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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1946
Page
1
The two day corn borer conference at Cedar Rapids adopts a six point voluntary control plan. Key steps include destroying overwintering borers, late planting, resistant hybrids, surface silage harvest and cleanup, selective insecticide use, and expanded research. Authorities urge community action and oppose compulsory programs.
New York AP The government orders 100 percent margin on security transactions to curb speculation in the bull market. Fed Chairman Marriner Eccles confirms the move as Emil Schram of the NYSE notes it aims to restrain unwise speculation amid rising prices and repeated prior margin hikes.
General MacArthur reduced discharge eligibility for his command from 50 to 48 points and shortened service requirements from three years six months to three years two months to avoid ships returning to the United States with empty berths. Officers’ discharge points were set at 68 points, equating to three years and some months of service.
Lt. Gen. Robert C. Richardson states that after investigation the enthusiasm shown by the men is misdirected but not sufficient to justify punishment. The remark reflects a cautious stance by the Pacific forces chief on disciplinary action.
A large passenger plane carrying 13 passengers and 3 crew members crashed in flames near the Cheshire state reformatory, about 15 miles from New Haven. Flight 16B of Eastern Airlines, from LaGuardia to Boston, perished all aboard. victims include a mother, a baby, and the baby's nurse, with two unidentified military personnel aboard.
Boston AP reports official concern over the disabled troopship Henry Baldwin as heavy seas and a gale hinder rescue efforts near Cape Race Newfoundland. The ship carrying 589 veterans from Antwerp to New York reportedly has cracked plates and may break up.
Washington reports no formal loan request from Soviet Russia. The state department notes it had rejected a Soviet request for a six billion dollar credit in January 1945 and has not received a new formal request since.
A woman told police she passed out in a downtown tavern Monday night and was taken home by an unidentified man after leaving the bar. The report notes she was found unconscious and later awakened with unknown clothing details.
Selective Service Director Lewis B. Hershey urged immediate extension of the draft act and an 18 month service term for inductees. He rejected raising the draft age and urged lowering military physical standards to expand eligibility. He told a Senate subcommittee the law may expire May 15 and warned of slow demobilization without more registrants.
Admiral John B. Towers said demobilization has seriously reduced the United States navy’s efficiency while in Tokyo Bay. He added that powerful fleet units remain in complete readiness for any Pacific emergency.
Chrysler announces indefinite closure of the Dodge main plant assembly and body divisions at midnight due to a glass shortage. Nash has produced no cars since mid December as suppliers for car windows remain disrupted and about 75 percent of national glass output is cut off by a strike begun October 22.
Coe College president Byron S. Hollinshead told Cedar Rapids high school graduates that government has not drawn the nation’s best talent since colonial days. He warned that electing “promisers” yields a government led by pressure groups and urged graduates to engage in community duties and civic life.
Washington AP reports the government efforts to settle the meat packing strike failed. The meat fact finding board will open hearings in Chicago Tuesday, with Chairman Edwin F. Witte saying dispute parties are returning to Chicago and direct government involvement will pause until fact finding begins.
The Army and Navy Bulletin urges Secretary of War Patterson to resign, arguing for a replacement who grasps current military issues and the push for demobilization. It warns that without statesmanship, war department affairs may deteriorate and something must be salvaged for the future.
The Pearl Harbor committee voted six to two against inviting former Prime Minister Winston Churchill to testify on possible prewar Roosevelt Churchill agreements. The debate centered on defense of the Far East and whether Churchill would shed light on Roosevelt Britain plans before the Japan attack.
Thomas Andrew Novotny, two months old, died of suffocation by milk mucus choking in his crib at home on Thursday afternoon. Coroner Frank T. Hersch reported the infant, born Oct 30, 1945, had been fed about two hours earlier. Surviving are his parents Russell A. Novotny and Mrs. Novotny, a brother Russell A. Novotny Jr, grandparents Louis Novotny and E J Kelly, plus several aunts and uncles. Graveside services set for Mt Calvary Cemetery at 10 am Saturday conducted by Rev. D J Lenihan. friends may call Teahen chapel Friday evening.
Jack M. Levin, 57, general manager of the Syndicate clothing company, died at his home in Cedar Rapids after a long illness. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1925 to lead the Syndicate, succeeding his brother Harry L. Levin. He served on the Retail Merchants executive committee and was active in community drives. He was a Mason, Elk, and past president of Temple Juda. He married Beck Levy in 1910 and is survived by a widow, son, siblings, and grandchildren. The body was sent to Turner Funeral home with funeral arrangements to be announced.
Washington AP President Truman’s mediation failed and an 800000 steelworker strike set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday. CIO United Steel Workers accepted the wage proposal while United States Steel Corp rejected it citing a 19.5 cent demand and a 15 cent offer.
Edwin W. Pauley was nominated to be undersecretary of the Navy to replace Artemus S. Gates who has resigned. President Truman also sent Senate a nomination for Stuart Symington as assistant secretary of war and three new RFC board members.
Cedar Rapids traffic bureau asks local shippers to delay outbound shipments Saturday January 19 and Monday January 21 due to 125 freight cars awaiting transfer. Officials warn Interstate Commerce Commission inspections loom and an embargo could halt rail service unless rails stay open.
Weather outlook calls for partly cloudy, colder tonight with a low near 20. Saturday will be mostly cloudy and even colder with strong north to northeast winds. Friday saw springlike warmth with Cedar Rapids at 49 by 2:30 p.m., while statewide readings included 45 at Lamont and 19 at Spencer amid light precipitation.
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