers and education requirements are relaxed. Temporary camps and expanded training centers aim to house inductees until units depart for overseas service.
The War Department said Philippine fortifications on Corregidor Island repelled a nine-bomber raid, with two heavy Japanese bombers shot down and slight casualties. The report notes continued aggressive ground activity and held positions despite being outnumbered.
A U S submarine sank a 17000 ton Japanese liner off the Philippines area, potentially used as an aircraft carrier for the Southwest Pacific offensive. The Yawata class ship, built by Mitsubishi, was 557 feet long and 74 feet beam, possibly serving as a carrier or troop transport.
A reader praises a Thirteenth Street NE fire truck, likely No 3 company, for moderate speed and careful driving at a fire scene. The letter commends the crew’s conscientiousness and urges more fire rigs to drive safely to set a standard.
A reflective meditation on modern comfort and resilience, contrasting easy living with the rugged diligence of pioneers. The piece suggests an adaptive approach to hardship, noting temporary lopping of comforts while preparing for lasting adjustments.
Washington dispatch reports that a secretary to Representative Fish faced two counts of perjury before the committee. Details indicate questioning by investigators and potential implications for the New York congressman’s staff.
Odlum outlines a program to assist small industries by ensuring access to raw materials. The plan proposes allocating a percentage of available materials to sustain a living basis for tiny enterprises during 1942. A committee reviews potential nan ant requirements and support measures.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson announced that Charles A. Lindbergh is assigned to a civilian role in a "technical commercial project" with the War Department. He will perform civilian duties and may take on other tasks after the project ends, with no recommissioning as a reserve officer.
Washington AP reports that rationing of both retreaded and new tires appears certain as OPM officials disclose only 360 tons of crude rubber available this month. The amount covers roughly 20 percent of the heavy demand under the new tire rationing program.
Washington announced a Feb 2 start for rationing 614000 to 674000 new passenger cars. Local boards will issue Priority certificates to doctors nurses fire fighters crime prevention health safety and mail transport workers who will buy through dealers to relieve dealers restricted by a stock freeze.
Japan claims its troops have penetrated all Malay states and encircled 30,000 British defenders near Singapore. Telegrams report Japanese forces crossing into Johore and capturing Gemas and Tampin while air battles rage over Singapore and Malacca.
Federal automobile tax stickers went on sale at the Cedar Rapids post office and 14 sub stations. The $2.09 stamps cover Feb 1 to July 1 amid a treasury post office dispute. Misprinted sheets were gummed on the back hindering display. Iowa law bans windshield stickers and waivers may be sought. Postmaster Baldwin urged placing stamps in the lower right windshield corner.
Congress completes action on daylight saving time legislation to move clocks one hour in the second week of February. The House adopted the conference report by voice vote with Senate approval under suspension of customary rules. The measure takes effect 26 days after Roosevelt signs. if signed Monday, clocks won’t advance on Sunday February 8.
Omaha officials announced a wartime study plan at Creighton University that allows students to earn degrees in three years instead of the standard four. The change reflects adjusted curricula and accelerated timelines to meet wartime educational needs.
A Senate committee report criticizes U S arms output, estimating only about 25 percent of warplane production meets or surpasses foreign peers. It targets the Office of Production Management and aviation output, citing auto industry profits and wartime tensions as key concerns.
A Panamanian tanker Nor ness was attacked by a submarine 60 miles southeast of Montauk Point. Three torpedoes left the ship assailed. two crewmen were killed, 36 rescued and taken to New England ports. The attack marks the closest enemy strike to the U S mainland in the war.
The Senate approved a compromised defense housing bill on Wednesday. It combines two prior versions and authorizes 300.9 million for housing and 150 million for community facilities to relieve shortages caused by defense worker influx.
The morning was at 32 degrees as a mild spell was expected to bring the warmest day since the change, with indications that Thursday would see the mildest stretch yet.
Cedar Rapids gas stations will close at 7 p.m. starting Monday Jan 19 announced by operators spokesmen Kyle Mills and Ed Wathan. About 75 percent of the citys 120 stations will observe the hour with a roving meeting planned at the Roosevelt hotel to organize.
Cleveland sources say the double breasted suit with two pants and cuffs will stay in fashion for months. The OPM calls for material conservation but local manufacturers expect no major style change until fall. Merchants must clear stock first. future trends point to flapless pockets cuffless trousers coats single breasted and vestless suits.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.