Dewey shifts GOP trade plank toward two way world trade
The national editorial praises Governor Dewey for amending the Republican platform to support reciprocal trade and two way international commerce. It contrasts Dewey with congressional Republicans who oppose Hull's trade treaties and notes the influence of former Senator Grundy on protectionist wording.
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Dewey
Hull
Congress
Joe Grundy
Pennsylvania
United States
Secretary of State
Luce Critiques Diplomacy in Pearl Harbor Debate
In a Republican convention speech Clare Booth Luce argues clever diplomacy could have kept the US out of war. The piece notes Joseph C. Grew’s efforts to counter isolationism and asserts that diplomacy alone proved weak against powers bent on conquest, echoing Teddy Roosevelt on carrying a big stick.
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Clare Booth Luce
United States
U. S
Japan
Pearl Harbor
China
Philippines
Southeast Asia
Joseph C. Grew
Uplomat
Hitler
Mr. Grew
State Department
Teddy Roosevelt
The Secret Weapon Flop in German War Effort
Germanys long advertised secret weapon the robot bomb or flying torpedo has failed to influence the war. Civilian property damage in London is extensive with thousands maimed or killed, yet far less than the destruction from German air raids. The resources spent on bombs could have aided their war effort instead.
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Germany
London
Ameri ca and Negro colleges urged for uplift via fund drive
The Christian Science Monitor cites Gunnar Myrdal on American opportunity and says the United Negro College Fund seeks 1.5 million dollars to support 27 Negro colleges. It argues improving primary education, especially in the South, will raise teachers for the Negro community and help lift the race from ignorance.
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Christian Science Monitor
America
Gunnar Myrdal
United Negro College Fund
United States Army
South
Republican farm and labor planks spark debate on government control
Christian Science Monitor analyzes the GOP platform praising the Roosevelt era while pledging less federal board power. It warns that promises to aid farmers and workers may threaten fiscal conservatism and inflate political temptations. It notes inflation risks and uncertain gains from farm and labor votes.
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Christian Lcience Monitor
Republican Party
Pacific War Progress Outpaces Expectations in Pacific
LeMars Sentinel reports rapid Allied advances in the Pacific with Japanese fleets confined to home ports. Saipan resistance persists as sea control tightens. MacArthur projected to return to the Philippines before year’s end as southwest Pacific conquest accelerates. Storm Lake Register quotes Iowa safety official urging husbands to come home by 4 am to reduce highway risk.
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LeMars Sentinel
U.S
Pacific
Saipan
Philippines
MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Storm Lake
Frank B. Ulish
Fort Dodge
Iowa Department of Public Safety
American plan referenced in Marshalltown political note
The Marshalltown Times Republican critiques both parties for turning peace plans into political football, warning the electorate against using national strategy as leverage in politics. The piece argues Americans reject such maneuvering and seek substantive policy.
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Marshalltown Times - Republican
German Terror Tactics Fail To Impress World
The text argues that German use of robot bombs only fuels anti Nazi sentiment and strengthens resolve to destroy Nazism. It claims Germany’s efforts on every front fail and the day of reckoning is near while terrorists seek to project power.
American postwar peace plans urged by Washington leaders
Emmetsburg Democrat warns a United States strategy must be a unified postwar plan rather than any single partisan blueprint. It notes wartime production likely remains high after Europe’s invasion, with a shift to civilian outputs and policies to ensure a smooth conversion, while recognizing temporary employment disruptions and the need for timely legislation. The piece ends with a sardonic take on Allied European invasion names and a preference for clearer, pronounceable targets.
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Washington
Emmetsburg
Europe
America
Germany
War Production Board
Donald Nelson
Japan
Why Discriminate in Wartime Farm Labor Practices
The Christian Science Monitor contrasts Massachusetts farmers seeking 2700 German POWs to work orchards with New Jersey gardeners who barred free Japanese Americans. The piece questions why Americans welcome enemies while persecuting long time Japanese residents, noting authorities’ doubts about loyalty.
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Christian Science Monitor
Massachusetts
New Jersey
United States
Japan
Experimental cultivation equipment for corn
College experiments identify the best gear for a third cultivation of corn. A single pair of dish killers to throw soil into the row and two pairs of sweeps per row are recommended. Many farmers report two cultivations suffice under normal conditions with this setup. A spring tooth weeder rear attachment for a tractor better fills wheel tracks levels soil and enhances weed control.
Iowa to Celebrate Centennials Across Centennial Year
Iowa marks 1946 as the centennial of statehood while noting earlier milestones. The piece highlights Joliet and Marquette sighting Iowa in 1673, Dubuque’s settlement, pre Civil War newspaper origins, and the growth of churches, schools, and industries. The State Historical Society leads the Iowa Centennial History series.
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Iowa
Hawkeye
Iowaland
Washington
Dubuque
State Historical Society
Town
State of
Local centennial observances note community histories
Newspapers plan special centennial issues honoring local communities. Iowa City historical volumes celebrate Presbyterian and Methodist churches while the Grand Lodge of Iowa marks 100 years with a 75 page Masonic history.
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Iowa City
The
Masons
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Odd Lot Shoes Ration Free This Summer
The Office of Price Administration announced a three week ration free sale of odd lot shoes from July 10 to July 29. Men and women shoes all sizes, plus youths sizes 1 to 6, qualify while children's and misses shoes remain rationed. The move aims to clear excess stock of broken sizes and odds and ends by allowing reduced prices without stamps.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
Postcard from Jap soldier sent to Nelsons in Sheldon
A Japanese soldier postcard was mailed to Mr and Mrs A W Nelson of Sheldon by their nephew Corporal Jay Farnsworth formerly of Chatsworth. The card came via Mrs Nelson’s brother.
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A. W. Nelson
Sheldon
Nelson
Cpl
Jay Farnsworth
Chatsworth
Domestic Silk To Be Available
A domestic silk industry is planned to revive silk as a luxury fiber in U S dress goods and hosiery. An electric eye unwinds silk from U S cocoons, improves quality, and delivers trial quantities to the hosiery market. Production growth aims to make American silk independent and internationally significant.
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United States
Helen S. Sage
Community Standards Shape Local Children Influences
Dr. Robert R. Sears, director of the town child welfare research station, says children mirror their town. He notes attitudes from policemen, merchants, teachers, ministers, and parents shape youth behavior and urges adults to value cooperative activities and constructive citizen education over costly new methods.
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Robert R. Sears
Towa
Montgomery County Sets Up Five Placement Centers
Montgomery county farmers will be aided this year by men women and children as five placement centers have been organized to support planting and harvest efforts in the region.
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Montgomery County
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