Oil Industry Opposes Ickes Plan for Arabian Pipeline
The industry resists government stake in pipeline management yet seeks a government loan and diplomatic pressure to secure investment protection. It argues private control risks warlike disputes, while government involvement could avert force by ensuring faster, peaceful settlements.
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Lippmann urges forced German aid to ravaged nations postwar
Walter Lippmann in the Des Moines Sunday Register argues that Germany must subsidize the recovery of France Poland and Belgium to prevent new instability. He warns that without such reparations Germany would dominate Western Europe and balance against the USSR. He suggests the Allies should enforce a peace settlement to deter German resistance.
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Debate Over Liberal Arts Curriculum Reform at State University
Heat surrounds Iowa's State University as a faculty committee led by Dean Harry Newburn proposes reducing required courses and expanding elective hours. The Obsessives push to limit required work while Prof Nolan Foerster, until his resignation, heads the opposing camp.
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State University of Iowa
Libral Arts College
Harry K. Newurn
Dean Newburn
Nolan Foerster
Are city families better off than in 1941 according to Treasury estimates
Treasury estimates show 37.2 percent of city families will have the same or lower cash income in 1944 than in 1941, due to higher living costs and taxes. About 45.8 percent earn over 2500 annually and have rising incomes. 19 percent stay under 1500, affecting affordability of farm prices.
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Wallaces
Treasury Department
Sacrificial Taxes Now to Curb War Debt and Postwar Growth
In a wartime call to action, Exchange argues everyone must pay heavy taxes to curb national debt and prevent dollar devaluation. Government waste must be cut and war profits taxed to finance postwar stability, lower future tax rates, and foster industrial expansion with lasting jobs.
Enormous job for the farmers
Sac Sun notes a severe labor and machinery shortage as Iowa and the nation face a record crop area of about 22 500 000 acres this year. Corn oats and soybeans will make up over 75 percent, with wheat barley rye and hay accounting for the rest as farmers aim to boost production for wartime needs.
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Sac Sun
Iowa
Culture and football clash in university debates
The article weighs exposing students to Chaucer and Greek art against football priorities, noting shopwork as an appealing path for some players and asking what a university is without a strong team. It also recalls Allied decisions in World War II to bypass Cassino after failed Rome assault.
Norwegians Choose Freedom Over Nazification
The source quotes that the Norwegian people refused to surrender their democratic ideals and endured imprisonment, torture, or death rather than bow to Nazism. It portrays collective resolve and resistance as a core national stance.
Alumni Day Events Highlight Graduation Activities
Alumni Day programs showcase curtailed schedule and wetter program details. Degrees and certificates are to be awarded during the event.
Ford predicts quick end to war amid peace ship history
The Milwaukee Journal recalls Henry Ford's two month war end forecast and his prior peace ship venture. The Humboldt Republican questions U S diplomacy and urges realism, arguing that diplomats serve home governments first and should press for national interests.
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Milwaukee Journal
Henry Ford
Ford
Government price policy urged to boost soybean acreage
The piece argues soybeans are vital for food and war needs due to oil content and munitions use. It notes 1944 crop plans project only a 10 percent acreage rise, compares corn profitability, and urges higher government soybean prices to incentivize farmers to switch from corn to beans.
Public-facing candidate voices clear national policy stance
A columnist praises a presidential candidate for openness about national policy. The piece argues that voters gain insight from his public disclosures and suggests the country could benefit from a leader willing to share positions directly with the people.
Norway’s Defiant Stand Highlighted by U S Ambassador
Wilhelm Morgstierne, Norway’s ambassador to the United States, recalls Norway’s four year fight since the German 1940 invasion. He notes Norway’s army and navy faced overwhelming Luftwaffe power yet continued resistance with courage and tenacity.
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Finland
Norway
Wilhelm Morganstierne
United States
Luftwaffe
Norwegian
England
Europe
Cardinal song heralds early spring in Iowa towns
The Atlantic News Telegraph notes bright March mornings as cardinals arrive, thriving in Iowa beyond the Missouri River. The newcomer birds, active in rain and snow, brighten cities with their song and color, wintering in numbers and signaling spring’s approach.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Towa
Missouri River
Iowa
Wendell Willkie States Clear Public Positions
LeMars Sentinel notes Wendell Willkie is unusually frank in stating his views on all public questions and defends his opinions in public. The piece contrasts his candor with other candidates who evade controversial issues.
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LeMars Sentinel
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Insecticide Cans Turned Into Anti-Tank Grenades
Army engineers redirected containers once used for mosquito sprays to create a four-use anti-tank grenade. The one-quart insecticide can type device, weighing under four pounds, is produced by an American Can plant in the east and designed for easy mass production, storage, and field handling.
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Emmetsburg Democrat
Army
Europe
Canoa
R. C. Taylor
Golden anniversary noted for Iowa alumni day event
The 1894 class will observe its golden anniversary and the 1919 class will celebrate its silver one at the University of Iowa alumni day on April 22. President Virgil Hancher will award medals to returning members of the 1894 class.
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University of Iowa
Virgil Hancher
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