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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
1
The Rostock bombing illustrates the grim toll of modern war as German cities suffer heavy destruction and thousands die, while Churchill warns of continued raids. The piece argues war erodes Nazi pride and questions conquest as the Japanese navy faces losses at the Coral Sea.
John Strack’s car caught fire but Storm Lake firefighters confined the blaze. He felt relieved to learn the tires survived the incident.
The column attacks West Bend resident Herr Daubendiek for his pro Nazi stance and calls out his argument for a United States of Europe under Nazi leadership. It cites Webster City Freeman and Eagle Grove Eagle editors who mock his claims and recall past diplomacy with Hitler.
Iowa farm flocks produced 410 million eggs in March, up 23 percent from last year and the largest March total in 17 years. First quarter output reached about 911 million, 31 percent above 1941, driven by higher flock numbers and a strong lay rate.
The Iowa salvage section of the War Production Board urges saving all tin cans. Junk dealers will take properly prepared scrap now, with government detaining plants planned for Chicago and Kansas City to process the metal for the war effort.
Reclaiming tin and maximizing its collection are urged. People with facilities to store tin cans until needed will aid the war effort.
Bremer County Independent reports on the war savings bond appeal urging voluntary pledges to meet quotas. It warns of government action to compel purchases if individuals refuse to sign and support the drive.
Grinnell Herald Register notes the Republican Party’s shift under Wendell Willkie. The Republican National Committee approved recognizing U.S. world responsibilities, moving away from isolationism and the Old Guard. The paper urges constructive policy and a clear mission for the party.
The piece argues Japan won Bataan by controlling sea supply lines and using air power, while American relief efforts faced impossible odds against superior maritime reach. It notes Japanese transport of troops, planes, and maintenance must travel by sea, unlike air superiority gaps slowing their operations.
The piece argues that Allied air defense in the Philippines and Burma suffers from insufficient sea power. Planes and supplies exist in America and Britain, but vast distances and a thin naval line hinder delivery to the front. Bataan’s fight underscores air power’s dependence on ships.
Census data show American farms contain millions of buildings with widespread deficiencies. Many farm homes lack bathrooms running water indoor toilets or electricity while others lack paint, and adequate screens or modern facilities. The piece argues agriculture warrants a fair share of national prosperity and no wage caps on defense workers.
The Waukon community notes many youths depart for clerical jobs and war industries or to join the armed services. Some plan to return after months away, finding city life either appealing or difficult to adjust to, while others prefer the broader horizons of larger places.
The text argues that most people who have experienced life in both settings prefer small towns. It describes small towns as natural, relaxed, and content, offering more abundant and enduring friendships than large urban centers.
The Eagle compares soldier wages worldwide and notes a Japanese private earns 37 cents a month while Australians receive 2.10, Americans 30 rising to 42, Germans 21.60, Britons 12.20. For a first sergeant Australia offers 117.50, the United States 114, Japan 2.04. Congress will raise American pay to the highest in history, costing nearly 300 million dollars annually.
The Garfield Hustlers met at Richard Johnson's home on May 4 with ten members. Johnson led a discussion on record books followed by a quiz. Plans were made for a local club tour on May 29 to visit members' projects. Committees were appointed to promote the club fair. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Johnson.
Warren Ryan of near Grinnell built a small model airplane that appeared to fly away after taking off. The quirky incident highlights his craftsmanship and the plane's surprising lift in a light local note.
A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court in Pocahontas County at the upcoming June primary election. The announcement states submission to the voters' decision.
Fragmentary OCR describes an aircraft heading northwest and climbing, with a man named Ryay offering a reward for the safe return of his plane and crew. The text is unclear about location or date.
The narrator admires the Louisiana State House built under Huey P. Long and notes his influence on bridges roads and schools. An 83 year old man recites a poem about Long near his burial site on the State Capitol grounds where a granite monument and bronze statue honor the Kingfish.
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