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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
2
In a heated postwar policy debate Republicans urge swift discussion on extending wage and price controls. Business leaders stress that jobs come from demand, not bureaucratic delays, while a British editor’s pamphlet row prompts calls for full correction or denial.
Allied units at Anzio repelled a three-division German assault along a 10 mile front, regaining about 1 000 yards after heavy fighting. American, British, and Allied air and ground units, backed by artillery, reported steady progress while German armor and infantry faced strong resistance.
The U S circuit court of appeals denied Buchalter request for habeas corpus relief as Gov Dewey hinted at possible sixth reprieve. A reported statement by Lepke alleging talks with three prominent figures drew no confirmation.
Officials of Club One-9-Teen in Cedar Rapids announced that starting Saturday only members with cards will be admitted. The center opened last week and has allowed nonmembers in without the $1.50 annual fee prior to tonight and Friday. After Friday nonmembers cannot enter without a membership card.
Army corporal Henry Kania and private Jacob Ricotta claim they punched Lewis after meeting him at his office to vent concerns about coal operators. Lewis aides deny a punch, noting only arm waving. Military police sought the AWOL soldiers as observers described the scene.
Mrs. Arthur Norman of 504 Ninth Street SW and Mrs. R F Taft of 339 Second Avenue SW filed to run for Cedar Rapids school board on March 13. Taft seeks the one year term to finish Mrs Hickok’s term, Norman vies for one of two three year seats. Moorman of 2267 Washington Ave SE also filed for the one year unexpired term.
Washington police report Catherine Cooper Reardon a 37 year old assistant librarian at the National Cathedral was found beaten to death in the ivy covered library sub basement Thursday.
Stockholm report summarizes Finnish reaction to Russian armistice terms published in Finnish papers. Terms call for 1940 boundary restoration and immediate end to fighting with limited changes to Finnish government, prompting disappointment and little hope for an honorable peace. Some Helsinki officials question negotiating positions while Stockholm papers split on prospects.
Cedar Rapids internal revenue office deputies urged local taxpayers to pay soon to avoid long lines as the March 15 deadline nears. Payments may be by money order or check mailed or delivered to Cedar Rapids or Des Moines offices. cash payments should be in person at Cedar Rapids with a receipt.
Capt Roderick F MacDougal of Cedar Rapids medical corps died in Liverpool on February 24. He was 34 and a Yale Medicine School graduate specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. He served since 1942, and was stationed at Camp Phillips, Kansas before going overseas in December 1943.
Cape Gloucester report says Japanese troops shouted To hell with Babe Ruth during an assault. The phrase was recorded as an error and thirty Japs were killed. Babe Ruth later commented that any Jap who mentions his name deserves to be shot.
London AP reports the Vatican radio stated bombs were dropped in Vatican City on Wednesday night, marking a startling assault on the holy see.
British Far Eastern fleet submarines torpedoed and reportedly sank a 7000 ton Japanese aircraft carrier off Malaya near the Malacca Strait. A second submarine attacked a Japanese cruiser. a torpedo hit was claimed but no full results were observed. A Japanese supply ship and a small vessel were also sunk.
The forecast calls for continued cloudiness and mild temperatures across Iowa with highs near the mid thirties to forties and readings above freezing. Cedar Rapids recorded a high of 37 degrees at 2 pm and a low of 32 degrees overnight with humidity around 40 percent.
City finances reveal a missing $5,000 arborist allowance in the 1944 45 appropriations. Finance Commissioner Burgus finds the fund tucked in park maintenance, while Parks Commissioner Stefan notes a park budget boost from a millage increase. The mix yields a net park rise of about 4 258 with other departments maintaining steady totals as the year closes.
London reports show United States Marauders aiding RAF in a broad daylight attack on Stuttgart, with four planes lost and heavy damage to key factories. The raid targeted Hirth works Daimler Benz and Bosch plants, followed by subsequent strikes on Munich and other targets.
A strong Japanese counter assault on newly seized positions in the Admiralty islands was repulsed and American lines held. The Momote airstrip on Los Negros is to be in full operation soon, aiding supply and threat projection against remaining Japanese forces. American casualties were listed as negligible. 66 Japanese dead and about 150 wounded were reported after the bloody engagement.
The Office of Price Administration says shoe rationing continues at two pairs per year. A new shoe stamp will be valid May 1, stamp 18 in book 1 expires April 30, and airplane stamp 1 in book 3 remains valid indefinitely. The new stamp covers one pair of shoes with a book number to be designated later. The supply picture remains tight, but ration levels are expected to hold.
City Clerk Maude Krebs warned that Friday is the final day to register for the March 13 school election, March 14 municipal primaries, and March 27 city election. The registrar’s office on the third floor of City Hall will stay open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for late registrants. Any voter who has not voted in four years must register to vote. Change of address and change of name cards must be filed by movers or those whose names changed by marriage or divorce.
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