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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1945
Page
1
Washington report says 1946 meat production expects limits due to smaller feed grain crops. Feed grains corn oats and sorghums likely reach their smallest since 1941, risking expansion of hogs poultry and beef weight gains. Hay harvest and good pasture may offset some losses, while food grain output could be record high.
Daily Record lists ration stamp validity dates for blue red food gasoline sugar and fuel oil stamps with expiration details. Police records report drunkenness traffic fines and new births and marriages. Des Moines Iowa notes Iowa Crop and Livestock predicts 1945 corn soybeans flaxseed and other yields with acreage figures and projections.
Eight day old Jean Eileen Creviston was found unharmed and returned to her parents after a woman, Phyllis Lanman, 29, admitted she took the child to pose as her own. Lanman signed a confession after medical checks and footprint comparison. The incident occurred at Marion's hospital, while the baby’s father served at Lockbourne base.
Grocers both wholesale and retail report a soap shortage in Cedar Rapids with rationing by retailers. Some blame fats and oils shortages, others claim exports to Europe. Some say housewives fuel demand. most agree flakes and chips are hardest hit while overall soap supply remains tight but managed.
Superior Court Judge William H. Comley cut Mrs. Imogene Stevens bail from 50 000 to 15 000 after a June 23 fatal shooting in a neighbor's home of Albert Kovacs a young submarine sailor. The hearing included Stevens her husband Paratroop Maj G Baisey Stevens III her attorney and jail officials who escorted her to the courthouse.
One of three survivors who rigged the Mt Suribachi flag saluted at the opening ceremonies as the new green three cent Iwo Jima stamp went on sale in Washington and then to other post offices. Gen A A Vandergrift accepted the first sheet from Postmaster General Hannegan as Pharmacist’s mate John Bradley stood and thanked the crowd.
Des Moines reports 109 service members had taxes of 2752 cancelled under a 1945 exemption for military pay up to 2000 yearly. Auditor J Harry Rowan notes 32 additional refunds totaling 1949 completed. About 300 cancellations and 150 refunds still processing relate to income since Pearl Harbor. Law retroactive to U S entry into the war.
Pfc Fountain D. McCullough son of Glenn McCullough Ainsworth was severely wounded in Okinawa on June 8 with shrapnel in the eyes, after serving since May 1944 and eight months overseas. Technician Fourth Class John M Kroenlein of the signal corps in Germany was wounded when his truck hit a land mine. overseas a little over a year, hospitalized in Germany. Jeanette Kroenlein lives at 1625 Washington Ave SE.
Washington AP James F Brownlee OPA deputy price administrator warned that continuing clothing price increases threaten overall cost of living. He noted clothes have risen more than 12 percent in 22 months and if unabated could fuel inflation. He said many low and mid priced items are unavailable, raising consumer costs beyond the index.
Barbara Hutton the Woolworth heiress filed for divorce from Cary Grant in superior court alleging grievous mental distress and suffering. Attorney Jerry Giesler filed the complaint noting their separation twice in the last year and their elopement to Lake Arrowhead in 1942 amid a $40,000,000 fortune.
About 1,000 striking workers of United Fuel Gas will return to work under a three hour conference with army officers federal officials and union leaders. The back to work order followed War Labor Board assurances there would be no discrimination against the strikers and temporary resumption of work was described as favorable action by the WLB.
Fire of unknown origin swept the Artesian Bottling Works three story plant in Dubuque early Wednesday breaking out near midnight. Firemen battled the blaze until 6 a.m. Fire Chief Perry Kirch said the fire likely started in the boiler room and could not estimate the damage.
The 58th annual convocation of United Grand Lodge A F and A M concluded with plans to elect officers for the ensuing year. The event opened at Bethel AME Church with addresses by L J Henry and William Bell, and a floral tribute from OES delegates. A memorial wreath ceremony was held at Oak Hill cemetery for W H Milligan and his wife, active lodge workers.
Ida M Leach 82 of 525 Eighth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 11 30 am Wednesday after a brief illness. Born Davenport December 2 1862 she was survived by a daughter Hazel Harrinston and a Chicago step daughter Jane Leach. A son Corporal William Leach killed in World War I was buried in France. Services 2 pm Friday Beatty chapel burial in Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 1 pm Thursday.
Lena Wentz Fink of 1320 Ellis boulevard NW Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital on Wednesday at 6 20 am after a long illness. Born November 4 1861 in Iowa City she spent most of her life in Cedar Rapids. She married August Fink who died February 26 1940. She was predeceased by a son a brother and four sisters. Surviving are four children J C Savage of Chicago and Charles Fred and Arthur of Cedar Rapids four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was a member of the Degree of Honor lodge No 4 and a charter member of Machinists auxiliary No 93. Services will be held in the Rohn chapel at a time to be announced.
Miss Cora Ramsdell a former Cedar Rapids teacher for fifty years died at her home Tuesday morning. Services will be conducted in the Barta Hesser chapel at 2 30 p m Thursday by Rev Hugh A Orchard Burial will be in Linwood cemetery Pallbearers are R B Booth George Carpenter John Forbes and James Garnant Friends may call at the Barta Hesser chapel
Mrs Minnie P Dukes 78 longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies after brief illness at daughter Mrs A E Shaffer’s home 79 Wilson Ave SW Survivors include son Amos N Dukes and two grandchildren She belonged to Free Methodist church Services by Rev C F Olson at a later date Friends may call at Moens
William G. Krouse owner of W. G. Krouse Manufacturing died suddenly of a heart attack at home. Services set for 1 30 p m Thursday at Turner chapel with Rev D Keith Irwin officiating. Burial in Wyoming cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Services for Mrs Agnes Sarah Foulks 637 Tenth Street SE will be conducted by Rev Msgr John Molloy at 9 a m Friday in Immaculate Conception church The Rosary will be recited at Brady mortuary at 8 p m Thursday by Msgr Molloy Burial will be in Temple Hill cemetery near Cascade Friends may call at Brady mortuary
The piece describes sustained raids by Fifth Air Force aircraft from Iwo Jima and Okinawa against about 80 Tokyo district airfields. It notes carrier air power exceeding 1000 fighters bombers and torpedo planes targeting major facilities. Tokyo papers view the raids as a prelude to invasion.
Camp Bland ing Fla AP Capt. Leon Theil public relations officer said a war department inquiry found a discharged lieutenant later drafted as a private lost his commission for unsatisfactory service. Pvt. William K. Dobson 26 Atlanta now training at Camp Bland ing was discharged in February by a reclassification board overseas. Dobson said he would have a chance to earn a second commission and make a real showing.
Postwar uses for wartime developed metals and alloys outlined by Dr. Franz R. Hensel of P. R. Mallory. He cites temperature control in ovens irons and hot water heaters, a osmium alloy for meters clocks and watches, copper base permanent magnets with nickel iron and cobalt, platinum cobalt magnet, silver cadmium oxide contacts, metal bonded to glass tubes for sealing, anti friction aluminum bonded to steel, and a tunable alloy altering electrical characteristics without changing the metal.
President Truman rose early each day aboard the ship and met with Byrnes and staff over Pacific battlefront reports. He toured engine rooms, kitchens, crew quarters, and the sick bay chatting with sailors and offering encouragement. He observed gunnery practice and contemplated Potsdam plans as tentative.
DETROIT AP Ford chairman Henry Ford announced his company will provide free specialized equipment to enable disabled veterans to drive Ford automobiles. He pledged no cost for installation, applicable to new or pre war model cars, aiming to ensure veterans receive equal access regardless of disability.
Washington through the Office of Defense Transportation bans the transport of race horses and show animals by rail and prohibits truck operators acting as common carriers or on a contract basis. Director J Monroe Johnson announced the order, issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission to ease transportation burdens during army redeployment.
Women of Iowa are invited to enroll in the Army Air Forces Engineering Aide training course beginning July 18 at the University of Minnesota. The six month program includes college training with tuition and a salary, leading to civil service employment at Watson laboratories in Red Bank New Jersey. Miss Margaret Ann Smith will interview applicants in Des Moines July 11 to 23.
Linn county retail food dealers sponsor a two day event at Hawkeye Downs offering Jay Goulds circus rides and carnival entertainment for all ages. A Sunday harness racing program features top eastern Iowa sprinters while a one man band and Stan Stanleys orchestra provide music. Free grounds and parking, with grandstand and race/circus admission. Interurban service available.
Rodney Q. Selby of Des Moines was named director of the new Iowa development commission at a salary of 4800 dollars annually. He previously served four years as executive secretary of the Iowa industrial and defense commission. Gov. Blue urged the panel to lure out of state industries to Iowa. The group will meet the second Friday of each month with Seth Barker of Ottumwa as chairman and William Yungelas of Webster City as vice chairman.
UNRRA director Herbert Lehman warned that famine and pestilence threaten southern Europe this winter unless Allied forces ship food immediately. He cited curtailed July to fall shipments, scarce sap and shipping, and said harvests in Italy and the Balkans will exhaust by late autumn, creating a gap until spring. He urged governments to allocate resources and warned of broader security risks.
A six week campaign to improve wage stabilization law compliance in Davenport will begin immediately. The regional Wage Stabilization Office from Kansas City and local leaders announced at a chamber luncheon attended by 175 employers and labor reps. An office will open Wednesday with W. G. Nathan and Clarence E. Dierts in charge.
Meats produced in federally inspected plants dropped by 16 percent last week, the War Meat board of the Agriculture Department said Tuesday.
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