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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1944
Page
1
Current Comment questions Mrs Roosevelt’s view that fighting men want a new world after the war. It notes soldiers’ focus on finishing the fight and returning home, and cautions against political leaders claiming to speak for service members. The piece urges wives to avoid stressing home problems to protect morale.
Allied reported gains along the Terracina-Pico line were met by fierce German counterattacks as Kesselring hurled 17 divisions into the defense south of Rome. American and French units advanced on Monte Mari and Pico while Fondi fell, with Terracina reached after a 10 mile push toward the coast.
A Wall Street Journal editorial argues that a government aligned entity operating through a limited liability corporation for influence campaigns abroad may be defensible yet dangerous. It questions the potential to extend such covert or camouflaged influence to domestic media and wartime or nonwar contexts.
A child development expert describes a fresh label manual guidance for what used to be spanking. The change aims to soften the term and may offer comfort to parents and children while keeping the same discipline concept.
Washington insiders report the House judiciary subcommittee canceled hearings on Rep Bryson's wartime dry bill. An informal poll showed about half the subcommittee opposed. no date for further hearings was set. Members doubt the issue will reach Congress before November elections.
About 1,500 members of UAW Local 490 in Detroit defied War Labor Board and international union directives to keep striking at Chrysler war plants. George F. Addes urged continuation after a local meeting voted to press on until the conflict is resolved.
The sun pierced overcast skies above the Dover strait as visibility improved. Light rain stopped before dawn and the barometer rose while temperatures remained well below normal for the season.
The State Department announced investigations into a considerable number of Swedish firms and said actions likely would be taken within the next few days.
London backed by AP reports thousands of passengers faced missed trains as stations announced cancellations with little or no warning. Blackboards at platforms displayed disrupted schedules and travelers waited amid uncertainty.
William H. Davis, chair of the War Labor Board, told Congress that denying WLB jurisdiction over the Montgomery Ward plant seizure could trigger a nationwide strike by 15.5 million nonwar workers and collapse strike-prevention mechanisms. He urged a strong, incontestable forum for resolving disputes to ban all strikes. The WLB took jurisdiction, he said, because the case affects war effort and could set precedent for nonmanufacturing sectors.
Springfield report says 300 workers returned to the Hummer Manufacturing Company plant under government seizure begun Sunday and ordered by Roosevelt. Vanguard of 450 had quit May 5 after a union contract demand with maintenance of membership clause. Union leader urged return to work. Ward leadership not commenting.
A U S naval task force attacked Marcus Island over a two day operation, launching from the Bonin area and approaching within about 1,000 miles of Japan. Japanese communique said Marcus sustained negligible damage while over 32 American aircraft were shot down by the garrison.
The Rev. Stanislaus Orlemanski celebrated two masses at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Springfield in his first public appearance since his 26 day trip to Moscow to meet Joseph Stalin. He greeted parishioners after Mass but did not discuss the trip, which led to his temporary suspension.
President Roosevelt signed a resolution authorizing 12 million dollars for farm flood relief in the upper Mississippi Missouri and Illinois river areas. The act provides loans and grants to repair property and land. A Senate amendment allows one million dollars of the total to repair wind damaged property.
Allied air forces hit Kiel U boat base and Pas de Calais targets as Liberators and RAF heavy bombers pound western Europe. Sunday raids raise Allied air activity against German transport, rail hubs, and inland ports including Duisburg and Hannover with significant bomber losses.
A Mexican track laborer with North Western railroad saved two young girls from drowning in Otter creek Chelsea Iowa after companions, Frances Hrabak and Veronica Flynn, had drowned. The rescuer swam to the girls clinging to branches until aid arrived while another rescuer pulled from the water. Flood waters receded by Monday though hazards remained with boil water and closures across Chelsea.
Allied forces drive Japanese garrison at Myitkyina back into a corner and tighten a death trap around thousands in the lower Mogaung valley. More than 25,000 Japanese casualties alleged in January as Stilwell assumes command of northern Burma forces and Chinese units begin Salween crossing in western Yunnan.
The Supreme Court upheld the Office of Price Administration authority to curb fuel oil sales at L. P. Steuart and Brother Inc. for rationing violations. The dealer challenged OPA's power to impose limits for noncompliance amid 227 cited violations from over delivery to alleged equipment faults.
Justice Edward C. Eicher overruled defense motions for mistrial and ordered the trial to continue. The judge ruled that Prosecutor O. John Rogge may outline to the jury what evidence is expected and what inferences may arise from it.
Rosemary Karier a candy store clerk found a wallet with 1438 dollars. She located the owner who initially paid 25 cents then later increased the tip by an extra dollar. The man later added another dollar to the reward.
Iowa floods deepen across the Des Moines valley as Chelsea and Waterloo suffer drownings. Frances Hrabak 11 and Veronica Flynn 9 died in Chelsea while a father and son perished in a Waterloo Cedar River launch. Water levels rise to historic highs with broad property losses and continued risk through the week.
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