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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
3
Agnes Paulson serves as local editor and is a member of the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association, indicating active involvement in professional journalism circles.
The Iowa political scene offers an early look at possible senatorial bids as Thornburg’s aide Lina built a career with the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders' Assn. The state party holds Feb 19 Jackson Day dinner at $25. debate swirls on defense bonds and campaign funding while John K. Valentine hints at a governorship decision.
Surplus casting a forging eye at the gubernatorial race rather than the senatorial race, as pledged when withdrawing from the 1940 gubernatorial bid. Ankeny ordnance plant in Polk County is named Des Moines Ordnance Plant, a defense facility referenced in the report.
Margaret Guille despises her name and Monday blues push her toward change. Peter Lathrop pressures a name switch as they plan lunch at The Worn Doorstep, with Peg going from Margaret to Peggy on the road to engagement.
Reports indicate wrapping paper will be replaced by wood fiber pulp free of sulphate. Earl G. Miller, governor candidate, to announce campaign manager and open headquarters January 15. Iowa conservation commission plans a monthly slick paper magazine on conservation for libraries schools and field staff. The Ankeny area reference remains uncertain.
Reported Japanese claim they captured Kuala Lumpur during the southward Malaya drive toward Singapore. Britain retreating to new positions, trees felled, little of value left. Flanking moves reportedly encircled the city from multiple approaches. RAF bombers set fires at Ipoh airdrome while at Singapore British reports noted attempts by Nipponese bombers to reach the city.
In Los Angeles a recruiting office displays signs reading Jep hunting licenses issued here open season now no limit. ExMarine William Abney of Dallas, Texas receives his license from Staff Sgt. Milton Cooper after reenlisting. In State College Pennsylvania a Berkshire pig exhibit highlights breeds that swept honors at the International Livestock show. America is the only country exporting pork not controlled by the Axis, with pork prized for rapid expansion and ease of curing for shipment.
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