Economic highlights of naval expansion debate in 1940
The Graettinger Times reports on Vinson's $1.3 billion Navy expansion plan and Admiral Stark testimony about defending the Pacific, Monroe Doctrine, and trade routes. Analysts split between expansion benefits and costs, noting strategic triangles from Alaska to Panama, wartime supply lines, and the uncertain, potentially obsolescent fleet. Economic forecasters expect a mild spring downturn, steady prices, and mixed profits, with aircraft as a notable exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Vinson
Europe
Asia
England
France
United States
Naval Operations
Stark
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Pacific
Japan
Alaska
Panama
Pearl Harbor
Triangle
Philippines
Guam
Latin America
South America
Italy
Russia
Congress
Classified Ads Blend Lost Found and Services
Classified items include LOST License No 74 1775 Len ter Martinson and FOR SALE wild restripes and HARNESS oiled repairs from Kunz Repair Shop. Public thanks to Graettinger Fire Department and neighbors for prompt aid. City Barber Shop emphasizes vice and workmanship with ladies and children’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenter Martinson
Kunz Repair Shop
Graettinger
Frodt Christiangen
Martin Yhre
Feasting Stranger Tale Appears In Saxe City Report
A man with his three young children sought aid at a Saxe City restaurant after traveling toward Loveland Colorado. A collection fed the family, while his wife’s inheritance and a missing husband loom in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxe City
Loveland
Colo
Wife
End of the Island Food Struggle Fails All to Eat
A short tale shows fruit and vegetable hunters push for a larger share of fish, 20 of 25 quit, then 100 insist on eating. Demands escalate, bananas traded for fish, ten workers quit, hidden fish surface, food vanishes, blame erupts, and the island ends with no food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliands
Iowa County Board Approves January 1940 Claims
The Board of Supervisors of Palo Alto County Iowa met January 15 1940 with all members present. They approved claims across funds including Secondary Road Maintenance Payroll Poor Fund Construction Fund and County Fund with Warrants to be drawn. Notable items include payments to Bauck Construction Co Central Iowa Telephone and numerous WPA related wages and repair costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Palo Alto County
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Emmetsburg
Iowa
T. C. Traog
Bauck
Branagan
Jessie
Pohels Vehuebrens
Cottington
Omro
Murray
Chas
Wood
Oat Murphy
Louise
Worl
Stokka
Ole
Hoover
Ira
Rosd World
Halsteatoo
A.R. C. Clemenson
Myers
J. Paulsen
Q. Prochaskaik
Hundertmar CG
Parker
J. Conry
Telford
Hansen
Iverson J. Knoer
Leonard J. Burns
Sykes
A. Howanis
M. O'Connor
Ruddy
F. Sweeney
Soper
J. Hansen
J. Bough
Frederick
Barnes
O'Connor
Bradigan
W. Theesfield
Chokinham
D. C
Ook, Landsman
Weir
J. Ruddy
Kane
Central Iowa ‘Telephone Co
Berwicch
Reece
Doyle
Rose
Care
Rafferty Child
Mrs. Morgan Food Market
Gates
Wekland
Cave
Clare
Prochaska
Ben
Ptt
Myrtle
Getieaa
Robert
WEA
County ‘Fund
NOLES
Ayrshire
Ditleg Oe
Howard
A. A
Halstead
W. MM
Town’ Public Service Co
Electricit
Pia Vieheaete
Murray, Chas
Sporan Vevretyere
County Board Proceedings Reported Marching Through 1949 Actions
The record lists motions approving annual reports for G. W. Hoobler Justice of the Peace in Freedom Township L. Stuehmer in Emmetsburg Township and A G Edgington in West Bend Township and approving the County Engineer report. It notes release of bonuses for C P Lechner drain work and approval of the County Superintendent and Board of Approval outline for 1940 road construction, with multiple gravel district assessments reviewed and levies authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Fain
Hutton
C. Molison
Sprong
BE. Brongan
Gile
Grover L. Greene
Hetdinger
PA & K
Chas. Claus, Sr
Arthur Claus
Ry Kluger
Wccc
Tri
Arthur Ginus
Cottington
Secondery Robinson
G. W. Hoobler
Freedom ‘Township
L. Stuehmer
Emmetsburg
A. G. Edgington
Huskamp
C. P. Lechner
Phillips
Robinson
H &Mmetsburg
Martin Thompson
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the Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Graettinger, Il
Graettinger Dairy
Times Office
Alvin Luke
Fred Lippold
Howard Harewell
D. & G. Roofing Co
Graattinger
Potter’s Bakery
Roy Masters
Johnson
L. E. Christensen
Pequot
Minnesota
Svery
Jensyn Barber Shop
Bartleman's
Phillips’ Hotel & Cafe
Bartleman Bros
D. E. McCarty
Justice of the Peace
Cee
Towa
J. M. Res Justice of the Peace Collections
McManus
M. D
Th. T. Naae
B. S
Wes
Plene Jacobson
D. V
B. E
Vetaringrign
Arcege
Edward Thomas Norton
LeMars Globe Post
Norton
Arkansas
George Yeoman
Corwith
Januay
Pauline
Dale
Famil
Gladys
Harold Hindman
Albia Farm
Harold
Phillip Kemp
Laurens
Northwstern Towa
Abe Lincoln
Lincolns
Springfield
Ilinois
Leonard Beal
Belle Plaine
Oskaloosa
Iinnest Warning
Allan Andrew
Grand River
Andrews
Manchester
Alfred Kryson
Edward Hoffman
Winthrop
Farmers Grain Co
D. B.‘Mccarty
Managger Graettinger
Phone Gratng Binet
Tile Ta, Graettinger
Joe Gabrielson
Grodland & Reeves
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Chas. Emerick Franks
J. Gillman
N. Gillman
EK. Hough
T. Reinders
A. Rilehart W. Zeigter
Ateanae
Wallingford
Ringsted
Grover
Aveta
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