Congress and press need to better tell the public how it works
The piece notes lawmakers worry about postwar perception and demand clearer reporting of congressional work. It cites a Capitol Hill session with four senators and four representatives on rule changes, and urges the press to show the quiet, serious work behind bills while stressing democracy as the nation’s best hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Capitol Hill
Rationer Chairs Iowa City Dismissal Spark Anger
R J Phelps chairman of Johnson county rationing board told a Rotary luncheon that his dismissal signals dirty politics and a clash between centralized government and local administration. Fellow board member C R McCann also fired by Walter D. Kline of the Des Moines OPA district. A petition praised Phelps and McCann and voiced continued support for their administration of rationing in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
R. J. Phelps
Johnson County
Rotary Club
Iowa
Phelps
C. R. McCann
McCann
Walter D. Kline
Des Moines
OPA
Rotary
Nazi Airfield in Holland Hit by Allied Bombers
Allied air forces hit a German airfield in Holland as part of a thirtieth day of pre invasion raids. U.S. Fortresses, escorted by Thunderbolts and Lightnings, claimed nine enemy planes down with three losses, while heavy bombers targeted northern France and the Bucharest area with thousands of tons dropped on multiple targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hitler
Holland
France
Bucharest
Italy
Reims
R.A.F
United States
United States Thunderbolt
R.A.F. Spitfire
Ninth Air Force
Hannover
Brunswick
Germany
Air Ministry
Ludwigshafen
Montdidier
Amiens
Chateaudun
Orleans
Nurnberg
Rome
Ventimiglia
Mediterranean
Dismissals Shake Johnson County Ration Board
Walter D. Kline acting head of the Des Moines OPA district dismissed chairman C. R. McCann and board member McCann earlier. Kline announced new successors and Turner control shifts to Waldo Geiger as the board moves to new quarters. Phelps disputes Kline authority but remains tied to old offices while the board reorganizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Iowa City
R. J. Phelps
Johnson County Ration Board
Walter D. Kline
Des Moines
OPA
C. R. McCann
Kline
McCann
Phelps
Ration Board
Waldo Geiger
Stettinius Returns From Key Allied Talks
Under secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius Jr returned to the United States by plane after what were described as the most important series of Allied leader conferences since Cairo and Tehran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Cairo
Tehran
Proclaimed Flag Day Observance by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt designated June 14 as Flag Day urging rededication to human dignity and national ideals. He described the flag as a symbol of battles and freedom worldwide and a banner of peace for diverse peoples to work and live together. The proclamation urged display nationwide and collaboration for joint displays with UN emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Republic
United Nations
Signals Clash Near Rabaul In Allied Flight-Torpedo Boat Incident
Allied authorities report two American planes and two PT boats were wrecked after failing to recognize signals near Rabaul New Britain on Saturday. Casualties were light and the incident began when a PT boat grounded. Japanese accounts add details of air and sea forces involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Headquarters
Southwest Pacific
Rabaul
New Britain
Cape
United States
United Press
Tokyo
Freezing Readings Forecast for Cedar Rapids Friday
Forecast calls for a fair and colder Cedar Rapids with diminishing winds tonight. Frost or freezing temperatures are expected for about six hours Friday morning with a low around 28. Temperatures rise Friday afternoon as skies clear. Snow flurries reported in Charles City Cherokee and Estherville earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Charles City
Cherokee
Estherville
Record-Low Sunshine in Iowa Sets April Low Mark
New Sunshine reports April sunshine in Iowa at 40 percent, the lowest since records began in 1894. Federal Meteorologist Charles D. Reed noted the 59 percent April norm. Cold air brought 25 to 28 degree lows, with Des Moines and Raccoon rivers near flood stage as Cedar Rapids and other cities reported a light rain and cool readings across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Inwood
Sioux City
Decorah
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Raccoon
Tracy
Ottumwa
Eddyville
Estherville
Onawa
Davenport
Dubuque
Policy Cracks Down On Axis Friendly Businesses
Washington and London announce sanctions against 15 000 businessmen and firms aiding Germany and Japan. Policy to continue into peacetime aims to shield Allies and punish European neutrals pressured to trade with the Axis. Francis H. Russell of the State Department disclosed the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
Japan
State Department
Britain
Francis H. Russell
Division of World Trade Intelligence
Army Action Hinted In Nebraska Strike
The Associated Press reports possible army involvement in the Nebraska electrical workers strike. Harold Kramer of the Loup River public power and irrigation district said officials are in close contact with the army and a delayed settlement could force the army to ensure power to war plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Electrical Workers
Nebraska
Consumers Public Power District
Harold Kramer
Loup River
Budget Plan Adopted for City Parks
City Auditor R E Norman overhauled the parks department finances and budget. The parks department now operates with a formal budget for the first time, detailing funds for East side parks West side parks golf greenhouse animals arborist and miscellaneous costs totaling 52100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Ed Stefan
Stefan
East Side
West Side
Richard Alman
East Side Parks
Fire Ravages Modesto Hotel Kills One, Many Flee
A five story 180 room Modesto hotel was destroyed by a blaze on Wednesday night. One man was killed and about a hundred guests fled to safety via fire escapes and ladders.
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Modesto
Calif
Bomb tonnage emphasis irks experts in air war debate
London AP reports experts caution that tonnage as a measure of bombing success is misleading. Direct hits can outweigh large but scattered attacks, and precise results often lag behind publicized tonnage figures.
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Wiether
Gladwin Hill
London
United States Air Force
R.A.F
U.S
Berlin
Ares
Senate Votes Broadening of Ward Checkup
The Senate authorized a judiciary subcommittee to broaden its inquiry into the Montgomery Ward seizure and Sewell Avery’s removal, including labor relations prior to the action. The move follows Byrd and Barkley accord adding a labor relations phase and using subpoenas if needed.
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Washington
Senate
Judiciary
Montgomery Ward and Co
Chicago
Ward
Sewell Avery
Marty F. Byrd
D-Va
House
Byrd
Alben W Barkley
Kentucky
Subcommittee
Pat McCarran
D-New
National Labor Relations Board
War Labor Board
Barkley
Byrd-Barkley
Judiciary Committee
McCarran
United States
FBI Seizes Montgomery Ward Official Over Poster Incident
Chicago FBI agents detained Paul Sowell assistant operating manager at Montgomery Ward after he removed a government posted poster at the plant. He claimed it was a souvenir. authorities charged him with stealing government property and released him on 250 dollar bond as case set for May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Montgomery Ward and Company
Paul Sowell
Spencer Drayton
FBI
Sowell
Chicago River
United States
Edwin K. Walker
Walker
James Leaton
Leaton
District Attorney’s Office
United States Marshal’s Office
Lowell
Winnetka
William J. Connor
Montgomery Ward
Wayne C. Taylor
Commerce
Connor
Roosevelt
Invasion Day Proclaimed Day of Prayer in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Mayor Frank K. Hahn proclaimed Invasion Day a day of religious observance. The Inter-Service Club Council and local religious groups planned 4:30 p.m. services in churches with possible 7:30 p.m. updates, requesting clergy to notify congregations. Members include the Business and Professional Women's club Quota Optimist Canopus Lions Rotary and Kiwanis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Inter-Service Club Council
Frank K. Hahn
T. Frank K. Hahn
the Business and Professional Women’s Club
Quota Club, Optimist, Canopus, Lions, Rotary and
Kiwanis
New Tactic Enables RAF Night Raids
London based Daily Mail reports a large share of RAF bombers now employ a new bombing method enabling night precision attacks. The paper calls the technique the most important advance in aerial warfare in some time, though details were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
I Rar
Index and Features Highlights From the Day
A compact page overview lists Marquis Childs David Lawrence Drew Pearson and Walter Winchell with sections for Deaths Farm Movies Sports and Women’s Features. It notes courthouses and state items alongside comical and radio notes as part of the daily digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis Childs
David Lawrence
Marion
Seesenne
Drew Pearson
Hes Ghee
Jl Sports
Ceee Nee Se AB
Csceeee
Walter Winchell
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Gose
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Ferne Gater
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Plaza
Iowa State Bank
Stettinius
U. S
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Little
Cedar Rapids News
Stern
Associated Press
By Jack Illian
R. E. Norman
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