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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
1
An editorial criticizes government secrecy after a Sicily invasion loss report and calls for frank, corrective action. It notes that mistakes happen in war and that transparency protects morale. The piece also comments on TVA scrutiny, Iowa’s wartime fundraising, and Camp Fire Girls’ anniversary.
Moscow reports the Second Ukrainian army crossing the Dniester and nearing the Prut line while German forces retreat into Bessarabia at Mogilev Podolski. Red forces cut the Odessa Lwow railway, capture Vapnyarka, press Vinnitsa and Nikolaev, and claim the destruction of several German divisions near Nikolaev with thousands killed or captured.
Washington AP dies committee orders Blue Network to produce all Winchell scripts and recordings from the past two years. Subpoena directed to Mark Wood, New York president, amid a dispute over Winchell Sunday night comments. Winchell denounces inquiry while Hoffman and Jergens face questions over sponsor funding and editorial control.
Allied air and ground forces opened a series of bold actions across Burma and Pacific fronts. Paratroopers landed behind Japanese lines in Hukawng Valley as Stilwell aims to secure a China supply route. In the Pacific, Manus Island and Truk faced renewed air strikes. carriers and land-based bombers hit airfields, dumps, and naval installations, with Manuan assault supported by adjacently seized Los Negros.
Cedar Rapids report says Second Lt. Ernie Jensen 28 assistant Woolworths manager before enlistment in 1941 has been MIA since January 28. He belonged to the American Rangers and was said to be in a death trap at Cisterna Italy January 29 30. Local families and Cedar Rapids origins noted with prior service and overseas campaigns.
Allied forces push German defenders back in Cassino as New Zealand infantry close the via Casilina escape route. German resistance tightens on remaining roads while New Zealand Indian troops seize key heights. Air bombardment and monastery smokescreen aid the assault as front lines shift along Garigliano and Anzio areas.
Canberra reports General Douglas MacArthur marking the second anniversary of his arrival in Australia with a pledge that one of the war’s greatest offensives will be launched at an appropriate time to liberate the Philippines. He praised Australian hospitality and noted the planned reconquest as key to redemptions and breaking Japanese gains in the Pacific.
American Fortresses and Liberators raid Vienna and Meerssheim area while B 26 Marauders strike Creil rail center near Paris. RAF hits Clermont-Ferrand and Amiens rail yards as Mosquitoes attack western Germany. Several bombers forced to land in Switzerland. crews rescued.
The text claims Nazi leaders shift to future war planning while using German schoolchildren to study high command artful communiques. It notes a demand to display a portrait of Himmler beside Hitler in schools, suggesting Americans recall Washington coin era heroes as comic strip inspirations. The tone mocks Nazi propaganda and its dull humor.
IXN county Democrats in convention praised Henry Wallace calling him one of the greatest vice presidents the world has known the greatest statesman from Iowa and the smartest man west of the Mississippi. The remarks highlight high regard for Wallace amid party backing.
Washington report explains delays in airmail delivery due to limited planes and prioritizing priority passengers. Roy Martin notes improvement with 25 planes returned to airlines and estimates 20 more cargo flights needed to speed service.
Evanston, Ill. A Northwestern University English professor emeritus Dr Arthur C L Brown, an Irish lore scholar, claims St Patrick was Welsh by birth. He states Patrick's real name was Lucat, son of a Roman official in Wales, who later took the Latin name Patricius and became a missionary.
Cheering notes reached campaign headquarters after noon at the Granby building as Linn County workers push toward the 1944 Red Cross war fund target. Franklin township reports partial progress with Mt Vernon contributing $2091 to lift its city quota. the township remains short of $3400. Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats surpasses its $3000 goal with $3250 from employees. Killian company and Mrs George Krippner bar over quota in residential division, and Cedar Rapids dentists exceed their $1000 goal with $1012.50. Polk school children raise $38 in coins.
Secretary Hull stated the United States would not extend diplomatic recognition to the Badoglio government in Italy. He also said the U S was not consulted by the Soviet Union before Moscow swapped official representatives with the Badoglio regime.
Washington puzzled by disclosure that U S army transport planes were shot down by United States navy gunners during the Sicilian campaign with 410 personnel killed. Army and Navy acknowledge the incident. some senators question a congressional probe while noting the need for facts.
By John A. Moboso and S. London AP report numerous C-47s and glider planes carrying American paratroopers were shot down in the opening stages, underscoring heavy casualties in early operations.
Washington said Germany ships food from northern Italy to Greece aboard a Swedish vessel under British safe conduct. The For eign Economic administration reports over 300000 tons of food and medical supplies have been sent to Allied nations since August 1942, with shipments continuing at the current rate.
Orange New Jersey Lt Otis Davey, son of a World War I casualty who never saw his father, has been killed in combat at Anzio, completing a tragic cycle of loss.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a dispute over censorship practices. The readable lines reference censorship and a confused exchange, suggesting contention without clear context or outcome. No dates, locations, or named entities are legible enough to confirm specifics.
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