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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1944
Page
1
The writer argues vice presidential choices rarely impact elections and notes Democrats must consider if a VP could become president. He critiques second-rater selections and highlights doubts about electability while discussing military service rejections and voter interest.
Aftontidningen reports Russian parachutists in East Prussia while Moscow dispatches describe Soviet advances toward Kaunas and Grodno. German leaders order immediate civilian evacuation from the eastern frontier as Soviet forces press in along the Nieman and Suwalki triangle.
Vice President Wallace grappled with Acme photographer Robert Woodson in the Wardman Park hotel annex lobby over a disputed extra plate for an unauthorized picture. Woodson says Wallace sprinted, tackled him, and tried to grab the camera as onlookers watched.
Maj. Gen. C. H. Danielson of the Seventh service command was hospitalized Monday after a Sunday plane crash at Spearfish South Dakota. A tire blew as the plane landed, causing injuries including a broken collarbone and bruises.
At Chicago convention headquarters Jim Farley, once Democratic national chairman, pursues a lone bid to block a Roosevelt fourth term. With only his son for company, Farley seeks a roll call or acclamation to stage anti-Roosevelt sentiment amid a largely pro Roosevelt crowd.
The official Japanese news agency reported Admiral Shigetaro Shimada was relieved of his post as navy minister amid a grave war situation after defeats in the Philippines Sea and the Saipan campaign. Admiral Naokuni Nomura reportedly replaced him as minister.
The Linn County Bar association will meet at 11 am Thursday in the courthouse to recommend a candidate for the district court judgeship left vacant by the death of Judge G. P. Linville. President T. M. Ingersoll said the recommendation goes to Gov. Bourke B. Hickenlooper, who typically follows it. Two candidates named are Floyd Philbrick, assistant Iowa attorney general since 1939, and Charles Penningroth, a Cedar Rapids attorney active in civic life.
In Chicago the Democratic vice presidential race tightens with James Byrnes moving into a strong challenger role alongside Wallace and Barkley. Support from allies and a Roosevelt letter may influence delegates as Byrnes weighs a potential bid. Wallace plans to arrive Wednesday to press his campaign with Iowa delegates already pledged to him.
Maj. Matthew C. Stewart received the Legion of Merit for leadership at the North African disciplinary training center. The July 4 ceremony cited his work creating self disciplined, physically fit trainees ready for combat. Stewart, a Coe College graduate, has been overseas 20 months and is the son of Mrs. Martha Stewart and R. L. Stewart. He resided with his Cedar Rapids aunt, Miss Laura Pearl Stewart, when in the city.
Second Lt. Vincent T. Smith 20 died when his light attack bomber crashed near the naval air base at San Luis Obispo California. Born 1923 in Cedar Rapids he enlisted 1942 and earned his wings March 1944. Survived by father Leo Smith brother Darrell two aunts and an uncle. Funeral arrangements pending Brady Mortuary.
Allied headquarters report American forces under Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley pressed into St Lo amid thick morning mist on day seven of the siege. British 2nd Army pushed toward Caen, capturing villages and advancing on a nine mile front while Le Havre and other towns faced heavy fighting.
Lawrence Schone, 31, an aircraft worker in Los Angeles, began his ninth day of hiccuping on Monday, prompting medical attention and media interest in the unusual ailment.
City officials approve an $2,860,800 bond quota for the E series bonds. The measure outlines funding needs and project priorities within the upcoming fiscal plan.
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