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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
1
In the Korean war’s largest air assault to date, U S Fifth Air Force planes hit Suan 35 miles southeast of Pyongyang turning supply depots to flames. Over 165 buildings destroyed 81 damaged as 200 plus sorties kept up the fire with napalm and rockets.
Washington AP The joint committee on internal revenue taxation estimated that President Truman's budget overestimated this year's deficit by about 2.5 billion dollars and next year's by 2.7 billion. Treasury receipts are seen lower than January estimates while spending falls more, pushing the current year deficit to about 5.7 billion and 1953 to 11.7 billion. The staff notes defense costs drive the bias and treasury underestimates persist.
President Truman on his 68th birthday said the international situation remains grave and warned against complacency at home. He joked about spending ten years after leaving the White House to travel and enjoy life while still pushing defense and economic aid to prevent a third world war.
Thousands of illegitimate children fathered by allied soldiers in Germany could sue for maintenance under a proposed peace contract with West Germany. The measure would let unwed German mothers sue in German courts to obtain child support if paternity is proven, though collecting from men who have returned home remains uncertain.
In Washington the Mutual Security Agency issues a note to customers about duplicate copies of a circular. It explains duplicates may occur if multiple groups are on the mailing list and that the duplication is an exception, not the rule.
Washington AP reports the government lifted its ban on shipment of steel from warehouses, a wartime freeze set April 29 to preserve materials for defense. The order followed CIO President Philip Murray cancelling a steel strike, halting production for three days. Secretary Savery noted industry surveys show supplies rebuilt enough to remove the freeze.
Admiral Arthur W. Radford, commander of the U S Pacific fleet, said Russia could have about 80 submarines in the Pacific and they could pose a considerable threat in a general war.
GAO chief investigator William L. Ellis testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee that Cargill manipulated the 1949 wheat market to profit from CCC purchases. Sen. Young urged an investigation into rye market manipulation as well. The CCC’s timing and hedge strategy allegedly allowed Cargill to deliver cheaper wheat later, draining taxpayer funds and signaling suspected shenanigans in Minneapolis trading halls.
Iowa remains cool and gray as forecasters predict additional thundershowers Thursday night into Friday. Rain should end early Friday with lows around 45 to 50 and highs near 52 to 58. Cedar Rapids recorded .84 inches by 7 am Thursday, totaling 1.07 inches for the week.
Senate judiciary panel heard testimony that Attorney General-designate McGranery has terrified members of the U S attorney's office in Philadelphia and frightened defense lawyers and some judges. Witness Thomas D. McBride said McGranery lacks legal knowledge and displays arrogance. The committee planned a vote on the nomination after completing additional questioning.
Chicago AP reports rookie officer William Creamer 25 confronted six robbers at the Meyers jewelers home. He captured Herbert Lube 22 at gunpoint and helped seize others. three bandits fled. A neighbor alerted Mt. Prospect police. Mrs Lindskogg noted a suspicious car. The suspects included Beiva Whisman 12 and Wallace Lorge 21. Meyers was absent.
General Eisenhower told Congress that a $1 billion reduction in foreign aid to Europe would be heavily and seriously felt affecting the military buildup. He urged balancing attack risks with the dangers of ruinous spending and warned cuts could force a drastic revision of the program.
Cedar Rapids The Camp Good Health Fund for 1952 opens officially today inviting Mother's Day gifts. Sponsored by the Public Health Nursing Association the camp serves physically handicapped children ages six to twelve from Linn County with medical supervision. Budgeted at seven thousand six hundred eighty eight dollars, up fifteen dollars from last year, the fund covers camp expenses. donations are voluntary and acknowledged in The Gazette.
The Justice Department said the government will pay eight and a half million dollars to 91 motor carriers seized by order of President Roosevelt in August 1944 during World War II to settle damage claims. The payout ends eight years of dispute over compensation for seized equipment and wartime wage increases, finalizing a settlement reached after prior commission reviews and negotiations.
The army disclosed Red prisoners on Koje island seized Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd and held him after overpowering a fellow officer. A note from Dodd appeared to say he was unharmed, but its age and contents remained unclear. Koje island near Pusan has seen two prior deadly clashes this year.
U S draft officials announce a May 22 deferment quiz for college students who missed the Dec 13 and Apr 24 tests. Applications must be postmarked by Saturday with blanks available at draft boards by Friday. Graduate students face new requirements including course work certificates or minimum grades to qualify for deferment.
A Warner Brothers crew filming a desert scene 16 miles from Yuma attracted 66 armed horsemen in Arab garb. Mexican laborers crossing the border fled after encountering the turbaned riflemen, with one refugee crying that the map was wrong as they escaped.
The House passed the measure 196 to 19 on Thursday, sanctioning state fair trade laws. It heads to the Senate and grants federal approval to trade laws in 45 states allowing retailers and manufacturers to set minimum selling prices for many fair trade items. Non signers are bound by the agreements as well as signers.
Marine Sgt. Robert William Deason, son of Mr and Mrs Sei bert L Nelson, 1197 Sixth Street NW, was wounded in action in Korea Monday. He has been in the fighting since last August and was to start home this month after enlisting in July 1948 with Hubert Polten and Winifred Rahn. Polten was wounded twice and is in a naval hospital at Great Lakes. Rahn was wounded and stationed in North Carolina.
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