Turner blasts Iowa Republicans over war stance and labor policy
Dan Turner, former Iowa governor, accuses Republicans in the legislature of obstructing the war effort by opposing a democratic government’s preparations. He also challenges party stalwarts on labor, tariffs, and conservatism, urging a forthright liberal shift to improve the party’s fortunes.
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Dan Turner
Iowa
Turner
Congress
Gov. Turner
Republican Party
Britain
France
Robert McCormick
Chicago Tribune
New T-26 Tank Aims To Counter German Tigers In Europe
The War Department unveils the T-26 with heavier armor and a 90 mm gun after criticism of current tanks. It comes after Sherman losses against Tiger tanks and several delays in army ordnance responding to operators. The tank appears following the Belgian bulge battles where losses were severe.
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War Department
Army Ordnance
Belgian Bulge
Senator Defends Magruder Text Book as Not Subversive
In Iowa a senator challenges Magruder American Government as propaganda for communism though over 100 schoolmen say the text is not subversive. He cites passages and claims readers might misinterpret ideas as leaning toward leftist doctrine.
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Magruder
Iowa
A. L. Douds
Senate
Douds
Senator Good
Obstacles to Europe peace noted by forum speaker
Dr. Kollmann warned postwar Europe faces democracy challenges as many nations lack experience with popular government. He cited Spain and Italy as weak powers, Germany’s democratic future uncertain, and eastern Europe under potential Russian influence, urging patience to shape a peace loving Continent. A neighbor joke closes the piece.
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Europe
LeMars
Dr. Kollmann
Britain
France
Spain
Italy
Germany
Russia
Editorial pages and local canons of opinion in small papers
The piece argues that editorial pages in weekly newspapers should express local, personal views from the editor to stimulate thought. It notes editors are fallible and subject to criticism, especially during campaigns, and warns against overreliance on canned editorials. Monroe County News adds a gardening aside about not overplanting for a tired wife.
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Sheldon Sun
Monroe County News
Debate on teaching history in American schools grows
The Hampton Times highlights that a large share of colleges and schools do not require history for degrees or admissions. It argues history must be accurate and taught as civic preparation, citing events from Detroit to Gettysburg to stress factual literacy over patriotic myth.
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Hampton Times
Hulls
Detroit
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Chicago mayor threatens to punch king over history text
Donde follows in the footsteps of Chicago Mayor Thompson who warned he might punch the king of England on the nose. He objected to a history text used in Chicago schools that presented the English viewpoint on a current controversy with the United States.
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Sugerf
Sentter Donde
Bill” Thompson
Chicago
Educator Pay Debate Shapes Iowa Education Quality
Rock Rapids Recorder argues for higher instructor pay beyond 80 dollars monthly to attract qualified teachers. The Albia Union-Republican mocks the Western Front music aid shipments as futile and suggests replacing with Jews harps, reflecting wartime sentiment.
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Albia Union-Republican
Senator Wheeler Criticized for Stagnant World View
Hampton Chronicle argues Senator Wheeler has not recognized changes in world affairs, insisting the United States must fight and win completely. The piece contends many recognize altered conditions, but Wheeler remains resistant to adapt.
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Hampton Chronicle
Senator Wheeler
United States
Postwar world may curb need for universal conscription
The Eagle Grove column argues that with Germany and Japan weakened the Big Three could reduce armed forces and navies. It envisions voluntary service meeting policing needs, with compulsory service only if war threats persist, recommending a few years of watchful waiting.
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Eagle Grove
Eagle
Germany
Japan
Iowans Call Secondary Roads Primary Iowa Highway Need
Iowa Poll field reports show Iowans view secondary roads as the state's top improvement priority. 38 percent say grading and gravel are essential to handle summer traffic, while 13 percent push for all weather surfacing like asphalt or cement. Farmers mainly favor these upgrades. cities split with paving streets and widening highways also ranked high.
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Iowa
Life Aboard Pacific Transport Sailing the Pacific
Sailors describe life on a Pacific crossing with 2000 officers and men aboard a convoy. The voyage is calm with no ships or subs sighted, daily sunning on deck during liberty hours, and soldiers passing idle hours between letters reading and games.
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Pacific
German People Continue Their Hopeless Struggle
The LeMars Sentinel notes that Allied forces advance into Germany from both east and west, bringing widespread destruction. It argues German resolve is futile as Allied strength grows while Germany’s resources dwindle, with surrender terms already known.
Peasants in America? Corn Belt farmers defend their stature
The Alta Advertiser reflects on a Paris tribute to American aid, arguing that U S farmers in the Corn Belt are no peasants. It notes a Sac County farmer won last year’s 10 acre corn yield contest with 161.89 bushels per acre.
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Alta Advertiser
Nastern
France
America
Paris
Towa
Sac County
Cruising Diary Skybox Drills And Navy Language Pranks
Soldiers aboard describe morning and night drills with ship bells and general quarters. They joke about naval jargon and share sightings of flying fish while noting their failed hunt for a whale during whaling waters voyage.
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Herman Melville
Dana
Cooper
Navy
Men Available For Farm Work
A number of men released from agriculture to work in industrial plants during winter are returning to Poca hontas county farms. Most are single. Farmers needing farm help should leave requests at the Farm Bureau office to have these men referred to open positions. Early labor arrangements are urged due to scarce manpower.
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Pocahontas County
Farm Bureau
Fire destroys Springwater School near Decorah
Eleven pupils and their teacher escaped unharmed from the burning Springwater schoolhouse an 82yearold structure built about 1863 near Decorah. The fire began in the basement soon after classes started Monday February 19.
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OLD Quaker
Springwater
Decorah
Quakers of Springwater Community and Local Fire Impact
A house on the same site burned in 1862 with lumber cut in Springwater, where the adjoining church also used Springwater timber. Pupils now attend school in that church. Last year’s milk output set a record, though per cow production dipped from 1943 levels.
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Springwater
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