15 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1943
Page
1
The notice shows the Rolfe Iowa post office as a second class matter entry dated May 14 1910 under the 1879 act announcing mailing status and publication designation.
Mellon Institute findings show sickness keeps the average worker home eight days annually and that industrial accidents also reduce days on the job. Cutting sickness related absence below two percent is unlikely, though dust and fumes control could help. Military labor and home duties also affect factory attendance.
Last week Firestone and U S Rubber produced the first government backed synthetic rubber from petroleum and alcohol. The plants will reach about 260 000 tons annually once all sites are running, though this falls short of the Baruch safety margin. Civilians may begin to see some synthetic rubber by April 1944, but military needs will absorb most output as rationing tightens for motorists and services.
Allied forces dominate the skies as Axis planes fail to rise in numbers. American aircraft raid supply lines and sink Italian ships, pressuring Rommel to withdraw toward the Tunisian mountains. Evacuation by sea grows unlikely, making surrender or annihilation Likely.
Reports warn Nazi U boats growing threat with March ship losses up from February. The Atlantic supply lanes to England Africa and Europe see more submarine activity as the US rushes to field auxiliary aircraft carriers led by Henry Kaiser. The move aims to blunt the undersea threat and safeguard reinforcements from America.
Alta Advertiser notes the teacher shortage as war ages staffing. Supt Clark cites ISU Teachers College as a meeting ground for superintendents hiring. War-driven departures, rising cost of living, and stagnant teacher pay widen gaps with crowded classes and reduced course offerings.
A letter argues that regressive budget pressures and rising costs threaten educational quality. It contends state aid through an Iowa School Code bill could relieve finances and equalize funding between wealthy cities and poorer rural districts, urging lawmakers to act.
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox says Japan cannot hold its position in the south Pacific without adequate shipping. He notes losses to Japanese merchant vessels by air and submarine attack are part of attrition, a serious factor in Japan's military future. He adds shipping estimates are speculative due to lack of prewar ship data and unknown future building capacity.
Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors meets in regular session in Fort Dodge Iowa on March 2 1948 to consider Project 643 gravel surfacing of first coal coat on 1942 grades between Dover and Colfax Townships. Material from Nedved Pit Grant Township. Proposal includes 600 cubic yards per mile with direct relief labor and county trucks. Resolution approves sale of property to William Voss for 3000 dollars with county warranty limited to lawful claims.
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors approves the sale of Lot 9 in Block 9 of the First Fairview Addition to Pocahontas to Helen L. Hood for 200.00 and the North 3 of SEY of Section 8 Township 90 Range 34 to William Voss for 8 000.00 with special warranty deeds by Chairman O F Young and County Auditor Roy A Johnson. The motion also directs deed delivery upon payment and notes notices served to Chas Platt family and deferment of Fowler Drainage. other tax and care compromise items are approved or scheduled for March 5 1948.
The Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in regular session to approve a long list of disbursements and allowances. Entries include payments to doctors, suppliers, mills, lumber stores, and utilities, with totals supporting county operations and services.
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