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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1944
Page
1
The Truman committee defends the nation’s home front work as essential yet notes some slack in effort. It argues most industrial workers and others behind the lines contribute effectively, while only a few show inadequate performance, urging continued pressure without hysteria or punitive sacrifice.
In the Admiralties on Los Negros island American troops repelled a large Japanese counterattack around Momote airfield. MacArthur reported heavy Japanese casualties while U S destroyers bombarded Lorengau and Seadler harbor as reinforcements and artillery were landed to resume the advance.
American bombers struck Berlin’s outer sections in a daylight attack, with B-17s and P-51s facing stiff Luftwaffe resistance. Fourteen heavies and 26 escorts failed to return, while allied fighters downed nine enemy planes. the mission marked a major opening of daylight offensives on Hitler’s capital. Separately in New York, mob figure Lepke Buchalter and two associates died in Sing Sing’s electric chair for the 1936 Rosen murder, with Capone, Weiss, and Buchalter executed in sequence and appeals exhausted.
The Truman committee urged greater civilian production and opposed a universal draft. It warned that major war battles remain and emphasized the need for landing craft, aircraft, ships, and defense gear while preventing harm to the home economy. It praised American industry and workers for winning the production battle and urged continued effort without unnecessary sacrifice.
Allied forces repelled a tank-led German assault at Dead Woman's Corner near Cisterna as the fighting on the Anzio beach-head intensified. British and American defenses blunted two jabs while reconnaissance and air strikes hit German rail yards in Rome. German casualties and prisoners mounted, with 12 divisions at the beach-head and about 20 000 total losses. New formations like the 76th Panzer and the 115th Infantry arrived to renew pressure as Gen Eberhard von Mackensen eyes another major push toward Rome.
President Roosevelt instructed his administrative assistant Jonathan Daniels to provide answers to a Senate subcommittee probing the Rural Electrification Administration. Daniels signaled willingness to testify after a shift in his stance following President’s counsel. Senator Cotton Ed Smith hailed the change as a power assertion for Congress to compel testimony, while Daniels cited confidences with the President and public interest concerns.
Speculation that a soldier vote compromise bill will pass this week. advisers may push a veto, while Senate Republicans could be content with defeat. The dispute centers on political gain more than voter rights, with Barkley boosting congressional dignity amid executive transparency fights. A lighter aside reflects on aging caution in challenge and catfish bait talk.
Union officials of local No 150 United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America CIO claim Deere and Company has locked out several hundred workers at the Moline plow works. They say the plant faces a lockout unless production targets are met and have sought U S conciliation service help. Frank Knowles, Deere works manager, says he knows of no reason for the request.
J Edgar Hoover announced the arrest of 31 people in Miami and Miami Beach on rail reservation trafficking. Among the detainees were 16 railroad employees 14 hotel workers and one taxi driver. They allegedly profit 15 000 to 20 000 dollars monthly by selling railroad bookings to tourists at higher prices.
Northwestern defeated Iowa 42 to 41 to keep a share of the Big Ten title within reach. Iowa trailed 22 to 16 at halftime and failed to close the gap, leaving the Hawkeyes in second place with nine victories and three defeats.
Soviet troops captured Panevo three miles east of the Pskov Warsaw rail line and expanded gains along the Narva Estonian bridgehead. In Ukraine, forces south of Krivoi Rog crossed the Inhulets river and took seven locales, with 2,000 Germans killed or captured after heavy fighting.
The United States suspends official diplomatic relations with Argentina's new government after a coup that ousted President Ramirez. Acting Secretary Stettinius lists four steps Argentina must take, including internment of Axis diplomats and curbing Axis espionage, to regain recognition.
Cedar Rapids reports that the War Department canceled a contract at Universal Engineering just as work began. A. W. Daniels, president, said a 50 percent finished sub contract was also canceled a week earlier. He expects a larger new contract and a brief layoff for a few workers. No reason was given for the cancellations.
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