26 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1943
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914 notes the paper founded in 1888 by J J Bruce and later run by the J H Lighter family. It entered as second class matter May 14 1910 at the Rolfe Iowa post office under the 1879 act.
The article argues that Japanese surrender at Kiska followed lessons from Guadalcanal and Attu, revealing a shift in resolve. It credits American superiority in air, sea, and ground operations, notes failed Japanese efforts to reinforce, and predicts loss of island positions to U S and Australian forces.
The Town school code commission weighs raising 12 million dollars for state aid to underfunded districts. Louis Cook from the state tax commission outlines widening the tax base and new revenue sources. The plan would shift cost from local property taxes to broader state funds to raise educational standards statewide.
The Third War Loan opens September 9 with a national goal of 15 billion dollars. Banks are barred from buying, so individuals must convert every dollar into a fighting fund. Allies report victories in North Africa Sicily Russia and the Pacific, with continued bombings of Germany Romania and Italy signaling momentum toward total victory.
The report that German military leaders shelved Hitler signals a possible move to political warfare though not a guaranteed collapse. Spain as broker and the Nazi Party’s tight control complicate any peace pivot, while top generals reportedly remain Nazi and the regime faces internal and external pressure.
A tentative plan contemplates allocating a venue entering the state to local schools once formal arrangements are approved. Officials expect timing to align with the start of the next academic term and aim to support classroom and athletic programs.
A new book by John Roy Carlson critiques America First leaders for fascist sympathies and dumbness. Carlson infiltrated 30 meetings under the alias George Paganelli and cites quotes from Nye and Lawrence Dennis.
Soldier Fred W Baade writes from Sicily August 1 1943 detailing service with the 8th Army and 12th Air Force routes through Egypt Suez Canal and Tunisia. He notes life in the field a ration named 0 5 to 1 and the B 25 bomber role while praising home readers and the Rolfe Arrow paper.
The text argues the United Nations should not topple a symbol alone but must destroy the core military power built by the Nazis. It warns that merely replacing old rulers with a new elite in Germany would not suffice.
A reader from San Diego writes aboard in August 1943 noting steady Desert maneuvers to come. He mentions enduring weather, continued guard duty, and anticipation of upcoming desert training.
The Traer Lions Club leads a Tama County project to preserve the 91 year old log cabin built by Giles Taylor, birthplace of editor Elmer E. Taylor of the Tracer Star Clipper. They explore moving the structure to public ground in Traer.
Sealed bids due by 10 a.m. September 2 1943 at the county auditor’s office Emmetsburg Iowa for cleanout of Drainage Ditch Jr 68 in Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties involving about 46000 cubic yards at upper end of Main Ditch and 16000 cubic yards on Lateral F with tree removal. 10 percent certified check required. By order of Joint Board of Supervisors MARTIN THOMPSON County Auditor Palo Alto County.
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