25 May 1944
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
1
The piece argues for forward looking community action in Rolfe to beautify the town, attract shoppers from surrounding areas, and provide steady work for returning veterans after the war. It emphasizes better streets, stores, and displays and warns against tax opposition and idle cynicism.
A candidate asserts the Republican bid for the sixth district supports a strong military, opposes pacifist influence, and backs the Legion's line that national security rests on a powerful army and navy. The piece cites church and ministerial controversy and notes farm mortgage trends and wartime labor concerns.
James Hronek announces candidacy for sheriff of Pocahontas County awaiting Republican primary voters decision. Hubert Kapsch and others seek the sheriff position with Democratic primary on Monday June 4.
Chas Booge announces his candidacy for sheriff of Pocahontas County in the Republican primary on Monday, June 5, subject to voters' will.
A notice of Republican primary voting for Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors on Monday June 5. Ballot seeks the term beginning January 1945 with candidate G. C. Johnson listed.
A fragmented note outlines political debate as James I. Doliver refuses to vote against bills meant to insure the nation against enemy attacks. The piece implies strong opposition to wartime policy and criticizes attempts to discredit an opponent.
Reported Allied forces press toward Rome as Italian resistance weakens. Fierce fighting lands crucial mountain fortifications and cracks in the so called invincible lines draw closer to the Nazi capital with heavy American and Allied support supported by air and ground offensives.
A train brought German prisoners of war to Algona where townspeople noted the young captives appeared weary and subservient to leaders. Several had dogs kept close, a sign of private life and humanity amid captivity. Observers urged humane gestures to foster understanding between nations.
The Rock Rapids Reporter paraphrases a Life magazine piece alleging hostility by service members toward civilians. It finds the claim overstated after interviewing veterans from New Guinea to the Mediterranean, noting service men oppose civilian strikes and profiteering but seek civilian support to complete the wartime task and return as valuable citizens.
After wartime controls are relaxed industry will find itself freer to operate. The statement suggests a shift toward market freedom and reduced government interference as controls end. No specific companies or dates are mentioned in the readable text.
Wendell Wdl Kies, Dewey campaign manager, predicts Dewey will be named Republican presidential candidate by acclamation at Chicago, despite no campaign structure or literature. He has urged pledged delegates to withdraw and publicly states he is not a candidate. Voters may drive an early nominating ballot with little party self-promotion.
A crest number of young men have found the war gying with their plans to get an euucation. Many will go back to school or college after the war, but probably more will not. Our country gives a great deal of these who have missed some in ot P part of the school and college edu.
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