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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
1
Reporting days gone 67 with 5 left. Linn County has sold 2 730 618 of the 3 490 000 quota. Needed to reach the goal 759 382. Average daily investment required 131 877.
E bond sales in Linn county aimed to reach 3 490 000 by Saturday night with daily needs of 131 877. Monday’s report showed 83 183 in purchases and the county total rose to 2 730 618 about 78 percent of its target, below the state 87 percent of Iowa 82 million quota. The statewide total stood at 71 800 000. The report on overall county progress ends with uncertainty about the remaining pace.
The page lists ration coupon validity changes for red blue meat gasoline fuel oil and luger stamps with dates and stamps. It notes a divorce decree Susie Johnson from Manchus Johnson and a string of court cases and fines for intoxication drunkenness and missing licenses along with local birth announcements and a still alarm at Cargill Inc furnished addresses and dates.
President Truman lands at Hamilton field in a C 54 and drives through crowds estimated at 250000 in San Francisco. He greets onlookers, then meets the 50 nation delegations and dines at the hilltop hotel with Secretary of State Stettinius and 26 other guests, including US delegates.
Paris AP Georges Claude, 75, renowned French scientist credited with neon lights, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the high court on Tuesday for Nazi collaboration. He denied claims he invented the V-1 weapon used against England.
Notice is hereby given that on June 18 1945, the undersigned was appointed executor of the estate of Deditz, deceased, of Linn County Iowa. All persons claiming against said estate must present proof to the undersigned or attorney J Barngrover.
Lt. Gen. Eugene Reybold chief of engineers U S Army says the seventh war loan will shorten the war. He notes soldiers view success of the drive as essential and expresses optimism about progress in home communities.
City Chairman Edwin B. Zeller said Linn county is credited with 373000 of the Milwaukee railroad total purchases, while Montgomery Ward and company add 60000 and Western Grocer company 9000 to the seventh war loan drive. Purchases by large firms are expected to push the drive over its 9268000 goal.
Washington reports 7th war loan sales surpass 20 billion dollars by Monday close, aiming for 14 billion with Morgenthaus expectation of beating the prior 21.6 billion overall. Individual sales tops 6.6 billion, exceeding the prior 6.35 billion record from the fifth loan. The seventh loan seeks 7 billion for individuals.
Linn county and district schools report purchase of 160543 dollars in war stamps and bonds for the just ended school year. Cedar Rapids independent led with 95286.95, followed by Marion independent 16682.50 and St Wenceslaus 10807.10 among others.
Airfield head Col Herbert W. Anderson defended the base’s treatment of prisoners after the AAF took charge in March 1945. He said an exhaustive probe led to punitive action for several guards, with one sergeant dishonorably discharged for six misconduct charges. Abuses cited occurred before 1945. the current commander took over in April 1945.
Budapest after heavy bombing shows nightly concerts at cafes amid ruins. 4500 bodies lie in ruins on the Buda side. Soviets control the city with Voroshilov as senior Allied officer. talks of parliamentary elections in September and a five man council.
In Wiesbaden GermanyField Marshal Montgomery praises American officers and soldiers who helped Britain survive 1941. He notes Axis mistakes in 1941 and Russia and Japan as turning points, credits US aid with Britain’s eventual win, and honors 100 American servicemen with top decorations.
A large search team led by Mills County Sheriff Bob Moore combs caves and hills in northern Mills County to locate a mysterious shooter who fired at farmers. Roy Vore was shot at while driving cattle Sunday night. A James Endicott family member reported a man emerging from woods and firing before fleeing.
An ad promotes a creeping baby doll with moving arms and legs, claiming it appeals to all ages and requires no special sewing. It offers pattern number 694 via The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept and notes a 1945 Needlecraft Catalogue for 15 cents more, listing 95 illustrated designs.
Guy F. Cave 56 of 127 Tenth Street NE died at 2 p.m. Monday after a brief illness. Born March 4, 1889 in Oxford Junction he moved to Cedar Rapids seven years ago as a Copper publications salesman. Survived by widow Velma two sons James J and William G Cave five daughters and other relatives. Body at Monahan funeral home with calling Wednesday evening.
John Benjamin Earl, 72, retired machinist formerly with the Rock Island railway, died at 7 p.m. Monday at his Cedar Rapids home after a long illness. He leaves his widow Emma and a daughter Mae Earl Wilson of Cedar Rapids. He belonged to Blackhawk lodge 72 I.C.C.F. of Waterloo Modern Woodmen of America Cedar Rapids lodge 145 and Walnut Street Baptist church Waterloo. Services 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Beatty chapel conducted by Rev. Grant Anderson. Cremation committal. Friends may call at Beatty's.
Funeral services for Edward B Zbanek will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Moon chapel with Rev. Carl L. Manfred officiating. Burial is planned at Bohemian National cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include J. E. Hamilton S. E. Coquillette H. N. Boyson R. C. Folsom Mark Myers Fred Smith and R. W. Manatt. Friends may call at the chapel.
Louis N Armstrong aged 70 formerly of Atkins and now of Milwaukee died in a Milwaukee hospital at 4 35 p m Monday He was born June 5 1875 in Benton county Surviving are two sons Golden of Atkins and Merle of Cedar Rapids two brothers Newton of Cedar Rapids and John of Missouri two sisters Mrs Mary Rammelsberg Shellsburg and Mrs C W Meek Cedar Rapids and four grandchildren Services set for 3 30 p m Thursday at Beatty chapel with Rev F H Ward Burial at Parker's Grove cemetery
Ford L Law 43 died from injuries after being struck by a switch engine in Audubon. Services will be held Wednesday in Audubon, his former home. He had resided in Cedar Rapids recently after military discharge. Survived by his mother Mrs James Law Des Moines two sisters and three brothers.
DES MOINES AP The state printing board awarded a 747.60 contract to Globe Printing of Des Moines to print 1,000,000 gasoline purchase forms. The 1945 legislature increased the gas tax from three to four cents a gallon. July 4 has been challenged on constitutionality in a separate action.
In Chicago, 75 stewards from the Chicago Truck Drivers union defied the executive board and continued the 11 day strike. They argue the board lacks authority to end a strike it did not call while the Office of Defense Transportation moves war materials and food using civilian and military trucks.
A Detroit meeting of the Maintenance Construction and Powerhouse Workers CIO delegates representing about 38 060 workers failed to vote on a city wide strike. They adopted a resolution urging the international to rescind its no strike pledge while Walter Reuther intervened to block another strike poll. Delegates argued over the loudspeaker system before adjourning amid tense charges and a fishing remark from Packard Local 190 and Ford Local 600 members.
Poplar Bluff Missouri health officer Claude Murray ordered two OPA investigators from a public food locker after they inspected meat without health certificates. The St Louis based OPA official said the investigations would continue, potentially in federal court, with or without the cards.
Rockford officials reopened the investigation into the death of Ruth Blanche Campbell 38 whose body was found in the elevator to employer Cecil Robbel 45 on June 18 after a coroner jury found witnesses held back facts and accounts differed at the inquest. Detective Sgt Roy Johnson testified the body may have been moved to the elevator after death and crushed between the elevator floor and casing on the buildings third floor.
Five new blue stamps J-1 E-1 L-1 N-1 and red stamps A-1 B-1 C-1 D-1 and E-1 take effect Sunday and remain usable through October 31. Red stamps E-2 to J-2 and blue stamps N-2 to S-2 expire June 30. Sugar stamp 36 covers five pounds of sugar through August 31.
In Hollandia New Guinea June 24 a native war near Shangri-la complicates a WAC and 14 escorts rescue mission from the valley. Rescue efforts by Captain Cecil Walters and 23 others are hindered by local fighting and equipment delays as glider and spotter plane plans are considered. Miss Hastings praised as queen of the valley remains defiant about leaving.
Mrs. Augustine Perez, 39, of 1208 Fifteenth Street SE, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday after drinking poison at home. Linn County coroner Dr T Frank Hersch ruled it self-inflicted due to marital troubles, noting a prior suicide attempt last November. Survived by husband Augustine and six children Aurora Lorenzo Frank Victor Paul August Jr. Born in Mexico March 19 1906 she came to the U S 20 years ago. Burial in St John’s cemetery after funeral at Polank chapel and St Wenceslaus Church led by Rev Gilbert Laketek. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
About 1,000 meat markets shut in Houston on Tuesday amid a price protest against ceiling wholesale prices and tie in sales. The Retail Grocers association reports 90 percent of independent dealers closed while chain stores stay open. Officials say aims include breaking a black market, ending tie in sales, and fair meat distribution. OPA investigations of meat deals are pending.
Indianola residents Harvey and Beulah Fetters hosted a Christmas dinner for their son Staff Sgt. Wendell A. Fetters who was prisoner by the Germans last Christmas. The event included turkey trimming and summer fare like strawberry shortcake and a Christmas tree with gifts.
In Prague AP reports the seizure of over 6 million acres of German and Hungarian held land in Czechoslovakia began quickly after a ceremony in an area occupied by American troops. The process took formal steps seizing estates of Rudolf Beran at Milanovice and Count Ferdinand Kinsky at Horazdovice, Beran a former prime minister during Munich.
New York officials shut three Misericordia hospital nurseries after a diarrhea outbreak began June 11. Seven infants have died and eleven have been affected, according to Acting Health Commissioner Frank A. Calderone.
War Food administration War Meat board says federally inspected meat production fell last week to 283 million pounds, down 39 million pounds from the same week in 1944. The drop follows a 1 million pound decrease from the prior period.
British troops advanced in lower Burma mopping up remnants southeast and east of Prome. The Southeast Asia Command announced Tuesday that forces cleared seven villages of Japanese presence in the campaign.
Representative Clare Boothe Luce charges the United States is leaning too far to Russia in Yugoslavia. She cites Soviet influence, claims Tito is Stalin’s outstretched army, and warns of imperial Russian aims from the Adriatic to the Black Sea.
The House passed a 38.5 billion dollar army supply bill for FY 1946 by voice vote. The measure totals about 245.6 billion in funds and contracts since 1940, with 154.9 billion spent as of May 31. significant carry-overs and recoveries from cancellations are included.
President Truman hosted Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz on Tuesday in the Fairmont hotel suite to congratulate him on Japan warfare victories. The visit, kept discreet, will send Nimitz back to Guam after official business. Truman also briefly met South African Prime Minister Jan Smuts who will visit the White House Monday.
Japanese losses on Okinawa mounted as 794 prisoners were taken Monday. U S 10th Army continued mopping up the garrison and overall enemy casualties reached 110549 with 28954 labor troops captured. Despite Allied victory Japanese aircraft attacked airfields in sporadic raids. two enemy planes were shot down.
Restaurant operators condemned OPA policies and urged self help as they anticipated a 40 percent overall cut in meat rations. They discussed potential meatless days, customer impact, and plans to pressure senators and congressmen while aiming for universal compliance. Local officials pledged to contact all owners to enforce the plan.
President Truman signed legislation extending for one year the Reconstruction Finance Corp subsidies on principal food products and strategic materials. The RFC may spend up to 595 million for meat, 100 million for butter, 190 million for flour, 290 million for petroleum and products, 88 million for metals, and 100 million for miscellaneous materials. He said subsidies could be reduced or eliminated when no longer needed.
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