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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1943
Page
3
Agnes Paulson serves as local editor and member of the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association. The notice notes her position and professional affiliations in Fayette County, Iowa, with clerical filing as second class mail matter in Mont...
Venn awarded the Army Navy E to Parris-Dunn Company with pins presented to staff. A 80 day trial plan allows nonconforming trucks carrying vital war materials to use Iowa highways after clearance by state highway patrol upon forms by army transport officers. Iowa small businesses saw 7,525 fewer sales tax permits issued year over year, with service stations and barber shops hit hard. Iowa Democrats debate succession figures with Jake More backing FDR fourth term and Gilbert Gillette floated as a possible candidate. Vice President Wallace criticized by FDR over RFC clashes, with talk of Wallace potentially seeking Gillette’s Senate seat.
Captain Harry Price of Ottumwa's Company G condemns empty promises and argues the state guard budget favors headquarters overhead over maintenance. Guay Hickenlooper replies. Col Dan Hunter donates an airplane to Gov Bourke Bourke Bourke in a bid to improve travel and promote civil air patrol efforts across Iowa.
A Robert Byrd committee reveal shows Iowa employs 11,700 state workers vs 12,700 federal workers. National figures mirror this mix with large federal staffs in Ohio Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Virginia. The piece notes Iowa’s 1,000 surplus federal staff and 200,000 Iowans serving abroad, highlighting tax money distribution and governance.
A conservative column argues Hitler showed how demagogues rise amid hunger and unemployment, warning that prosperity and private enterprise shield the U.S. from totalitarian rule. It stresses that full employment and high farm prices, along with American leadership, prevent regimentation and sustain world peace. It notes community visits and local notices among residents.
Brainard items note dinner guests with the Appelmans and Nuttings, visits in Lyon and Craft homes, and multiple gatherings among the Helms and Boyers. A wartime livestock care piece urges farmers to reduce bruising to meat by proper loading, handling, and facilities to save production.
Farmers welcomed Rev. L. L. Bond of Knoxville who pledged half days on Tuesday through Friday to help wherever needed. His tasks included baying, painting, and other farm chores as he spent time assisting during the week.
Lee and Stan among boy scouts on a camping trip frightened when a snake tail appeared from under a blanket. With Mike Connor assisting, the scouts killed the snake. Also notes Allied troops in North Africa rationing water, from private to general, identic.
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