Willkie Ideas Clash With Republican Party Leaders
Ernest Weir and Col. McCormick fault Willkie for placing ideas above party interests in the Wisconsin primary defeat. They argue rank and file want international cooperation through the United Nations to deter Germany and Japan. The GOP fears nominating a candidate misaligned with party leaders, warning of another defeat if foreign policy splits persist.
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Willkie
Wisconsin
Republican Party
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Col. McCormick
Chicago Tribune
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Japan
Republican Organization
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Dewey
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Harding
Republian
G.O.P
Youth Draft Shifts to Meet War Demand Across Forces
The order delays draft for older workers and expands service for ages 18 to 26 to boost infantry and artillery. Army leaders insist ground troops are essential, with Italy’s campaigns showing foot soldiers’ crucial role. Early April will see large drafts to fill manpower gaps, while 20 to 29 year olds support training and service in the Navy and Army.
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Coreus
Avan
Italy
Navy
Stiie
Editors React To Wartime Controls And OPA Aids
Toledo Chronicle reports on retailer attitudes toward wartime price controls and the Office of Price Administration. Merchants favor extending OPA powers, while criticizing some rulings, arguing controls are essential to curb inflation and protect living standards during the war effort.
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Chain Store Age
Editorial voices and reader opinions in public discourse
The LeMars Sentinel argues opinions in editorials are the editor’s view on public issues and readers have equal right to express theirs. Anonymity is unnecessary as open discussion educates, with proper conduct and respect for differing views in a community forum.
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LeMars Sentinel
Harvest labor strain prompts wider farmer cooperation
Local farmers warn that labor shortages will force more mutual aid this harvest season. A farmer notes families and townsfolk must pitch in as war demands cut labor pools. Business owners also expect longer hours to sustain customers amid wartime shortages.
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Mr. Brown
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Brown
Mrs. Jones
Mainelainity
Luke
Pribune
Inventors Claim Simple Fuels vs Oil Giants
The piece recalls eccentric inventors who touted easy fuel from household items like baking soda and tea. It notes how such formulas allegedly vanished into vaults as oil companies bought the rights for large sums.
Blue and Burma vie for Republican governor nomination
Spencer Times notes a tight GOP race between Lieut. Gov. Robert D. Blue and House Speaker Henry W. Burma. Blue leads in fame with his name used for sky and sea, while Burma is mainly associated with a road.
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House
Henry W. Burma
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West Okoboji
Mr. Burma
Politician tensions over Willkie emerge in pre convention rancor
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune reports Wendell Willkie berated Harrison Spangler from afar after a dinner by old guard Republicans to curb Willkie. Spangler allegedly predicted Willkie would win under 200 votes on the first ballot. The piece argues party unity must bind wounds and support a Republican standard bearer for the White House.
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Republican state convention chooses uninstructed delegation
The Sibley Gagette-Tribune reports that the Republican state convention selected an uninstructed delegation to represent Iowa at the national convention. It notes road candidates and avoids uninstructed delegates while emphasizing the implied indispensible role of the best man for the presidency.
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Priday
Lowa
Deay
Duportind Lalue
Roosevelt Holds Strong Lead For Democratic Nomination
In the critique a Roosevelt nomination is labeled strongest for Democrats despite administration weaknesses. The fourth term issue is seen as marginal to the campaign with victory riders tied to presenting a better man than Roosevelt. A Georgia anecdote follows about two Baptist churches and a ribald joke from a traveling man.
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Humboldt Republican
Georgia
Moses
Tax paying vow echoes Twain anecdote in Hudson Hud sonite
A local figure named Bob Schaber recalls a joke about Mark Twain and debt. The tale describes Twain promising to live within his means after his father in law settles debts, paralleling a vow to save for taxes. The piece uses humor to reflect on frugality and financial restraint.
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The
Hudson Hudsonite
Mark Twain
Mark
Uses of soybeans stretch amid wartime needs
County Extension Director Max O. Naylor highlights soybeans' expanded wartime roles. C. R. Weber notes they supply food and animal feed while also yielding oil for cooking salad oils margarine and varnishes. Soy products also produce inks paints soaps rubber substitutes and glycerine.
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Max O. Naylor
C. R. Weber
Iowa State College
United States
Planting Strawberry Beds in Early Spring in Iowa
Readable guidance highlights April planting window for central Iowa. Early spring is best to set out strawberry plants and establish runners for a healthy crop.
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