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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
14
Reports from the Pacific suggest a decisive Japanese defeat and a possible shift in momentum as Allied forces gain the upper hand. London hints at Allied invasion plans while gas rationing and rubber conservation rumors circulate from Washington amid wartime anxieties.
The Senate voted to set minimum armed forces pay at $50 monthly and $54 for first class privates and naval ratings, effective June 1. The move follows a conference compromise and directs its conferees to adopt the House endorsed pay scale for final action. Senators Gillette and Herring supported the motion.
Cedar Rapids area sees relief as the Cedar River falls from Sunday highs. Sunday’s 73 degree high gave way to cooler evening temperatures, with a low of 57 noted early Monday. River level rose to 8.8 feet Sunday and fell to 8.5 by Monday afternoon, still above the 3.4 foot normal.
Washington reports President Roosevelt plans to outline the facts and reasons behind gasoline and rubber issues once his investigation concludes. A House delegation quoted him as considering a fireside chat to share salient details and calm public concerns amid debate on potential national rationing.
Senator Gillette of Iowa met with President Roosevelt to discuss the potential of obtaining rubber from grain alcohol. He refused to reveal details to reporters.
Supreme Court split 8 1 and 5 4 upholding that overtime must be paid at time and a half when no contract sets an hourly wage. Ruling favors Overnight Motor Transport vs Missel and sides with contract based pay for A H Belo cases, clarifying weekly salary above minimum still triggers overtime.
London AP reports Britain broadcast guidance to French civilians from Belgium to the Spanish border urging evacuation of a broad coastal zone designated a prohibited military area. The notices warn civilians to seek safety, while noting forthcoming liberation operations without giving dates.
Roy Waterhouse, 50, of Coggon, was arrested for drunk driving early Sunday and released Monday after posting a $500 bond. He waived preliminary hearing after arraignment before Justice H. R. Churchill. Constable Harry McGraw said Waterhouse’s car rammed the rear of a parked vehicle in Coggon.
Flora Bell St. Clair, 54, of Chicago, leaped from her eighth floor hotel room at the Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids around 7:15 am Sunday. A pencil and hotel stationery were found. detectives noted earlier razor cuts but found no note and ruled no foul play.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for a new war department appropriation of 39.4 billion dollars for the 1943 fiscal year. The request, sent to Speaker Rayburn, would push total war funding to beyond 200 billion dollars for the three years ending June 30, 1943.
Spokane, April PIKED UP RIGHT MAN sher iff Ralph Buckley, while returning to jail, picked up a hitchhiker who turned out to be the desertion suspect. After a brief talk, Buckley escorted the man to the jail, ending the search.
Two Detroit youths posed as Canadian air force and Polish armed forces heroes, wowing locals in Logansport. The men were jailed after Deputy Landis uncovered lies. one teen attempted suicide. Authorities hold them for military review as the community’s service club gathering was called off.
Washington observers say Japan could pause before homeward retreat and mount a new Hawaii strike. Admiral King stressed Hawaii must be held, noted possible Japanese reinforcements, and described Midway fighting as weakening but not definitive. He warned weather obscured Dutch Harbor actions and refused to reveal exact reconnaissance ranges.
Frank Simon, 34, of Cedar Rapids area, drowned when he stepped from a boat into what he thought was shallow water near Linn Junction while helping move cattle from flooded Cedar River lowlands. Sheriff’s crew recovered the body Monday morning. coroner ruled the death accidental. Survivors include his widow Christina and daughter Marvelene, with relatives in Protivin and Fort Atkinson. funeral arrangements pending.
The Belgian government-in-exile reported Monday that clashes and regular battles have occurred in occupied Belgium between German garrisons and Nazi troops arriving from the Russian front. The fighting began after eastern front troops criticized their western comrades.
Japan and its Axis allies offered silent press coverage of the Battle of Midway Island while marking the semi anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack.
Branch sugar for canning rationing committees were set up in 10 Linn County communities Sunday with additional branches planned for Ely Center Point and Walker. Sam Hawkins announced that Cedar Rapids residents get an extra day to register and that letters will not be accepted. applications must be made in person at the local branch or rationing board.
A Berlin radio broadcast claimed United States troops had landed at Basra Iraq with 20 000 men aboard four transports The Istanbul Transocean correspondent credited the report but no other source confirmed the claim
Washington report notes Captain Oliver Lyttelton, Britain's minister of production, voiced strong admiration for the rapid advance of American war production during a Sunday briefing.
At Midway and Pearl Harbor, Admiral Nimitz reports Japanese forces limping westward after three days of battle. The defense shattered much of Japan's air arm while U S losses included one destroyer. several enemy ships sunk or damaged, with Sun casualty figures evolving as reports continue.
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