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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1945
Page
1
Column discusses the San Francisco conference and the risk of overreliance on personal deals among leaders. It notes terminology disputes over democracy and culture, cites Ed Kennedy and Albert Deutsch cases, praises Lt O Callahan's chaplaincy, and argues for flexible wartime food production ideas including backyard options like ducks and rice.
Marshal Tito reportedly pulled Yugoslav forces from Carinthia while signaling readiness to negotiate the Venizia Giulia dispute with the western Allies. He rejected Alexander's accusation as an attack on an ally, and warned the peace talks would not humiliate Yugoslavia. Trieste remained tense with Allied and Yugoslav units in place.
Belgrade dispatch says American and British diplomats and civilians in Yugoslavia were told to prepare for possible evacuation. AP's King notes no hostile mood toward Allies in Belgrade, evacuation would occur only if open conflict looms.
French Senegalese troops shot at Lebanese demonstrators Sunday, killing several as Syria and Lebanon refuse negotiations on landing more troops. The Arab League urged big powers to express regret, and US Minister Wadsworth met Lebanese leaders while Iraq coordinated with Egypt on possible policies.
The Army fixed 40 as the age for enlisted men to apply for discharge, down from 42. About 30 000 in the 40 to 41 range are affected. Wacs 40 or over with required active duty service will also be eligible, estimated at 8 000. Commanders may retain 40 or 41 year olds for up to 90 days if no replacement is available. The War Department cautioned further reductions may follow if the military situation allows.
The Here’s Your Infantry tour to Cedar Rapids features 36 combat veterans and three officers to boost E bond sales. Linn County reports $1,026,786 in E bond receipts toward a $3,490,000 quota, with Hawkeye Downs venue set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and possible delay to Wednesday if weather acts up.
Five American soldiers escaped from behind Japanese positions on Love Hill Okinawa after four nights in a cemetery. Sgt. Donald B. Williams and Privates Keith E. Cochran Kenneth A. Boynton saved wounded comrades while dodging mortars and a bazooka, then crawled back to American lines with crucial enemy position information.
The Infantry show Here’s Your Infantry offers free admission with Gold Star families as special guests in a reserved section. Tickets for eligible relatives are obtainable by calling 3 2601. No bond purchase is needed for admittance, and E bond booths will be available. American Legion WWII veterans will usher and should meet at the Memorial Coliseum at 5 45 p.m. Tuesday.
A 25 combat team tour will visit 600 cities to boost Seventh War Loan sales. Doughboys will display infantry gear and weapons at the Municipal island plaza from 11 am to 2 pm. A 28 piece 265th army band is scheduled from noon to 1 pm.
A wind and hail storm of cyclonic proportions leveled farm buildings along a narrow strip near Waterloo shortly after noon Monday, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. It was described as the worst storm since 1940.
Ireland's premier Eamonn de Valera said on Sunday Ireland was ready to join any new league for collective security that promises to be an effective instrument for peace and grants all nations fundamental rights and equality.
Labor cabinet members in Blackpool rejected Churchill's plan to stay in the wartime coalition until the Japan war ends and urged an autumn election. They warned they would fight a summer election if Churchill pursues a postponement, signaling a probable breakup of the coalition.
The Big Five and Latin American nations reach agreement on regional self defense systems under a world body. Russian acceptance with minor wording changes eases Soviet American disputes over international trusteeships and veto debate. The amendment preserves inherent self defense rights until the security council acts.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that each state may decide to recognize the six weeks residence rule Nevada uses to grant divorces. Justice Frankfurter wrote the decision, which affirmed convictions of a North Carolina couple for bigamous cohabitation.
President Truman presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey of Lucedale Mississippi, the 223rd recipient and 100th infantryman of the war. Lindsey earned the award for bravery in Germany last November, killed 20 Germans, wounded many, captured three, knocked out two machine guns, and forced enemy tank withdrawals. The ceremony in the House honored all fighting men and featured Lindsey's father mother and sister among the relatives present.
American divisions ring Shuri on Okinawa driving Japanese from the castle town amid heavy bombardment. Marine units advance within 200 to 900 yards of Shuri as casualties mount and the battle nears a decisive assault.
Robert E. Kelly, 58, a Santo Tomas camp survivor, died at Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids from a liver ailment likely worsened by a starvation diet imposed by the Japanese. He had been visiting relatives and became ill on a train from Los Angeles after returning from the Philippines. He leaves a widow and two sisters among other survivors.
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