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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1945
Page
1
A political column discusses elective service suspending induction of men over 29, potential impact on reconversion, and how draft policy clarity could calm families and employers. It also critiques the reciprocal tariff act debate, noting partisan divides and the need for a comprehensive economic policy linking exports and imports to maintain sound trade with other nations.
Washington reports a policy of indefinite deferments for men over 29 in useful work, with younger men expected to face heavier call. Maj. Gen. Hershey said occupational deferment will be liberalized for 30 through 37, as drafts drop about 25 percent to 90,000. 30 through 33 deferment rules ease. 26 through 29 stay on current policy.
Capt James F E Ralston, 24, Thunderbolt pilot, killed in action after being listed missing since April 12 near Germany. He left behind wife Kathesa Lynch Ralston and six month old son Richard Weston. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W D Ralston and brother Weston. Born August 5 1920, he served since 1941 and earned wings at Kelly Field.
AP reports a 63 mph gale in Burlington with tornadic activity in west central Iowa wrecking farms near Redfield and interrupting Mississippi River services. Minor telephone damage noted in Cedar Rapids. some areas saw up to 3.34 inches of rain and sharp temperature drops. Six members of the Murphy family near Redfield were injured, one critically.
Cedar Rapids forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions ahead. A storm system tracked across the state causing extensive damage in Dallas County where Sheriff Evan A Burger reports wind and hail destroying farm buildings and stock along a 13 mile strip. Waterloo reports the event as the worst since 1940 with early damage estimates near 100000 dollars. Villisca Stanton and Des Moines also affected. Seven year old Joey Murphy remained in critical condition with a punctured lung at a Dexter hospital. his brother Keith, ten, was found safe on the Murphy home debris. Four other Murphys injured. Burlington saw widespread tree damage and crippled utilities. Ottumwa logged 57 mph winds grounding planes at the naval air station. Clinton recorded high winds toppling trees and limbs. Continued on page 2.
General Hodges leads the U S First Army from Europe to the Pacific by way of the United States. Troops will be furloughed before deployment and units may differ from those in Germany, though enough veterans will fight to sustain a strong assault against Japan. The army’s record includes D day, Remagen, Aachen, and the Ardennes.
London AP reports Prime Minister Churchill confirms a summer general election for Britain after rejecting Labour calls to delay. Labour unveils 12 point program for a socialist Britain including nationalization of coal mines railroads and iron and steel plants and public ownership of the Bank of England.
London Daily Express says Prince Yasuhito Chichibu pacifist brother of Emperor Hirohito was released after two years of honorable preventative detention. The Bern dispatch notes the Japanese legation informed on his release and that the news stirs quarters more than Germany’s surrender. He allegedly sought to use influence to prevent war between Japan and the United States.
Washington United Press reports President Philip Murray of the Congress of Industrial Organizations urged President Truman to raise wage ceilings by 20 percent to ease unemployment during reconversion.
Rome dispatch says Milan La Scala Opera company members voted to suspend eight performers who were deemed sympathizers of Germans and Fascists. The action follows a report by Stars and Stripes on the matter.
Cedar Rapids residents will see a wartime infantry show at Hawkeye Downs at 7 30 p m with an 8 p m start. Three officers and 36 enlisted men with combat experience perform a demonstration of ground fighting in a 16 000 capacity grandstand with Gold Star mothers in a reserved section.
Linn county reported 47 756 dollars in E bond sales on Monday lifting its total to 1 074 543 against a 3 490 000 quota in the mighty seventh. Ward bond officials hope for a strong Tuesday report to honor visiting dough boys. The doughboys show Here's Your Infantry at Hawkeye Downs is free to attend with war bond booths for purchases available.
The command cadre includes Lt. Merel H. Haack of Webster City and Staff Sgt. Dale E. Bechtel of Cherokee, both Iowa natives and veterans. The 28 piece 265th army band will join 39 veterans touring 600 cities in the seventh war loan effort aimed at selling 250 million dollars in war bonds.
On Okinawa the 77th Infantry and First Marine divisions pushed from the north toward Shuri amid fierce Monday fighting. Japanese counterattacks on Sugar Loaf hill were bloodily repulsed with about 200 killed and heavy Marine casualties. Brig. Gen. Dumas noted Shuri’s military importance fading as high ground around the city was secured.
Vice Admiral Turner praised Allied command on Okinawa after touring the battle area. He described Japanese defense as desperate and optimistic that our generals and troops will soon force the island into possession. Turner lauded Gen Simon Buckner and his troops for tremendous accomplishments and emphasized the airfields and shore forces’ joint progress.
Chinese forces reopened the Min river from the East China sea to a point 40 miles above Foochow the Chinese Central news agency said Tuesday. The river mouth below Foochow lies northwest of Fo mosa and almost due west of the American held Kerama Islands and Okinawa.
A Rijssen dispatch reports a snag in plans for joint occupation of Germany agreed by the United States Britain and Russia. The Associated Press notes the situation is uncertain and speaks of delays and possible changes to the postwar arrangement.
A joint U S government report notes Japanese long range balloons caused sporadic disruption in the Western United States over several months. Officials warn civilians, especially children west of the Mississippi, to avoid unfamiliar objects as fires from the balloons’ bombs have started brush and forest blazes but no injuries to people or damage to military targets.
Cecil Chermak reports his four year old daughter Lyte Chermak suffered second degree burns to her left arm shoulder and side after falling into a pan of boiling water at home on Mudie day night. She was hospitalized at St Luke’s and listed in good condition by hospital authorities Tuesday.
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