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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1942
Page
2
A woman charged with larceny vanished after a court session, leaving jurors and a judge ready to proceed. Bond had been reduced from 5000 to 2000, the defendant previously jumped bail three times, and a 10000 bond was ordered for her next arrest. The piece also questions Government milk programs and notes mobilization in Sweden amid World War II.
Washington reports that the NDAC proposed a 100 000 ton a year synthetic rubber program in September 1940 but the plan was dropped after Jesse Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corp opposed it. Senator Brewster pressed for the source of opposition and Batt cited Jones as a long standing government official.
The German radio quoted a Tokio spokesman calling for Japan to secure the Indian Ocean and Australia as strongholds for future operations. Capt Hideo Hiraide said Japan is on the defensive after the Netherlands East Indies capitulation and must continue its offensive despite transport difficulties.
Los Angeles tire dealer Guy O Bryan was temporarily barred from selling tires in the first test of the rationing order's constitutionality. He admitted selling tires valued at 28000 since the freezing order began in December as defense lawyers argued his chain of companies would become insolvent and that his case reflects about 60000 dealers nationwide.
The Japanese southward advance near Australia is stalled after 59 days of war, with 7,000 killed and 50 ships and 100 aircraft lost. Port Moresby reports a stalemate as Japan struggles to expand beyond Lae Salamaua and Rabaul. Curtin forecasts retreat, and a new air raid on Port Moresby adds to Allied pressure.
Rep Karl LeCompte says Army hospital likely to be built in Illinois, not Iowa. Major General Magee indicated Iowa sites are too far west and final selection rests with Rock Island engineers.
German dive bombers struck three southeastern coast towns in dusk raids as British anti aircraft batteries and night fighters replied. A few casualties were reported with several injuries and property damage. One bomber was destroyed and Dover endured one of its worst attacks of the war.
The FBI has established a Cedar Rapids resident office in the federal building. Des Moines Special Agent in Charge J. L. Dalton announced the move on Tuesday, citing rising war production work in the area. The office contact is 33361.
The Office of Price Administration set 60 day ceilings on six items and permanent caps on two others to curb inflation as war production constrains supply. New articles only, with wholesale prices frozen at prewar levels for several items. Hamm cites profiteering and retailer stockouts as drivers.
Chicago native Lieut. Comdr. Richard George Voge commanded the U S submarine that fired torpedoes at a Japanese aircraft carrier silhouetted by moonlight. Lieut. V Andrew Sisler guided the first sighting and the boat then escaped depth charges after the carrier was reportedly crippled.
Weather report from Cedar Rapids notes a high of 72 degrees by 3 p.m. with showers expected tonight. The day featured sun and a light breeze, lifting temperatures from a 42 degree early morning low to 66 by midday, and a 7 a.m. reading of 43 degrees.
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, national selective service director, said registrants in their thirties and even twenties would not be drafted at once if they have dependents. He warned that the day is coming when everyone will have to do something.
Hollywood reports that Hedy Lamarr and George Montgomery announced their engagement on Tuesday. The Austrian star and the rising young actor plan to wed, confirming a high profile pairing in the film world.
London reports the Italian battleship was struck by a torpedo in the Mediterranean during the ongoing conflict. The admiralty provided the update Tuesday night as naval operations continued in the region.
The navy says U S submarines sank a 7000 ton tanker a 6000 ton ship and a 5000 ton freighter in Japanese waters Two 2000 ton freighters were damaged and a destroyer or anti submarine craft was attacked and probably sunk These were not listed in previous announcements bringing the U S total to 118 ships destroyed or damaged since the war began Australian forces credit 65 Jap vessels and Dutch losses are undetermined.
Dorothy Myers, accused in a clothing store theft, vanished from the Cedar Rounds courtroom just before her trial. Bonds and prior arrests are noted as officials searched the county building. the trial was set to begin with the jury impaneled.
Chinese headquarters report vigorous fighting seven miles south of Toungoo in central Burma as Chinese troops clash with Japanese Thai and Burmese units. Allied air forces strike at Mingaladon near Rangoon and at Chiengmai and Lampun in northern Thailand, sinking several enemy planes and damaging airfields.
Berlin reports German high command said U boats off North America sank 13 more merchant ships totaling 80 300 tons in a Tuesday communique. The toll adds to Allied shipping losses as World War II patrols extend into the Atlantic.
War Production Chief Donald Nelson asked Congress for a 30 day limit to win voluntary suspension of overtime double pay through labor leaders before pushing legislation. He urged a quick accord, warned against abolishing the 40 hour week by law, and cited hours in key war industries. Roosevelt pressed workers to meet the war challenge with resolve.
The war department said 54 Japanese bombers attacked Corregidor and Bataan in a major raid. A communique reported slight damage to fortifications, three bombers shot down, and light American casualties while ground forces exchanged fire on Bataan with significant enemy losses.
General Douglas MacArthur announced that the United States and Australia will inform the public about the war in the southwest Pacific so citizens can support the effort with confidence. He urged press cooperation and warned against reliance on rumors or canned news.
Washington officials announce an April release of 470,317 recapped tires for taxi drivers defense workers traveling salesmen and other civilians. The quota also includes 101,636 new tires for passenger cars marking the first non rationed passenger car supply.
Australian sugar surplus due to war restrictions could be shipped to the United States and Canada if shipping facilities are available. Officials noted that fairly large consignments have already been sent, with potential for more.
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