Sea power shapes world history in war and peace
An economic highlights piece quotes Rear Admiral Woodward on sea power as the decisive factor in wars. It recalls Nelson at Trafalgar, Togo at Port Arthur, Jellicoe at Jutland, and argues land victories alone cannot win Germany’s war, urging naval strength as crucial to history and security.
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Clark H. Woodward
U. S
Nelson
Trafalgar
Napoleon
Japan
Togo
Port Arthur
Jellicoe
Jutland
Germany
Germany Rules Land Air Might, Sees Navy Edge Britain
Germany commands land air power with superiority over Britain and America’s navy. Submarines offer limited effect. surface power remains decisive. Italy’s fleet falters. Kiel and Hamburg air raids curb German shipyards. British sea power strained, hopes pinned on American Navy. Plans call for a robust Atlantic presence, convoy cooperation, and Pacific watch at Singapore. High officials warn democracies must deploy ships or risk losses. Changes in conscription law may occur this year.
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Carrie
Germany
Europe
Britain
Italy
Kiel
Hamburg
Amiral Woodward
Atlantic
Toth
Panama Canal
Pacific
Singapore
Japan
Hawaii
Hitler
England
Axis
Darian
Vichy
Hitley
Iowa Fair Promises Big 4-H Cash Prize Drive
The 1941 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines will offer over $20 000 in cash prizes across more than four hundred classes for 4-H youth from every county. Nearly 3,000 representatives are expected to compete August 20 to 29, with events covering livestock, farming, home economics, health, and farm-record work. Prize offerings include beef, dairy, pigs, lambs, poultry, club records, demonstrations, judging, and health contests.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Waldorf Warrior Don Rasmussen Earns Baseball Nine
Waldorf Warriors star Don Rasmussen from Graettinger earns a starting spot on the baseball nine. In six games the team has five wins and one loss as Rasmussen hits around .300, plays third base with sharp defense, and gains respect from opponents. Coach Robertson praises his rapid improvement.
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Don Rasmussen
Graettinger
Waldorf Warriors
Warriors
Don
Robertson
Las Vegas Nights Comes to Hawkeye Theatre Preview
Hollywood production opens Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24 at the Hawkeye Theatre featuring Tommy Dorsey and his band plus stars James Stewart and Hedy Lamarr in a Las Vegas themed story. Local boosters hype the film amid a film industry buzz and nightclub set excitement.
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Hollywood
Austria
Stewart
Ian Hunter
Miss Lamarray
Peg
Marley
Adam
Columbia
Ingrta Bergman
Warner Baxter
Wray
Hayward
Hester
Emilie
Charles Bonner
Adam Hag
Our Sons
Vivien Leigh
Scarlett O'Hara
Clarke Gable
Miss Leigh
Lestis Howard
Olivia de Havilland
Las Vea
Nevada
Bert Wheeler
Hank Ladd
Tommy Dorsey
Phil Regan
Lillian Cornell
Constance Moore
Virginia Dalesile
Las Vegas
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D-X
C. L. Torreson Oil Co
Wallingford
F. R. Feidecker
Kari. Nielsen
Renee, Bts
Aru Suranc
Howard Horswell
Maze
New York City
Rllina
James Stewart
Hedy Lamarr
Merv, M. Myrton Skelley
Charles D. Coleman
Albert Caravant
E. J. Buteke
Des Molen
Dee
Ranegeetatve Bei
Hawkeye
Victor Fleming
Glare Gable
Vivien Leigh Leslie Howard
Olivia Dehavilland
Rock
Island
Rock Island
C. C. Gardner
Graettinger State Bank
Rock Seale
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