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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1944
Page
3
Daily Record lists wartime ration details for Meat Blue Sugar and Fuel Oil plus airplane shoe stamps. Police Court reports drunkenness fines and overtime parking. Also records city incidents weathering fires and grass blazes, a string of births and a batch of divorce decrees among local residents and couples.
Dr. Edward L Tuohy of Duluth Minnesota warned at the American Dietetic Association gathering that 85 percent of vitamins bought by the public are an utter waste. He argued synthetic food cannot fix national nutrition and urged reliance on gardens and fields for proper diets rather than drugstore supplements.
Special to The Gazette Decorah August Moen 49 a Baker Lumber carpenter died after being struck by a car driven by Melvin A Johnson while crossing John Street off Main two hours after arrival at Detorah hospital Moen was with his young son at the time of the accident in downtown Decorah
British Mosquito bombers blasted Berlin Friday night with block buster bombs, the air ministry announced Saturday. The raid demonstrates continued Allied air power over the German capital amid wartime operations.
An old advertisement touts FASTEETH as an improved alkaline powder to sprinkle on dentures to secure them firmly, reduce embarrassment from loose plates, and increase comfort. It claims quick action and gum soothing effects, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
The Goal weekly bulletin from Cedar Rapids City Industrial Union Council urged women to vote for the Democratic ticket. It noted 65 percent of 1944's eligible voters are women and urged registering by 8 p.m. at city hall. The note praised labor progress under Roosevelt, criticized the Republican platform, and urged votes for George C. Claassen for Congress and Charles W. Hobbie for state senate.
London dispatch reports Russian Alpine troops 15 miles from Budapest pages of Ruthenia in Czechoslovakia fall of Ungvar (Uzhorod) and breakthrough toward Slovakia. Gen. Petrov and Gen. Malinovsky link forces, Goering and Guderian seen in East Prussia as Germans retreat from Konigsberg. Mass exodus of German civilians underway behind lines.
Pheasant hunters enjoyed ideal conditions on opening day in East Iowa. The Iowa season started with warm, sunny weather and temperatures around 78 degrees at 2:30 p.m. with low humidity about 10 percent. Cooler readings followed late evening and by morning, temperatures ranged from mid to upper 40s to 50s, with Chambers Inskeep noting 9 a.m. humidity near 30 percent.
Fire started at 6 p.m. Friday at the George Walter farm three miles southwest of Watkins destroyed a large barn and a double corn crib holding 2,000 bushels. Hog house machine shed garage and woodshed also burned. the house suffered slight damage. About 2,000 spectators watched as Blairs town Marengo and Norway fire departments battled the blaze. loss is partly insured.
Meet with Church of Christ at 716 Eighth Avenue SW for services at 10 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday. Tune in to KSO at 9 30 a m for the gospel broadcast. You are welcome.
A Cedar Rapids bulletin lists military personnel on leave or duty across the U S and Europe. Monard G Sawyer visits Cedar Rapids en route from Long Beach to Norfolk, Lt William J Taylor returns to Fort Jackson after leave, Eldred J Stallman goes back to Camp Van Dorn after furlough, Willis Hines on leave from Camp Waldron, Donald Kuhn posthumous Purple Heart recipient noted with family in Cedar Rapids, Harry Imnster Navy V-12 student visiting relatives, Pfc Norma R Weald on furlough from Cherry Point, Carroll K Miskimen on 30 day leave after 18 months in the Mediterranean, Capt Alvin Wells from overseas duty on leave before Fort Custer, Pvt Kenneth Mentzer at Camp Hood, Pic Alphonso Brinkly to Casper after furlough, Robert E Pratt returns to Farragut after boot leave, Cpl Coyl Kelley moved from Belgium to Germany now with wife in Stanwood.
Police recover three bicycles reported stolen from Lloyd Hoff Norman Madison and John Sears. Hoff's motor bike valued at 150 dollars was found in a Second Street NE lot and Sears’s bike was found leaning against the Guaranty Bank building. A bike cited as stolen from Madison has no listed address. Traffic Officer Hari takis retrieved a bike from the rear of the Palumbo store but it was stolen again.
The 35 piece army air forces reserve band stationed at Coe College will perform at Schick General Hospital in Clinton Sunday afternoon. Directed by Capt. Stanley Vesely the concert is sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Elks club. Cadet First Lieut Henry Tippie Belle Plaine is assistant director. Soloists include Ardis Goeken Joliet Marimba. Gwen Reese Marion trombone. Mildred Kopecky Clear Lake baritone horn. Vida Rumbaugh Ackley accompanist.
Admiral Ernest J. King told the Navy league that the Battle of the Philippines reduced the Japanese fleet to not more than half its maximum strength and endorsed Admiral Halsey that the Japanese navy has been beaten and broken. He cited no figures on ships but emphasized firepower and fighting ability. Lord Halifax and Gen. Marshall spoke on the same program warning against over optimism and urging sustained effort. Pearl Harbor losses were not detailed by King, while Nimitz described vast Japanese losses and noted 80,000 front line troops killed and 95,000 isolated as U.S. forces advanced in the Pacific with 13 major bases captured.
In Akron Ohio on Friday night Senator Truman attacked Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey for courting isolationists like Taft and Nye while claiming to back a strong foreign policy. He urged Dewey to disclose his true Senate lineup and warned against electing Taft.
Dr Clarence A Dykstra former Wisconsin president and ex national selective service director was notified Saturday as provost of the University of California Los Angeles Regents said he accepted in advance. He is chosen for educational and administrative ability and his wartime service. Dykstra a University of Iowa graduate.
Buenos Aires AP report says Argentina urged a conference of all foreign ministers in the Americas after a memorandum criticizing attitudes of some governments toward Argentina. The call was issued Friday night as the memorandum expressed concern over the conduct affecting the concert of American nations.
Washington AP The Office of Price Administration extended the hog ceiling to weights up to and including 270 pounds effective Oct 30 setting a Chicago basis ceiling of 1475 dollars per hundredweight. The move cites an improved feed situation and lower current hog crop while wholesale and retail levels remain unchanged.
Frank Morarie, 70, of Central City, was fined 100 dollars on each of three counts after pleading guilty to possessing a muskrat a skunk and an oppossum. Unable to pay the fines he was sentenced to months in Linn county jail. Conservation Officers Ray Beckman and Charles Meyers arrested him Friday morning. Open season for furbearing animals begins November 10.
Vice president Henry A. Wallace filed his absentee Iowa ballot in Detroit and told reporters it was a straight Democratic ballot. He urged more votes as a measure of democracy and repeated his forecast that Roosevelt would win Michigan by about 100,000.
Washington report from INS states Secretary of State Cordell Hull had two infected teeth removed at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Acting Secretary Edward Stettinius Jr disclosed the procedure on Friday. Hull remained in good spirits and his doctors expect a full recovery with rest and care.
Official notice to Linn County citizens from the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids requesting a franchise to erect operate and maintain poles wires towers and conduits for electric transmission across public lands highways streams and private lands The Iowa State Commerce Commission schedules a hearing for November 21 1944 at 10 am in Des Moines to grant or deny the petition and requires representation by a qualified agent for the commission.
Kansas City dispatch reports Gov. John W. Bricker accusing President Roosevelt of appeasing the Axis before World War II, saying the president failed to keep the nation out of war or prepare defenses. Bricker criticized warnings from the state department and military advisers, citing MacArthur and urged higher army readiness while condemning boondoggling and wasteful spending.
Bricker argues the President, not Congress, delayed action and cites 1934 1935 authority to extend navy and army. He criticizes ignored fortification of Guam and calls for a fresh peaceful world organization. He lists four leadership qualities: new, proactive foreign policy. strong external and internal security. cooperation with Congress with constitutional limits. and candor with the public.
The president asserts the nation will provide top gear, arms, food, and medical care, citing his final responsibility for resource distribution among land sea and air forces and allied theaters. He rebuts criticism of civilian leadership while detailing production goals and wartime achievements.
The speaker cites wartime production and training achievements, claiming over 240,000 warplanes built, a rate above 9,000 monthly and 100,000 yearly, and more than 850,000 aerial crew trained. They acknowledge the figures are fantastic but say they are achievable for those who had faith in America.
Veterans at Schick General hospital in Anamosa will receive a pheasant dinner if Jones county hunters help. The Izaak Walton league collects birds and delivers them to the hospital Monday morning with designated receiving centers at Olin Ramsey oil station Morley Harland Bickerstaff Center Junction Joe Meade and Anamosa Legion hall. Birds accepted until 9 pm Sunday with legs tied but not dressed. Donor names may be attached.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey agreed to extend voting hours to 9 p.m. from 7 p.m. and called a special session of the state legislature for Monday to enact the change. Charles D. Breitel urged the step to avoid war workers losing ballots. Democrats likely benefit, especially in New York City.
Yugoslav Partisans with Russian units seize Ruma an important junction 36 miles northwest of Belgrade elevating Allied momentum in the Balkans and signaling a setback for Axis forces in the region.
President Roosevelt will address audiences at Soldier Field Chicago at 8 p m under Democratic National Committee auspices broadcast on NBC Blue and the stations WHO and KXEL Also Humphrey Bogart speaks from Hollywood from 8 40 to 8 45 on CBS and WMT Luise Rainer stars in Inner Sanctum at 7 30 over CBS and WMT Edward N Scheiberling national commander of the American Legion delivers a homecoming address on CBS Saturday at 9 45 p m He was elected at the Chicago convention last month Mischa Novy and Maj Kenneth Maxwell Brown will be guests on WBBM Victory Matinee at 11 30 p m Saturday a war bond jamboree featuring Janette Russ Brown the Kings Jesters and Jimmy Hillard The Chicago Theater of the Air salutes the Girl Scouts with Peter and the Pumpkin at 8 p m Saturday over Mutual and WGN Colleen Moore guest speaker Bruce Foote and Virginia Haskins sing Massey visits the Barry Wood Patsy Kelly program at 9 p m Saturday over NBC and WMAQ with WILD rebroadcast at 10 30.
A fragmented afternoon and evening of radio programs across WMT WHO WGN KXEL and others. The day features music shows news weather and entertainment including Film Review Mat Theater Roundtable Victory Bus Jamboree and various talk and variety segments. Multiple stations list program times and hosts with a mix of news and music.
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