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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
2
Harry Boyd Nestlement notes the ongoing argument over fee power at the Moses Conference. The discussion highlights debates on funding and authority and sheds light on the procedural tensions shaping the event.
The text discusses whether the United States should push a new peace plan now or delay for broader agreement. It references Truman, Eisenhower, Nehru, and British leaders, urging faith in a leading role while weighing risks of haste versus delaying until more consensus.
Moscow radio announced 16 Polish political leaders including General Okulicki would be tried soon for organizing terror acts and operating wireless transmitters behind Soviet lines. Poland's government in exile rejected Western supervision of a new unity government and accused Moscow and London of sidelining them in the wartime settlement context.
At the UN conference in San Francisco small nations pushed for a unilateral withdrawal right from the world league with strings attached. Big powers insisted on charter amendment limits and a punishment clause expelling violators, while unanimity among the Big Five governs the security council. Final charter texts in five languages are prepared for signing, possibly weeks later in Washington.
Eyewitness recounts Prague’s five day uprising in May 1945 as Czech patriots battled 200000 German troops, seized control of radio Prague, and faced brutal reprisals. About 2000 Czechs killed, 2000 later died of wounds. Germans suffered 530 casualties as Red Army neared.
London outlines a new deal for India with an executive council nearly all Indian to advance self government. Viceroy Wavell says external affairs would be led by an Indian member while Auchinleck would keep war portfolio. Amery states policy aims for Indian leadership to cooperate in war and postwar reconstruction.
Secretary of War Stimson said Gen. George C Marshall will remain as army chief of staff. He dismissed resignation rumors and told reporters Marshall is not going to resign or retire.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a wartime note on Tarakan with references to Japanese actions and Allied responses. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the fragment hints at island operations and satellite reports mentioning Australia and the Netherlands in connection with Tarakan.
The Gazette launches a weekly Teen Talk column by Gloria Weiser a recent University of Iowa graduate. She will visit youth centers to gather opinions on teenage activities and suggest ideas to improve their time and understand current trends.
Kath leen Ke ary rushes home from work after a hunch that her son Sgt William E Kearritt would be on the Grand Trunk train. She greets him on the platform as the train stops, family and friends crowding around in a joyful reunion after 20 months at sea and abroad.
Washington reports the White House says President Truman will attend hometown events in Independence and Kansas City. He will be in Independence on June 27 and in Kansas City on June 28 for local commemorations.
U S forces push to wrap up the Okinawa campaign as 10th Army seizes the Yaeju Dake plateau edges and closes in on the last Japanese foothold. American units including Maj. Gen. Arnold’s Seventh Division advance through Ozato and Kunishi ridge while Marines push toward Mezado village. The battle, marked by heavy shelling and counterattacks, leaves the Japanese garrison largely decimated with thousands killed and remaining resistance dwindling.
Chicago workers on the eighth floor scaffold toppled leaving Clarence Carlson dead after an 85 foot drop. Harry Sawyer hung head down for about 11 minutes before rescue crews used a ladder to free him. He survived but suffered nervous shock.
Sam Kimmel of Des Moines, alleged representative of Hlinvis Meat of Chicago, faced charges for buying more than 2.5 million pounds of live hogs under false records from March to May. The federal action accuses him of overpaying above ceiling prices, using fictitious weights, excessive commissions, and trucking hogs to Des Moines to divert meat to black market channels. The case seeks injunctions to bar purchases above ceilings, curb commissions, and require proper records.
Authoritative reports say Lt Gen. William H. Simpson will bring the Ninth Army back to the United States in July or soon after. The 15th Army will stay in Germany in an occupation role with the Third and Seventh armies at least until December, with possible redeployment to the Pacific if not needed on the continent.
Secretary Stimson said the Third and Seventh armies are designated for occupation in Germany and Gen. Patton will return to Europe soon. He noted current forces include only headquarters units about 1000 men each and that the 22d corps is not listed as part of the initial force while screening continues. The final composition will differ from earlier field deployments as redeployment and demobilization proceed.
The Cedar Rapids forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with chances of showers in parts of the area. A daytime high near 80 degrees was reached in Cedar Rapids with temperatures dipping to the mid 60s overnight. Notable rainfall occurred in Inwood and Estherville, while Iowa recorded a high of 88 degrees in Sioux City and Alta.
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the nomination of Secretary of Agriculture Wickard to head the Rural Electrification Administration. The vote was 11 to 4 with Republicans and some Democrats supporting, while opponents including Senator Witworth pressed resistance.
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