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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1944
Page
31
Officials split over how quickly civilian life returns to normal after World War II ends. Proponents favor early lifting of rationing tied to Germany’s end, with autos and gasoline phased in by 1946, while others urge longer controls to ensure orderly distribution amid high demand.
Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr will lead the largest command he has held, amid reviews of his combat leadership as plans unfold for future operations. Separately, the War Food administration may designate spare ration stamps for hamburger and low grade beef cuts during a heavy slaughter period.
Public remarks include Mrs. Wendell L Willkie debating pie baking as a campaign aside. Henry J Kaiser urges early industrial reconversion. Col Francis V Keesling Jr condemns WMC labor policy affecting draft. Eric A Johnston presents two paths for management and labor to stay free.
Raymond Moley analyzes how wartime naturalization trends in northeastern and midwestern cities could sway the 1944 election. He notes a spike in declarations and citizen admissions, driven by war and government action, with 1943 setting a record. British subjects lead, followed by Poles Italians and Germans, potentially helping Roosevelt in close races especially among immigrant communities.
Senate foreign relations members Pepper Florida and Wagner New York urge dissolving the League of Nations and shifting its functions to a United Nations Council, review of past decisions, and delaying Palestine policy until a postwar successor is ready. They argue the League no longer exists as a de facto body and that the UN should contain a say on Jewish immigration to Palestine.
Forty years ago Cedar Rapids welcomed its first car brought by W. G. Haskell, now over 50 high-grade machines thrive in the city as the season ends. Coe College begins track work after a stirring speech by Prof. George Bryant amid hopes for a large squad. The Gazette notes Cee’s invitation to the state meet and local Y M C A athletics exhibit features a notable east versus west basketball game. The street railway starts rail distribution for Bever park line and officers of Cedar Rapids lodge No 251 B P O E are elected to leadership roles.
William L. Shirer argues the US decision to limit dealings with the French Committee of Liberation hinders allied propaganda and risks entrenching military rule in liberated France. He warns Paris will expect civilian governance, urges recognizing the underground’s popular leadership, and questions Eisenhower’s political burden behind military lines.
Arthur Baer comments on the 1940 party scene with humor noting eleven Republican candidates and a simple Democratic delegate process. He argues for a second party to balance the field and likens a fourth term for Franklin D to routine breakfast service, suggesting a more pivotal political shift.
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