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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
2
The Iowa Geological Survey reports shallow water wells hold more water than last year and in southwestern Iowa water is at a seven year high. The wetter ground suggests crops won’t suffer from early season drought, despite wartime pressures and inflation debates. The piece also notes war production leadership resignations and calls for firm government action.
The Garand rifle gains wartime adoption and high praise from General MacArthur for reliability in dusty fox holes and eight-shot capability. A labor saving boltless action doubles infantry firing efficiency, while Springfield arms lag behind in performance.
Marshalltown Times-Republican urges citizens to reclaim hoarded sugar by selling back to grocers for credit and to buy small portions weekly. War time driving advice follows, noting declining 1942 auto registrations and the need for careful vehicle care and economical use of personal transportation.
The passage notes UN forces displayed bravery as they attacked, but victory required equality in equipment and numbers in addition to courage.
In a Saturday address Hitler scorns a spring plan, shifts to a summer offensive, and blames the Russian snows for setbacks. He notes the vast Russian armies and vows no end date for the war, predicting a longer peace afterward while accusing the English and United States. Germany fights to survive amid dire prospects.
The excerpt urges limiting trips, pooling errands, keeping speeds under 40, avoiding sudden stops, maintaining vehicles, and monthly garage checks. It cites Iowa dairy efficiency and coop moves to save costs, notes impending rationing, and discusses wartime fashion limits and fabric shortages affecting menswear.
Emmetsburg Reporter reports radio talk by Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionnaire and public relations director for Iowa selective service. He warns that the Philippines may fall and Japan could threaten Alaska and Australia while Axis forces threaten the Atlantic and Africa and Spain Turkey may join. DeWitt MacKenzie says Japan must defend far-flung lines and may fail to hold them.
Sociologists Bryce Ryan and C Arnold Anderson of Iowa State College describe three education battles in wartime. Schools must stay functional, assist war effort through student service and information sharing, and educate for a just lasting peace. The Humboldt Republican stresses autos as essential to business, urging defense bonds and stamps.
Frank Priebe urges bold action to start pullet production now to ensure fall egg supplies. He compares poultry timing to war production, notes feed and egg price trends, and emphasizes profitable, timely action for producers and allies.
The Poultry and Egg Sieg urges rapid chick orders to meet season demand and arms production needs. Nelson says timing matters and delays hinder growth, urging readers to order pullets now for faster production.
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