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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1942
Page
4
The British Commons backed Churchill after he admitted the Tobruk defeat surprised the government and likely worsened outcomes. He took blame, and the vote affirmed support despite grave anticipated consequences.
The Russian high command contradicted Nazi claims of Sevastopol’s fall and said defenders continued to fight from Sevastopol itself. Reports noted large German forces and possible evacuation of garrison survivors as Moscow and London assessed ongoing combat in Crimea and Kharkov Kursk sectors.
Republic Steel counsel T F Patton urged the War Labor Board to deny wage demands by Little Steel workers arguing any raise would trigger an inflationary spiral and affect industry nationwide. He opposed union security provisions while four companies backed a maintenance of membership clause.
Senator Russell said house conferees reached a continuing resolution for the 680 million agriculture bill. The plan lets the department spend funds from the unapproved bill where both chambers agree and allows one month for disputed items pending final agreement.
Cedar Rapids invested $158 927.55 in government securities during the War Bond and Stamp sale. A $50 000 bond went to the Western Bohemian Fraternal association, its second $50 000 investment this year. The city added $25 000 for police and fire pension funds. Post office stamps and bonds sales pushed daily totals beyond expectations. Minute Men brigades sold $5 287.10 in bonds stamps and corsages.
Preston Minnesota reports say town marshal Elmer Hanson fired on two men in army uniforms suspected of kidnapping 16 year old Margaret Rollie near Decorah Iowa. FBI joined the search and detailed the car described as a 1938 black Chevrolet sedan with license 96 1980.
Major General Dwight D Eisenhower visited a US base in Northern Ireland and praised Brig. Gen Russell P Hartle and his staff. He said he was highly pleased with the unit’s preparation and execution and that American troops are simply doing their jobs. The general and his party departed Northern Ireland Thursday.
President Roosevelt established a seven general military commission to try eight suspects who landed in Florida and New York to sabotage. The trial starts July 8 in Washington with civil court denial and death-penalty potential.
The Cedar Rapids area reports continued air-conditioned conditions with cool nights and mild afternoons. Temperatures reached 72 at 2 30 p.m. on Thursday, up 18 degrees from morning lows near 50, and a midnight reading of 57. Wednesday highs topped 78 between 4:30 and 5 p.m.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau reports the 1942 public debt at 76.99 billion with expenditures of 32.49 billion and war spending of 25.95 billion. The year ended with a 19.60 billion deficit while revenue hit 12.80 billion. He warns 1943 deficits may reach 56.22 billion, urging higher taxes and continued borrowing.
Parade images on the back page show Cedar Rapids workers and residents celebrating a massive War Bond and Stamp day. The scene captures the community's historic participation in a pivotal wartime drive.
Lieutenant General Frank Andrews announced the arrest of 20 suspected spies linked to Axis submarine aid and U S shipping disclosure across British Honduras to Panama. The roundup, completed June 25, involved diverse civilians and workers. one suspect was captured at sea. Andrews vowed full pursuit and destruction of enemy networks.
Wendell Willkie, the 1940 Republican presidential nominee, said he will not seek the New York governorship in the upcoming campaign. He blocked the state GOP drive to draft him and said his political activity would focus on promoting Republican party principles.
The White House announced that President Roosevelt will not hold his regular Friday morning press conference. No explanation was given for the cancellation.
Conflicting dispatches from the Mediterranean coast report Axis claims of breaking through near El Alamein 65 miles from Alexandria while British officials say Auchinleck's forces repelled heavy Axis attacks after a 400 mile retreat. Allied air support including Kittyhawks and General Grants aided defense as Rommel attacked under sandstorms along the coast toward Alexandria.
San Francisco reports that Harry Bridges with army approval has begun forming a longshoremen battalion. The unit will be ready to serve with the military in any United Nations port worldwide, as announced by Thursoas Germain Bulcke, VP of the ILWU Local 1-6.
Major Gen Simon D. Buckner Jr, commander of Alaska defense forces, proclaimed all coastal waters west of Cape St Elias extending 20 miles offshore a mobile zone dangerous to navigation. Vessels may enter only under navy direction. The southeastern Alaska area remains unaffected.
The United States Navy finished a huge operating base at Londonderry to refit repair and supply destroyers and light craft for Atlantic convoy duty. Construction used lend lease funds and hundreds of Irish and American workers. The base hosts machine shops supply depots a hospital and prefabricated huts with joint operations alongside the British yard and a 200 bed hospital capable of expansion.
Prime Minister Churchill secured a 475 to 25 confidence vote after a grave one hour and 28 minute speech defending wartime strategy. He warned of a near disaster in the Mediterranean and Middle East but praised United Nations strength and Allied reinforcements.
Want ads for Saturday July 4th will be accepted until 10 a.m. Saturday. Ads for Sunday July 5th will be accepted until noon Saturday. The Gazette Want Ad Department closes at noon Saturday. Dial 2-1121 to place your ads early.
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