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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
1
A column discusses Congress and soldiers voting amid political maneuvering and calls for eased overseas voting rules, praising Iowa and urging restraint in overhauling basic methods. It recounts a Kansas City air transport conference where leaders emphasize practical aviation adaptation to three dimensional postwar realities.
Washington AP reports two thirds of America's growing army will be overseas by year end as War Secretary Stimson outlines plans to close domestic camps and shift 10 combat units from admin duties. Overseas forces will double with postwar reassignments and selective retirements of older officers.
Washington report says 12 million taxpayers filed estimated income, about 2 million made bad estimates and filed corrections by December 15. Penalties apply to those whose estimates deviate more than 20 percent.
In New Caledonia the survey of 356 army and marine officers and 480 enlisted men plus navy personnel shows 53 percent oppose a fourth term. Navy officers mostly favor it, navy enlisted roughly split, and Negro troops overwhelmingly back another term, with calls for broader voting on prohibition.
Washington AP Bernard M Baruch 73 longtime adviser to two wartime presidents would head the staff of a new House economic policy and planning committee Colmer announced. The panel aims to end wartime regulation and preserve free enterprise while studying demobilization war contracts surplus goods government plants and reemployment of veterans and war workers.
London AP report states a Japanese transport carrying British prisoners of war was sunk off Java in November 1943. The War Office released a brief statement saying a list of victims had been received from the Japanese government and that urgent inquiries into the sinking are under way.
Washington AP reports Rep. Charles L. Gifford, 73, Massachusetts Republican, was in critical condition after being struck by a street car. Doctors said he may have a skull fracture.
A Cedar Rapids news brief questions trading practices in the bond market and whether investors face unfair conditions. The item notes concerns about transparency, pricing, and potential bias in bond sales affecting local readers.
Iowa falls below national averages in war bond sales with 19.7 percent of quota for bonds and 18 percent for bonds to individuals. Cedar Rapids reports rising daily sales but the overall total nears two million dollars, as veterans lend their support despite health setbacks. Continued on Page 4.
Allied forces report the first German counter attack south of Rome was broken, with German armor crushed and supplies continuing to pour into the Al lied beachhead. Fifth Army units advance toward Cassino as Germans cling to Mt Cairo positions and nearest hills amid ongoing air strikes on Cisterna and surrounding roads.
The Office of Price Administration raises February ration values for beef veal lamb and mutton by one to two points with beefsteaks at eight to twelve points and cheddar cheese from 10 to 12 points. Lard rises to three points and canned fish drops four points to 12. Pork loin cuts gain one point while other pork cuts hold. Butter remains 16 points per pound with slightly more available. Bowles says ration points aimed to cover February supplies and avoid shortages.
Three current city council members filed nomination papers for the municipal primaries on March 14. They are Public Improvements Commissioner Dave L Williams Public Safety Commissioner Wes Benesh and Finance Commissioner L D Burgus. Mayor F K Hahn and Parks Commissioner Ed Stefan have not yet filed but plan to seek re election. Burgus is the longest serving of the three, since 1932. Williams was appointed in 1935, re elected in 1936 1938 1940 and 1942. Benesh, the freshman, has eight years in office after leading the Cedar Rapids police department.
Bern dispatch says Benito Mussolini's health has worsened in recent weeks and several specialists have visited him at a villa near Como in Switzerland, with details reported Thursday.
Stockholm news from Berlin reports German authorities plan to try American and British prisoners on war guilt charges in reprisal for Soviet trials. A Berlin radio broadcast hinted some action could be in preparation, though officials denied imminent sentencing.
Rain soaked Iowa with Cedar Rapids rainfall at 1.25 inches and a high of 60 degrees at 2 30 pm. Thunder and lightning accompanied the shower, then skies cleared. cold front follows with possible snow flurries tonight and Friday. Other stations logged 1.77 to 1.82 inches. Ames led with 1.82.
Moscow announced that Leningrad has been completely liberated by a two week Red offensive. Tosno has fallen 30 miles southeast of Leningrad and the railway toward Estonia is now free. German casualties exceed 55,000 with about 6,000 prisoners.
Chicago AP report says selective service warned 1 760 000 farm workers with deferrals that if individual production does not substantially boost the food supply their deferments may be canceled. Commander Patrick H. Winston of national headquarters announced farm workers could be drafted or asked to raise output. he spoke on behalf of Maj. Gen. Lewis B Hershey.
Chungking AP reports about 1,000 Japanese sailors drowned when a medium sized warship hit mines and sank near Kwai chi or Kuichih on the Yangtze river near Anhwei province. The disaster occurred January 19 and was confirmed by Central News Agency.
Gen. Sir Henry Maitland Wilson announced the formation of the Mediterranean Allied air force to be led by Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker. The command will replace the Northwest African air force and directs operations against Axis forces in Tunisia and across the region.
Columbus Ohio report says Bill Bojangles Robinson the famed dancer, aged 65, married Thursday to Elaine Plaines 23, entertainer. The ceremony links two show business figures in a a notable union.
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