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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
3
The article argues President Roosevelt must bow to John L. Lewis to avert production stoppage and inflation risks. It warns only a robust wartime economic policy with teeth can head off chaos, while calling for decisive leadership beyond political considerations.
President Roosevelt poised to issue a directive to end the coal strike after consultations with the War Labor Board and top officials. A union walkout rumored to be broad, with miners in Kentucky Alabama Oklahoma and Pennsylvania resisting or sustaining work under wartime demands. Hesitation over a $1 per day concession sparks debate over wartime labor channels and enforcement.
Harold Parkes 23, aviation cadet and son of Mr and Mrs E S Parkes of Columbia Missouri and former Cedar Rapids resident, was killed in a May 27 airplane crash at Griders Field Pine Bluff Arkansas. He had one year in the air corps and attended Franklin school St Pauls Methodist church and the University of Missouri for two years.
More than 2,000 Negro employees at the St. Louis ordnance plant went on strike on Thursday. Officials said the workers refused to work under white foremen, halting production and prompting management action.
German force of about 500 planes attacked Kursk and 123 were shot down by Soviet pilots and anti aircraft fire. The loss toll included 30 German planes and 30 Soviet planes in separate clashes. Russians recaptured Sevsk area towns and reported heavy fighting on the Kuban bridgehead.
Robertson County Tennessee Draft Board No 1 says it will induct no more men until the government resolves strikes. The board sent a letter to Governor Prentice Cooper warning of resignation if not action taken. They cited two and a half years of service and protested wages for civilians in industry essential to the war effort.
Washington AP report says the House halted outright rejection of the Smith Connally anti strike measure, moving to amend. A motion by Rep Cellar to strike the enacting clause failed 133 to 37 on a standing vote.
Senator Bailey of North Carolina introduced a Senate resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to limit presidents to two terms. The wording would not affect President Roosevelt according to the report.
Robert S. Black, longtime Lincoln recreation official, was appointed Cedar Rapids recreation superintendent to replace Judd Dean who resigned last Aug. 7. Black begins work, pending city council approval, with June 21 as official playground opening. A June 14 director training week and June 5 Ellis Park pool opening were announced.
A forecast for Cedar Rapids and Iowa shows continued warmth this afternoon with showers and scattered thunder squalls tonight. Cooler tonight and Friday forenoon with strong winds follows a day that reached 85 in Cedar Rapids and 94 in western Iowa. Rain amounts varied with 1.12 inches in Carroll and Cherokee while Cedar Rapids saw no precipitation.
A Russian aviator, Junior Lieutenant Lily Litviak, was credited with destroying an observation balloon. Earlier efforts by other pilots had failed to achieve a confirmed hit.
Allied headquarters reported destructive raids on four Japanese airfields in the Wewak area of New Guinea and continued attacks on enemy shipping north of Australia. Bombers hit We wak Boram Dagua and But airfields, destroying planes, ammunition dumps, and runways, with all Allied planes returning safely. Sixteen Japanese planes raided Bulldog, New Guinea, causing light damage and few casualties.
Secretary of War Stimson reported Thursday that at least 17083 American soldiers are prisoners of war. Of these, 11307 are in Japanese hands, with 3312 held by Germany and 2464 by Italy, based on Red Cross reports. Food parcels are sent to Axis prisoners in Germany and Italy, while Japan has not agreed.
The French executive committee is established as the National Committee of Liberation with Gen. Henri Giraud and Gen. Charles de Gaulle as joint heads. Changes unfold in Algeria and Morocco leadership. Muselier, trusted by Giraud, tightens order in Algiers amid tensions with Gaulle followers.
OPA hikes beef point values to near double pork as June meat revision begins. From Sunday housewives face 1 to 3 more points per pound on beef cuts while some pork and most variety meats drop a point. Two new red coupon foods milk and soft cheese. crab meat and sea foods removed.
Congress passed the 75 percent forgiveness income tax bill with a 20 percent payroll withholding starting July 1 and sent it to President Roosevelt for signature. Senate approved the conference report 62 to 19 amid debate. lawmakers foresee possible higher future tax rates and new pay‑as‑you‑earn provisions.
Secretary of War Henry L Stimson announced that American success on Attu in the Aleutians places U S forces within striking distance of Japan The May 28 capture of the height above Chichagof harbor marked the turning point in the battle He credited ground troops with the decisive victory and noted naval and air support In the Mediterranean he reported Allied shipping moving with little resistance due to air attacks on Sicily Sardinia Panterleria and Italy and said enemy airfields there had been largely neutralized
Detroit reports a CIO United Automobile Workers strike at Packard Motor Car that halted 95 percent of production including planes and marine engines. Management revised its strike estimate downward and would not release exact numbers. workers protested upgrade of three Black employees.
Madame Chiang Kai-shek and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were stopped and questioned by OPA inspectors during the Memorial Day weekend drive against pleasure driving ban violators in the metropolitan area. Mitchell Jelline, OPA district enforcement attorney, said all three had valid reasons for driving and were treated as routine cases.
Allied destroyers sank two Axis merchant vessels and an escorting torpedo boat off Capo Spartivento and drove a burning enemy destroyer ashore. American planes raided Pantelleria and Sardinia with no losses, while a large Allied shipping movement was reported from Gibraltar toward North Africa.
Washington reports renewed South Pacific air activity as American bombers strike Japanese positions on Bougainville in the Solomons and raid Kiska in the Aleutians. Fires blaze at Tinputs harbor and Numa Numa harbor as bombers hit the northeast Bougainville coast. Two small enemy vessels near Tinputs are bombed.
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