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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1942
Page
5
War production officials consider general gasoline rationing to conserve transport as rubber shortages loom for two years. Congress moves to cut CCC funding while Cedar Rapids United War Fund nears its 50 000 goal. War news prompts caution about overoptimism and stock market echoes.
British forces under Gen Sir Claude Auchinleck push through a sand storm to seize Rotunda Segnall, a key Axis supply base 44 miles west of Knightsbridge, as Rommel’s gaps threaten the British line. Mussolini’s command reports over 3,000 British prisoners near El Caleb. Mussolini said to be in Libya.
The Cedar Rapids area remains warm and humid through Thursday. Overnight into Wednesday morning saw showers that cooled conditions, with temperatures rising from 66 at 6 am to 82 by noon and a 0.18 inch precipitation tally recorded Wednesday morning.
Nipponese warships in early April sank 17 merchant vessels in the Bay of Bengal with seven UN ships going down. One American vessel, captained by Regnar Eklund of Sunnyside New York, reported heavy shelling and seven survivors landed at Norfolk. He said 100 lives were lost or injured among six ships and a Norwegian nearby. A British bomber later attacked the Japanese ships.
Bernard Bunny Berigan the famed jazz trumpeter and bandleader died in New York at Poly Clinic Hospital. He had collapsed last month and, despite doctors urging him to quit the trumpet, continued playing until his death following an intestinal illness.
At the Boston navy yard on Wednesday the destroyers Hudson and Charrette were launched for the U S Navy. The ceremony marked another step in expanding naval power as ships were baptized and prepared for service.
The House Appropriations Committee voted 15 12 to abolish the Civilian Conservation Corps striking a 75 818 000 continuation for 1943. The panel approved a 1 158 451 660 bill for the federal security agency and labor department, with CCC funding removed as a curtailed, war economy move.
War production officials announce a 30 to 35 percent reduction in a ten million ton steel expansion due to shortages of steel, copper, and other war materials. William S. Batt of the WPB warns of idle shipways and slowed ammunition as civilian supplies dwindle.
Lieut. Comdr. Edward H Butch O'Hare, famed for attacking 20 Japanese planes and downing six or seven, toured Butte mine pits with admiring miners. He admitted the expedition was wonderful but risky and asked, What do you think of it.
In Los Angeles government evidence identifies Heydrich as the man who sent Dr. Hans Helmut Gros to the United States with orders to organize sabotage and report on labor leaders and shipping. Gros testified he was instructed to contact Japanese agents if war began, though he claimed no intent to act.
Cedar Rapids reports $38,868 raised in United War Fund with 122 firms still unreported. M. H Morrison, chairman, says several large businesses are outstanding and that total may exceed $40,000 as reports arrive. He convened an executive meeting to speed up collections and urged every resident to contribute to meet the quota.
Lord Mountbatten head of the British Commandos arrived in Washington to confer with U.S. fighting services as Anglo American conferences on production and training for commando operations unfold. Oliver Lyttelton, British production minister, reached the capital to discuss American output of planes tanks guns and ships with u.s. officials.
ADELAIDE Australia AP twelve year old Jim Phillips created a new munition and troop carrier design. He earned a special commendation from Army Minister F M Forde who praised his wartime effort and his desire to help Australia.
RAF bombers believed about 400 strong hit Essen for a second night in 24 hours with fires and smoke, targeting Krupp works and other Ruhr sites. Fourteen bombers未missing. total RAF losses rise to 93 since the campaign began.
Washington reports warn that public schools face collapse due to wartime financial strain and personnel demands. Education Commissioner Studebaker cites reduced state aid, teacher withdrawals for armed service, and tighter budgets for materials, maintenance, and operations as key dangers.
The House adopted three separate resolutions declaring the United States at war with Bulgaria Hungary and Ruthenia. The votes were 257 to 0 for Bulgaria, 259 to 0 for Wangars, and 360 to 0 for Ruthenia with Rep Jeannette Rankin absent during roll call. The Senate is expected to pass and send to the White House for the president’s signature.
The Cedar Rapids board of review ruled it lacks authority to alter assessed values for properties housing businesses hit by federal car sales freezes. Assessor J F Scolaro noted changes in value must be proven and that taxation is the rule with exemptions only in rare cases. A 1945 reevaluation is planned. relief may come via future legislation.
Washington by Vinson outlines an $8.3 billion naval buildup to build about 500 fighting ships. The package aims to nearly double U S Navy tonnage with aircraft carriers destroyers cruisers and patrol craft over the next two years.
A Prague related report states that 21 additional Czechs were executed by firing squad under Gestapo authority. The actions followed raids on resistance cells and harboring accusations, with seven alleged Jews among the dead and an agriculture ministry official noted among those killed.
London report says the government will take full control of coal mines and start nationwide fuel rationing as part of wartime measures. The move signals centralized management of energy supply and distribution during the crisis.
The House postponed a vote on a bill to grant financial aid to dependents of enlisted service members due to competing legislation. Majority Leader McCormack indicated action could be delayed until next week, delaying drafting of some men with dependents.
An old Gazette want ad drew ten buyers and sold the forge by the second day the ad ran. The brief notice highlights how ads turn items into quick sales in a busy market.
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