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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1944

Page

5

Turkish Shakeup Over Dardanelles

London reports Premier Sukru Saracoglu took over the foreign ministry after a cabinet crisis over British protests about German naval transit through the Dardanelles. Eden disclosed German warships moved from the Black Sea to the Aegean, including combat types, as Turkey vowed no armed vessels would pass in future.

London Numan Menemencioglu Nelles Sukru Saracoglu Oet Menemencloglu Anthony Eden House of Commons Crimea Black Sea Dardanelles Aegean Sea Eden Parliament Uning Menemencioglu Radio Ankara Saracogl

Leonard T. Bradley Awarded DSC for New Guinea Action

Pfc. Leonard T. Bradley nephew of Dr and Mrs T F Suchomel of 2319 Ridgeway Dr SE received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism on the Soputa Sananda trail in New Guinea on December 5, 1942. He leaped with a foot over a grenade amid a heavy counterattack, saving comrades at the cost of his foot. Bradley, discharged, now works on the Pickery farm near Monticello with Mrs Bradley.

New Guinea Pfc Leonard T. Bradley T. F. Suchomel Ridgeway Drive Soputa-Sananda Trail Bradley Monticello

Castoria Returns to Market Under New Safeguards

Sterling Drug Inc announces Fletcher's Castoria is back on sale after a May 4 1943 withdrawal due to irritation. Vice President Harold B. Thomas cites 138 tests and elaborate safeguards designed to ensure safety of the proprietary preparation.

New York Fletcher Sterling Drug, Inc Harold B. Thomas Wedesday Thomas

Don Van Meter Jr. Receives Purple Heart Posthumously

Mrs. R. L. Van Meter and Don Van Meter Jr. of 601 Nineteenth street SE receive the Purple Heart on behalf of their son Don D. Van Meter who was killed in action when the U S S Quincy sank in the Solomon Islands on August 9, 1942.

R. L. van Meter Nineteenth Street Don D. van Meter U.S.S. Quincy Solomon Islands

Jap Isle Economy Can Be Destroyed

Washington AP Brig Gen H S Hansell chief of staff of the Twentieth Air Force said the Japanese home economy is highly concentrated and can be destroyed. He spoke at a press preview of the B 29 Superfortress noting studies of Japanese industry began during its design. He warned Japanese defenses would be very determined with high losses in raids but the B 29 has speed ceiling and firepower to protect itself.

Washington H. S. Hansell Twentieth Air Force Hansell Orient Germany

Biddle Again Vetoes Probe of CIO Unit

Attorney General Biddle rejected Rep. Smiths call for a grand jury investigation of the CIO Political Action committee. He said no federal law violation was found and that reviewed files from two months ago offered no new information.

Washington (Ap Biddle Rep. Smith D-Va CIO Political Action Committee Smith

Sulfa Drug Cuts Respiratory Ills

CHICAGO (UP) Preliminary experiments in the use of sulfa diazine as a prophylactic against common respiratory diseases suggest 50 to 75 percent of hospital days for soldiers can be saved. Col. W Paul Holbrook told the American Medical association convention that four grams of sulfadiazine in 48 hours and six grams over three days markedly cut hospital admissions for respiratory diseases for about 12 days. Navy doctors warn boric acid on wounds is a cumulative poison and should not be used for burns.

Chicago Col. W. Paul Holbrook United States Army Medical Corps American Medical Association STUDQ Holbrook Navy John =. L. Keyes

Penicillin Aids Treatment of Peritonitis in Humans

Based on canine studies, researchers conclude penicillin could be a valuable aid in treating peritonitis in humans, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits and warranting further clinical evaluation.

Army Beats Tokyo With Announcement War News Impact

Washington AP Elmer Davis director of the Office of War Information says the War Department's bombing of Japan by B 29s marks the first time America beat Japan with a near home front announcement. Davis offered no explanation for the timing of the announcement.

Washington Elmer Davis Office of War Information War Department Japan America Davis

Tokyo Radio Silence Sparks War Commentary

Davis praised the army with three cheers for both the attack and its rapid announcement, noting Tokyo's quiet response and suggesting officials may be crafting a narrative to justify the action. The remark highlights wartime rhetoric and public messaging surrounding a sudden assault.

Tokyo Radio Davis

Nazi Air Performance Improves in Battle Reports

London AP dispatch says a veteran U.S. pilot reports that German pilots and planes are improving in air combat, despite being outnumbered four to one except in certain engagements. The observation reflects changing effectiveness of Nazi air forces during ongoing operations.

U.S London United

Unnamed Mustang Pilot Claims Improved German Air Activity

An unidentified U S Air Force Mustang pilot notes Germans appear more eager to fight since D day. He has destroyed 17 percent of German planes in the air, including three shot down during his 15 missions since the invasion began.

Despondent WMC executive leaps to death in San Francisco

Police report Ben 35 a regional WMC executive leaped six floors to his death in San Francisco His wife says he was despondent due to ill health and prevailing stress from his condition.

San Francisco INS Ben 35 WMC

Reed Heads Anti-F.R. Resolutions Committee

CHICAGO AP The American Democratic National committee announced that former Senator James A Reed of Missouri will head the resolutions committee of the anti administration group's pre convention caucus. Dr Gleason L Archer national chairman said the committee would draft a platform of Jeffersonian principles designed to revive the Democratic party. Robert E O'Brien Des Moines

Chicago American Democratic National Committee James A. Reed Missouri Gleason L. Archer Robert E. O’brien Des Moines

Committee Members Named By Ta In Hastings Meeting

Ta secretary of the organization cited committee members including Otha D. Wearin of Hastings Is. The report lists others present at the meeting and notes organizational roles within the group.

Otha D. Wearin Hastings

Flower printed pebble crepe dress in lilac palette

Ready to wear dress features a flower print on pebble crepe fabric in lilac gold green and luggage tones. Available sizes 10 through 20. Crafted for a fresh vibrant look with comfortable fit.

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