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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1944
Page
6
A wartime briefing outlines Allied and Nazi plans for invasion of Europe. It cites Atlantic wall defenses, air superiority, and heavy bombardment, with LST landing craft, bazookas, and tanks as key tools. It notes mines along coastlines and speculation about secret weapons, while stressing cautious evaluation of enemy claims and the need for countermeasures.
The piece notes heavy mortar support and potential rocket guns and glider bombs. Churchill warns Allied forces face a tough German soldier foe with sagging morale not easing the task. Hitler Youth fanaticism remains in elite units, and a German propaganda outlet mentions a gas car to greet landing troops, a rare use of gas term after months.
Thirty six educators jurists publicists labor leaders and churchmen urged the Soviet government in New York to avoid actions in the Polish border dispute that could harm American friendship. They warned that continued policy in conflict with the Atlantic Charter and Moscow Declaration could revive U S isolationism. Signers included Justice Ferdinand Pecora Raymond Leslie Buell William Agar Matthew Woll.
In a labor federation update, Ernest Angel is named to a new council position, highlighting ongoing organizing efforts and leadership transitions within the federation. The move signals continued collaboration with affiliated unions and community groups.
London AP report says Jimmy Cagney spoke to a soldier audience about getting out amid danger. A Nazi line tank dropped through a theater roof as Cagney and officers moved to shelter in England during his US army camp entertainment tour.
A joint admiralty and air ministry communiqué says RAF coastal command planes attacked a strong force of Nazi Eboats attempting to approach the English coast on Wednesday night. The action demonstrates Allied efforts to repel intruding enemy craft along the shoreline.
Secretary of War Stimson stated that Allied aims in Italy have been met, citing Mediterranean shipping access, Italy’s capitulation as an Axis ally, southern air bases, Adriatic control, aiding the Soviet winter drive by tying down German divisions, and higher Allied casualties inflicted. He attributed weather and terrain in the mountains for slow progress, noting Cassino bombing was delayed by rain and mud.
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