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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
1
The Rolfe Arrow edited by M. R. Soth notes consolidation with The Reveille dated February 12 1914 and mentions founding in 1888 by J J Bruce and long service by the J H Lighter family. Subscription rates listed: in home territory $2 per year $0.05 per copy away from home $2 per year foreign $3.00.
The American Legion Auxiliary urges community support for the U S O quota. Members volunteer calls and seek pledges or donations to fund entertainment for soldiers. The piece frames Germany as facing united Allied bombing and predicts a shift toward peace as Soviet and Allied pressure grows.
Bruce Barton praised Iowa recruits, noting 8 489 sailors from the state equal 32 percent of the navy with only 2 percent of the population. He credited good eyesight and teeth, diet, and familiarity with tools as advantages for Iowa youths facing rapid shipbuilding and a target of 12 000 recruits monthly. He spoke in Des Moines to publishers aiding campaigns in Iowa, Indiana, and Missouri, while predicting 867 000 enlistments by next June and 500 000 in 1943 as recruiting accelerates.
A collection of editorial excerpts argues for supporting Britain and pressuring neutrality. It urges arming merchant ships, building a two ocean navy, and keeping Hitler in Europe, while noting Navy training benefits and youth prospects for enlistment.
Ambitious young men study navy options as draft numbers near. They believe enlistment can equal schooling and apprenticeship in advancing toward future security.
Grinnell Herald-Register reports Legion Auxiliary posts across the state presented their community service projects from the past year. More than 100 activities showcased by posts of all sizes, each worthwhile and meaningful to the community.
The Rock Rapids Reporter praises Wendell Willkie for his gracious defeat in 1940 and his ongoing public spirit. The piece argues Willkie’s business skill would help the country recover and urges a 1944 Willkie candidacy.
Emmetsburg Thursday Reporter warns of a coming pinch in 1942 as defense effort ramps up. Production of cars, electric refrigerators, and washing machines will drop about 50 percent, and items needing aluminum, rubber, or basic metals will be harder to obtain. Shop locally for needed goods.
Madrid Register News reports film star Priscilla Lane from Indianola will wed a California country newspaper man. The piece suggests her future husband works in local press, hinting Lane may miss Hollywood’s simple life.
The Denison Bulletin reports H. R. Gross who left radio to run for Iowa governor may return to Iowa to seek the senatorial nomination against Herring and challenge George Wilson. The paper suggests he should stay in Ohio or move back to Iowa but avoid politics.
Newspaper notes that actors failed to attract audiences in South America and the government plans a goodwill tour by congressmen, implying the situation worsens.
Elise Cortez 25 a beautician admits fault after being hit with a hammer in a dispute with Charles Henry 38 a clothing salesman. Magistrate Charles Solomon delays dropping felonious assault charges while Cortez explains the events after a night of drinking at Henrys apartment. They leave arm in arm and say they may marry.
A fragment praises a steady subscriber who pays in advance and funds the newspaper. The writer notes the family’s appreciation and the subscriber's payments in crisp dollars, highlighting the importance of reliable in-advance support.
The House approved a sweeping tax measure by 369 to 30, creating over three billion dollars in new taxes. Aiming to raise revenue, the bill features a 75 percent top surtax on entire income with no earned income deduction, a 4.4 percent effective rate, and higher corporate taxes.
The report predicts near term income tax increases with exemptions likely lowered to bring millions more taxpayers into the tax fold. Defense Savings Bonds and other accounts are noted, with emphasis on adult and child holders as reforms take effect.
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