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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
3
A set of ten trivia questions covering U.S. presidents, orchestra terms, calendar quirks, bird flight abilities, apostasy meaning, the Fugio cent year, medium for faster sound, 1876 battle location, China's expansion era, and election terminology.
A set of quiz answers includes Warren G. Harding, the bassoon, five Sundays in 1948 and 1976, the hummingbird, a renegade, 1787, Water, the Big Horn mountains, the years 618 to 906, and the definitions of plurality and majority in voting contexts.
Allied forces push in Italy while planning a four power peace conference. About five million U.S. troops are overseas as analysts note potential shifts in postwar strategy.
Allied troops breached the last German defense west of Rome while enemy forces retreated eastward. U S and British bombers hammered Rome as Pope Pius XII urged restraint. Secretary Stimson announced 3 657 000 U S troops overseas with plans to reach 5 000 000 by year end. Navy and Army prepare continued broad assault across Europe.
In Hershey Pennsylvania governors urged a federal postwar policy on public works to fit their state plans. They also pressed for continued state unemployment administration and solvency, a federal tax parley to overhaul the tax structure, funds for operations, postponement of postwar military policy, and retention of the national guards as in the 1916 act.
For the week ending May 27 production of farm-type wheel tractors rose to 6,098 units, the War Production Board reports. The five week average was 5,906, bringing total output in 11 months since July 1 1943 to about 200,000 machines.
Roosevelt aligns postwar policy with sovereignty and self determination while seeking an international peace organization. Hull and senators shape approach to avoid partisan entanglement before final terms are known. Navy and ground forces press toward air bases in New Guinea as part of the Pacific campaign. Parity debate prolongs price controls with Bankhead Wagner clash, while U S aircraft output races ahead of Germany and Japan.
Washington observers say Roosevelt may beat Dewey but polls mislead. Republicans withhold campaign while Democrats face internal splits over lines. Hannegan delays outlines as Spangler and Barkley push diverging views and the New Deal role remains hotly debated.
A Washington digest outlines tensions between Churchill and Roosevelt over India China Hong Kong and European balance of power. It notes Roosevelt favors cooperation with small powers and warns against a Metternich style alliance. It also mentions retirement pay schemes and commentary from Hollywood and others.
A home crafting note describes make ahead folding stands and plywood trays for outdoor meals. Cut all parts in one session then assemble for a simple porch or garden supper. Pattern No 268 with complete parts list and illustrated directions costs 15 cents plus mailing.
A health tip promotes drinking juice of one Sunkist Lemon in water first thing daily to stimulate bowel action. Claims include improved digestion, boosted vitamin C intake, and increased energy with a refreshing taste.
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