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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
21
City temperatures for Cedar Rapids Des Moines and other locations listed along with a set of coupons including Coffee Meat Gasoline Sugar and Fuel oil arrangements. Coupons 13 15 16 17 and others specify validity dates and quantities.
Carl D. Paterson and Bernice Reece, both of Rock Island Illinois, obtained marriage licenses.
Wilbur Ray Robinson died Monday at his home 390 Sixteenth Street SE. Harry W. Sargent died Sunday at 2321 Mt. Vernon Avenue SE. S V Shonka died Sunday in University Hospital Iowa City.
At 12 38 a m Sunday a bed havenport caught fire at the one story frame dwelling owned by Anthony Homolka 825 Tenth Avenue SE Damage was confined to the single structure and a general alarm was sounded
At Mercy and St. Luke’s hospitals numerous births are reported. Families including Connor, Gibson, Drakozal, Condon, Van Dyke, Larson, Bender, Roberts, Stusak, Aldridge, Klouda, Bys, and Batty welcomed new sons and daughters during June. Addresses and guardians listed for each birth.
London reports a strong Allied air force moved toward northern France with bombers and fighters. RAF day raids in the English Channel set fire to two minesweepers and a locomotive, damaging five more locomotives. all planes returned safely. A separate German raid on southeast England caused some damage and casualties, with one enemy aircraft shot down.
Federal Judge Thomas W. Slick said government and Anaconda Wire and Cable attorneys would enter a nolo contendere plea for the company and five personnel over a $5,000,000 war fraud case, with no trial expected.
City Treasurer Walter Miller reported paying 65000 on the city's outstanding bonds since April 1 leaving the amount outstanding at 1877600. Beginning April 1 the bonds outstanding were 1942600. A total of 50000 was paid on water bonds in April and 15000 on sewer bonds in dime. Miller also reported payment of 16920.05 in interest.
Fragmentary text from Cedar Rapids Gazette shows names Miller Boyd Hoyt and editors, with references to Associated Press United Press International wire reports and republication rights, plus pricing and publication notes. The readable bits indicate staff roles and wire service sourcing for Cedar Rapids publication.
A American tanker and an American freighter collided off the U S east coast causing 84 deaths. The freighter lost 66 of 69 aboard and the tanker 18 of 82 seamen. Survivors reached Norfolk as navy and coast guard investigated the disaster. Deck Cadet Leonard survived after being knocked down by flames.
U S planes damaged and possibly sunk a Japanese destroyer, cargo ship, and corvette in the Solomons over the weekend. Some 15 Zeros were shot down with four U S aircraft lost. The attack involved Dauntless dive bombers Avenger torpedo bombers Corsair Warhawk and Warhawk and Lockheed fighters.
The navy reported heavy raids against Japanese targets in the Aleutians at Kiska and on New Georgia at Munda. Bombs on Choiseul silenced enemy gun positions, but no results were observed at Kiska or Munda.
The unit claims 18 Italian seaplanes destroyed at Stagnone base near Sicily after two prior air operations and notes 1,100 sorties in seven weeks, surpassing desert air force output. Capt. William A. Reed from Marion Iowa, squadron commander, credited with downing an ME-109. Capt. Kenneth Letterdahl from Rock Island also noted. Reed is son of Mrs. L. N. Martin of Marion.
Washington AP War Manpower Commissioner Paul V McNutt charged some draft boards with improperly inducting fathers not on the non deferrable list and urged men in that status to appeal He said boards have gone beyond the deferral rules for dependency while stressing that a cowboy can tie a steer with its own tail.
S V Shonka 57 of 394 Twenty-fifth street SE Cedar Rapids longtime lawyer since 1918 and civic leader dies at University Hospital Town City after four years of chest illness. Born Abie Nebraska December 31 1885 he was Nebraska football star first all American west of Mississippi in 1912. Survived by wife Carolyn two daughters Elaine Smith and Barbara Ann, one grandson David Bruce Smith, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral Tuesday p.m. at Barta chapel with Rev Z F Pauk officiating burial in Bohemian National cemetery.
Wilbur Ray Robinson 390 Sixteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids died at home at 12 45 a m Monday after a brief illness born March 15 1886 at Garrison Iowa married Ruth Ann Allen Sept 1 1910 a Cedar Rapids resident 19 years formerly with LaPlant Choate Manufacturing for 18 years survived by wife three daughters Mrs Robert Young Hawthorne California Mrs William Valentine and Mrs George Harmes Cedar Rapids a granddaughter and three grandsons funeral arrangements not set friends may call at Moen chapel
Harry W. Largent 52 of 2321 Mt. Vernon Ave SE died at 9 15 p m Sunday after a long illness. Proprietor of Largent's electrical service he lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years and is survived by wife Florence. Born July 20 1890 in Boone he belonged to A O U W Boone and IBEW. Body at Beatty funeral home after 5 pm Monday private services 3 30 pm Tuesday at Beatty chapel Rev Marion Williams officiating. Burial Rogers Grove Cemetery. Family requests no flowers.
Plimpton T. Mitchell died at his home on Twenty-first Street SE. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Turner Chapel with Rev. James H. Blackstone Jr. Burial is Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.
Henry Chambers Hepker died at his home on Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Turner chapel with Rev. Frank H. Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Pale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
John D. Saha of Palo died Monday at 12 33 p.m. in a Cedar Rapids hospital. The body was taken to Turner funeral home.
Clarence E. Nickle longtime Woodburn schools superintendent and former registrar at Drake University Des Moines died Sunday at age 63. The Woodburn community mourns the loss of the educator and public servant who guided local schools and contributed to university registration work.
Washington AP reports rising friction among soft coal operators as miners resume work under a strike truce. Operators split on seeking a new contract versus War Labor Board adjudication, with northern operators favoring negotiations and southern groups calling for WLB rulings. Production returns to near normal after six days of disruption, with scattered work stoppages in Houston Pa and Ohio anthracite mines.
Dr Beardsley Ruml argues that a core belief in the essential humanity of man underpins America’s war program and the Four Freedoms. He contrasts Allied aims with Axis mindsets, warning that neglect of this foundation weakens resolve yet can yield a lasting peace if embraced by all.
A fragment notes a tax collection plan praised by common Americans as understandable while criticizing the New Deal and some Congress members for only partially grasping it. The remark frames public opinion and political understanding during June 7, 1943.
Three Des Moines youths were arrested by Highway Patrolmen near Cedar Rapids and taken for questioning. Named are Donald Kirkpatrick 27 Clyde Baysinger 16 and Richard Pinegar 17. Police found gasoline hoses a change of clothing and a loaded bludgeon in their car. They carried an A book windshield sticker and planned to visit friends in Anamosa who are serving 10 year terms for robbery with aggravation.
Witnesses including P. M. Brinker of the National Association of Retail Grocers told the House small business committee that current OPA price regulations would force thousands of grocers out of business. He urged consolidating food controls under one agency and setting prices at producer levels with retailer markups.
About 50 youths wearing zoot suits were rounded up by sheriffs deputies after sailors retaliated for attacks on servicemen. Sailors prowled East LA streets for two nights, using chains and bottles as weapons, delivering beatings before turning suspects over to authorities.
Vice-president Wallace told Connecticut College for Women graduates that after victory in the war the United States must seek cooperation with Axis youth, especially German youth, to help frame a world peace. He spoke at the Sunday commencement in New London.
Taxicabs were in two weekend crashes with charges filed against both drivers in police court. The main collision occurred at Third Ave and Sixth Street SE Sunday night involving Jerry Wood and Otis Bayley, injuring Maxine Barns and Jean Wright. Wood charged with failure to yield. case set for Wednesday. A second crash at Second Ave and Third St SW involved Maxine Conrad and Amalia Melcher. Conrad charged with speeding.
A busy weekend for police included a stolen Persian kitten from 1624 Fifth avenue SE between 4:15 and 9 p.m. Sunday, missed coats at Newman's after suit fittings, two purses vanishings, a car purse with $10 cash and a check, ration books, and valuables, plus a hit and run on a parked car at the post office and two attempted breakins at a Drew Lock shop and a Tom Combs grocery in Oakland area.
Film actress Greer Garson was granted a divorce from husband Alex Snelson. A decree nisi granted November 7 was made absolute, finalizing the divorce after Snelson had charged desertion.
Pfc Donald Konigsmark 331 Fourteenth Avenue SW promoted to corporal from Truaxfield Madison Wisconsin and moved to Boca Raton field Florida for extended radio schooling. Private Richard W Kublas transferred from New York City to Camp Shanango Greenville Pennsylvania. George Glenn arrives overseas. Donald Boysen promoted to sergeant in Marine Corps in the South Pacific. Multiple air force and navy personnel listed with transfers, training, and furloughs including Richard F Gates, Richard Fosdick, Clarence Nelson, and Ned White with base notes from Beloit Chicago Kelly Field San Antonio Chickasha and other locations.
Harry Preston 53 of 853 Shaver road NE hanged himself to a gas pipe in the basement about noon Sunday. Dr. R E Munden Linn county coroner said the body was found by wife and a friend about 3 30 p m. Preston had been ill and recently underwent brain surgery at Iowa City. He had lived in Cedar Rapids 18 years and worked 14 years as a painter for Iowa Manufacturing. Survived by Opal Preston wife three daughters Roberta Eddy Marian all of Minneapolis two brothers Eddy Milwaukee Willard Tacoma a sister Mrs Ben Chaloupsky St Paul stepmother Mrs Nellie Preston St Paul a stepdaughter Mrs Oliver Omar Cedar Rapids a half sister Mrs Walter Fry Meade and half-brother Lester Preston Kamiah Idaho. Body at family home. Services at Barta funeral home later.
Abnormally cool weather persisted in Cedar Rapids Sunday with a high near 65 and lows around 56. A forecast calls for continued cool conditions tonight and Tuesday, with scattered showers and overcast skies.
Rep Hartley of New Jersey introduced a bill to liquidate the Office of Price Administration. The measure, an amendment to the emergency price control act, would transfer OPA powers to departments where they belong.
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