27 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Bayard News
Location
Bayard, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
1
John Craddock discusses the rise of armaments production in the U.S. economy. The Federal Reserve reports October industrial output at 164, signaling strong wartime activity and a high share of defense goods. The piece notes a shift toward material allocations, replacing prior priority systems for three months.
Industry moves toward producing as much as possible with spared materials to meet defense needs, aided by new forms requiring sworn statements on material usage and supply levels. Aluminum Company of America chief engineer Thomas D. Jolly outlined plant expansions and precontract material commitments, stressing rapid grading work and a national manpower surge via 144 colleges and about 150000 trained workers added since February.
A fragmented item notes a quirky alga speed-up claim and a 26 percent silk 76 percent fiberglass wool mix. It mentions taxicabs with meters activated by back seats and a passerby’s theory that using enough candles could yield a $350 monthly bill, compared to electricity.
The author argues against Nazi claims by detailing racial injustices in US cities. He cites overcrowded ghettos, high rents, and poverty among Black Americans, urging concrete action. He notes African Americans served in wars and remain loyal citizens, asserting they are genuine Americans despite long-standing discrimination. The piece ends with a false claim about Black Americans arriving in 2019.
Realty transfers and probates listed show KE&AL ESTATE Inc transferring Yale town lots to G L Zaruba for 450 dollars and Lyon Chittenden as administrator to Lucy Hopkins for 1 dollar. Additional entries note Angie Road to Guthrie County parcels and Blanche Luther Miller to Nellie Overbulser for 1 dollar, with Estate of James A Gardner opened November 18 1941 and Duffield as attorney.
The Advocate Republican reports numerous civil actions and equity matters in Guthrie County with cases including Alpha Sharon versus Jack Newell and others, Ai P. Battles against Vinton Thompson, Herb W. Butsback versus Willam N Janggen, City of Guthrie Center versus Randulph Produce Co., Viola Blakely against Henry Murphy, Hsta M. DeVoss against L. E. DeVoss in a divorce, and M. L. Shade versus Laura Nicholl Snyder among others.
Lee Popper of Jamaica registers a Buick while Josther L. Knox of Stuart registers a Ford. The notice lists the new car registrations and owners.
Lois Ann Russell and George Campbell Darr wed in a double ring ceremony at the groom’s home in Middletown with attendants Jetti Preminger and Michael Ellis. The bride wore a silvery rose taf feta gown dating to the groom’s grandmother. Afterward a wedding supper, then a Catskills vacation. Mrs. Carr is connected to NBC and WIZ New York. Mr. Darr studies at New York University Medical College.
Excavators uncover an eight foot underground steel safe on Main Street showing signs of a blast. No local robbery record or explanation, leaving authorities and residents puzzled by the hidden cache.
Jobn B Hatters announces townwide enrollment in the State Safety Council drive to cut accident rate and promote safe driving. Members pledge 10 rules, receive ID cards and a Safety Council emblem for the license plate, with signups at county courthouses or by mail.
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