Washington hints on rationing and Russian front
The article critiques Ickes' stance on extending gasoline rationing while noting the same officials may delay action. It highlights the Moscow front as the war's pivotal moment and urges strong support for the Red Army to withstand Hitler's push. It also cites math education as a war handicap and ponders arithmetic's role in modern strategy. Observers wonder why Japanese pilots jump damaged planes without parachutes.
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Ickes
Moscow
Red Army
Russia
Hitler
Immobilization of Martinique Warships Jointly By France U S
French warships at Martinique are being immobilized in a joint effort by French and American naval officials. Talks are ongoing with Admiral Georges Robert, the French high commissioner, with no involvement of the Vichy government. The carrier Bearn and cruisers Emile Bertin and Jeanne dArc are among vessels affected.
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Martinique
Caribbean
Georges Robert
United States
Vichy
Bearn
Emile Bertin
Jeanne D’arc
Laval targets Martinique in US stance toward Vichy
Washington sources say Laval is attempting to influence Martinique talks to please Nazi-leaning powers. The United States rejects any French assurances while Laval remains in power and notes talks are with Admiral Georges Robert, not Vichy. No US note to Vichy is reported, and no official comment was given on Martinique talks.
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United States
Washington
Pierre Laval
Martinique
France
Laval
Vichy
French Antilles
Caribbean
Georges Robert
State Department
Two Men Arrested for Bronze Theft in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids police arrested Wes Warner and his son George Warner after they admitted stealing bronze from city parkings Wednesday night. They reportedly sold the bronze for $2.87 to a junk dealer at 110 B avenue NE and officers recovered the metal including a lamp piece from Mrs. S. G. Armstrong’s parking in front of her home.
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Linn County Salvage Committee
Wes Warner
A Avenue NE
George
B Avenue NE
S. G. Armstrong
Blake Boulevard
Used Electric Refrigerator Sold Fast in Gazette Ad
A Gazette want ad offered a GPT electric refrigerator for 45 dollars cash in eastern Iowa. Fifteen to twenty people answered the ad and the refrigerator sold the first night. The ad noted excellent condition and a price of 345 with contact by dialing 6451 for more help.
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Gazette
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Collects Nearly 70 Tons in Scrap Drive
Cedar Rapids residents contributed almost 70 tons of scrap metal and rubber in the Victory Salvage blitz. City trucks on eleven routes collected materials from homes, with a Third Avenue and Seventh Street SE pile growing by midafternoon. Edward E. Lowe heads the Linn County Civilian Defense salvage unit backed by Mayor Frank Hahn and Streets Commissioner Dave Williams. Wickham praised citizen patriotism as the drive, led by Elmer W. Wickham, continued across two more days with extra trucks and corporate support.
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Cedar Rapids
Victory Salvage Committee
Memorial Building
Frank Hahn
Third Avenue
Seventh Street SE
Linn County Civilian Defense Council
Edward E. Lowe
Hahn
Dave Williams
Elmer W. Wickham
Wickham
Payroll allotment for war bonds tops one million dollars
Cedar Rapids wage earners have pledged 1 016 091 832 toward United States War Savings bonds via payroll allotment. About 10 000 individuals in 106 firms in Cedar Rapids participate in the plan for firms over 25 workers. Small firms total to be added later. Enthusiasm runs high as workers boost pledges. Two increases totaling 42 000 were received that morning.
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Cedar Rapids
United States War Savings
Robert Bickel
Cedar Rapids Life Underwriters Association
Bickel
Price Ceilings to Be Explained at C R Meeting Tonight
Cedar Rounds News reports that the April 28 price fixing order by Leon Henderson will be explained at a memorial coliseum mass meeting tonight at 8 oclock. University of Iowa economics professor George Haskell will outline the order covering about 30 000 items and participate in a Q&A. City officials invite Linn Benton Jones county businessmen to attend and question Haskell. E M Pinney will preside. Retail price ceilings take effect next Monday with ceilings on services starting June 1.
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Leon Henderson
Memorial Coliseum
Eastern Iowa
George Haskell
University of Iowa
Office of
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Benton
Jones
Frank Hahn
Haskell
E. M. Pinney
Chamber of Commerce
Gasoline Ration Extension Not Needed Says Ickes
Petrol eum Coordinator Harold L. Ickes said the gasoline sales curtailment area need not be extended beyond current regions. He noted other agencies could order extensions to conserve rubber or reduce travel if necessary.
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Washington
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Mrs. Roosevelt Joins Gas Ration Program and Bicycles
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt signed up for an A gasoline ration card as she spoke at a press conference. She rides a bicycle at Hyde Park and said she would not wear slacks, believing young women should avoid them unless the job requires it.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Allied air raids sink Japanese ships near Amboina
Allied bombers from Australia attacked Amboina in the Netherlands East Indies sinking a 3,000 ton ship and damaging another 2,000 ton vessel while setting docks ablaze. Rabaul and Port Moresby raids followed with multiple bombers destroyed and enemy fighters in the air. no Allied losses were reported. Australian Army Minister Forde announced conscripts may volunteer for global service to resolve defense act debates.
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Davao
Philippine
Mindanao
Port Moresby
Francis Forde
Commonwealth
Snow
Australian
Morgenthau Pushes Minimum Tax on All Returns
Secretary Morgenthau urged a minimum tax of several dollars on every income tax filer. He said constitutional study would decide legality and cited a possible $5 minimum. Repayment of exemptions was trimmed by the Ways and Means Committee, with debates on a sales tax and a depletion allowance for resource firms continuing.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Congress
Randolph Paul
Treasury
Paul
House
Ways and Means
Hollow Tokio Victory Drives Japanese to Face-Saving Aussie Move
Washington experts say Tokio's hollow Coral Sea claims push Admiral Yamamoto to mount a large scale assault on Australia’s approaches. They note Japanese losses and propaganda claims to save face, with officials expecting a new battle involving heavy fleet units.
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Washington
Tokio
Australia
Yamamoto
Philippines
Sugar for Canning Program Opens at Ration Office
The Cedar Rapids rationing board in the Memorial building armory opens forms for special sugar allotments for canning. Each person may obtain five pounds until July 1, with entry via the east Memorial driveway. Forms cover pounds requested, current holdings, and canning purposes. certificates issued to be shown at purchase.
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Cedar Rapids News
Des Moines
Fd Lowe
Civilian Defense
Bitter Fight For Gate to Oil Rages On
Soviet dispatches report Marshal Timoshenko’s Red Army smashing German first line defenses before Kharkov while fierce fighting rages toward a climax in the Kerch Peninsula. Russians press toward Kharkov and Smolensk as the Leningrad front sees heavy action and German forces strike Kerch port.
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Gate To Oil
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Black Sea
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Red Star II
Senate Shelves Gasoline Issue
In Washington a Norris objection blocked Senate action on Downey's resolution condemning special privileges in rationed gasoline use. Barkley led a strong fight, calling the move a response to a teapot explosion linked to X cards allowing unlimited car access. The measure remains on the calendar for possible later action.
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Norris
I-Neb
Senate
Downey
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