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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1943
Page
1
The Rolfe Arrow founded in 1910 by Marion Bruce publishes Thursdays. It consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914 and has long been led by the J H Lighter family. It entered second class matter May 14 1919 at Rolfe Iowa.
The piece notes English Mosquito bombs on Berlin during the 10th anniversary of the Nazi rise to power. It says morale suffered more than property, Goering sheltered as broadcasts paused, and German propaganda now warns of tough days ahead amid faded claims of easy victories.
Tribute essay notes Australian mothers praying for wounded New Guinea carriers on Owen Stanley track and praises Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels. The second piece argues paying income tax as you go is easier than lump sums, criticizing Buy now pay later ads and urging regular collection.
Denison Bulletin urges collective home front effort as Roosevelt proclaims January 12 Farm Mobilization Day. It stresses heightened 1943 production targets and broad civic participation from farmers to homemakers, highlighting the critical role of food, livestock, and conservation in winning the war.
LeMars Sentinel urges readers to start gardening and canning amid wartime shortages. With government priority on canned and dried fruits for the army and lend-lease, most remaining supplies may be rationed or scarce by 1943's end, prompting a return to homegrown food.
The Eagle Grove Eagle notes a 5 percent Victory tax on earnings over $12 per week starting January 1 1943. The tax funds the war effort with possible wartime refunds of 25 percent for singles 40 percent for married people and 2 percent for dependents. Withholding applies to all wages above the threshold in 1943.
Coon Rapids Enterprise urges readers not to pay state income tax yet awaiting Iowa legislative action. It suggests a repeal is possible as the legislature debates and notes Iowa's cash reserves could cover homestead credits and obligations without income taxes.
The Knoxville Express argues hunger can spur work yet warns rationing is essential. It critiques short sighted self interest during shortages, noting rumors drive hoarding and urging fair use so resources remain for all.
Kossuth County, though the largest by area, has issued the fewest CO gasoline rationing books of any Iowa county. Local officials say the small issuance reflects distribution levels and population activity across the region.
A serviceman writes to The Arrow praising the hometown letters section from Rolfe, noting fellow soldiers from Rolfe in his company read the home paper for news and current addresses. The letter ends with a personal remark about education.
The writer describes his duties managing records for 80 Coast Guard cutters and boats, the routine nature of the work, and his interest in sea affairs. He notes 24 hour readiness for disasters, a recent storm that endangered 150 fishing boats, and losses. He praises the barracks, meals, and kindness from San Diego and Los Angeles residents, and appreciates mail and home visits.
A wartime letter from Harold Calligan dated January 25 1943 describes basic training at Camp Grant Illinois. He mentions cold weather long underwear and a shift to medical duties while expressing longing for Rolfe Arrow and urging buy war bonds.
Denver writer recalls a legend of a con man who swindled investors with a miniature city scheme in Colorado. He notes a real Tiny Town near Morrison created by George E. Turner in 1922, built at cost over 100000 dollars, featuring parks lakes and a working canyon tram.
Office or factory payroll savings drive invites workers to buy war bonds and patriotically support national financing. The message encourages participation through workplace contributions and direct payroll deductions.
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