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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
3
Column notes Wendell Willkie’s showmanship in the GOP bid and suggests Governor Dewey may enter the spotlight if Buchalter case shocks the race. It also discusses Cedar Rapids school board races and the appeal of city posts versus school duties amid salary considerations and city governance clarity.
American fighter planes conducted an offensive sweep over Berlin on Friday marking the first time American formations flew over the German capital. Allied air forces, with heavy bomber formations, continued raids on northwestern Germany and French target plants as part of a broad campaign before the invasion of western Europe.
President Roosevelt said discussions were about half completed on transferring roughly one third of the surrendered Italian fleet to the Soviet Union. He noted Stettinius would visit London to discuss questions with Britain, and that some surrender ships are already being used by allies. No transfers have occurred and details are still undecided.
City Clerk Maude Krebs reports a rush at City Hall registering voters for school and municipal elections. By Friday 9 p.m. deadline, 715 new registrations and 795 address changes were logged. Residents who have not voted in four years must register to vote, and name or address changes must be filed if moved or names changed by marriage or divorce.
In New York the Lonergan first degree murder trial ended when Judge John J. Freschi dismissed the panel after defense counsel sought dismissal citing prejudice. The case records were sent to the appellate division, with the DA Hogan saying a new trial date would follow contempt proceedings against the defense lawyer.
Major William R Reed of Marion was shot down near Trapani on Sicily and spent seven days at a lighthouse on Reed's Rock after 17 hours in a dinghy. He later learned his daughter Dianne was born five miles away in Orange New Jersey at 5 30 a m on July 11.
The March chart lowers point values for canned vegetables including tomatoes peas and corn while boosting points for canned fruits and certain juices. Fresh lima beans and tomato catsup see higher points as fruit items rise to drive distribution, with officials noting victory gardeners helped justify the shift.
Heanor England MacDonald the youngest of quadruplets born to an American sergeant and a British barmaid died Thursday night in a nursing home. The mother Nora Carpenter and three surviving infants remain with a grieving community and hospital staff plan to improve care for the others.
C W Meek a 72 year old attorney filed for Cedar Rapids mayoral race announcing his candidacy. He states he represents no group and is challenging incumbent F K Mahn. Meek has 40 years in Cedar Rapids and serves as probate referee for the district court. He is a Northern Illinois College of Law graduate and member of Mizpah Masonic lodge. He is married with six children including Loyal a former Gazette staffer now in the army. Nomination filed before Friday 5 p.m. deadline.
Sgt Emanuel C House 25 son of Mrs John Matus of 3017 Center Point Read NE killed in action February 10 in Italy. A paratrooper who entered service February 3 1942 left country October 2 1943 he earlier was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. He attended Franklin high school worked for Witwer Grocer before service. Survived by wife two daughters Janette and Maureen and brother Loran House in the navy stationed at Sanford Florida.
The Air Ministry said the Royal Air Force dropped a 12,000 pound super-blockbuster bomb in the Lancaster raid on Albert, 75 miles north of Paris, Thursday night. The weapon, a record-sized missile built for special targets, was used to destroy part of the Gnome-Rhone engine works at Limoges.
Linn County reports final war bond totals from the fourth drive show 130 percent of the $8 5 million quota with 10 923 637 in bonds. Series E sales reach 2 460 260 while local reports noted Collins Radio employees surpassed their 90 000 goal by Feb 29, contributing 92 588 54 to fund a Grumman Avenger plane.
An explosion and fire in the Neligh Nebraska business district caused about 100000 dollars damage and seriously injured two men on Friday, authorities said.
Allied forces reported regaining full ground around the Rome beachhead after a German offensive collapsed under heavy American resistance. The Fifth Army, aided by a massive Allied air and artillery assault, destroyed three German divisions and captured or killed hundreds as a 1,600-plane strike devastated targets from Aprilia to the Appian Way.
Hollywood AP reports actress Betty Grable and husband Harry James welcomed a blue eyed blonde daughter Friday. Victoria Elizabeth weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was delivered by caesarean with Dr George Harris stating both mother and child are doing well. The birth was sooner than expected.
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