Lease-Lend Bill Passes After Senate Debate
National editorial condemns Senate obstruction and approves the Lease-Lend enactment by a 2-1 vote. It urges swift action on major bills even amid emergency, then praises a planned school bond issue in April for Rolfe to fund a gym, shop room, and lunch facilities with potential WPA aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Wheeler
United States
Plover
Livermore
Rolfe
State Department of Public Instruction
Schools face gym space gaps as out-of-district pupils rise
Increasing pupil attendance from outside the district strains underfunded gymnasiums. The article notes limited floor space and seating hinder demonstrations and competition against better equipped high schools. It warns economy alone harms property values more than the taxes for needed improvements.
Industry in Transition Period Says Emmetsburg Editor
The Emmetsburg Democrat notes wartime industrial shift requires time for standardization and meeting public needs before full war production. It commends Knutson's leadership, expects rapid output once contracts align, and urges cautious optimism amid defense program confusion and hopeful progress toward self defense.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
Knutson
Capitol News outlines Iowa legislature near adjournment
The 49th Iowa General Assembly accelerates toward an April adjournment focusing on major appropriations, with senior leaders optimistic about passing bills in a streamlined process. Budget and reform measures push the government toward a businesslike budgeting system and tighter accounting.
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Forty
Iowa General Assembly
Congressmen Confer on Redistricting Plans in Iowa
In Washington Cherokee Chief Chairman Harry Swan leads Iowa Republicans as they discuss congressional redistricting with fellow House members. Plans aim to keep most districts intact while shifting Scott Clinton Linn Jones Jackson Dubuque and Wright counties to redraw boundaries. The move likely eliminates one Democratic seat, influencing the ninth district's fate and party balance. The Legislature remains praised for progress, with Governor Wilson's leadership cited as driving reform. Iowa weeklies note Willkie's Britain aid stance gains editorial support across papers.
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Harry Swan
Republican State Committee
Washington
Iowa
House
Scott
Clinton
Linn
Jones
Jackson
Dubuque
Wright County
Monona County
Willkie Favored by Iowa Weeklies for 1944 Presidency
The article notes Iowa weeklies largely back Willkie, predicting he will be renominated by Republicans in 1944 despite Old Guard opposition, while suggesting Wagers is not yet a clear contender.
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Iowa
Willkie
Old Guard
Reforms at State Assembly Seen From Speedy Session
As changes unfold the assembly works at top speed with afternoon sessions while committee hearings run. An efficiency committee likely set a legislative path. Republican leaders and the appropriations committee, chaired by George L. Scott and John P. Berg, plus Democrats, are credited with time and money economy.
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Assembly
Statehouse
General Assembly
Appropriations Committee
George L. Scott
Fayette County
John P. Berg
Black Hawk County
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings January 21 1941
The Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors met in regular session with members Rude Young Jensen present. They approved bonds for assessors Fagan Rost Mefford Loots and White and for Constable Burkholder and Justice of Peace Johnson. The engineer's report approved and a drain district hearing set for March 11 1941. Salary figures fixed for deputy sheriff and deputy recorder. Public welfare directors appointed for 1941. Claims against county funds totaling numerous payments to officials, services, supplies and mileage listed.
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Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
BE. A. Rude
O. F. Young
Clarence Jensen
W. J. Fagan
Con Rost
F. E. Mefford
Henry Loots
E. G. White
Justice of Peace
A. T. Burkholder
G. T. Johnsson
W. L. Boyd
Nis Behrendsen
Madeline B. Lee
Ben Fischer
County Board of Social Welfare
J. A. Rude
Sess
Q. F. Young
Ehhee Ewes
Treas
Viola F. McCartan
P. M
Henry R. Dahl
I. H. Brokaw
Amelia Kopriva
M. Alice Cole
G. W. Rubel
Chas. Eberle
J. W. Kretzmeier
G. W. IE. Johnson
J. H. Clark
C. A. Carlson
L. I. Peterson
Peter Johnson
Frank L. Robinson
Record Democrat
Rolfe Arrow
Prig
Metropolitan Supply Co
J. H. Welch Prig. Co
Clara Wallace
Matt Parrott and Sons Co
Boone Blank Book Co
Loraine Ekstrand
Joyce Johnson
C. W. Gilchrist
Board of Prisoners
Mitchell Grocery
Suppli Keystone Envelope Co
Ledger of county disbursements and payments detailed
A dense ledger lists payments to individuals and firms across multiple funds including labor, drainage, insane, and state taxes. Names such as Ernest Fisher, Hans Nielsen, J. P. Beck Co., Nixon Variety Store, Kaplan Food Store, and Mifflin Co. appear with various amounts, alongside bank and treasurer disbursements and mdse purchases.
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DLW
A. Murray
H. J. Kittlemen
Court Reporter
Treas
American Education Press
Pe. Mifflin Co
C. F. Compton Co
Hans Nielsen
Labor
Walter Cook
Carl Mason
QO. P. Malcolm
Commercial State Bank
I. H. Brokaw
F. Kiefer
J. P. Beck Co
Mdse
Nixon Variety Store
Clothing Hammes Shoe
Kaplan Food Store
Mitchell Grocery
Hynish and Son
Monarch Products Co
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M. R. Soth
Marion Bruce
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
National
ARG
of Association
Yonder Hill
Molly Stark
General John Stark
Stark
Bennington
N. Y
Burgoyne
New England
Capitol News
Iowa Press Association
Pioneer Lawmakers Association
State Board of Control Institutions
National Guard and
State Guard
State Highway Commission
Wilson
Stern
Wendell Willkie
Kossuth County Advance
Webster City
Ernest Fisher
Labor Record Democrat
Orig
Wm. J. Allen
Ins
Prem. Maar Commercial State
Bank
Ser
Pocahontas Co
Wigdah! Brothers
Dr. R.N. Brenny
L. E. Ferguson
Tanka Soldiers” Relief Fund
Haynes Cash Grocery
Lakin and
Lakin
Woodin News
Giden
Rocery
Mase
Everett Mohler
Howard Little
B. F. Barber
Mullen Grocery
M. I. Tolan
M. W. Webb
J. T. Grant
Fullerton Lumber Co
Plover Lumber Co
Central States
Behie
Uus
Nellie King
Geo. Miller
J. J. Dolan
Grant Pollock
Arthur Lanus
Robinson Shoe Store
Han A. J. Callaghan
G. A. Everson
W. FE. Gower
T. G. Herrick
J. H. Hovenden
F. Beech
A. Christenson
Mary E. Peters
Chester McMahon
L. A. Hansen
Assigneu
Aks Peterson
Rolfe State Bank
M. D
T. D. Jones
Lester Leserman
Jones Shop
F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
Carl J. White
Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes Insurance
L. M. Graham
First National Bank
Rolfe Monument Works
C. R. Barry
R. B. Ranney
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