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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1942
Page
2
The Senate passes a draft amendment requiring at least a year's training before 18 or 19 year olds may serve in combat overseas. The measure faces House approval and White House opposition. Administrations may push back amid calls to protect young soldiers.
London reported that RAF Lancaster bombers crossed the Alps in tight formation for a daylight raid on Milan’s industrial district. The attack began at 5 04 p.m. after a 600 mile flight, with pilots noting major factory fires and direct hits from 4000 pound bombs.
Hollywood reports a new $62,500 damage suit against Errol Flynn tied to the butler’s claim from a birthday party altercation at Flynn’s home. The suit adds to Flynn’s legal troubles amid accusations involving Betty Hansen and Peggy LaRue Satterlee dating from 1941 incidents.
The army postal service reports 4986 sacks of U.S. mail bound for forces in the British Isles were lost when a United Nations cargo ship sank. Much of it was parcel post and tied to early Christmas shipments. The mail was deposited in the U.S. late September with exports to New York after October 3 excluded.
Allied bombers hit Rabaul New Britain destroying a Nisshin Maru class seaplane tender believed completely destroyed. In the same raids two to four Japanese bombers were shot down at Lae and Darwin raids caused only slight damage while Kokoda advance continued.
Washington reports that the United States has begun negotiations with China to relinquish extraterritorial rights and privileges dating from 1844. Secretary of State Cordell Hull presented a draft treaty to the Chinese ambassador. Details remain undisclosed but the move marks a key shift in Sino U S relations amid property rights concerns.
Veterans foresee heavy Republican gains across the senate house and state offices on November 3. A close house outcome is likely with Democrats retaining control on paper, while rural voters and labor centers shape the race amid war tensions.
Soviet front dispatches say two German infantry divisions and 80 tanks attacked the factory district northwest of Stalingrad, 1,500 German soldiers killed and 17 tanks destroyed. Russians held most ground, with counter moves in the northwest and heavy combat reported.
Hollywood actress Ona Munson announces retirement from film to devote all time to producing radio shows. She is best known for portraying Belle Watling in Gone With the Wind.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt toured wartime London visiting St Pauls cathedral an air raid shelter and the Stepney air raid shelter. She rode through bombed midtown areas and joined a Buckingham Palace luncheon with British and American wartime leaders including OVeta Hobby and War services heads.
In Copenhagen a late bulletin reports King Christian X, injured after a horse fall last week, worsened to a serious condition. The 72 year old monarch had shown quick improvement until his heart acted abnormally Saturday evening, prompting a stimulating treatment and a cautious prognosis.
Honolulu AP report says three days of search by army and navy forces failed to find Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and nine crew aboard a large army plane lost over Hawaiian waters. Wives’ hope and past rescues noted as authorities continue efforts with scarce details.
Iowa government urges 62 900 fuel oil users to obtain coupon applications from dealers and ration boards. Local boards must process forms before coupons are issued. Deadline Nov 5. late filings risk delays and no coupons during the interval.
Allied forces led by Montgomery launch a night assault in Egypt to break Rommel's desert defenses. Eighth Army, including Americans and multiple nations, breaches mine fields and barbed wire while Royal Navy and RAF strike Marsa Matruh Genoa area. U S planes support, shooting down several enemy aircraft as Rommel faces rear-guard concerns.
The Senate approved a draft bill 58 to 5 delaying combat duty for 18 and 19 year olds until one year of U.S. training is completed. It includes farm worker deferment until replacements are available. The measure moves to conference with the House where administration efforts to drop the training clause may occur.
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