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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1944
Page
1
The column argues that CIO actions had limited impact on Cedar Rapids politics, notes nonpartisan county races, and lauds local government quality. It discusses newspaper editorials, syndication, and the shift toward Washington-based commentary, plus rising money order fees and taxes in wartime.
Five Cedar Rapids city commissioners were reelected as turnout of 6 713 marked the lightest municipal election in a decade. Parks commissioner Ed Stefan held the post over Leonard B. Stastny by 1501 votes while Public Commissioner David L. Williams and Finance Commissioner L D Burgus led in votes. Williams topped CIO backed challenger Ben Schreckengast by 3160 and Burgus won unopposed with 5641. Meek and others trailed, and veteran incumbents retained office reflecting long tenure and a CIO challenge. Continued on Page 2 Col 6.
Incumbents for Linn County offices were renominated by default as no opposition filed by the 5 p.m. Monday deadline. Democratic chairman Joseph Mekota confirmed the party would not nominate county candidates due to war work and manpower who would be engaged in county races. Some township races had candidates, but Boulder Fairfax and Linn townships reported no contenders and the filing deadline was extended to March 27 under the Iowa soldier vote law.
Allied air power hit France in daylight raids as 750 to 1,000 US heavy bombers struck nine German airfields from Chartres to Mont de Marsan and Tours. Ground destruction included 41 buildings and multiple hangars with extensive damage to Bordeaux repair plants while German losses on interception were light.
San Francisco authorities say a deliberate arson caused a devastating blaze at the New Amsterdam hotel in the industrial district. Twenty two people perished, about 30 injured, many leaping from windows or suffocating in areaways as flames swept through the three story structure. Fire officials linked the hotel fire to a pattern of earlier arsons, with a noted arson squad on the streets that night. Police and sailors aided rescue efforts as investigators pursued suspects seen fleeing the scene.
Paul N. Clark, 67, secretary treasurer of The Hedges company and a longtime leader in Masonic and CBS circles of Iowa, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday after a stroke on Oct. 14, 1943. He had been in Cedar Rapids hospital since then. Born May 15, 1876 in Belle Plaine, he moved to Cedar Rapids as an infant and lived there except for a few years after an 1895 Coe College graduation when he worked in Buffalo and Chicago. He returned to Cedar Rapids in 1907 and became secretary treasurer of the Hedges company in 1912, a post he held continuously. He married Katherine Armstrong in 1899. she died June 12, 194? Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George Phillip of Chicago and Lillian Clark, a teacher at Benjamin Franklin High School, plus three brothers. He was a member of various organizations. (Continued on Page 2)
Stalin announced in an order of the day that the Russian capture of Nikolaev, a major Black Sea port and naval base at the Bug river mouth, left Odessa as the last large Black Sea port in German hands in Ukraine. The Third Ukrainian army stormed Nikolaev after stubborn fighting, marking it as a key regional and industrial center and railway junction critical to German defenses.
Unofficial returns from 23 precincts show mayor results for Frank Hahn and Charles Meek. Parks Commissioner Ed Stefan leads Leonard Stastny. Safety Commissioner Wes Benesh ahead of Gilbert Martin. Finance Commissioner L. D. Burgus unopposed. Public Improvements Commissioner race details not provided.
London reports German raids across England and Wales in what appears to be reconnaissance for a western invasion. Bombing focused on western England including Bristol, with 11 German planes shot down and claimed heavy firebombs. Allies say the mission sought ships troops tanks and supplies for a potential front.
A large cock pheasant smashed the bedroom window of William Milke a policeman living at 1346 C Avenue NE and landed dead on the floor. Milke said he would deliver the bird to conservation officials and warned he would use his billy club if visitors arrived at dinner.
Lionel Barrymore composes an orchestral suite in memory of his brother John Barrymore. The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra will premiere the piece on April 22 conducted by Eugene Ormandy.
WATERTOWN, N. Y. AP A 46-year-old father of 14 who is aided by his 17-year-old son has applied for navy enlistment. Navy recruiters said Monday that Leo Thesier and his son Paul would face final examinations on April 5.
A Japanese invasion force reportedly crossed into eastern India from Burma, advancing toward the Manipur valley and Imphal while engaging British units. Allied forces under Stilwell and Merrill trapped Japanese elements near Myitkyina, with actions near Ukhrul and the Naga hills referenced.
Second Lt Wayne Hockett a paratrooper jumpmaster previously listed as missing in action in Italy on January 25 is now reported dead. A Cedar Rapids native and son in law of Dr and Mrs E M Victorine, he was 25, Coe College graduate, and had worked at a credit bureau in Sheldon before joining Hubbard Ice and Fuel in Cedar Rapids prior to entering the service in 1942. He saw action in Tunisia and Salerno.
Construction work on new buildings at the Wilson and company packing plant yards halted Monday due to a labor dispute. AFL Building Trades council and Truck Drivers union No. 238 did not resume work on Tuesday while United Packing House Workers Local No. 2 CIO remained on their jobs. Exact worker count walking off was not learned. Sumner Sollen Construction of Chicago held the general contract with some subcontracted work. AFL officials declined comment. the dispute centers on packing house maintenance crews being used on the construction project.
County Auditor Robert M. Vesely announced availability of soldier ballot application blanks. Servicemen must be 21 plus provide residence, age, length of residence, party affiliation, and mailing address. ballots mailed April 11 and must arrive by June 4 before the primary.
Soviet forces under Zhukov and Konev advanced through Bucovina driving toward Czernowitz and crossing the Prut river near Skulyany. They captured Sadagura and Kamenets-Podolsk, inflicting heavy losses on German units and threatening to trap large German formations southeast of Proskurov as Malinovsky’s Third Ukrainian army pressed near Nikolaev.
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