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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
1
John L. Lewis faces condemnation from the President and others for ending a temporary coal mine production stoppage. He vows another stoppage if wage demands are not met, crying over rising living costs to justify higher miners' pay while acknowledging the miners face inflation.
US light naval force repelled a Japanese supply run west of Attu on March 26 with one heavy cruiser and one light cruiser plus four destroyers engaging two heavy cruisers two light cruisers six destroyers and two transports. The action damaged at least two Japanese heavy cruisers and one light cruiser while US ships suffered minor damage and light personnel casualties. The Japanese aimed to land supplies and reinforcements to the Aleutian bases but did not succeed. This marked the first American warship operation in the Bering Sea near the Komandorski Islands.
The piece questions Lewis’s handling of a dues boost for hard coal miners, noting protests nearly shut anthracite mines and suggesting resentment over a possible dividend for miners. It cites AP summaries on war spending and argues that public appetite for scrutiny of expenses is limited by support for the war effort. It also discusses the need for a new Cedar Rapids recreation superintendent amid competition for qualified candidates and the importance of a competent, locally qualified hire.
An open threat against German soldiers who surrendered in Tunisia was disclosed from a letter dated April 18 at brigade level. It warned that officers and NCOs who urged surrenders would face proceedings and that consequences would fall first on their relatives and later on the delinquents themselves.
In the Commons, Prime Minister Winston Churchill said retaliatory gas warfare will not be undertaken until positive evidence is obtained. He expressed confidence that the action will receive support from the Soviet allies.
U S forces have occupied the Russell Islands just northwest of Guadalcanal as part of expanding control in the Solomons. The Russell group lies about 18 miles from Guadalcanal and under 100 miles from Viru harbor and Rekata bay. Navy reports also note air raids on Kiska and attacks on Munda and Rekata Bay.
Secretary Knox said the Navy reached peak production in April with record aircraft and ships delivered. He warned shortages in labor and materials could alter the pace and noted low ship sinkings in April versus March. Four figure plane deliveries were achieved though exact numbers were not disclosed.
Moscow report says the United States has shipped more lease lend aircraft to Russia than to any other theater, as explained by Edward R. Stettinius the Aguas tor of Lease-Lend.
Seven of nine Air Force flyers survived five months after a Flying Fortress crashed on Greenland ice. Col Bernt Balchen led rescue efforts aided by Gen Henry Arnold. Survivors Monteverde Spencer Tetley Hewarth Demarest and Spina recounted the ordeal to President Roosevelt.
Iowa master plumbers met at the Montrose hotel and welcomed War Production Board representatives from Davenport after a brief session of sharp remarks. WPB district manager William Ogden urged decentralization, warned of a lumber restriction order, and instructed members to plan purchases with material lists to secure needed supplies.
Rubber Director William Jeffers testified before the Truman committee that his drive to push synthetic rubber did not hinder 100 octane gasoline, escort ships, aircraft or the merchant fleet. He credited Baruch and his staff with breaking bottlenecks and expanding supply sources, aligning with War Department aims to win the war.
Washington AP reports Rubber Director Jeffers says WPB orders interfering with his program have been recalled except a final one handed Tuesday. He notes Donald Nelson created a civilian affairs office within WPB and that A D Whiteside now authorities to set rubber allocations for civilians, stripping Jeffers of the power.
Istanbul dispatch reported by Reuters that Dutch patriots abducted the daughter of Arthur Seyss-Inquart, the German high commissioner in the Netherlands, and held her as a hostage. Dutch sources could not confirm. The account said the Gestapo found no trace of the girl and that 47 traitors in Holland were designated for death.
Berlin radio reports American bombers attacked an industrial city in clear skies this afternoon. Heavy air battles followed with German accounts noting many parachutes descending as a sign of heavy resistance.
Solid Fuels Administrator Ickes orders a six day week for major coal mines to boost take home pay while stressing no bargaining power or contract negotiations with miners or operators. He notes 95 percent of recent production under six days and warns against five day keeping with six day pay. War Labor Board to decide future steps.
Washington AP reports the House approved a Republican measure to cancel a year's income taxes to move taxpayers to a pay as you go system. The 197 166 roll call was tentative pending a final vote and split along party lines amid a months long fight.
Detroit report says Ford workers at River Rouge foundry walked out without authorization on Monday idling about 7000 men. Company and United Automobile Workers CIO plan a joint probe into causes amid material stoppage affecting three other plant units. Local 600 president Percy Llewellyn cites Sunday pay dispute as the trigger.
Major John S. Lorr, commanding officer of the Aircrew at Coe College, will relinquish command this week and be transferred to Tarrant Field Fort Worth Texas. Captain C M Richardson administrative officer in charge of military control will become Aircrew's new commanding officer.
Washington AP reports March totals show record outputs in aircraft and ships yet first quarter arms output remains far below required 1943 rates. Nelson notes 6200 aircraft and over 500 heavy bombers monthly, plus 18 000 artillery pieces overall, 235 000 machine guns, and over one million rifles, while steel and shipyard rates lag behind goals.
Allied forces in North Africa press a two pronged advance after seizing Mateur. American units drive toward Ferryville and Tebourba while a southern thrust from Beja aims at Tebourba and the Medjerda valley. French and Moroccan troops support as British forces press near Enfidaville and Takrouna.
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