Submarine warfare and wartime shifts dominate US Coast News
German U boats threaten Atlantic coast shipping with tankers from the Americas and Mexico. The U S Navy notes subs sunk or damaged, while pacific actions target Japanese-held islands and sea lanes. Daylight saving time begins February 9 as war measures expand nationwide. Rubber firms stay busy producing tires and equipment for war needs.
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Atlantic
South America
Mexico
Texas
European
Hitler
United States
English Channel
Mr. Roosevelt
Rubber firms adapt to wartime demand and bans
Firestone builds gun mounts and carriages for Bofors anti aircraft guns while Goodyear makes parts for Martin bombers. Goodrich runs an ordnance plant in Texas and U S Rubber makes zippers for uniforms and runs the An keny arms plant. All continue V belts for motors and hoses for civilian defense. the tire ban hurts drivers more than manufacturers.
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Firestone
Goodyear
Martin
Goodrich
Texas
U.S. Rubber
Ankeny
Publicity as safeguard of democracy urged by Roosevelt
Editors praise President Roosevelt for releasing the full commission report on the Pearl Harbor disaster. They argue openness strengthens democratic institutions and custody of public confidence, contrasting with totalitarian regimes. Citizens should welcome such transparency.
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Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Germany
Italy
Russia
Japan
Lower Highway Speeds Urged Before 1942 Law
Governor and other leaders press for reduced highway speeds to save fuel tires and lives while daylight saving is set to begin February 9. Rural residents may resist shifts but the clock change aims to boost production and electricity savings of hundreds of millions of kilowatt hours.
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Wilson
Iowa
Knoxville Journal
Return to horse and buggy days eyed by experts in transportation
The Eagle and Eldora Herald Ledger report experts weigh a shift from cars to horse power, bicycles, or foot travel, noting a possible decade long horse revival and the postwar impact on auto and tire demand. A soil cement road idea promises low costs, with projects in 38 states and Alaska, totaling about 1,450 miles by last year.
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Red Wing
Minnesota
Eagle
Hbi
Henry Ford
Eldora Herald-Ledger
States
Alaska
Allies Gain Air Strength in Pacific War
The piece argues air power determines modern warfare outcomes across theaters from Russia to North Africa and the Pacific. It cites American and British reinforcements, air naval cooperation, and recent Japanese losses, plus a call to maintain steady air support to defeat Japan and then Hitler. It also urges common sense in wartime schooling policies and adherence to state law on the school year.
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U. S. Pacific
Honolulu
Philippines
Marshall Group
Gilbert Islands
Japan
Britain
Pacific
North Africa
Far Eastern Pacific
South Pacific
Hitler
State Department of Education
State Department
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings December 31 1941
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with E A Rude O F Young and Clarence Jensen present. Reports from County Steward County Recorder Auditor and Sheriff were approved and a July 7 1942 continuation on Allen road petition was set. Transfer of 5000 from Secondary Road Construction to Maintenance was approved.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
E. A. Rude
F. Young
Clarence Jensen
County Recorder
Jensen
Young
Allen Road
I. KB. Petersen
Kathryn Parker
Ledger of county expenses lists multiple vendor payments
A long list of disbursements covers per diems, labor, freight, rent, stamps, and various suppliers. Names include N W Bell Telephone Co, Roy A Johnson, Viola F McCartan, Rolfe Arrow, J D Adams Co, Iowa Public Service, and Waterloo Construction. Summary notes itemize amounts next to vendors and trustees.
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E. Welter
K. Coil
N. W
Madeline Butler
Nis Behrendsen
Roy
A. Johnson
Leo Reis
Viola F. McCartan
Mos
F .McCartan
F. McCartan
Bounty
O. F. Young
Hubert’ Kapsch
C. W. Gilchrist
Edward F. McCartan
Howard J. Hansen
Expense
Rolfe Arrow
Gilmore
City
Enterprise
Acres Blackmar Co
Standard Blue Prints Co
Pocahontas Rea
Shimon Drug Co
International Chemical Co
West Disinfecting Co
Bert E. Rude
L. B. Thorson
R. A. Crummer
Chas. Eberle
J. W. Kretzmeier
Otto Kalsow
Louis L. Kopriva
C. E. Menkelsen
A. E. McLain
Gerd E. Peters
E. F. Rankin
John F. Vetter
W. L. Boyd
Mileage Jenkins Fergemann Co
Fiewell Ad
Dubhbert Oil Co
Gibbs Cook and Tract~ Co
Globa Machinery & Supply Co
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M. R. Soth
Marion Bruce
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Rolfe
National Editorial
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THE
Pacific Fleet
Rock Rapids
Red Cross
YMCA
Knudsen
William 5. Knudsen
OPM
Stimson
War Department
William 8. Knudsen
Myron C. Cramer
Board Proceedings
General County i
A. Rude
Sess & Com
Sess
Cecil D. Wickers
Wr. Ralle
Clarence Nuss
Tom Gannon
Chet Whistler
Wm. Eral
J. J. Hoffert
Russell Filloon
Earl Guess
ACPD
Nolan Drug Store
G. A. Parradee
Biksthg
Quaker Oats Co
Wilbur Roberts
Royal
Oil Co
Ryan Service Station
Sieg-Fort Dodge Co
Waterloo Construction
C. Mordan
B. J. Stegge
W. W. Hudek
Ray Boyd
Kid. Gahm
Wm. Miller
Chas
Joachims
G. A. Everson
T. D. Jones
B. Rolf
Lester Leserman
Jones Shop
Savage Block
Carl J. White
Auto Basic Kennedy Agency
Teta
T. J. Raynes
Sue
L. M
Graham
Monuments & Markers
Rolfe Monument Works
R. B. Ranney
Rolfe State Bank
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