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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
1
In a national editorial the isolationists criticize Roosevelt and Churchill for presenting an eight point peace plan. They argue the move exceeds presidential authority and could aid Nazi aims, while praising Roosevelts and Churchills unity to counter Germany. The piece also lauds Rolfe youths for a remarkable local music concert.
Charles Lindbergh judged Russian air forces weak after visiting Russia and based his view on limited observation and newspaper reports. He returned to the United States and claimed expertise on Russian aviation without access to the plants or candid data. The Russians offered little foreign inspection and did not honor him or reward his visit.
The piece argues Lindbergh lacks expertise in foreign affairs and misleads the public by urging to let Russia and England be destroyed. It claims his stance would divide the United States and undermine the effort to stop Hitler, while noting some Americans still regard him as a champion.
Editor W F Miller argues that even a Moscow conquest would force Germany to manage a vast multi-front empire. He estimates nine million German troops dispersed from Poland to France, risking thin garrisons while Allied air raids target German cities and occupied areas, undermining morale.
The Emmetsburg Recorder urges the State Highway Patrol to crack down on motorists who fail to switch on meeting lights after dark. A patrol plan for Palo Alto County proposes one officer with another taking license numbers to identify numerous offenders along Highway 18 from Emmetsburg west to Clay county and east to Kossuth county.
The Eldora Herald-Ledger notes Hitler’s army has failed to quickly mop up the Red Legions, proving the German war machine can be stalled. The piece praises Allied resolve, citing Roosevelt and Hull as rejecting defeatism and affirming democracy’s duty to defend liberty against Nazi aggression.
Emmetsburg Democrat argues that petroleum assets drive World War II strategy, noting US and British oil dominance, Nazi aims in Europe, and the Monroe Doctrine's role in U.S. sovereignty. It contrasts American noninterference with potential aggressive moves and defends current policy.
Dr. Mary de Garmo Bryan leads a committee of over twenty food experts testing recipes for Navy cooks and bakers. She notes recruits from the Navy and Naval Reserve can receive free training in cooking, baking, and nearly fifty other skilled trades, with strong civilian demand for trained cooks.
A humorous meditation on chewing corn from the cob, noting varied methods people use from left to right and around the cob. It observes mishaps like kernels spilled on linen and cheeky groans at the effort, concluding corn is delicious when eaten off the cod and that handicaps may heighten appreciation.
About 57 football players report for Iowa practice on Sept. 10 for an eight game schedule. Dr. Eddie Anderson returns for his third season with eight returning starters from the Notre Dame win. Captains and stars include Bil Dich Jim Walker and Bill Burkett with Bill Green leading the attack and Jim Youel handling passer and punting duties. among sophomores Henry Miller Jim Thompson Jim Davis Harold Hughes John Mullaney Del Dickerhoof Jack Kennedy are noted as key prospects.
The University of Iowa will host its second annual short course on laundry techniques September 16 to 18. The program aims to teach washroom chemistry textile problems and time and motion study in the laundry with George H. Johnson of the American Institute of Laundering among the chief speakers.
Iowa plans for expansion include a $45,000 addition to the children's hospital to expand infantile paralysis treatment, a $25,000 theatre addition after drama department expansion, and plans for a university library central unit funded by a $300,000 1941 legislature appropriation.
Clarion poetess Esther May Iliff earns inclusion in The Book of Modern Poetry 1941. The volume features both little known authors and poets with frequent magazine and book appearances.
Consumers will see exact fabric composition labels on wool products under the Wool Products Labeling Act taking effect July 1. The Iowa Farm Economist notes labels must show total wool content and the breakdown by new reprocessed and used wool plus other fibers, with wool defined and examples given.
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