England’s war effort deserves credit for heavy casualties and defense
An American argument counters the claim that England did little, noting 1,280,000 total British Empire casualties including civilians, and that England bore about three quarters of losses. It argues England fought hard, faced German bombs, and helped shield the United States while Europe was secured, making insults about shirking inappropriate after victory.
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England
United States
America
Hitler
Germany
Japan
Europe
Ingland
Stubborn Man Declares He Is Alive Despite Funeral
An American Legion Post held a funeral service for a man believed dead, but he appeared alive in a feature in The American Weekly distributed with Sunday Chicago Herald American. The curious claim unfolds as a strange local intrigue.
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Jegion Post
Angerican Weekly
Suneth Chicago Herald-American
De Gaulle's Grip and French Politics in War's Aftermath
The article argues de Gaulle misuses praise from Allied forces to press for concessions from Syria and Lebanon, portraying him as a conqueror. It claims Britain and the United States should steer France toward pragmatic leadership, noting France’s need for American loans and aid to rebuild. An upcoming French election may curb de Gaulle's bombastic stance.
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Great Britain
United States
Syria
Charles de Gaulle
Napoleon
France
de Gaulle
Lebanon
Britain
North Africa
Roosevelt
State Department
Darlan
Churchill
Europe
One Thousand Rowboats Inspected for Hire
Verne Petersen the state boat inspector reports about 1,000 commercial rowboats inspected and approved up to May 15 this year. About the same number remain to be inspected before they may be placed in state waters for commercial hire. State law requires annual inspections to determine structural safety for public use.
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Verne Petersen
Truman and 1948: Milwaukee Journal comments
The Milwaukee Journal argues Truman should not face 1948 campaign questions yet, praising his early presidency and urging patience. It notes the honey moon will end, stresses the need to focus on San Francisco talks, and warns against early campaigning or alliance signals with party leaders. The piece also critiques German policy comparisons and US perceptions of postwar diplomacy.
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Truman
Milwaukee Journal
San Francisco
Pensylvania Party
Mr. Truman
General Eisenhower Critiques Army Fraternizing With Germans
Humboldt Republican notes General Eisenhower's statement condemning American officers for fraternizing with enemy captives. It mentions Russian and British complaints that U.S. troops are not harsh enough, while praising the Americans as agreeable and fighting for core American principles as the enemy nears defeat.
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Humboldt
Iowans Split On Tariff Question In Iowa Poll
A Des Moines Register Iowa Poll survey shows Iowans nearly evenly divided on giving the state department broader power to cut tariffs. About 34 percent have no opinion, 32 percent favor, and 34 percent oppose a bill allowing 25 percentage points of cuts beyond the current 50 percent. Party splits are shallow with Dewey and Roosevelt voters roughly equal in views.
Milk Consumption Clash: Children and Adults Urged to Increase Intake
Drs and dentists via the National Dairy Council urge seven quarts weekly for children under six and five for adults. Economists differ and total yearly consumption looms at 350 quarts for children and 208 to 255 for adults. Prewar U.S. per person was 158 quarts. 1944 rose to 196, a gain of 38 quarts, yet incomes in 1933 through 1944 block the boost. The dairyman faces a core selling challenge.
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National Dairy Council
United States
Emmetsburg Reporter on Labor Freedom and Union Fees
The Emmetsburg Reporter questions labor freedom under US practices requiring joining unions for basic trades. It argues workers must pay initiation fees and assessments to work, including on government war jobs, and challenges the idea of freedom, liberty, and democracy.
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Emmetsburg
United States
Local notes on conference tone and odd fishing tale
Cherokee Daily Times praises nonpartisan tone at San Francisco conference as U S delegation shows bipartisanship in peace program. Eagle Grove Eagle reports 13 boys face a bill of 178 40 for 13 altered stops, while Northwood Anchor mentions Izaak Walton members checked at Clear Lake for a large prohibited fish during the open season and a humorous explanation from a Northwood resident.
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Cherokee Daily Times
San Francisco
United States
Eagle Grove
Goldfield Park
Northwood
Izaak Watons
Clear Lake
Army Food Troubles and Triumphs On Okinawa
A 96th Division correspondent recalls fatigue from B rations yet notes nourishment remains steady. C rations and ten in one packs offer variety, with soldiers improvising biscuits and omelets from dried eggs. Noon chow with infantry units features heatable cans and improvised stoves, while coffee and canned milk provide essential comforts amid bombardment.
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96Th
Okinawa
Press
Captain Soth
Fisherman Reserves Catch After Unclear Encounter
A fisherman describes removing a fish from his line to avoid harming it and planning to release it after completing his task. He notes his intention to save bait and asks to keep the animal unharmed during the process.
Freshmen Orientation Set for September 17 at Town U
Registrar Harry G. Barnes urges all prospective freshmen to report September 17 for orientation and registration before classes begin September 24. The university restores its prewar semester schedule, with the fall opening the latest since 1941.
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University of Town
Harry G. Barnes
DIP SHEEP LAMBS TO CONTROL TICKS
County extension director Max OQ. Nay lor recommends dipping ewes and lambs a week or 10 days after shearing to control ticks. Dipping helps prevent weight loss and milk reduction, and reduces itching from tick bites. Iowa State College expert CG. W. McDonald endorses coal tar or arsenical dips in either stationary or portable tanks.
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Max OQ. Naylor
CG. W. McDonald
Iowa State College
Quail Stocking Program Expands to 11 Counties
Quail chicks hatched at the State Game Farm in Boone are being sent to cooperating sportsmen's and conservation clubs in 11 counties. The first of several thousand this year will be kept in rearing pens for six to eight weeks before release. Farmers in stocking areas will be notified and farms posted against hunting until birds reproduce.
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Boone
State Conservation Commission
Service members may fish without licenses in Iowa
The State Conservation Commission states armed forces members do not need licenses to hunt or fish while the U.S. is at war. The 1943 law exempts all service members from buying licenses. All other fishing laws, including seasons, catch limits, and size limits, remain in effect.
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State Conservation Commission
Iowa
Armed Services
United States
Bounties Paid for Fox and Wolf Cubs in Crawford County
The Denison Review reports brisk hunting. in early May the county auditor reimbursed bounties for six adult foxes, 43 fox cubs, and 33 wolf cubs. A large wolf cub litter was taken from a single den in Boyer township.
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Crawford County
Denison Review
Boyer Township
Homecoming Game Highlight at Iowa Wisconsin Clash
Iowa hosts 84th annual Homecoming in November featuring Wisconsin. Wisconsin is designated foe for first modern homecoming in 1912 era spotlight. Minnesota clash on November 17 labeled the 23rd Dad's Day celebration.
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University of Iowa
Wisconsin
Badgers
Minnesota
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