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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1944
Page
3
Daily Record reports wartime ration stamps valid through 1945, fuel and shoe stamps details, and local traffic court fines. Includes births at St Luke's Mercy Inglewood California, and a divorce decree, with multiple residents named for fines and offenses.
Allied forces press the Normandy invasion with 12 motorized divisions and 2,500 tanks engaged. Rommel shifts reinforcements west as Avranches looms near the American spearhead at St Denis le Gast. Air support remains limited by weather but fighters, Mosquito raids, and rail disruption continue.
An advisory committee in Des Moines approved a 40 item list that 6000 central Iowa eateries must display on price cards by August 16. The list excludes bacon many eggs potatoes and most vegetables and limits salad and dessert options. Officials note posting does not alter filed prices and the group is led by Cyril Kegler and George L Whinery.
Reported by a reliable informant Mussolini tried to kill himself on September 12 by slashing a wrist with a razor while in his room at Hotel Campo Imperatore. He was calmed by an officer, given a letter, and persuaded to return to bed before German paratroopers rescued him later that day.
City briefs report the Rev Lyle K Anderson delivering a sermon titled A Prince with God and Man at the 9 30 Sunday service of Shueyville United Brethren church with church school at 10 30 and Christian Endeavor at 8. Westminster Presbyterian Church will hold a congregational meeting after the service to act on the resignation of Rev James H Blackstone Jr and other business. Peter N Stechcon Jr of 318 Thirteenth Avenue SW enlisted in the naval reserve as announced by the Cedar Rapids navy recruiting office on Saturday.
A small coin purse containing currency and a few notes was turned over to police today. It was left at the Goodrich company store on Fifth street at Second avenue SE a month ago, and officials hope the owner will identify it by visiting the station.
Iowa City firm files articles of incorporation with the secretary of state listing capital stock of 25000 dollars. The Iowa Supply company will deal in goods wares foods drugs and merchandise. C. V. Adams is president A W Littlefield vice president Ray W Vanderhoef secretary and Clinton J Adams treasurer.
Notice states that on July 21 1944 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of G C Larson late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those having claims should present them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Town district court.
Washington AP reports top priority ratings for heavy tires designate only essential services likely to receive tires through Oct 1. The War Production Board and War Food Administration publish a flexible, class-based list covering 8.25x20 tires and larger, with most services in Class 1 or 2 while agricultural, consumer goods, and some processing industries fall to lower tiers.
Allied air strikes against Japan extend from Kyushu to Laoyao and Hankow targets. The raids shift from seapower disruption to striking at China land power, aligning with broader US aims to base operations on the China coast and pressure Japanese conquest. The article notes Manchuria’s five year industrial plans and efforts to turn Manchuria into an arsenal for Greater East Asia.
Reported Russian infantry along the Niemen from Tilsit toward Kaunas aims to force a battle for East Prussia. Soviet forces are already across the river south of Kaunas and near East Prussia’s southern border. Moscow sees Lithuania’s liberation within a week, Latvia and Estonia soon after, as Stalin promotes generals Zakharov and Masiennikov for recent advances.
Private Robert Hi. Riedel arrives safely in the Pacific by cable to his wife at 1642 Coldstream Avenue. Seaman 2/c James Warren Smith returns home on leave with his parents at May's Island after training at Farragut and sea duty. he sails for active duty August 1. Marine Pvt. Charles E. Gill moves from Hastings Nebraska to Hitchcox Texas naval air station for overseas duty. Lt. Robert W. Wessale and Lt. Albert Erramouste, visiting the Wessale home, travel from Biggs Field Texas to Topeka Kansas for overseas assignment. Wessale is co-pilot and Erramouste bombardier of a B-24 Liberator. Seaman 2/c Vinton J. Margretz at Great Lakes naval training center visits his mother. he returns next Thursday. Edward F. Grubhoffer, son of Milo and Mrs. Grubhoffer, promoted from corporal to sergeant while stationed in Trinidad, British West Indies. Leo L. Luense, Seabees in the Aleutians, promoted from seaman 1/c to machinist's mate 3/c. wife notified at 2170 Third Avenue, Marion.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz announced that the Stars and Stripes were formally raised over Guam at the Third Amphibious Corps headquarters led by Maj. Gen. Roy S. Geiger. Guam had been under Japanese control since December 1941 after the island fell from an American naval base.
The army air forces examining board will visit eastern Iowa cities starting next week. Capt. Sumner Foster of the civil air patrol announced Saturday. The board will conduct screening tests and combat crew qualifying exams for 17-year-old men in Anamosa next Thursday, Iowa City on Aug. 7, and Cedar Rapids at the Federal Building on Aug. 8 at 10 a.m.
Prof Arnold Small of the University of Iowa music department will leave August 4 for a temporary appointment with the navy division of war research in San Diego. He will work at the University of California radio and sound laboratory on auditory perception of acoustical factors. Since 1937 he has been concertmaster of the Iowa symphony, head of the violin department, and first violin in the faculty string quartet.
DES MOINES AP The war conduct is an issue in the campaign, said Richard F. Mitchell of Fort Dodge, Democratic governor nominee, at the state platform convention. He said Gov. Dewey would challenge the President if the war went badly and stressed the need to maintain supplies and civilian support as essential. Mitchell spoke at the morning session after district caucuses that chose presidential electors. two electors-at-large would be named in the afternoon.
Pvt Albert Caponetto 29 surrendered at Chicago after going AWOL from Camp Robinson Ark since July 5. He said he repaired seven automobiles at three garages to keep his wife and child financially secure, sleeping by day and returning at night. He was handed over to military authorities three hours after surrender.
Arnold's Park Iowa AP reports the six day honeymoon of Cpl. and Mrs. George Gullgren ended when Cpl. Gullgren age 21 from Manson drowned in Lake Minnewashia. He dove from a boat on the lake during furlough from Fort Fisher North Carolina and could not swim back. His body was recovered two hours later.
WASHINGTON (UP) House UNAmerican Activities Committee chair Dies released a report alleging high ranking administrationists including Eleanor Roosevelt and David K. Niles conspired with CIO PAC in violation of the Hatch Act. The document cites calls and visits between PAC officials, administration figures, and government payroll members.
A Daily Mail Stockholm dispatch reported on Friday that Adolf Hitler was planning to deliver an important speech next Thursday. The report notes the anticipated address and reflects wartime media coverage from London.
A Forecastle Lawyer is a sailor who believes he knows all service rules and regulations and insists others follow them while sometimes excluding himself. The piece notes irony and suggests effective counters are against the very rules he upholds.
Joyce Hill two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Hill was found dead near the family home along a road to the fairgrounds. Her neck was broken and her skull fractured. Her brother Jimmie four was playing with her. investigators were secretive Saturday morning with no further particulars released.
Lynn A. Stambaugh, narrowly defeated by Sen. Gerald Nye in the June 27 Republican primary, says he is earnestly considering running as an independent in November. Gov. John Moses is the Democratic nominee. Nye won the race by 972 votes, 38,191 to 37,219, per the state canvassing board.
DES MOINES AP The Rock Island railroad filed suit in district court seeking nullification of a state commerce commission order requiring it to stop using one platform caboose in Iowa. The 1940 complaint by the railroad transportation brotherhoods of Iowa followed a formal conference with commission and railroad representatives. The railroad says it had permission from the interstate commerce commission to use one properly equipped platform caboose instead of two and that Iowa rules conflict with federal rulings.
Decord sailor Merlyn C. Pierce suffered back injuries when a car rolled over Thursday night. Driver Mrs. S. E. Roque, who dozed momentarily, lost control. They were returning to Decorah from LaCrosse, Wisconsin, as Pierce was to report back at Farragut, Idaho, on Saturday.
Notice is hereby given that Mollie R Linville has been duly appointed Executrix of the estate of Guy P Linville, deceased, in Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate must settle with the undersigned, and those having claims should file them duly authenticated in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court. Carl Hendrickson, Attorney.
Notice is hereby given that on the 38th day of July 1944 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administratrix with Will Annexed of the estate of John William Baldridge late of Linn County deceased. All indebted persons to the estate should pay promptly to the administratrix and those with claims must file them in the Clerk of Linn County District Court. ALICE L BALDRIDGE Administratrix with Will Annexed Elliott Shuttleworth Ingersoll Attorneys.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company notes daily and Sunday publication at 500 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa Entered as second class matter June 18 1932 The paper cites Associated Press and United Press International wire services with telegraphic rights and lists subscription rates by carrier and mall edition with various prices and dwellings for regional distribution.
Tschaikowsky life story blends with new music in Prince of Pathos for Chicago Theater of the Air at 8 p.m. over Mutual and WGN from Grant Park. Jessica Dragonette and the Serenaders with Gus Haenschen’s orchestra perform Saturday Night Serenade at 8:45 p.m. over CBS and WBBM. Correction Please airs at 9:15 p.m. over CBS and WMT. Program notes list Jack Shilkret conducting and other shows including Theater of Air and National Barn Dance with various local stations.
DES MOINES AP Bisignano operator of Babe's restaurant files a claim to 1 700 cases of liquor seized by federal authorities last spring from a Minneapolis dealer and now held by the government in Minneapolis. Assistant U S Attorney William Murphy at St Paul says Bisignano claims ownership of warehouse receipts on the liquor and the matter awaits a federal court decision in Minneapolis.
Hollywood report says film actress Jean Parker received her final divorce decree from H Dawson Sanders a coast guard warrant officer and former radio commentator. Parker cited being treated as if she “really didn t exist.”
Allied air patrols over the Dutch East Indies sank two enemy ships and set a third afire. MacArthur announced a merchant vessel was sunk off Ceram, a coastal vessel destroyed near Vogelkop, and a 1000 ton freighter set afire. Attacks also hit shipping off Sorong and Manokwari as 18th Army troops in northern New Guinea vainly searched for an escape route.
A dense listing shows broadcasting lineup across stations WMT WGN KXEL and WHO for Saturday evening July 29 191 with programs from Who To Youth to News and plays. It includes vaudeville like First Nighters Am Dance Sunset Frolic Barn Party and Mystery House, plus musical features and sports updates. The Sunday July 30 1944 morning and afternoon schedule continues with further program notes and station identifiers.
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