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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1944
Page
12
AP reporter Henry T. Gorrell describes a cataclysmic American bombardment as the U S First Army opens a forward drive into Germany. More than 2,000 bombers and hundreds of guns pound the countryside for an hour and a half, shaking towns and disintegrating life as a symbol of coming war.
The narrator describes American tanks and infantry advancing into a valley of death southeast of Aachen. German dug in with foxholes and fortified towns fought back with heavy mortars and 88mm guns as P-38 dive bombers set towns in flames. Despite losses, U S forces pressed the attack, took two towns, captured prisoners, and treated the wounded as Red Cross ambulances moved with care.
The Linn county Tuberculosis association launches its 1944 Christmas seal sale on the Coe college campus from November 20 to 23 under Miss Doris Cone of the Coe YWCA. This marks the first campus sale, with the mail sale starting November 27 and folding work already done by the King’s Daughters circles and volunteers. Proceeds fund tuberculosis association efforts.
The report outlines ongoing efforts in tuberculosis prevention and control, detailing public health strategies, community outreach, vaccination campaigns, contact tracing, and treatment programs led by health authorities and medical institutions.
London AP reports Prime Minister Churchill told the Jews of Palestine to cast out and crush the Stern Gang terrorists. He warned that continued violence would threaten the future of Zionism and called for decisive action against the group.
Advert explains a non-acid alkaline denture aid that keeps false teeth in place and helps prevent slipping. It claims the product reduces embarrassment from plate movement and controls odor. Available at local drug stores.
Del Monte reports civilian supply of canned fruits and vegetables will be markedly reduced this winter due to higher military demand and weather issues. Civilians may face shortages with total civilian fruit packs similar to 1941 levels and vegetable packs below last year. The advisory urges patience with grocers and stresses continued fair distribution and ongoing substitutions from Del Monte brands.
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