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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1944
Page
1
The administration signals retreat from the Montgomery Ward case as unions gain leverage in a new bargaining election. Secretary Jones returns the plant to owners, a federal judge holds no ruling on injunctions, and Congress vets the matter amid public scrutiny.
Night raids by Allied air forces drop heavy bombs on Wiener Neustadt and rail hubs from Creil to Mons, with long reaching blows on Dunkerque Boulogne, Gennevilliers and Annecy. Berlin targeted by Mosquitoes as total tonnage nears 21 000 in 80 hours.
Second Lt. John B. Kennedy was found guilty by a general court martial of low flying over Phoenix Arizona. He was ordered to forfeit $100 of his pay each month for one year totaling $1 200 plus fines.
Red forces seized the bomb shatter ed port of Sevastopol in a three day drive on the Crimean peninsula. Stalin announced the fall after a swift campaign that crushed German and Romanian forces, with Marshal Vasilevsky present for the final assault and Tolbukhin directing Fourth Ukrainian Army. The victory completes the liberation of Crimea and ends a 332 day holdout in the Crimean war context.
Cedar Rapids forecast calls for Thursday to be unsettled with showers and scattered thunderstorms and mostly cloudy conditions. Winds are expected in the 39 to 40 mph range with warmer air in the eastern part of the state. temperate readings include 70 degrees in Decorah and 62 in Cedar Rapids Tuesday afternoon.
Grady William C. Grady 27 killed in action over Germany April 22 during a raid. Ned C. White 23 reported missing April 16 over Romania after arriving in Italy in March. Grady served as radio operator and top turret gunner with Air Medal. White piloted a B-24 and had 16 missions by April 14. Family notices confirm deaths and ongoing search for White.
Two deputy OPA investigators said Rae Walters regional administrator has the support of regional and national offices and no reason for drastic change. An altercation with attorney Nat Grossblat in the regional enforcement division prompted the probe, which Walters called regrettable and apologized for.
President Roosevelt has halted lunchtime conferences in the White House as he rests after a southern vacation. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early says he is “still taking things easy” and there is no need to return to a killing pace immediately.
President Roosevelt asked Congress for new army appropriation of 15.676 billion dollars bringing total army outlay to 49.0 billion for the next fiscal year. The plan anticipates an army of 7.7 million personnel on offense in a global war through June 30, 1945. It includes 200,000 Wacs and funds for munitions, equipment, and lend-lease relief, with large carryover from 1944 due to production efficiencies.
Justice Jennings Bailey of federal district court found James J. Laughlin a Washington lawyer guilty of contempt of court for his conduct as attorney for two defendants in the mass sedition trial. He fined Laughlin $150 and stayed the fine on condition Laughlin post $300 bond. Bailey said Laughlin’s motions aimed to embarrass Chief Justice Edward C. Eicher and attract publicity to disqualify jurors.
Washington committees vow to continue inquiries into the Montgomery Ward seizure despite the government's decision to return the company to private operation. President Roosevelt defends legality, cites anti strike law and a Justice Department opinion. He comments on public awareness and recalls troops removal of Avery. The press conference draws laughter.
Harry Hopkins, adviser to President Roosevelt, left Rochester for his home Wednesday. Mayo Clinic physicians said he would likely return to duties in Washington after a short rest. Hopkins underwent surgery during his stay to correct a condition from a 1937 stomach ulcer operation. abdominal organs are now normal.
The 1 620 ton destroyer Lansdale was sunk in the Mediterranean on April 20 by German torpedo bombers. Lt. Robert M Morgenthau son of Treasury secretary Morgenthau Jr. survived. Navy says loss of life was moderate. about 200 men normally served on Lansdale.
Mount Vernon AP Admiral William D Leahy navy chief of staff will deliver the commencement address at Cornell college on Monday June 5 Leahy a native of Hampton Iowa.
The House passed a bill to raise the federal debt limit by voice vote and sent it to the Senate for action. The measure increases the national borrowing cap from 210,000 units as reported.
Washington AP reports a proposed policy would grant indefinite draft deferment to all men over 29 in essential occupations regardless of military service by standards. The plan, to be made public Thursday night, aims to define who qualifies for deferments under the new guidelines.
The War Labor Board voted unanimously to forward a dispute at Hummer Manufacturing Springfield TI, a Montgomery Ward subsidiary, to the White House for action. Federal Judge William H. Holly later dismissed injunction litigation over government seizure of Montgomery Ward Chicago properties as moot. decision on whether dismissal is with or without prejudice to be issued Friday.
Union leaders declared dissatisfaction over the government withdrawal from the Montgomery Ward plant two hours before the union's victory in a collective bargaining election was announced. They warned of more strikes unless a new labor contract is signed immediately, saying stable labor relations require contractual relations with management.
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