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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1943
Page
1
Phyllis M. Franklin and Gilbert K. Franklin are involved in divorce proceedings as petitioners and respondents in a filed case. The document outlines petition details and party names for the divorce action.
Alice Gerber linked to Charles H. Gerber and Marcella Hunter with Lloyd Hunter. Virginia Saloom connected to Louis G. Saloom. Frances Ralston associated with Carroll Ralston.
At St Luke s Mr and Mrs Bob Roberts report a birth on March 11 followed by Mr and Mrs Carl J Williams on the same date Mrs Sidney Lehn at 400 Second Avenue SE also welcomed a daughter March 11 Mr and Mrs Ernest Rasmus sen of Davenport announce a son born March 9 Mrs Rasmussen is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Gray residing at 546 Vernon Drive SE
Thursday records show several fire and alarm events. A chimney fire at Albert Fisher’s home 1205 I Street SW caused a still alarm. A short in a car’s wiring at W J Bedermannt City on 14th Street NE triggered a still alarm. A frame dwelling at 159 14th Avenue SW owned by Mrs B Harapat suffered confined damage and a general alarm. A false alarm occurred at 21st Street and Bever Avenue SE.
The article outlines the official rationing charts for meat and other foods, noting about 150 items on the general chart and 60 items for kosher stores with separate listings for cheese fats oils and canned fish. It explains point values vary by cut and bone content and mentions retailers may give change in ration stamps when exact amounts cannot be made.
Indianapolis address by Capt Eddie Rickenbacker decries focusing on dollars over lives of American soldiers. He urges eliminating inefficiency in government and labor racketeers, defending an all-out production effort and condemning strikes that threaten victory. He denies attacking unions, framing opposition as treason to protect troops.
President Roosevelt called Chiang Kai-shek's recent statement a good outline of United Nations policy. He said it shows no territorial ambitions for Thailand's and neighboring regions and supports postwar restoration without aggrandizement, while noting potential future stance on Poland and Baltic states.
An official estimate projects per capita red meat consumption at about 124.5 pounds and fats and oils at 33 pounds for late 1943, with Civilian and military use weighed separately. The department notes higher than expected supplies may allow roughly 14.6 ounces of fat weekly per person.
John Pit Morgan remained critically ill in Boca Grande Florida and his doctors report he held his own through the night though his condition remains grave.
Washington RP The Office of Price Administration cut point values of rationed prunes raisins dry beans peas and lentils effective Saturday The changes remove dates and figs from rationing and set uniform per pound points with smaller packages priced proportionally The move aims to ease purchases for workers and farmers while maintaining ration control
Marketers report limited meat supplies and voluntary rationing as shoppers seek their usual foods. Grocers cite 60 to 75 percent of normal stock with bacon and beef scarce while pork and fish vary. Cedar Rapids suppliers welcome lower ration values on prunes beans and lentils to ease sales.
Washington reports a railroad refrigerator car shortage worsens movement of fresh Florida citrus and other perishable fruits and vegetables. Officials warn rationing and supply cuts may follow as seeds and produce portions from Red River Valley Dakotas Minnesota struggle to reach southern markets.
James W. Irwin of Monsanto told the Industrial Relations Institute in Edgewater Park Miss that industrial managers must provide accurate facts to enable honest press coverage. He noted labor leaders often outpace industry PR and urged openness, fairness, and timely comment to prevent misquotation. He warned editors print what they can obtain and advocate for a full, factual picture to curb bureaucratic smear tactics.
The article warns of growing shortages from June into later months, with a sharp turn acute in October as California grape and fruit movements surge. It notes the bottlenecks in transport and supply affecting markets and consumers.
Detectives arrested Bruce Swalley and Robert Williams on warrants charging larceny. Swalley age 24 of 504 Tenth street SE and Williams age 26 of 504 Fifth avenue SE were taken Thursday night. They are accused in the theft of a radio from a rooming house per Inspector Kudrna.
An hour-long sweep by Halifax Stirling and Lancaster bombers of Britain pounds Stuttgart across occupied Europe. German radio confirms damage and casualties as bombs fall on a suburban area during the morning rush.
President Roosevelt said in response to a question that some admirals talk too much. The exchange reflected his view on public candor and military commentary during wartime.
At the Fifth avenue and Second street SE intersection a noon Friday crash involved a Farmers Elevator truck with six tons of grain and a John Blauls Sons grocery truck. The Blaul vehicle struck a parked car owned by La Mable Heiss. gasoline leaked, some groceries burned, and six manhole covers were lifted. No injuries were reported and the fire department put out the flames.
Forty Japanese aircraft attacked Oro Bay, four miles south of Buna, as Allied forces watchful for enemy airpower. Fourteen enemy planes were shot down in aerial combat while Allied fighters claimed defeats on the attacker. Mac Arthur’s command said Allied bombers hit Rabaul and other air bases in New Guinea and New Britain during the same period.
Public hearing on a CIO petition to elect a bargaining representative for Link. Trial Examiner Harry Brownstein of Minneapolis of the National Labor Relations Board presided in Cedar Rapids. AFL affiliate Harmony Lodge No 831 contract runs to May 26. NLRB to decide if an election will be held and which Link employees may participate. The AFL affiliate and Independent Allied Workers of Cedar Rapids intervened.
Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of New York will deliver a special 15 minute broadcast from North Africa on CBS this Sunday from 8 to 8 15 am central time. The subject was not announced by CBS.
A W O L French sailors from warships and a related crew were rounded up on Ellis Island for illegal entry into the United States, according to reports from New York.
Local servicemen and women receive promotions and commissions. Francis Gerard Venhorst becomes a second lieutenant after completing training in La Junta Colorado. Other individuals named include R J Farmer advancing to private first class, Otto G. Appel returning to duty, and Elsie Krahling deployed as an army nurse at Camp Robinson Arkansas. Additional notes list Vincent Albert Carmichael commissioned at Fort Benning, Dan A Siamis promoted to seaman first class, private Russell Pettis graduating at Lincoln Nebraska, private Richard Pike transferring to Camp Elliott California, aviation cadet Kenneth Tucker moving to advanced school at Kirtland Field New Mexico, and John Spacek promoted to private first class with auto school transfer in Stockton California.
Private Harold Smith moves from Clearwater Florida to Camp Crowder Missouri. Private Dunlap on a 15 day furlough visiting his parents and uncle and aunt. Private Kobylak named warrant officer junior grade at Fort Jackson South Carolina. Corporal Vernon Montague promoted in the signal corps overseas. Private Lloyd Krahling returns to Bradley Field Connecticut after furlough with Cedar Rapids relatives. Walter Bates promoted from Lowry Field Colorado armament school. Billy Folkers and Leo Martin reassigned to Lowry Field Denver as part of sea duties and air force training. Corporal Don Chapman on six day furlough at Camp Lee Virginia with his wife and son.
The report notes a forenoon arrival of spring this Saturday with a slightly warmer night ahead. Cedar Rapids recorded a morning low around 23 to 25 degrees and a daytime high near the mid forties, with humidity about ten percent at 2:30 p.m. Havelock Ellis the carrier pigeon offers comic insight while referencing income tax and technocracy as spectral themes.
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