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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1943
Page
2
With a large influx of army cadet reserves at Coe College Cedar Rapids forms a hospitality clearinghouse to coordinate off post recreation and avoid conflicts. The piece urges practical, organized support from local groups to assist the men who face strict routines and limited funds while overseas.
Gandhi weak but cheerful as he ends a 21 day fast in Poona amid protests against British rule. A government bulletin notes strain yet a calm mood as he drinks diluted orange juice at his bedside with Kasturbai and prayers.
City Auditor R E Norman reports 1942 snow removal expenses reached 7572 88 dollars from Nov 26 to Feb, up 1114 88 over 1941 42. Despite higher costs, department stays within budget with 82 percent spent versus 88 percent typical. Streets Commissioner Williams notes frequent storms forced constant work over three months.
Cedar Rands News reports E R Smith of 1722 First Avenue NE awoke Tuesday to police asking if he drove his own car home. N E Cooper of 1124 Thirteenth Street NE said his car was stolen near First Avenue and Fifteenth Street. Police found a second car matching the description and learned Cooper’s car was in Smith’s garage.
Secretary Knox tells Congress the Navy seeks 2,250,000 personnel by July 1944 to build a world dominating force. The House subcommittee approves a 4.0 billion supplemental bill with 3.82 billion in direct appropriations and 239.7 million contracts, while noting caution on expansion and the casualty forecast.
Weatherman predicts much warmer conditions for Cedar Rapids and vicinity tonight and Thursday. Low temperatures near 18 to 20 degrees with strong winds, after a frigid Tuesday. Wednesday saw a laborious warming from 12 degrees to 22 by 2:30 p.m. with 10 percent humidity.
Washington RP reports manufacturers will schedule a new line of victory parts for radio sets. The War Production Board says these parts will let households keep radios in repair regardless of make or age.
Allied forces pressed the northern Tunisia front with heavy artillery causing heavy damage to Axis positions north of Beja and east of Sedjenane. Advancing toward Sbeitla, they recaptured a rail town 125 miles southwest of Tunis. Air forces hit Tunis Harbors and Sicily rail targets, with minimal Allied losses.
The Senate judiciary committee approved a modified confirmation bill based on Senator McKellar’s proposal. It would require senate confirmation for most policy forming officials and cover 25,000 to 30,000 federal jobs, excluding Tennessee Valley Authority employees and FBI staff. The bill drops salary references and aligns with O Mahoney’s principles.
The navy reported that 1,000 bombs were dropped on Kiska and 10 Japanese planes destroyed in nine air raids in the Aleutians during February under adverse weather. About 500,000 pounds of bombs were used. No U S planes were lost. A separate raid, the 81st, hit Munda in the Solomon Islands.
Capt. Edward Fitzroy, 73, longtime speaker of the House of Commons since 1928, died Wednesday in London after a long illness.
Allied Flying Fortresses and Liberators hit a 140 ship Japanese convoy near Finschhafen New Guinea. ships including 10000 ton transport and 8000 ton carrier were damaged or sunk as 13 fighters were shot down and P-38s provided cover. Airdromes at Port Darwin and Soembawa were attacked with some Japanese losses.
Washington reports opposition mounting to a modified farm deferment bill aimed at delaying farm workers from military service until end of 1943. The plan would require proof of essential farming work and could spark amended controls, with critics warning it could encourage draft evasion.
Soviet forces reportedly forced Germans to abandon the fortress of Rzhev northwest of Moscow, while Red Army gains pushed toward Velikie Luki and Vyazma. German high command claimed Rzhev fell “according to plan” as Hitler warned of strategic losses.
James M Landis, director of civilian defense, urged every adult and child capable of gardening to plant a victory garden as a practical defense against food shortage in Washington.
A Cedar Rapids Navy officer selection board, part of the Des Moines procedure, opened with about 125 applicants by 2 pm Wednesday. Lieut R N Larson said the process would interview all comers as a second officer joined the board to assist. The panel meets daily 9 am to 9 pm through Saturday, closing earlier on Saturday.
Washington AP reports Democratic committee members raised a possible fourth term for President Roosevelt at a White House meeting. Frank C. Walker said the idea drew no serious response from Roosevelt and that there was no concerted effort to seek another term.
Social Democrat and speaker Vaince Hakkila has been entrusted by President Ryti to form a new Finnish government. Helsinki dispatches reported Wednesday that the task falls to him as head of the potential cabinet.
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