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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1944
Page
4
Desperate Japanese counter attacked on Saipan’s northwestern rim, driving 2000 yards before Marines halted and pushed back, with about 1500 Japanese killed and heavy American casualties. US forces regained 800 yards as the fight intensified near Tanapag and Marpi Point.
The joint chiefs warned that Nelsons civilian goods program could hinder war production and force strategic revisions. Senate leaders criticized the approach, urging use of idle plants for civilian outputs. Nelson, ill with pneumonia, faced pressure as WPB withheld action but stayed committed to issuing necessary orders.
Vice President Henry Wallace faces a solo push for support as delegates prepare for the Democratic national convention. The article notes anti second term sentiment among delegates and hints the President may avoid forcing Wallace’s nomination.
Washington reports the fifth war loan drive surpassed targets with total subscriptions of 16.65 billion dollars. Individuals bought 4.25 billion while corporations and large non bank houses added 12.4 billion. Iowa reached 2 million over its 220 million quota, while Series E bonds lagged.
Soviet forces shattered into Wilno the capital of Soviet Lithuania as troops pressed a 27 mile advance toward the Prussian border. Maranowicze fell to the south and Baranowicze was seized cutting routes for German divisions. Over 28,000 Germans killed and 15,102 captured in encircled pocket between Minsk and Berezina river.
SAN FRANCISCO UP The famed President Grant troop convoy and former luxury liner broke up in a South Pacific storm after 100 days of efforts to free the vessel from a reef. The crew of the 13,050 dead weight ton ship returned to San Francisco with no lives lost, after rescues and the ship finally gave way.
US casualties in Linn county outside Cedar Rapids include 11 killed in action, one killed in training, 11 missing in action, and six prisoners. Killed in action and died in service are noted for Cedar Rapids area.
Mrs. Twillie Everett Poindexter of Kerens Texas won an uncontested divorce from Albert Poindexter also known as Al Dexter the writer of Pistol Packin Mama custody of Wayne 17 Helen 14 and Jimmie 10 awarded to the mother in Corsicana Texas on Saturday
Washington reports the United States will import about 10 000 tons of steel monthly from England while the War Production Board warns output must rise immediately to support Allied Europe. Lt Gen Brehon Somervell and Vice Admiral S M Robinson disclosed ingot losses of about 500 000 tons monthly due to labor shortages at a steel industry meeting.
Waterloo Iowa AP collision of two autos at a rural road intersection three miles south of the city Saturday night killed Robert Squires 39 Cedar Falls a John Deere Tractor company foreman. Three other men were seriously injured Leslie Olson 33 Waterloo Chester Olson 34 Hudson an inspector at Deere's and Roger Curran 19 Waterloo. The coach driven by Squires and the convertible coupe driven by Curran were demolished as they rolled into ditches according to highway patrolmen.
In Bellaire Ohio a high speed electric drill cut a nine inch shaft toward the Powhatan coal mine where 66 miners remain entombed and presumed dead since Wednesday. Rescue crews work through Friday night and Saturday to reach the trapped section as officials hope to break through by dawn with supplies ready.
Hartford detective testified that a man shouted that a cigarette caused the Ringling Circus fire. Officials urged the accuser to come forward as the death toll rose to 154 with many children among the dead. Unidentified bodies number 11 as hospitals treat 25 in critical condition.
British troops push to within half a mile of Caen center after sweeping 12 suburban forts. Berlin hints German forces withdraw toward new line beyond Caen as American units reach La Haye du Puits and St. Jean de Caye. Canadian anti tank gunners claim 17 German tanks knocked out amid heavy fighting and shelling along roads out of Caen.
Washington reports a major U S plan for a massive air and sea campaign against Japan. After Saipan falls, B 29s from China and carriers will strike toward Tokyo with invasions of Guam Rota and the southern Philippines and coordinated blows on Japan from China and western Pacific bases.
The Tokyo radio reports the government will despatch school children from Tokyo and other large cities for the coming generation's security. The order to remove children will be enforced soon. A Berlin broadcast says Japanese students help evacuate civilians by moving goods and tearing down buildings to widen the security zone and prevent fires in air raids.
Sergeant Siegel 22, a technical marine air force sergeant, was killed in action July 5 in the South Pacific. He was the son of Mrs. Sadie Siegel of Cedar Rapids and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schoen. He attended Iowa State College after Franklin High, served two years in the Marines, and is survived by two brothers Albert of San Francisco and Sanford H. of New York City.
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