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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1944
Page
2
The piece argues for free press and prudent wartime information from Byron Price leading OWI, critiques easy shortcuts like widespread military voting by Congress, warns against dictatorship as a faster path, and condemns the Peace Now movement while reflecting on the 1944 income tax form and personal honesty in reporting contributions.
Allied forces cross the Rapido river flood barrier and seize key hills north of Cassino. American fighters and bombers kill 63 German planes in a day while troops push along the Rome to Cisterna line and expand the Anzio bridgehead.
American forces before Cassino cracked the Gustav line after tank infantry teamwork and a hand grenade battle in an Italian graveyard. Capt. Robert Stary Cedar Rapids la notes tanks crossed the Rapido barrier and infantry hammered a wedge into the line while engineers built a new tank crossing and artillery support aided the assault.
A Moscow birthday ball at the Spasso house honors President Roosevelt with trumpets and a vodka toast. Ambassador Harriman hosts a cosmopolitan reception attended by diplomats and soldiers. Premier Stalin and Molotov sent regrets as guests enjoyed buffet fare and a Soviet jazz band.
Cedar Rapids police say four juveniles were arrested after a multi month theft ring with boxcar break ins. The suspects confessed and firearms were found in a separate stop near Third Avenue. Loot included bicycle frame, eggs, peanuts, cigarets and canned fruit stolen from Wallace Emmons and North Western railroad.
Cedar Rapids candidates Ed Stefan the incumbent parks commissioner and Ben L. Schreckengast filed for the municipal primary March 14. Stefan seeks his eighth full term and was appointed in 1942 to fill Kosek’s term. Schreckengast, a 15 year Cedar Rapids resident and entrepreneur, has no prior office and runs LaPlant Choate and Rapids Extermination. He is married with three children and Navy honorable discharge.
Senator Gillette of Iowa charged in a senate speech that President Roosevelt violated the Constitution by submitting an argument on the soldiers voting issue while it is pending in Congress. He said he would still back the federal ballot demanded by the Chief Executive.
Linn county's flagging drive to meet the national war loan target received new life from a $21,016,500 sale of a Hampshire hog at Fruehauf Farms. The bid total will credit Linn county with $1,461,500 toward its $8,500,000 goal, with county totals climbing to $3,449,160.50 after additional conversions from the Iowa Queen sale. Major buyers included Honeymead Products, Iowa Mutual Liability, Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric, Milwaukee railroad, Eddy Paper, Killian Company, and Iowa Engineering, reflecting allocations among bidding firms’ home counties.
George N. Briggs, suspended Interior aide to Secretary Ickes, pleads not guilty to forgery charges over the Harry Hopkins letter. He was arraigned before Chief Justice Edward C. Eicher in district court and granted three weeks to file motions to change pleas at Briggs counsel discretion.
Five Cleveland Press reporters sought help at the northeastern Ohio IRS office and, using identical income and deduction statements, received five differing tax results. Debts of 246.10 and 12.55 and refunds of 13.88 3.23 and 921 were issued. District collector Thomas M. Carey said he was shocked and would investigate.
Radio Berlin’s German high command communique was interrupted when an announcer abruptly asked in German what the matter was in the broadcasting room. The transmitter went off the air for about a minute before another announcer resumed the reading.
In a sweeping action Sunday night hundreds of RAF bombers pounded Berlin and three other German cities while US Liberators and Thunderbolts targeted Pas de Calais. The raids, part of a multi-day air offensive, left major industrial centers aflame and prompted air battles with heavy losses on both sides.
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard told Congress that Japan faces a favorable food position with large stocks. Japan could prolong the war only if supply from conquered areas is disrupted. He cited Germany's downward food trend and warned Russia suffers severe civilian hunger as Ukraine’s recovery lags after wartime destruction.
Nadine Subotnik reports the Bond Battalion arrived in Cedar Rapids to rally War Bond sales and pledges. The party included Marjorie Woodworth and Paul Kelly with five veterans of overseas service and took part in prewar fundraising activities.
The free rally at Memorial Coliseum features visiting film folk and war heroes. Doors open at 7 with entertainment and dancing until midnight. Navy Preflight band from Iowa City announced. Coe Aircrew band canceled due to illness. Public admission is free.
Washington reports United States submarines have sunk 14 Japanese vessels in a fresh tally of enemy supply line losses. The comm Unique says the ships include two large transports along with medium transports tankers naval auxiliaries freighters and a cargo ship sunk in the latest patrols.
Des Moines reports much colder weather for the next 24 hours with temperatures falling to 14 to 20 above in regions across the state. Strong winds ease tonight as temperatures rise Tuesday afternoon. Davenport recorded a high of 51 and Fort Dodge a low of 23 in the last 24 hours.
The Chicago AP report notes a southward polar air sweep cooling the Great Lakes area by Tuesday morning. Temperatures dropped near zero in North Dakota and northern Minnesota, with expectations of subzero readings for northern Minnesota and Wisconsin on Tuesday.
A Monday blaze at Gary Steel Supply in Gary caused about 200000 dollars in damage. Company officials gave the loss estimate but offered no cause for the fire.
A fragmented page lists Raymond Clapper and David Lawrence among deaths with sections for Court House, Comics, Movies, Radio, Sports, and Women’s Features. S Scraps indicate a general newspaper index featuring names like Tom Treanor and Walter Winchell.
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