Arsenal Drive Spurs War Economy In United States
Business activity rises as war preparation quickens. Army and Navy awards total over 3258 million in January, funding ordnance depots and plant expansions. Payrolls surge near 250 million weekly, with Great Lakes states leading factory and aircraft gains, while Pacific Coast sites show modest payroll increases.
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Nasi
Balkans
Japan
Far East
United States
Army
Navy
Anniston
Ais
Fort Wingate
Hermiston
Omeba
Nebr
Hevenna
Ohio
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Livestock Disease Threat Sparks U S Vigilance
American farmers face growing risk as tlagues and other threats loom. The American Foundation for Animal Health warns enhanced vigilance is needed while the United States tightens livestock and product import rules. Despite scares, the U S remains free of foot and mouth disease and other plagues, with over 851 000 cattle and related stock checked at ports last year.
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Lavestock Tlagues
Isis
American Foundation For Animal Health
United Siates
United States
Treasury forecast weighs future tax changes for arms plan
The forecast suggests no new tax proposals until late next spring as the cost of lend-lease and rearmament becomes clear. Officials expect higher direct and indirect taxes, possible removal of exemptions, and potential sales taxes. State and national sales taxes are debated as means to cover the arms bill.
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Treasury
We Should Keep Out of War
In 1940 41 Americans shift from neutrality to aiding Britain amid war crisis. The public and leaders rally behind aiding Britain, believing its fate ties to ours, with Roosevelt and Willkie supporting lend lease and military aid. Public opinion favors support despite debate on entering conflict.
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Europe
Belaie
England
Britain
Congress
Fair treatment urged for selectees rejected by induction
Selective Service State Director Charles H L Grahl urged local boards and employers to use all facilities to reinstate rejected electees who failed Army physical standards. He stressed reinstatement rights under the Selective Training and Service Act and said men who answer the call honor their duty, while those blocked by circumstances deserve protection and hardship relief.
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Selective Service
Charles HL Grahl
Iowa
Grahl
Selective Training
Iowa House and Senate push bills before spring recess ends
The Iowa legislature moves quickly with bills on old age assistance funding and butter producer advertising while considering a tax measure on cream and a plan to limit blind persons white canes. Local updates note retirements and school teacher system talks as many residents travel or relocate.
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House
Senate
Towa
United States
Hawkeye
Shaw
Wilson
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Armolds Park
State of Iowa
Northiwest
Ruthven Couple Married in Methodist Parsonage
Ruthven Iowa February 23 Bryan of Lineville and Bris Meek of Ruthven were married Monday evening at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Beldon Weikel officiating. An announcement reports Mr and Mrs Snelda Olson of Spencer wed July 1 1920 in Jackson Minnesota and now reside in Ruthven. Mrs Olson formerly Maxine Brown of Webst and has worked in Spencer. The Bryan and Olson families extend congratulations as Mr Bryan plans land and real estate work in Wayne county. Dr and Mrs H M Olson and children visited Ruthven before returning to Algonquin area.
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Addie Meek
F. M. Brown
Ells Meek
Lyle Brian
Lineville
Tows
LM. Miller
Perry Cedarholm
Gunda Nuegard
O. W. Meyers
George Nolen
Ed Brand
Reinhold Anderson
Rockford
National Lock Co
Fred Halder
Mallard
Erick Erickson
Minneapolis
Frieda Anderson
Leo Connelly
John Wayne
W. H. Willis
Mike Conlon
Floyd
Jos. Joycé
Frank Hand
Eremetsburg
Thos. Miller
Armstrong
Peter Waldron Sr
James Noo Afin
Ayrshire
Edna Fandel
Whittemore
Earl Dickinson
Gene
Spencer
Waldron
James McCreery
Fonda
H. S. Dailey
Bryan—Meek
Lyle Parks Bryan
Birs
Ea Meek
Ruthven
Beldon Weikell
Snelda Olson
Jackson
Minn
Mr. Olson
O. A. Olson
C. M. and
St. P
Olson
Maxine Brown
Webt
Jeck Sprat
Bryan
Whittemore Community News and School Honors
Mary Quinne Schmitt gains honorable mention on Marycrest College first semester honor roll as a Whittemore freshman. Whittemore Community Club hosts annual meeting with County Attorney L A Winkle and Sheriff A Cogdley as guests. Presentation Academy basketball over Corpus Christi Fort Dodge 36 to 2, second team loss 7 to 15. Various weekend visitors and local social events including a surprise party for the Faders and a party at Mrs. Wil Reimers home for a move south.
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Whittemore
Iowa
Mary
Quinne Schmitt
Tony Schmitt
Marycrest College
Davenport
L. A. Winkle
Art Cogley
Algona
Winkle
Wil Reimers
Ralph Reimers
Swea City
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Helen Farrell
Des Moines
Nell Farel
Craig Smith
James Fleming
Mason City
Everett Zigler
Peton
J. H. Fleming
Helen Ford
Barum
Ivella Bisenius
Storm Lake
Mary Jane Reding
Sioux City
Kenneth Holcumblef Spencer
Josie Goff
Ruthven
Henry Felder
Clear Lake
Peltders
Archie Voigt
Pelder
Otto Bell
Henry Faeer
Mil
Mallard Votes on City Light Plant Decision
Mallard Town Board met Monday evening with FP J Lund of Webster City, to consider operating the electric distribution system. The board called an election for March 3 to decide if Mallard should run its own plant, with legal notices published elsewhere. Further details and Simmer Law exploration slated for later.
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Mallard
FP. J Lund
Webster City
Marth
Rode Elevator Sold to Farmers Cooperative Company
The Davenport Elevator Company was sold to the Farmers Co operative Company. Merle W ilderman formerly of West Beni and manager of the Rode elevator transfers to Casey as general manager there and at Adair.
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Davenport Elevator Company
Farmers Co-operative Company
Merle Wilderman
West Beni
Rode Elevator
Casey
Adair
Clergy Notes and Parish Updates From Local Churches
Fragmentary church notices list ministers and affiliations including Congregational, Episcopal, Free Methodist and St Pauls. References to Rev G Toxle Rev Thompson Rev Warner and Rev Le Schrock appear with mentions of parish locations and successor appointments.
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G. Toxle
Schutat
M. “e _ thompson
St Paul
RTE
W. E. Warner
St ‘Thomas Catholic
McNemey
Asmeanon
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