War taxes and Madagascar turn in the war news
The piece argues for broadening the income tax base and limiting war windfall benefits to curb inflation. It reports the Madagascar campaign wrapping up with Diego Suarez fallen and notes Britain’s gains and losses. It also recalls Burma’s struggle and 11,000 Americans captured at Corregidor and ends on the New York Yankees leading the American League.
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Madagascar
Diego Suarez
Dakar
Everal
Cedar Rapids
Corregidor
Philippines
New York Yankees
Berlin
War Dept. Reports 11 574 Trapped at Corregidor and Forts
Washington reports 11 574 Soldiers sailors marines and civilians were trapped on Corregidor and three Manila Bay forts at capture. It lists 2 275 naval personnel 1 570 marines 3 734 American soldiers 1 280 Philippine scouts 1 446 Philippine Commonwealth army and 1 269 casuals.
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Washington
INS
War Department
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Robert P Patterson
Philippine Commonwealth Army
Patterson
Philippine
United States Forces In
Philippines
Philippine Department
Manila
Subic Bays
59Th Coast Artillery
60Th Coast Artillery
Air Base
91St Coast Artillery
02Nd Coast Artillery
Navy
Fourth Marines
First Coast Artillery
Second Coast Artillery
Philippine Army Air Corps
Big Naval Engagement in Pacific Off Manila Bay Report
The Navy said eight Japanese ships including seven warships were sunk and four enemy vessels damaged in a Pacific engagement near the Solomon Islands. Three American planes were lost, with U S submarines also sinking three more enemy ships in the western Pacific. Details were sparse on the broader battle.
Airport bond vote eyed as council sets June for issue
More than 5,000 residents demand an airport bond vote with council approving a June election. The plan outlines modern airport construction beyond Cedar Rapids, but details are unclear as the report mixes transportation expansion with incidents nearby. The text references planes, ships, and vessel activity, suggesting a broader regional transport focus.
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Cedar Rapide Et Con
CILY
Artion
Acaqu
Japanese Take Corregidor and Manila Fortifications
Imperial headquarters announced the occupation of Corregidor and other Manila Bay fortifications by 8 a.m. Tokyo time. Lieutenant General Jonathan M. Wainwright and his staff reportedly surrendered on Manila Hill, the central strongpoint on the island.
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Tokio
Imperial
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Manila Hill
Central Point
Lehman Not Seeking Reelection in New York
Gov. Herbert H. Lehman announced he would not be a candidate for reelection. The statement came in Albany, New York, on Thursday.
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Albany
N. Y
Herbert H. Lehman
Patterson Urges End to Sunday Trips in Rubber Shortage
Washington AP Under secretary of War Robert Patterson warned the rubber supply was critically tight and time to end Sunday trips and private car use. He cited a need to conserve a million tons of rubber and described plans for voluntary tire liquidation while denying requisition of spare tires. Senate and officials urged voluntary contributions and synthetic rubber expansion amid war needs.
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Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Joe
Patterson
Far East
Ators
Johnson
Taft Ur-Ohta
Danaher
R-Conn
Pepper
D-Fla
Reynolds
D-Nc
Powerful Japanese Fleet Reported Near Australia
Allied headquarters report heavy Allied air attacks on a powerful Japanese fleet massing in the northeastern invasion zone. MacArthur said U S bombing planes struck bases at Rabaul Lae and Salamaua, while Japan reinforced with newer bombers and fighters. the push suggests a planned major offensive toward Port Moresby and possibly Australia.
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Allied Headquarters
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Bougainville Island
Salomons Group
MacArthur
Rabaul
New Britain
Port Moresby
New Guinea
New Caledonia
Lae
Salamaua
Jae
Corregidor
Philippines
Cedar Rapids Chosen For OPA District Office
The Office of Price Administration selects Cedar Rapids as a Iowa district headquarters with Sioux City the other site. State administrator Robert Adams and Chicago regional head will set up space and staff in Cedar Rapids within 15 to 30 days. Initial staffing may be around a dozen, with civil service hires and volunteers aiding administrative rationing legal inspection and price work. The Cedar Rapids head will be named by the state OPA administrator.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
William
Jacobsen
Sioux City
Robert B. Adams
Iowa State Rationing Board
OPA
Chicago
Cedar Rapdis
York and Woodfill Are Majors Now
Under secretary of War Robert Patterson announced that Alvin C. York and Samuel Woodfill, two celebrated World War I heroes, have been commissioned as majors in the United States Army. Each was hailed as the outstanding soldier of the war by General Foch and General Pershing.
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Burma
Malaya
Far East
Washington
INS
Robert P. Patterson
Sergis
Alvin C. York
Samuel Woodfill
United States Army
Army
Patterson
York
Foch
Woodfill
Pershing
Sugar rationing deadline extended to 7 P M in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids officials pushed the sugar rationing book deadline to 7 PM on the final registration day amid anticipated high demand. About 15 000 books remain for residents with under six pounds of sugar, as 44 090 applications have been filed and 40 251 books issued.
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Cedar Rapids
Munson admits firing at wardens in blackout test
Sunbury Pennsylvania WS Munson told Judge H W Cummings he fired five revolver shots at two air raid wardens during a blackout drill, claiming mistaken identity and that he thought a Japanese invasion was under way.
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Sunbury
Munson
H W Cummings
Hickenlooper for Governor Club Forms in Cedar Rapids
Linn county supporters launched a 15 000 vote effort for B B Hickenlooper in the June 1 GOP primary. James H Yuill was named club chairman with Milroy outlining a state wide drive and a personal campaign to mobilize Cedar Rapids and Linn County voters. Temporary HQ opened at 414 Merchants Bank building with membership drives planned.
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Form ‘Hickenlooper
Governor Club
C.R
Yuill
Linn County
Hickenlooper
B. B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
G.O.P
Des Moines
Governor” Club
James H. Yuill
Willis Glassgow
Frank Kanak
O J Elsenbast
Milroy
Hickenlooper Club
Merchants National Bank
British Take Diego Suarez Base in Madagascar
British forces captured the key Diego Suarez naval base in Madagascar within 48 hours of attacking the island. French resistance collapsed as troops surrendered after night and dawn assaults, with minor clashes around Antsirana and Oranjia. Churchill praised air and naval operations and noted mutual respect between British and French forces.
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Diego Suarez
Madagascar
Antsirana
Dieno Suares
Antesnae
Diego
Antsivana
Bettish
Middle East
India
China
Fionmield
Madine
Diese Siueres
Bea
Miego Suarez
Churchill
Jaoneien
Minsten Churchill
House of Comimans
Orantia
Sturges
Royal Marines
Diego Suarce
Oranjia
Mutiny by 400 German Soldiers Reported Executed
A Tass dispatch from Moscow quotes a report that 400 German soldiers mutinied after a heavy defeat on the Bryansk front and were executed.
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London
INS
Tass
Moscow
Bryansk Front
City moves funds for airport plan after petition drive
Citizens led by Karl Blaise push for local funds to back a potential airfield project. The council considers making 324000 available for airport purposes after petitions were presented at the office of the city clerk.
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Karl Blaise
Wanted Now Over 25 Good Used Typewriters
A newspaper want ad notes Mr. Clift of 2015 Bever Avenue advertised a used typewriter for sale in The Gazette Want Ads and reports 24 to 28 calls. It urges readers to advertise their typewriters for sale now.
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Mr. Clift
Bever Avenue
Gazette
Remington Portable Typewriter Ad Repeats
An advertisement touts a scarcely used REMINGTON Portable typewriter and urges readers to place Want Ads by dialing 3-0139 or 2-1121 for ad services. The message highlights the ads network for buying selling renting hiring and articles or pets.
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Remington
Tank Plant Output Surges Beyond Schedule
Armament officials estimate the Ralaw Works near here will produce tanks at three and one half times the wartime schedule and expect output to rise threefold by year end. The plant lines aim to triple the pace set a year ago, accelerating production markedly.
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Ralaw
Sugar Ration for Canning Expanded to Five Pounds
The Office of Price Administration announced in Boston that five pounds of sugar per person will be available for home canning for the present. This allotment supplements sugar obtained through regular rationing.
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Boston
Office of Price Administration
Senate Passes Submarine Bill For 200 Ship Increase
The Senate Thursday approved a bill to raise the navy's submarine strength by about 200 vessels. The measure, already passed by the House, authorizes the largest submarine construction program in naval history and is sent to the White House for signature.
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Washington
INS
Senate
White House
House
Navy
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