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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1944

Page

17

Nab Mam Charged With Threatening Life of President

Harold R. Mason 36 arrested in Philadelphia hotel on charges of threatening the life of President Roosevelt. Mason, a former private detective and railroad brakeman, held on 1500 bail after denying the claim and claiming he was in Los Angeles at the time.

Nab Mam Philadelphia District Secret Service Office Harold R. Mason Roosevelt Mason Secret Service Office Washington U.S Norman J. Griffin Secret Service Churchill Canada Los Angeles

Army Enlists Over Eight Million Since 1940

War department figures show 8,258,600 men and women enlisted from November 1, 1940, to January 1, 1944, with 1,290,085 separations in the same period. On January 1 the force stood at 7,481,926 men and women, compared with 513,410 in 1940. Iowa A totals include 131,200 accessions and 18,744 separations, with 119,000 total strength. 1,615 women added and 388 separations for a total strength of 1,246.

Washington Army War Department Iowa A

Water Injection Device Powers Navy Fighters

The navy disclosed that some combat planes now use a water injection device adding power in critical moments. Lt. Ira Kepford of Muskegon Michigan credited the system with aiding his Corsair escape from three Zeros near Rabaul, reaffirming his status as the navy’s top fighter ace.

Washington INS Navy Ira Chepford Muskegon Mich Kepford Northwestern Rabaul

Generals Promotion Drive Faces Senate Setback

The war department effort to permanently promote 14 generals including Lt. Gen. George S. Patton hit a setback in the Senate Military Affairs Committee. The panel reversed earlier action and formed a special nominations committee led by Sen. Chandler to review the nominations, Chandler opposing Patton's promotion.

Washington INS War Department George S Patton Senate

Back the Warriors Buy an Extra War Bond

A public notice urges residents to purchase an additional war bond to support military financing. It emphasizes collective effort and patriotism amid ongoing wartime funding needs.

Captain Easy General Young

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