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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
3
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12, 1914 noting the paper founded in 1888 by J. J. Bruce and later run by the J. H. Lighter family. It entered second class matter May 14, 1910 at Rolfe Iowa post office under the 1879 act.
In Chicago at the Morrison hotel a committee of America First adherents gathered to revive isolationist sentiment with Senator Gerald P. Nye delivering the main address to about 1,000 attendees. The meeting drew critics and sparse Republican support, highlighting rifts over naval aid and Allied leaders.
After Coventry, German boastfulness met British air power. Allied Fortresses and Liberators bomb 2000 tons on Dortmund in one hour while Mosquitoes raid Jena. German air defenses overwhelmed as Axis losses rise and German cities face unprecedented British pressure.
The piece argues some people distort facts on sugar canning needs and farm fuel use. It notes farmers require substantial gasoline for work on a quarter section and for groceries in a nearby town, while a neighbor is said to need only an unspecified amount.
Articles from Sioux City Journal and Creston News Advertiser urge continued rationing and home canning. Paul Appleby calls for planning large scale food aid to Europe post peace, while guidance stresses expanded gardening, higher crop yields, and preserving all sugar for canning to prevent shortages.
LeMars Sentinel reports the death of Admiral Yamamoto, a top Japanese naval leader, last week before he could enforce peace terms from the White House. Some commentators question if the death was in action, suggesting it may have been self-inflicted to thwart his plans to conquer the United States. The piece notes Yamamoto despised the United States and opposed Pearl Harbor, possibly leading the fleet that launched the attack while talks with the U.S. state department were ongoing. It cites Churchill urging that Japan’s main cities be reduced to ashes.
An Emmetsburg soldier praises training tactics of officers noting that initial hardships give way to success. The piece highlights how American troops, despite early handicaps, have the enemy on the run due to tough preparation and high discipline.
The Omaha World Herald notes six months after Africa landing, Hitler's forces build strong defenses for Europe. German armies remain large and well equipped and are trained and resolute as Europe’s rescue is framed as a bloodier, longer struggle ahead.
A reader essays on rationing ethics and honesty, noting that some fear government limits while others push for easy gains. The piece argues against exaggeration in statements to rationing boards and stresses truthfulness amid wartime shortages and international hardship.
The editorial laments that national welfare is being sacrificed to serve powerful groups or blocks. It argues for placing the good of the whole nation above regional or sectional interests and criticizes current partisan manipulation amid a national struggle.
A Gal lup poll shows labor unions slipping from their previously favorable standing with Americans. The decline is attributed mainly to strikes in war plants and a recent controversial action.
The piece critiques certain union leaders while noting the public recognizes union value in American life. A Gallup poll shows five percent more favor unions than a year ago, yet 38 percent express less support. The column reflects a household worry era about gasoline rubber sugar and meat.
A Culver City MGM studio tour reveals the complex craft behind films. Departments include make up ward robe research music and a vast library. Cutting rooms vaults and back lots recreate cities and exotic locales. The lot even houses animals for productions illustrating Hollywood’s vast resources.
A column contrasts Russia's path with its perceived shift toward profit in daily life. The piece notes Americanization of habits and an example from Webster City Freeman about variable local weather. It mentions staying home to enjoy diverse climates and saving travel costs.
A shopper recalls paying a dime for seeds that were tossed in a carefree sale. The poem notes how ten cents buys seeds that become living miracles with colored petals and potential, praising seeds as divine chemistry and everyday wonder.
The Northwood Anchor notes a witty exchange between Allied troops and an Italian prisoner as crack Nazi troops surrender. The Humboldt Independent discusses the Moscow gesture, the dissolution of the Communist International, and its implications for peace and unity.
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