Strikes Threaten Nation as Ford Plant Closes
The piece argues strikes across the country threaten defense work and fuel supplies. It criticizes jurisdictional fights over unions and urges federal mediation and backers to end the disruptions before the nation’s crisis worsens.
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Ford
Recall of Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka Sparks Debate
The recall of Yosuke Matsuoka prompts varying interpretations about Axis ties and strategic aims. Some see it as a move to avoid backing a sinking Axis alliance while others cite domestic or Asia-focused reasons. The timing offers democracies hope that Japan distances itself from weakening Axis powers.
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United States
Matsuoka
Europe
Japan
Pacific
Empire of the Rising Sun
Asia
Editorial Briefs on War Aftermath and Polish Struggle
The piece notes two billion nickels in circulation totaling 100 million dollars as a contrast to postwar poverty in Europe. It predicts Britain and Europe facing years of hardship and warns the United States against deeper involvement. It reports on state sports oversight and criticizes Poland under German threat, praising Polish resilience against Hitler.
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United States
Britain
Europe
Poland
Germany
Hitler
Navy studies refueling barges to bridge Atlantic supply line
The navy is studying anchoring flat bottomed scows in mid Atlantic as airplane refueling depots to protect Allied shipping. Planes would scout and bomb U boats from these mobile bases, aiming to reduce carrier vulnerability. Western defense chiefs oppose current site plans, fearing east coast bias and delays.
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Mid- Atlantic
West
East
Ty Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
Washington
Roosevelt
North Atlantic
England
mid-Atlantic
United States
Army
National Defense
Mississippi
Defense Plant Site Board adopts dispersal policy
Western observers skeptical as the new plant site board approves a policy to scatter defense plants. Don ald Nelson pressed for nationwide distribution while Fuller and Townsend argued practical limits. Edwin Martin named research director as critics demand real influence over brass hats.
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Congress
Donald Nelson
OPM
Defense Commission
R. Fuller
Super Production Planning Board
Fuller
Townsend
Nelson
Gare
Edwin Martin
Martin
Sidney Hillman
Just Folks by Edgar A Guest
Poem reflecting on the approach of spring and the enduring beauty of familiar nature. The speaker notes longer days, thawing earth, budding plants, birdsong, and the timeless repetition of seasonal renewal across ages. The tone is warm and nostalgic about spring’s constant returning.
This Week In Local History 1911 U C T Audits Surplus
This week in 1911 the U C T had its accounts formally audited and showed a surplus of 17 dollars 85 cents. Mr Herring reports that the Atlantic automobile company will widen its instance to accommodate.
Local Social Notes Include Theater and Club Tidings
Daisy Townsend and Dr Porterfield amid city events as Herring favors repairs over new fronts. Griswold’s F C Saemiach and Wiota’s C W McDermott in town. Miss Amanda Wiesler visits Audubon to see relatives. Atlantic visitors attend Omaha Ben Hur show. Knights of Columbus meeting features music by Miss McGrath Burke and Miss Schiappacasse. Mrs J S Harlan hosts P E O Victrola concert. M P Conway and Will Carey head to British Columbia. Ladies Osborne Campbell Reinig and Herbert invite guests to party. T P Breheny back from Keokuk.
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Daisy” Townsend
Dr. Porterfield
Herring
F. C. Saemiach
Griswold
C. W. McDermott
Wiota
Amanda Wiesler
Audubon
Omaha
Knights of Columbia
Anna McGrath
Chas. B. Burke
Della Schiappacasse
J. S. Harlan
M. P. Conway
Will Carey
British Columbia
Daily Knowledge Test Questions
Daily knowledge test prompts readers to answer seven questions from a list about empires, actors, yew trees, Ramona author, U S Pacific states, telegraph, and more. It mentions a follow up section for answers and includes ten quiz items.
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Falkland Islands
Ramona
U. S
Pacific Ocean
Wilson outlines craft of biography with Stowe study
Journalist Forrest Wilson discusses his method in writing Crusader in Crinoline about Harriet Beecher Stowe. He details two years of research twelve thousand miles traveled and library visits, plus note filing and source gathering before writing.
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Wilson
Forrest Wilson
Nora Browning
Shakespeare
Thomas Wolfe
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
1940 Cancer Deaths Highest in Thirty Years
Des Moines reports 1940 cancer deaths rose to 3,476, up 3.4 percent from 1939, the highest total since 1910. Deaths for those 65 and over jumped 164, while deaths 55 to 64 declined slightly. officials note longer life spans and aging as factors, but urge reduction efforts.
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Des Moines
Towa
Health Department
Department
State lab to handle 230000 blood tests yearly
Iowa City April 3. Dr. M E Barnes says the University of Iowa hygienic laboratories will need more staff and equipment under the new marriage health law. About 50,000 additional serological tests will be required plus the 160,000 now performed, with draftee testing bringing total near 180,000 annually. Peak load to 50,000 tests before 1937.
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Iowa City
INS
University of Iowa
M. E. Barnes
Barnes
Drive Safe: Start Early to Reach Destination Safely
Advice urges leaving thirty minutes sooner to allow slower, safer driving. Encourages planning ahead to reduce rush and potential hazards on the road. Emphasizes patience and cautious operation of vehicles for safer journeys.
University of Iowa Receives $11,200 in Grants
Virgil M. Hanson announces Markle Foundation grants totaling 11200 to the University of Iowa. Dr. H P Smith gets 4000 annually for two years to study blood coagulation. Dr. Kenneth Swan receives 3200 for eye disease research.
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Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Markle Foundation
H. P. Smith
Pathology
Kenneth Swan
Audy
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