Plans to Can the Planters and the Planned Economy
The piece argues regulators mishandled sugar and basic commodities, urging a return to wartime and peacetime free markets. It cites 1930s planning, shortages, and proposed worldwide control, warning Americans may face a loss of freedom and even eating sawdust within five years if a compulsory planned economy continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sullivan
Cuba
Hawaii
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Caribbean
United States
Peace foundation urged as casualty figures cited
A speaker cites British Commonwealth casualty statistics to argue for peaceful world order. He notes civilian losses and warns that future wars would devastate civilian populations, urging citizens to restrain leaders and prevent catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atomie Bom
Germany
London
Offields
Ion
Daring Initiative and Enterprise in American Oil
The article lauds the American oil industry for wartime logistics and prewar production. It credits daring initiative and enterprise by American citizens for meeting motor, transport, and heating demands and shaping future oil development.
Ameren Leads in Aviation Fuel Process Discipline
A clipped summary notes Ameren industry advances in aviation fuel handling, claiming exceptional resistance to ignition. The record highlights safe processing and the company’s position at the forefront of the field, emphasizing procedural excellence and safety prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameren
Shortages and planned economy debate after war
The article laments shortages in sugar butter cheese beef poultry pork and more while noting cattle on the range are up 20 percent. It blames no agency, cites disrupted domestic economy from a planned wartime system, and questions moving to a restored free economy versus government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
OPA
War Food Administration
Department of Aging Culture
Qere
Waste Paper Drive Urgently Sought by Legion
Legion officers issue an urgent appeal for waste paper from the city and vicinity. Save all waste paper and magazines for the next week or two for a one day drive to be announced in the Times. Please save all waste paper now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Times
Park attendance rises as vandalism hits state cabins
Conservation notes a park attendance rise and increased vandalism in state recreation areas, including window smashing and cabin break ins at Lake of Three Wives. Thefts from cabins involve silverware cooking utensils curtains. Cabin vacancies noted for September and October with reservations via park custodians. Local report mentions rattlesnake bounty payouts totaling $249 for 498 snakes.
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Plickinger
State
Lake of Three Wives
Hickinger
Flickinger
Waylon Democrat
Fox Attacks Calf Triggered by Spirit and Courage
In a rural incident on the blockhouse, Mrs. Wesley Anders and her daughter Mtvs. Abden faced a gray fox threatening a baby calf. Mrs. Alder distracted the fox with a dust man while Mrs. Anderson killed the predator with an axe. Also, Herman Rippeberger, former Ahquabi State Park worker, has been released from service and named custodian of Lake of Three Fires Recreation Reserve at Bedford.
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Didian
Daivks
Wesley Anders
Mtvs
Abden
Aewardinus
Clinton Herth
Thei Fanehouse
Fire Prevention Reward For Board Of Fire Underwriters
National Board of Fire Underwriters receives War Department engrossed citation for fire prevention services to the Army in the past five years. Eugene Reybold praises fire protection as vital to military operations and success. Iowa health officials hope wartime school lunch gains continue and grow in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
War Department
Washington
Army
Eugene Reybold
Lunch reforms urged for healthier school meals
The department promotes a traditional lunch with sandwich, cookie, and apple but urges improvements. Suggestions include hot filling options, milk or milk drinks, raw vegetables, and a sweeter treat beyond cookies. Emphasis on upgrading the sandwich with enriched bread and substantial fillings to boost nutrition. Halver Larson, 81, Wallingford, Dies.
Holy Family Hospital Installs New X-ray Machine
A 200 milliampere X-ray unit is now in use at Holy Family Hospital Esther ville. Purchased by the Sisters of the Bayrowius Mother for several thousand dollars, the model 3 Gapnostic table is motor driven with fluoroscopic features and a standing or seated setup. The improved diaphragm time control ranges from half a second to 40 seconds and includes immobilizing devices, foot and shoulder rests. The Ks-id unit with central linear control is nearly automatic, using a full wave four-kenotron circuit and a rotating anode X-ray tube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Family Hospital
Estherville
Iowans Donate Blood for State War Effort
During World War II Iowans contributed 3 049 pints of blood from 7 298 donors to the state health department for serum and plasma use. Since December 7 1941 206 blood clinics were held statewide, sponsored by 40 local associations or clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Blood drive clinics credited for lifesaving aid across Iowa
State organizations and local groups sponsored ten or more clinics including United Service Women Red Cross American Legion Lions Club and Civilian Defense. The department praised volunteers noting blood donations saved many lives during home front emergencies and aided those injured in railroad crashes and other accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proupae
United Service Women
The
Red Cross
American Lupion Auxiliary
District Health Services
State Health Department
Lions Club
Civilian Defense
American Legion, Womens Clubs
Ike Smalls Medical Aid Fund
Department
Armed
Church Notices Immaculate Conception Church Schedule
Confessions on Ist and Srd Saturdays at 4 30 and 7 30 8 30 Masses on Sunday at 7 30 and 9 30 am Masses on Sunday at 8 00 and 10 00 am Pastor Rev D K Hurley announces parish service times and confessional hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
D. K. Hurley
St Pauls Lutheran confirmation class and church services
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces confirmation class first session Saturday at 10:00 a.m. for those born before May 1983 with no upper age limit. Worship and Sunday School details follow for Town and South Walnut churches, with Luther League and Ladies Aid meetings scheduled. First Lutheran and Our Saviors Lutheran also list Sunday schools, services, and events through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
South Walnut Cuiarel
Ghort
South Walnut Church
Luther League
St. Paul's Ladies Aid
Aaron Garretts
Alfred Westergared
Albert Jensen
Henry Westerfard
St. Paul's
First Lutheran Church
Julius FL Master
John Bonthus
Ingolf Martinussen
Lost Island
Ladies’ Aid
P. K. Iversen
Rudolph Christianson
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Graettinger Times
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