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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
9
Public notices list fuel and food ration coupons valid dates and quantities, traffic fines for overtime parking, a fire incident on B avenue bridge, newborn announcements from St. Luke's and Mercy hospitals, plus entries for divorces and marriage licenses. The mix records ration changes, court actions, and civil life events in brief, local terms.
The Finnish government announced it would remain in the war and requested Germany’s military and economic assistance. The German agency DNB reported Ribbentrop visited Helsinki as Finns sought help, and Germany pledged to supply aid.
A Republican convention streamlines toward a Dewey Bricker ticket as governors and delegates pledge support. Ohio yields, Minnesota resists, and Bricker moves into prominence after Warren declines. Delegates nationwide pledge to back the Dewey Bricker pairing for the 1944 race.
In a big convention moment Griswold urged support for Dewey declaring the New Yorker will win in November and lead a forward looking era. He praised Dewey as a reformer who fought crime and rebuilt New York's finances. Bricker then appeared to a wild ovation as Ohio banners and cowbells filled the hall.
Wendell Willkie tried to send a congratulatory telegram to Gov. Thomas E. Dewey after his nomination but wartime restrictions prevented delivery. The message to Albany praised Dewey and the governor replied with thanks for the good wishes and kind words from Willkie.
E R Shute of Western Union said a telegram from Republican convention chairman Joseph W Martin to Thomas E Dewey was sent as a notification not a greeting. Wartime rules from the Board of War Communications prohibit congratulatory messages.
Lt Col Francis E Gabreski of Oil City PA shoots down a German Me109 over France reaching 27 aerial victories tying the U S combat record. Maj Robert Johnston of Lawton OK and Maj Richard I Bong of Poplar WI also reported 27 victories in Europe and the Pacific respectively.
A lighthearted Iowa weather note records highs and cooling by Wednesday afternoon. Cedar Rapids reached 82 at 2:30 pm with 90 lingering Tuesday evening, while Des Moines forecast rose to 91 earlier and Keokuk hit 98. Rain totals included Decorah 1.17 inches, Ames one inch, and Council Bluffs two-thirds of an inch.
In North Dakota primary returns from 450 of 2,200 precincts show Lynn Stambaugh leading isolationist Sen. Gerald P. Nye by a margin as former American Legion commander. Nye holds second place, with Rep. Usher L. Repeits and A. C. Townley also listed among top contenders. Gov. John Moses unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Stambaugh campaigns as an independent challenger focusing on Nye's isolationism.
Ambassador Norman Armour was ordered home from Argentina for consultation as U S Argentine relations come under discussion with other American governments The recall signals a deterioration in diplomacy though Washington has not recognized the regime led by Edelmiro Farrell since February 25.
Four bridges in Highland township near Decorah were washed out after a flash flood that followed a four inch rainfall Monday. The damage is estimated at $12,000.
American marines and infantry fought in Garapan Saipan as Japanese snipers and machine guns halted progress in a ruined city. Frontlines anchored on Mt Takpotchau and stretched toward Donnay village, with dispatches noting heavy resistance and brutal street fighting in the ruined capital.
President Roosevelt announced Gen Charles de Gaulle head of the French Committee of National Liberation will visit Washington between July 5 and July 9.
War bonds have done the job toward the E bond quota so far. Tickets for the Step Lively premiere at the Iowa theater next Tuesday night are selling well with a likely sellout. Seats range from 25 to 5000 dollars with many 5000 dollar seats sold. The house is sealed for 250000 dollars. Bob Welty and band plus other acts join the show. Ed Moorman will speak as war bond chairman. A $100 war bond prize is offered. Boy Scouts report pledges up to 178125 dollars and expect to hit two hundred thousand before the July 1 canvass completion.
North Western trains run Cedar Rapids to Clinton restored after bridge repairs. Illinois Central lines stay open. Milwaukee and Rock Island lines rerouted due to cloudbursts and floods in Eastern Iowa. Hiawatha detours caused delays. Rock Island bridge at Moscow remains watchful, with Friday repairs anticipated.
Washington OPA authorized larger summer rations for oil used to heat water. The new formula, effective July 1, allows up to 20 gallons a month for one person and 5 more gallons per additional household member. The increase does not reflect more fuel oil in supply.
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