Nazi Winter Hard Year for Germany and Attitudes Shift in Occupied Lands
The report notes heavy German losses on the eastern front totaling about 2.5 million with 750,000 dead, while German morale shifts toward a defense stance. It cites propagandists leveraging Pearl Harbor and Far East victories, yet shows German populations remain wary of Nazi war aims and anti American sentiment persists among internees. It also observes limited recognition of Axis setbacks and continued focus on Roosevelt and MacArthur in propaganda.
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Providence
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Malaya
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Burma
Brest
Scharnhorst
Kniesenau
Prinz Enger
Erwin Rommel
United States
Roosevelt
MacArthur
India Seeks Independence Like That of Philippines
Jonesboro Arkansas United States news column reports Dr. Edgar A. Vestal returning from Allahabad and stating India's leaders favor independence patterned after the Philippine program. He insists the masses want freedom from Britain and prefers US as a guiding ally while avoiding internal affairs.
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Jonesboro
Ark
INS
India
United States
Philip
Edgar A. Vestal
Allahabad
Vestal
Allahabad Institute
Arkansas
Plos
Vesta
Japan
Journey Through Occupied France to Spain Flight
A reporter recounts a 15 minute interview with Ribbentrop and a wartime train journey from Paris to Hendaye. He describes German occupation, a mock coastal battle near Biarritz, and stark food differences between Nazi controlled France and Spain, noting French resentment and surprising abundance in Spain.
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France
Palais Hotel
Biarritz
Hendaye
Iran
Frankfort
Royal Air Force
Neuburg
Champagne
Ger
Navy fitness chief Bierman promoted amid wartime ranks
“Bernie” Bierman receives the rank of Lieutenant Colonel while Major James S. Devereux, commander at Wake, is noted for gallantry in the Pearl Harbor attack and earlier service. Several officers from Illinois, Iowa, and other states are listed for promotion, with POW status delaying some promotions.
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Bernie” Bierman
James S. Devereux
Wake “Ad
Pearl Harbor
Naval Academy
Minnesota
Bierman
Navy
Iowa City
Aoe
Illinois
John D. Muncie
Olney
Thomas B. White
Mount Carmellowe
Robert O. Bare
Winterset
Charles L. Fike
Des Moines
McNary Wins Oregon Primary as Sprague Falls Short
In Portland Oregon Senator Charles L McNary Republican leader won 5 to 1 on complete returns while Governor Charles A Wilkie fell short in his bid for a second term as a Republican candidate.
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McNary
Sprague
Oregon
Portland
Ore
INS
Charles L. McNary
Charles A. & Ue
Sister Fidicie Bonnet Dies in Vichy at 92
Sister Fidicie Bonnet 92 who was born near a parish and served as a cer yar nt girl whose visions influenced the Lourdes establishment has died in Vichy. The obituary notes her long life of faith and connection to Catholic sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VICHY
Fidicie Bonnet
The
Private Gordon Harrison Receives Medal for Rescue
Denver article notes Private Gordon Harrison 26 of Liberty West Virginia earned a sixth ranking U S Army medal for rescuing a fellow enlisted man from a burning plane. Army relations office said the medal was recommended and presented.
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Denver
INS
United States Army
Gordon Harrison
Liberty
W. Ve
Reorganization of Rural Schools Urged
The Iowa state committee on agricultural programs urges reform of rural schools with state supervision and funding. It calls for a statewide board of education, grants to counties forming education coalitions, and minimum standards to reduce poor education costs in rural areas.
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Ames
Iowa
State Board of Education
State Committee On
Cal
Eee Te
Darling clarifies resignation as Cedar Rapids teachers chief
Former president G. H. Darling of the Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers association explains his step down. He submitted his resignation at a recent executive board meeting citing lack of time, and says it was not a protest over the association's rejected union proposal.
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G. H. Darling
Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers Association
Darling
Teachers’ Association
Association
Deaths Ed Furrow funeral held with Rose Croix rites
Ed H. Furrow of 2320 Grande Avenue SE died suddenly at home Thursday. Funeral services were held Saturday at Moon chapel with Dr. James H. Blackstone officiating. Rose Croix by Iowa Consistory, escort by Apollo Commandery Knights Templar, burial in Garwin cemetery. He served 27 years at Merchants National Bank and held long local lodge offices.
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Ed H. Furrow
Grande Avenue
Moon Chapel
James H. Blackstone
Iowa
Apollo Commandery
Knights Templar
Garwin
Furrow
Merchants National Bank
el Kahir Shrine
The
Elks
Iowa Consistory
Funeral services for Mrs Alice Mary Bluebaugh
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Mary Bluebaugh aged died at home Thursday in Moon chapel at 3 30 p m conducted by Rev Charlies Bridges. Burial will be in Dunkard cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
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Alice Mary Bluebaugh
First Avenue NE
Moon Chapel
Charlies Bridges
Dunkard
Funeral services set for Mrs. Anna Vebejda
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Vebejda who died Saturday at her home 1122 Eighth Street SE will be held at Janeba Funeral Home at 2:30 PM Monday with Theodore B. Hlubucek in charge. Burial follows at Bohemian National Home. Friends may call at the funeral home.
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Anna Vebejda
Eighth Street
Janeba Funeral
Theodore B. Hlubucek
Bohemian National Home
Funal
Funeral rites for Mrs Kibler set Sunday in Moon chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza beth Ann Kibler who died Thursday at her daughter’s home Mina Wanamaker 1015 Eleventh street NW will be held in the Moon chapel at 1 30 p m Sunday Reverend H L uthrauff officiating Burial will follow in Ohio cemetery at Ladora Iowa Friends may call at the chapel
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Elizabeth Ann Kibler
Mina Wanamaker
Eleventh Street
Moon Chapel
H. Luthrauff
Ohio Cemetery
Ladora
Iowa
Funeral services for Herbert McCune held in Chico
World War I veteran Herbert McCune died in Chico last Sunday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at Turner chapel with Chester Ainsworth in charge. Burial follows at Spring Grove cemetery near Covington with military rites by Hanford post American Legion at the grave. Friends may call at the funeral home.
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Herbert McCune
Chico
Calif
Turner Chapel
Chester Ainsworth
Spring Grove Cemetery
Covington
Hanford Post
American Legion
Mrs Em ma Keyser Funeral in Cedar Rapids
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Keyser widow of Andrew Keyser longtime Cedar Rapids resident will be held at Turner chapel Cedar Rapids at 4 p m today with Rev J Wykle officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends accompanying mourners may attend.
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Keyser
Emma Keyser
Andrew Keyser
Cedar Rapids
Will Palmer
Belle Plaine
Turner Chapel
Re. J. Wykle
Oak Hill Cemetery
Wilson and Co Plan War Campaign Meeting in Cedar Rapids
More than 100 Wilson and Company sales representatives met in Cedar Rapids to launch a 1942 home front sales campaign. James A. Hamilton presided as Thomas E. Wilson and Edward F. Wilson addressed efforts to win the war and peace.
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Gail Bakken
Bill Bakken
Chicago
Harry A. Palmer
Cedar Rapids
Wilson and Company
James A. Hamilton
Hamilton
Thomas E. Wilson
Wilson
Edward F. Wilson
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Kent
A —— Anas
U. S. Verti Corporation
C. H. Romeiser
C. A. Dwyer
J. F. Costello
E. A. Ellendt
B. E. Forssell
A. S. Dale
James Hausman
C. H. Grohsmeyer
Mr. Grohsmeyer
T. M. Sinclair Company
Health Camp Staffing and Preparations Underway
The article outlines the health camp's staffing plan with Mrs. James Blake as personnel committee chair and several assistants. It lists committees for housekeeping grounds and maintenance and names key staff positions including a resident director senior counsellor five cabin counsellors a dietitian kitchen aides a custodian and a nurse. Preparations include water purity testing plumbing connections and sewer line inspection before duty begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely- Pinney
Cei al
Covered Wagons of The Air New Travel Means
St Louis AP report cites Gil Robb Wilson predicting postwar mass migration by air. He envisions economical transport and aerial conestoga wagons, with airplanes pulling multiple trailers to move populations to rich settlement areas after hostilities end.
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ST. Louis
Europe
Gil Robb Wilson
New York
National Aeronautical Association
Voigt to Be Inducted At Simpson College May 24 25
Des Moines AP reports Dr. Edwin E. Voigt will be inducted as president of Simpson College in Des Moines Indiana? No, Indianola. The inauguration will be combined with the 1942 exercises on May 24 and 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voigt
Simpson
Des Moines
Edwin E. Voigt
Simpson College
Indianolola
Three Toledo People Face Pinball Charges
Tama county court information filed Friday charges C E Humnicutt and Mildred McComas proprietors of Knotty Pine in Toledo and John L Kopecky owner of a Toledo place with possession of gambling devices. The raids occurred November 10 1941 in Tama Chelsea and To end All. The owners denied slot machine status claiming no cash payoff. After a supreme court ruling that free game payouts are illegal the county attorney filed the information.
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Toledo
Tama County
C. E. Humnicutt
Mildred McComas
John L. Kopecky
Tama
Chelsea
Supreme Court
Ae Willet
Informaons
War Fund Campaign Seeks Extra USO Support
The United War Fund aims to raise 25000 for USO services as divisions plan kickoffs and recruit captains. Morrison notes USO now runs 647 clubhouses and mobile trucks reach distant areas, with solicits at workplaces and daily progress reports starting May 21.
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USO
United States
Morrison
Hemisphere
United War Fund
Marines Extend Age Limit for Officers
Washington reports the U S marine corps raised the upper age for men entering the candidate pool for commissions to second lieutenant from 27 to 30 years old, widening eligibility for officer training.
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Washington
United States Marine Corps
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