06 Aug 1942
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1942
Page
1
A proposal urges Monticello to erect a large victory board or a flag honoring local men in the present war. Eldora already has a courthouse square victory board 20 by 8 feet with blue names on white and red trim. A large flag with stars for each services member, gold stars for those killed, could hang before the Community building and be cared for daily.
A wartime message urges nearly two million stores to voluntarily adhere to price controls. Customers are urged to be cooperative and discuss concerns with storekeepers, recognizing both sides and the shared duty to keep prices in line with government regulations.
The department of justice presses charges in Chicago federal court against James Petrillo for unlawful combination and restraint of trade under the Sherman Act. Petrillo, head of the musicians union, seeks to curb interstate phonograph and transcription records, potentially halting manufacture and many radio performances. Neville Miller of the National Association of Broadcasters counters.
Book notes review highlights Cozzens novel The Just and The Unjust with critic Henry Seidel Canby praising its behind the scenes study of justice in a typical American town. Also featured is The World at My Finger Tips an autobiography of Morris Frank detailing a sightless life and the Seeing Dog milestone.
United Press writer Karl Bickel portrays Florida's West Coast from Ponce de Leon days, observing rural residents with a Buddhistic outlook toward life. He notes calm acceptance and avoidance of probing questions, likening it to a Northern lady and her Negro cook’s evasive dish question.
A collage of editorials and commentaries cite war effort duties and press freedom. Mentions include MacArthur age remarks by Jonathan Daniels and defense officials urging civilian cooperation, while Eldora Herald defends a free press reliant on advertising. Waverly Journal notes Petrillo’s push against record use and warns against anti trust violations by strong arm tactics.
Opinion column denounces Clyde Herring and N G Kraschel for opposing Iowa agricultural efforts to produce industrial alcohol and synthetic rubber. It recounts the Iowa Industrial and Defense commission's work since 1941, actions by Governor Wilson and supporters, and visits to Washington to push war-time corn alcohol plants.
Monticello Express fragments recount a fatal August 1 crash near Anamosa killing Harvey A. Grover and injuries to two companions, plus obituaries for Grace Macsh and Frank Lux. Featuring race, births, marriages, camp notes, and military callups across 1922 and 1918 references with local names and venues.
Iowa health officials report a guarded advance toward controlling smallpox and diphtheria. Dr. J. M. Hayek notes a gratifying rise in immunizations among children under six during 1939 to 1941, with immunizations exceeding births in that period.
The report notes progress toward eradicating diseases in Iowa with ongoing vaccinations. It records 158,363 diphtheria and 196,488 smallpox immunizations, against 132,590 births, showing surpluses of 25,773 and 63,848 respectively, and suggests private office immunizations would widen these excesses.
The Pacific Ocean holds slightly over a quarter of the earths total land area drainage while its water volume is twice that of the Atlantic.
The passage notes Japan seeking territorial expansion while limiting tree growth, emphasizing actions that bind forests with dwarfing pines and maples to control land use. It reflects a focus on land policy and environmental management within a historical context.
Local kitchen column shares a devils food cake recipe by Mrs Walter Hall route 3 and a spice cookies method from Mrs Clarence Eberhart. It also includes a fruit salad suggestion by Mrs Elizabeth Buol route 3 and wartime thrift notes urging meal planning saving waste and fat salvage Get In The Scrap.
A nutrition column outlines daily menus and cooking tips using beans as a staple. It notes soaking beans overnight for Monday cooking, soft water aids coating, and beans plus eggs for thiamin and vitamin A. It suggests liver prep and a peach cream dessert recipe.
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