Shift to Pacific Front Gains Support in Senate Debate
The piece argues Senator Chandler backs moving American arms from Europe to the Pacific, framing it as a critique of administration policy and highlighting the risk of relying on bombing alone. It notes Hitler’s strength and the need for European action to prevent German troop transfers to Russia, in a period of strategic naval and military balance.
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Chandler
Pacific
Japan
Hitler
European
Tunisia
Germany
United States Navy
Pacific Front
Europe
Russia
Churchill
United States Congress
Amphibian Jeeps Showcased In War Effort Cooperation
The article describes a joint effort by two auto makers to produce amphibious jeeps for the army before Pearl Harbor. The competing firm shared plans allowing the second company to develop a land and water vehicle with a waterproofed motor and a prow winch, capable of pulling itself up river banks.
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Pearl Harbor
Dairy Interests Clash Over Oleomargarine Pamphlet
Iowa State college faculty published a pamphlet on butter and oleomargarine that angered dairy interests. After a meeting with Dr. Finley, president of L.S.C., both sides agreed the issue was the pamphlet’s factual accuracy. A joint committee will review the pamphlet to verify statements, including claims that oleomargarine compares favorably with butter in nutritive value.
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Iowa State College
Finley
L.S.C
Government ads in war bonds debated by editors
The Manson Journal discusses if government buying ad space in newspapers constitutes a subsidy. It argues ads are a standard business transaction and notes Congress may authorize 25 to 30 million dollars for war bond ads. Mason City Globe Gazett e comments on Lewis, urging labor unity despite calls for downfall.
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Manson Journal
Manson
Journal
Army
Navy
Congress
Bankhead
Alabama
Treasury
United States
England
Canada
Mason City
Ringsted
Hitler
Germany
Warning of a summer rise in accidents for Towans
Bert I. Woodcock argues that high school students taking farm jobs face disproportionate accident risks. He urges farmers to train greenhands in tractor and livestock safety to prevent personal harm and protect farm production.
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Bert I. Woodcock
Division of Safety Education
Town Department of Public Safety
Towans
Mr. Woodcock
Woodcock
Butter Rationing Likely Boosts Oleomargarine Use
The pamphlet argues dairy interests thwart margarine use yet acknowledges margarine's nutritive value. It notes college research supporting margarine palatability and hints dairy influence in Iowa disputes. With butter rationed, substitutes rise, and many would prefer oleo to lard on bread.
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Wyoming
Iowa
Towa
Tax Bill Hints Could Cut 1942 Income Tax
Cherokee Times notes taxpayers should not celebrate forthcoming tax relief, as congress may slash the 1942 income tax by forgiving a large portion and shifting toward a pay as you go plan, a change expected to follow final approval.
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Congress
Tax relief sought amid calls for higher 1942 tax rates
The treasury resists forgiving any portion of the 1942 tax while urging higher rates to restore canceled revenue. The taxpayer seeking relief faces a delay as officials push for more money, delaying potential relief.
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The
Treasury
Complaints on Round-the-Clock Car Use by Youths
LeMars Sentinel reports concerns about vehicles used by young boys and girls at all hours amid gas rationing. Accidents often involve school-age drivers, with some under licensing age. Parents may fail to curb behavior, risking stricter laws to restrict nonessential driving.
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LeMars Sentinel
Plan smart shopping to aid merchants in town
Fonda Times urges residents to shop for rationed groceries and meats early each morning and early in the week to avoid crowds. The piece notes merchants struggle with marking prices and ration stamps and asks customers to plan ahead, suggesting cooperation benefits both shoppers and local merchants.
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Fonda Times
National income in 1942 far exceeds prewar levels
The 1942 national income reached a record high with war expenditures making up about a third of 120 billion dollars. Excluding war production, income stood near 80 billion, suggesting a sudden end to war would cut 40 billion in direct income and likely trigger price declines and a 1938 style recession.
Plenty of turkey eggs pledge Thanksgiving supply
Delos W. Mott of Hampton arranged 7,500 turkey eggs for incubation at a Southern California hatchery, aiming to ensure ample turkey for Thanksgiving.
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Delos W. Mott
Hampton
Pocahontas County Board Adopts Road Embargo and Resolutions
Pocahontas County Iowa Supervisors meet in adjourned session. They defer Drainage District 151 contract awards until April 20 1943 and authorize return of certified checks. A road embargo limits four ton loads on gravels to protect roads amid damage.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
O. F. Young
Clarence Jensen
G. C. Johnson
Ellvich Concrete Works
K&, A. Kramme Company, Inc
Iowa Pipe and Tile Co
Lehigh Sewer Pipe & Tile Co
Concrete Products Corporation
Johnson
Jensen
Young
Fowler
Hartsock
Guardianship and Real Estate Sale In Pocahontas County
Blair J. Cuff, a patient at State Hospital Cherokee Iowa, owner of real estate in Pocahontas County, is subject to sale to settle a lien for over $5 000 advanced for his care. Pocahontas County holds a valid claim against the estate and the guardian is appointed in the Probate Division. Continued on Page 7.
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Blair J. Cutt
Pocahontas County
State Hospital
Cherokee
Iowa
Pocahontas, County
Blair J. Guff
Blair J. Cuff
District Court of Town
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J. J. Bruce
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Oelwein
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Kossuth
Skymen
Turkey
U.S. War
Board Proceedings
G. A. Everson
M. D
T. D. Jones
F. H. Molyneux
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Carl J. White
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T. J. Raynes Insurance of All Kinds
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L. M. Graham
First National Bank
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Rolfe Monument Works
Roufe
R. B. Ranney
Guy Smith
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