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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1945
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids column argues creating a special airport commission could improve long term air transport policy. It states a dedicated manager is essential and notes selection quality, political pressures, and expertise determine success or failure of any plan.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union seeks a robust postwar plan with Allies to crush German imperialism, ensure no revival of Nazism, and curb German industry. They demand speedy war crime trials, assurances against new German loans, and continued anti fascist activity in occupation zones. The article also notes Truman's Potsdam plans and potential U.S. entry into war with Japan.
The proposed council appointed commission would have longer staggered terms so no single change would overhaul the body. This would foster long range planning for airport development and bring capable civilians into civic decision making without running for office, preserving public control.
The article argues for creating an airport commission in Cedar Rapids to secure a capable manager. It notes the high demand for skilled aviation leaders, their caution in sacrificing career security, and that a commission would provide a sensible governance structure. Voters should decide on this issue soon.
A House small business committee investigators' report says Diamond Match and Swedish company cartelized the world match market. It alleges control over British, Japanese, and Russian match industries and details production cuts in Savannah, Barberton, Chico, Oswego, Oshkosh, and Springfield plants.
Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, prime minister of South Africa, arrived in Milan as part of an Allied diplomatic mission. The visit underscores wartime coordination between major Allied nations.
The Camp Good Health fund exceeded its $3 925 target with 179 past the goal and 337 68 from Collins Radio employees. Operated by the Public Health Nursing Association the camp aids physically handicapped children from low income Cedar Rapids families.
Pfc Chester J Salvatori a 140 lb G I with a reported bottomless stomach is deemed an exhibitionist with a superman complex by Ft McPherson medical examiners. He eats about 30 000 calories daily but has been reduced to 7000 under supervision and weighs 126 pounds after arrival.
Chungking reported that Japanese marines landed on the southeast China coast 140 miles west of Formosa in an apparent bid to disrupt Allied invasion plans. Several landing parties reached Fukien near Changpu, 35 miles southwest of Amoy, as Chinese militia engaged them with severe fighting.
The Association of American Railroads predicts a three to five month ban on Pullman cars for short runs as troop redeployments boost passenger mileage. June troop arrivals to the Pacific bound for Europe exceed expectations by one third and are projected to rise 40 percent this month, straining railroads through the vacation travel peak. The Office of Defense Transportation prohibited sleeping cars on runs under 450 miles, affecting furlough travel and civilians. railroads will not assign Pullmans to short runs after July 15, leaving about 900 cars for troop movements.
The only solar eclipse visible in the United States this year will occur Monday. It will be total in Idaho at sunrise and about 25 seconds in Montana. The path of totality crosses Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia, and Russia, ending in Turkestan, with varying totality elsewhere. Hundreds of astronomers arrive to observe the event.
Hawaii's 10 p.m. curfew, in effect since the attack on Pearl Harbor, was abolished Saturday in Honolulu. The move marks a shift toward normalcy as wartime restrictions ease.
President Truman says veterans will run the country and invites readers to hear from them. The first interview features a discharged serviceman answering questions about world, national, state, and hometown issues, on page 4 of this section.
In New York the strike by newspaper deliverymen leaves newsstands bare for a seventh day. Long lines formed outside offices for Sunday editions as workers plan a Sunday meeting at 4 p.m. to decide on ending the walkout. Police kept order with extra details amid peaceful protests.
Major George Stevens III voiced unwavering support for his wife Imogene after her arrest in the shooting death of 19 year old Albert Kovacs. He argued no judgment should rest on gossip and noted two jail interviews with the described “Texas bomb shell” to support her innocence.
Okinawa based Mustangs strike Kyushu third time and U S air forces blast sea lanes with more than 2200 planes massed on Nippon. Tokyo notes heavy B 29 raids, ship attacks off China and Formosa, and growing air power on Iwo Jima Okinawa and Kyushu fronts.
Gen. H. Arnold says full production resumes but strike disruptions threaten tire supplies for B 29 Superfortresses and P 47 Thunderbolts. He cites 8 500 B 29 tires on hand and 4 600 allocated, leaving 12 day emergency stock. P 47 inventory near zero.
minister Mary reaches the Chateau de Bordaberry near Hendaye France and will rest several days before the Berlin Big Three conference involving Churchill.
Cedar Rapids reports casualties from wartime service with 38 killed in action 3 killed in cay 22 missing in action 2 died in service 2 prisoners and 41 wounded in action.
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