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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1942
Page
2
The editorial assesses Lieut. Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper’s path to the Republican nomination, emphasizing statewide vote totals over local support, and notes Cedar Rapids registration activity as potential momentum. It discusses war-time rationing debates, officials’ forecasts, and morale issues tied to uniforms and civilian effort.
The United States ferry command evacuated 4 228 people by air from Burma to India led by Lt. Gen. Stilwell while RAF and Pan American lines aided. The operation, under bombardment, saved thousands including wounded and civilians, with pilots like Lt. John J. Bell earning a silver star for repeated perilous trips.
President Manuel Avila Camacho summoned congress to convene Tuesday in extraordinary session to formalize a state of war with the Axis powers. Mexico, with about 20 million people and a modest armed force, joins the United Nations effort against Germany Italy and Japan.
A military board of inquiry seeks the cause of a bomber crash at McChord Field Washington during a routine training flight killing five crew members. The dead are Lieut Col Eugene Nall 30 Altmore Alabama First Lieut Charles E Daly Master Sgt Delana A Shepard 56 Corp Guinn Murdock 19 Private First Class Walter F Rudesill 20.
In two days the United War Fund brought in 9780 dollars toward a 50000 dollar goal. Officials say about 5000 per day is needed to hit the total in the 10 day drive. The first 25000 earmarked for USO, with the rest to support Russian, China, Navy Army and YMCA relief agencies and other approved groups.
The Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor executive board endorsed the airport bond proposal. D. Fay Merrill was named as the federation’s representative to coordinate with the project committee.
National 15 minute retail suspension set for July 1 during the noon hour to honor the war effort. Benjamin H. Namm, chair of the retail advisory committee, announced the tribute and urged Cedar Rapids merchants to join in the nationwide sale of war savings bonds and stamps.
An opening parade Thursday marks the Midwestern Championship rodeo at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids. The event runs Thursday through Saturday with daily performances and weekend matinees, featuring bulls from Texas Longhorns and bucking horses as riders compete for prize money.
Cedar Rapids raised 1424 by Saturday noon for Poppy Day with 15500 veteran poppies exhausted. Funds after costs will support disabled veterans and families. a quarter to state headquarters and three quarters kept locally. Top workers honored include Wesley McCalley and Mrs Lillian Hanzlik among others.
New Orleans reports suggest German submarines may employ an incendiary torpedo in Gulf warfare after an American cargo ship was sunk on May 16 with 21 lives lost and 27 rescued. Second Mate W J Atkinson described a torpedo that struck with a burst of flame engulfing the vessel. officials say this could mark the first incendiary torpedo used in the Gulf.
Field Marshal Fedor von Bock, a Kharkov front commander, reportedly told Hitler that extraordinary powers are dangerous and that a general eastern offensive is an utter impossibility. The BBC French service broadcast the claim, citing unnamed sources as authentic.
In Pasadena California the army adds eighteen palm trees from the Huntington Botanical Gardens to a dry climate air base training field creating an oasis atmosphere for air cadets.
The War Production Board on Saturday relaxed its ban on selling plumbing and heating equipment to allow distribution of cooking and heating stoves and related items. The order also permits sale and delivery of equipment needed to convert oil and gas burning systems to coal.
Allied air forces attacked the Japanese held Amboina base in the Dutch East Indies and Lae New Guinea. One aircraft lost in each raid. MacArthur reported heavier air raids toward Port Moresby as preparations for a major offensive buildup continued.
Allied Headquarters Australia reports an American soldier is held for investigation into the slaying of Gladys Hosking a University Chemistry school secretary. Her body was found near camp May 19 after an attack and strangling in the city, the third such killing in 15 days. The soldier faces no charge yet and is jailed under army guard.
Director Oveta Culp Hobby declares WAAC recruiting will not seek glamour girls. She warns that service means hard work, long hours, discipline, and drudgery with heart breaking experiences, while praising women who choose practical military service. First WAAC officer candidates will train at Fort Des Moines next month.
Forty two navy patrol bombers from Patwing 10 based in the Philippines fought Japanese Zero fighters near Luzon. Six of seven crew survived as the unit split to new bases in Australia, with many crews shot down or forced to ditch. Some pilots swam ashore after abandoning wrecked planes while others joined ground forces at Bataan.
Cedar Rapids news reports a non partisan Linn County rally for Republican governor candidate Hickenlooper set for Friday at 8:15 PM in the Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids. He will be the principal speaker with an entertainment program and no individual invitations issued. The event aims to boost turnout for the Cedar Rapids candidate.
The Cedar Rapids Industrial Union council adopted resolutions backing Cedar Rapids airport bonds in full and endorsed two candidates for June 1 primaries. W. A. Rail seeks the Republican nomination for justice of the peace and Fred A. Chalupsky runs for Democratic county attorney. Meeting held at Farm Equipment Workers HQ.
Stockholm dispatch reported Hitler left Berlin for his headquarters on the Russian front and summoned a special conference of generals. The Sunday Express carried the morning update from London.
Soviet reports say Kharkov battles reach a thirteenth day with heavy losses for Germany as German tank and infantry counter-attacks surge. Tem eshenko’s drive now advances only in some sectors while Russians fortify positions and Kerch peninsula evacuation is completed under Kosin forces.
A Cedar Rapids report notes unofficial straw hat day with a man seen in a summer hat. The day tracked temperatures from 54 to 72 degrees with cloud cover increasing by evening and a dust storm sweeping the city before midnight.
Washington report cites the severe winter as Europe’s worst in a century, delaying German crops and severely damaging others. The Agriculture Department notes effects on Germany’s food supply will become clear later and references Reichsmarschal Hermann Goering urging higher farm output.
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