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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1944
Page
1
Public notices list gasoline, food and sugar ration details, canning coupons and new issue stamps. Local court records show drunkenness fines for Edward E. Ray and Jess W. Hanks, a residential fire at Edward McNabb home, several divorce and civil suit entries, two birth announcements, speeding and license violations, and multiple overtime parking fines in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt told a news conference that the American people are more concerned with peace and jobs than with a presidential fourth term. She noted people are less worried about a fourth term than a third term, based on mail and public questions. She added the President enjoyed his rain drive in New York City and valued renewed contact with crowds after a long gap.
Lawrence Steewles of Iowa City fractured his right leg above the knee after noon Monday when he fell from a scaffold while working at the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company power house. He was taken to St Luke's hospital by ambulance service.
Reporter Robert W. Richards notes GIs in France report home front pressure for harsh peace fuels stubborn German defense. Captives cite Goebbels propaganda about US phrase books, Morgenthau plans to reduce Germany to an agricultural state, and a devalued mark as aims of an American postwar strategy.
American forces push west of the liberated Palo in Leyte as Japanese resistance tightens near the road junction of Santa Fe. MacArthur reports liberation of 11 Leyte towns and occupation of Suluan, Dinagat and Homonhon with patrols ashore and carrier air cover preventing effective Japanese night attacks. Continuous combat slows movement through palm groves as warships shell pockets along San Pedro Bay.
Tokyo radio claims a toehold and promises crushing counter offenses, while MacArthur’s dispatches describe steady progress from Dulag and along the Leyte front. Ground forces advance, supply work proceeds, and Tacloban is noted as a captured port akin to Cherbourg.
Four Philippine guerrilla officers heading a 4000 strong resistance force accuse Japanese troops of mass killings looting, torture, hangings, water treatment and rapes as they aided MacArthur’s Leyte invasion plan. General Krueger's Sixth Army received the leaders and MacArthur confirmed guerrilla aid.
The pheasant season opens Saturday in Iowa with a daily bag limit of six cock birds in long season counties and three in short season counties. After the third day, possession may not exceed 18 birds at once. Hunters may split counts between sections in one day but must not exceed the per-section limits. hens may not be shot anywhere in Iowa.
Ralph Walker led the retail team C with 1303.50 toward 1055. The dentist division’s Dr J C Calder topped with 754.50 toward 725. Milholm contributed 972.85 to Franklin township’s 901 goal as district results remained incomplete. Ten organizations earned distinguished service awards for employee contributions.
The Japanese central news agency said British troops have landed on the Nikobar Islands in the Indian Ocean, as reported by CBS.
Dorothy Konicek reported losing a yellow gold wristwatch while walking home Saturday night from the loop area. Thomas Joyner said his radio, due for repairs, had not been returned and the itinerant repairman could not be found. A box of husking pegs and parts was turned in for safekeeping after being placed in the wrong car. the owner may reclaim it at the police station.
Mrs. Anna Rogers died at her daughter’s home 1136 Sixth street NW at 8 30 p m after a lingering illness She was born February 8 1857 in Cincinnati Ohio and came to Cedar Rapids from Anamosa in 1909 She was a member of St James Methodist church Surviving are her daughter a granddaughter three grandsons and a great granddaughter Funeral arrangements to be announced Friends may call at Moen chapel
Estella Mae Ditch 62 widow of Carl Ditch and lifelong Linn county resident died in Lisbon Sunday evening. Services at Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Albert Fadenrecht officiating. Burial in Dunkard cemetery ten miles north of Cedar Rapids. Friends may call at Beatty's.
Mrs. Anton Votroubek of Swisher died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 10 30 p m Monday after a brief illness. Born in Johnson county April 24 1882 she lived in Iowa and Johnson counties all her life. Survived by husband three daughters and four grandchildren with a sister in Chicago. Services set for Thursday 1 30 p m at Polansky chapel with burial at Halacemetery. Friends may call Swisher home 6 to 9 p m Wednesday.
Leo Janesovsky died Monday morning at Oakdale. Services set for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Janeba Funeral Home with Rev. Milo Filipi officiating. Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call at the Janeba Funeral Home.
France Elizabeth Waller wife of Ray Waller died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Tuesday at 11 50 a m after a long illness The body was taken to the Turner funeral home Funeral announcement will be made later.
Mary Springer an inmate at the Linn County Home died there at 3 30 p m Monday. No surviving relatives are known. The body was taken to Turner Mortuary.
Washington AP Under secretary of State Stettinius said the United States hopes for a United Nations conference next January on world security possibly after a Roosevelt Churchill Stalin meeting this year to finalize Dumbarton Oaks. He noted a Pan American meeting may precede it to discuss hemispheric questions raised by converting the UN into a peace preserving league. The delay of Dumbarton Oaks has disrupted the tentative schedule for the next step in world organization.
In heavy fog at the city limits the Illinois Central Louisiana rear collided with the Sunset Limited of Southern Pacific. More than 80 people were injured, with fewer than a dozen needing hospital care. Neither train overturned and equipment damage was light.
Ensign Richard J. McEvers son of Mr and Mrs I L McEvers 2607 Fruitland Blvd SW was commended by the air ferry squadron commander at Columbus Ohio for heroism in saving an army fighter pilot. He climbed a burning crashed plane opened the cockpit and removed the injured pilot despite great danger. The act saved the pilot's life and demonstrated naval service traditions. The incident occurred near Columbus on Sept 18.
Lenore Peyton, 14, of 1420 N street SW, remained in serious condition at University Hospital Iowa City after kidney removal surgery. She was moved from St. Luke's Hospital following injuries from a Sunday auto wreck five miles north of Cedar Rapids involving a car driven by Raymond Spinka, 15.
Gene Farmer profiles Meier who helped bring the Luenen Passion Play to Cedar Rapids in 1932. He notes Nazi suppression of the play and its move to Spearfish South Dakota for outdoor performances. The piece highlights Meier’s family, religious background, and the play’s historic roots dating to 1242.
The War Labor Board heard a dispute over Elmer Duffy of 1810 Park Avenue SE or LaPlant Choate Manufacturing who was discharged August 3 1944 for refusing hard surface welding of tank dozer blade edges. He cited eye irritation from welding at 1800 degrees while the company argued no greater hazard than ordinary welding.
A phone call reconciled Horace Dodge Sr and Jr leading to Major Horace Dodge Jr agreeing to be best man at the wedding of Corporal Horace Dodge III and Miss Margery Gehman. Dodge III is stationed at Lowry Field in Denver and Gehman is the daughter of a mathematics professor from Buffalo, New York.
In coordination with a national program to place returning veterans, Linn County Retail Food Dealers Association canvassed members on Tuesday to report current and future job openings. Each member sent a card listing needs for butchers clerks delivery men store managers and other positions, guiding veterans to available postings. W T Shipe, secretary, said veterans seeking such work will be directed to the openings.
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