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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
1
The War Labor Board asks the White House to abandon the little steel wage formula and adopt a going rates plan to stabilize wages at new levels. The move implies the hold-the-line approach can no longer hold inflation, risking broader price rises and public discontent. It calls for decisive government action regardless of political consequences.
The War Labor Board asked the White House to authorize scrapping its little steel formula and set pay ceilings using the most common going rate in each area. If the rate is 80 cents an hour, all wages would be adjusted to that level, with lower figures used if figures conflict. The move aims to curb rising unrest as the administration tightens inflation controls and holds back blanket raises under Roosevelt’s order.
The writer laments the paradox of journalism exposing ignorance while recounting fishing missteps. He notes cartoon mistakes and shows readers that claiming expertise often reveals limitations, admitting to being a crude, informal speaker about fishing and fish lore.
Washington news report states the Office of Price Administration begins loosening Roosevelt hold-the-line order by authorizing a one cent per leaf rise in threat prices. The move marks the first deviation from the price cap policy amid wartime measures.
Century Engineering of Cedar Rapids earns the Army Navy E pennant and E pins for wartime production. It marks the third Cedar Rapids war industry to receive the honor and reflects industrial conversion from heating units to aerial bomb fuse manufacture with new machinery, staff, and products.
Washington AP reports the three member War Labor Board resumes hearings in the soft coal case amid administration doubts of a quick settlement. Harold Ickes outlines emergency coal powers to divert supplies, while miners chief John L Lewis skips the session and WPB hints at a nationwide dimout if strikes recur.
London dispatch reports Polish exile premier Sikorski welcomed Stalin’s proposal for a Polish Russian alliance against Germany. Both sides see potential for resuming relations, with Sikorski noting Poland’s desire for friendly ties and mutual defense against Germany. No immediate action planned, but cabinet changes could follow after a period of consideration.
Cedar Rapids and four other Iowa cities join 178 large centers in a wartime zone numbering plan. Postmaster General Walker announced the system to help inexperienced clerks sort mail by delivery zone placed after the city name. Cedar Rapids Postmaster Baldwin said no detailed instructions yet and noted veterans left the service for the war effort. Residents will be told their zone numbers when advised by local postmasters. Other Iowa cities Des Moines Davenport Waterloo and Sioux City to adopt the plan.
Col William T Colman commanding officer at Selfridge Field has been arrested for firing on Private William McRae a 24 year old from Morven North Carolina. Colman replaced by Col William B Wright and taken to Percy Jones General Hospital Battle Creek for observation. McRae in fair condition.
London dispatch reports the British submarine Sahib was sunk in the central Mediterranean. The fate of its crew is not yet confirmed.
Prime Minister Churchill viewed secret tests of late model planes in Britain with a few scientists and experts. Tests were successful and secrecy measures were elaborate. Observers said Churchill appeared highly satisfied with the revolutionary aircraft.
Soviet forces neared Novorossisk as Red artillery hit German positions in the Kuban bridgehead. Moscow dispatches report 7,000 Germans killed and 22 towns and villages captured, with 8,000 more listed as dead in recent fighting as the Red offensive gains momentum.
President Enrique Penaranda of Bolivia signed the United Nations declaration in Washington during an official visit. He pledged Bolivia to commit full resources, including tin production, against the Axis at a state dinner honoring him hosted by President Roosevelt.
An Arctic crash survivors tale follows Lieut Monteverde and crew as they endure freezing temperatures, scarce water, and creeping crevasses. First aid by Monteverde, discipline under his command, and a narrow escape from deep cracks mark their struggle to find safety and warmth.
Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, head of the armored force, designated commander of U S forces in the European theater by Secretary of War Stimson. He succeeds Lieutenant General Frank M. Andrews, killed in a plane crash. Devers praised for organization and plans, with European theater experience noted.
Reports say the American Liberator carrying Gen Frank M Andrews and 12 others crashed in bad weather in Iceland, likely with Andrews at the controls. Meanwhile in Tunisia US infantry seized Djebel Cheniti and Djebel Achkel as heavy allied air and ground assaults continue toward Bizerte and Ferryville.
MacArthur marked the first anniversary of Corregidor's fall calling the fortress the Holy Grail of America's war. He said until the flag is raised again from its dust the nation remains unredeemed before mankind and the garrison's remnants guard that sacred goal.
Crown Prince Olav of Norway arrived in Britain by plane from North Africa, an official announcement said on Thursday. The royal travel follows a period of regional engagement and diplomatic duties.
Allied forces launched a broad offensive on the Tunisia fronts with American infantry seizing heights near Lake Achkel and Djebel Bou Aoukaz driving toward Tunis. Detachments closed on Chouigui and Tebourba as British forces moved on Tebourba, with air power and artillery backing the push to the evacuation peninsula.
Dispatches report fires in Tunis and Bizerte as Allied artillery and air strikes target the big naval base and city docks. British First Army seizes Djebel bou Aoukaz west of Tunis after a week of hard fighting while Americans close in on Bizerte from under ten miles.
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