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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
1
Prime Minister Attlee announced in the House that Britain would support India’s path to freedom either within or outside the empire. A ministerial mission would travel to India with a free hand to foster rapid, smooth transition toward self rule, letting Indians choose their constitutional future.
Tremors rattled southern and central California damaging the Los Angeles aqueduct in Sand Canyon Owens Valley. A major boulder collapse released water at 100000 gallons per minute while shocks persisted from 7:21 to 7:50 am. The quake center was about 100 miles north of Pasadena.
The Soviet note handed to Secretary Byrnes by Nikolai Novikov touched on economic and commercial issues and did not involve the American notes on Iran and Manchuria. State Dept said it related to a peace request linked to a $1,000,000 loan.
In Cedar Rapids, John B Heidel and M D Marr received 1945 Distin guished Civic Service awards at a Young Men's Bureau event. Tait Cummins earned a Distinguished Public Service award covering 1942 to 1946. William D Saltiel urged young men to lead in postwar cooperation and world peace. The awards were presented by P F Keehn at the Chamber of Commerce with Rex MacMorris ill.
Dr. Robert L. Jackson of Iowa City urged Cedar Rapids physicians to end routine separation of mothers and newborns. He argued for breastfeeding, fewer feeding schedules, and emotional benefits, citing lower mortality and better nutrition, with more care moved to the bedside in hospitals.
Minneapolis report describes a 40 year old World War II veteran and his wife leasing a fully furnished miniature doll house. The tiny dwelling includes stucco exterior, electric lights, plumbing, stove, oak woodwork, and a bath tub. The Andersons plan to move in as soon as possible, adapting the space for their height and needs.
President Truman expressed hope that troubled international relations will improve and said he is not alarmed by the current situation. Senators Barkley Pepper and others commented on the perceived severity of events and Churchill's upcoming speech. Moscow disputed Western reports on Iranian troop movements while U.S. leaders debated Russia bating and policy toward Iran Turkey Iraq and Russia.
Canada charges four government scientists and arrest of Fred Rose a Montreal labor leader and lawmaker linked to a wartime espionage network. McGill chemist Raymond Boyer admitted sharing RDX details with Russia along with others using cover names Gray Prometheus.
President Truman urged a national daylight saving law to aid food production for famine relief. He said piecemeal changes are unacceptable and that Congress should enact time changes across the nation.
General Marshall arrived in Washington and was immediately summoned to a White House meeting with President Truman’s special envoy to China back from his overseas assignment.
War Department notice confirms Lt. Al Eddy declared dead after 55 combat missions with the 312th Squadron, 389th Bomber Group. The Franklin High School all state football standout disappeared on a volunteer flight from New Guinea, with no trace found. He was born November 23, 1920, in Reinbeck and grew up in Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his parents and sister Mrs. Jerry Gould.
The Cedar Rapids collector’s office will stay open past midnight Friday to accommodate late filers and remind veterans of a six month grace after discharge. Nationally about half of the 50 million Americans expected to file had done so by Friday, with refunds totaling over 300 million dollars already issued.
Maj. Gen. Leslie Groves announced that certain atomic energy secrets will be released soon after receiving permission from authorities. The Manhattan Project leader said the information would be made public for purposes beyond security.
City hall registration ends at 9 tonight. Voters are urged to complete their registration before the deadline at the municipal building.
London dispatch reports Iran war minister Ahmed Ahmedi pledged Iran would fight to the last man and even street youths if Russia moves on Tehran. He claimed American diplomatic support and described Soviet troop moves in Azerbaijan as a direct threat to national security.
London dispatch reports an official spokesman for the Turkish embassy warned that Turkey would fight unconditionally if its territory is invaded. The statement underscored Ankara’s readiness amid rising regional tensions.
About 1,400 police were assigned to guard Winston Churchill in New York. The Greater New York CIO Council planned a 5,000-strong picket around the Walden hotel to protest the wartime leader's views.
The treasury announced that public debt will be reduced by two billion dollars on April 1. This will lower the total debt to 274 billion.
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