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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1944
Page
12
Commentary on the Cedar Rapids flood and Iowa impacts notes high water pressures and delayed planting. Calls for prompt OPA rationing relief, criticizes tire inspection cuts, and reflects on wartime control tapering and tax burdens. Includes regional political split and mortality taxes.
Allied air forces hit Berlin Vienna Paris and northern France as well as Austrian and Croatian targets in what observers call the largest air offensive of the war. More than 6 500 sorties flown with U S heavy bombers and fighters joining Italy based wings.
A 15 year old Fairfax boy Richard Mitchell was in serious condition at Mercy hospital after a brain concussion from a Tuesday afternoon crash on old highway 30 west edge of Fairfax. Driver John Wieneke 16 and sisters Bertha and Margaret Ann Mitchell were not seriously injured. Mrs A J Baumhoefener was treated for minor injuries and released.
In San Francisco AP report Carl A. Rietz claims damages of 10000 in a superior court complaint against Dr Hans von Geldern citing pre-dawn barking by the physician's spaniel as the cause.
White House secretary Stephen Early avoided confirming the report of an American cruiser sent to Russia. Senators Brewster and Bridges cited the possibility, while Rep. Herbert said Navy denied transfers. Senate naval committee weighs next steps pending official word.
Linn county war price and rationing board chief clerk A T Pleune says volunteers are urgently needed to process sugar application forms. Daytime helpers are sought for the next few days with convenient hours available by calling the ration board at 3 2681.
Attorney General Biddle told Congress there is room for disagreement on the legal aspects of Roosevelt’s order seizing Montgomery Ward’s Chicago properties but affirmed wartime authority under the War Labor Disputes Act. He argued the President acted to prevent broader disruption and cited affidavits from labor leaders showing danger of strikes. He said Section 3 of the act and the Selective Service amendment authorize taking over production related property during war.
The Senate military affairs committee delayed approval of Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. for permanent promotion from colonel to major general. The hold follows controversy over the Patton slap incident, with committee members noting the action was not voted down just passed over.
Stockholm reports Germany plans a landing in Denmark and has split Jutland and the island of Fyn into four invasion administrative zones. The dispatch notes Berlin believes Allied forces will attempt a coastward assault as tensions rise in Scandinavia.
Churchill pledges a world council of great powers with military strength to prevent future wars and preserve peace after the war. He supports a British empire and Commonwealth role, invites US participation, and hints at limited territorial changes for Germany if peace is secured. He notes Tito’s Partisans, criticizes Mihailovic, and mentions Gaulle’s London visit.
Texas Democrats split into two factions at Austin with one slate instructing delegates and another backing Roosevelt for a fourth term. A Roosevelt faction member led protests while a rival group urged unity. national decision on seating will come at Chicago in July after further clashes.
Second Lt. Frank L. Wetzel 26 of the Army Air Corps is reported missing in action since April 29 over France. He arrived overseas April 9 and earned his commission October 23, 1943 at Big Spring Texas. He previously worked for a Standard Oil station in Cedar Rapids. His mother Mrs. Mary B. Wetzel of 1254 Fourth Avenue SE was notified.
Second Lieutenant Ned C White reported missing in action over Romania on April 16 is now listed as a prisoner of war by the Romanian government. He is 23, a B 24 bomber pilot who arrived in Italy in March and had completed 16 missions. A Dysart high school graduate, he attended Iowa State Teachers College and worked for the Northwestern railroad before enlisting.
The Associated Press reports a Chinese counter-offensive steadily gaining momentum forcing Japanese forces to pull back across Henan province. Lushui and Loyang were contested as Chinese units defend rail lines toward Shanhsien and Chungking, easing the invasion route.
Weather summary for Cedar Rapids notes partly cloudy to cloudy skies with possible thundershowers. Cedar River at 8 feet today, higher than normal but below the 12-foot danger stage. precipitation about 0.20 inches in the last 24 hours. Temperatures ranged from 62 to 72 degrees with a cool overnight.
Allied forces advance on multiple fronts around the Liri valley and Terracina as Canadian and American troops cut routes toward Rome. Armored columns breach the Hitler line below Cisterna and near Terracina, with Terracina falling and Melfa and Pontecorvo in Allied reach. Air forces claim heavy strikes on German convoys and positions as 7,500 prisoners are taken and a major breach is acknowledged by the German high command.
City Clerk Maude Krebs warns voters that Thursday and Friday are the final two days to register or update addresses for the June 5 primaries. The city hall third floor office will stay open late to accommodate new registrations and changes.
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