11 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914 marking a lineage from its 1888 founding by J J Bruce and decades of management by the J H Lighter family a milestone of sustained local business leadership.
Editorial notes Peebohorta county quota of nine for WAC enlistments. WACs perform soldierly work and free men for combat. Benefits equal pay and status. travel and training opportunities stressed for eligible young women not caring for dependents. The piece also reports on Allied advances in the Pacific against Japan around Rabaul and Hirohito’s acknowledgement of challenging times.
A British writer argues that German breaches of treaties span history and justify global vigilance. He cites long patterns of invasions and warns the present conflict mirrors repeat offenses, urging the world to enforce collective security and prevent a new German dominion.
A Towan quote warns land bids can price out hopeful buyers and burden soldiers returning from war. War bonds offer safe investment while high land prices strain mortgages for the less cash ready. The piece also mocks dairy quarrels and an Ames butter vs oleo clash, accusing hotheads of inflaming debate and drawing attention to oleo interests.
Congress favors economy over broad tax increases for 1944. The LeMars Sentinel notes lawmakers rejected higher rates, arguing the war cost—estimated at 90 to 100 billion dollars for 1944—can be covered with targeted economies and no general levy rises.
The article emphasizes infantry as the crucial force in warfare across campaigns from Sicily to Italy. It notes Montgomery at El Alamein relying on infantry to disable enemy artillery before tank advances, while air force and tanks aid, infantry remains essential for slow gains and victory. General Eisenhower praises infantry in his campaign.
The text questions the idea of a German master race, noting bombed cities show poor air superiority, and German armies retreat from Russians while fighting English and Americans. It describes German forces abandoning positions and barely staying ahead of pursuing Russian cossacks.
The column cites proposed tax changes by Congress, noting planned excise increases on liquor and luxury goods while social security and general income taxes remain unlikely to rise. It argues Congress won’t spend more until better use of existing funds is shown. It also reflects on society and a farmer’s stance as examples of enduring human traits.
A reader compares World War I and World War II experiences, noting similar losses and hardships. She recalls hospital ships torpedoed, Belgian civilians harmed, and strict wartime blackouts, arguing that WW I horrors rival today’s conflicts and that aid advances like plasma and penicillin changed combat injuries.
The War Department reports 85,000 battle casualties through September 30, 1943, with about 23,500 listed as missing. Most missing area in the Philippines includes 10,788 Philippine Scouts and 5,316 U S Army officers and men. Some may be prisoners of war or internees. 7,450 missing in other theaters. Some may later be located and returned to duty.
Officers of Pocahontas County tuberculosis association led by Mrs. John Pollock aim to boost Christmas Seal sales in the county after statistics show a higher 1940–42 death rate than the state average. Seal funds support the year round tuberculosis program. The seal features a girl watching Santa Claus in a starry sky to symbolize Christmas spirit and the association’s important work.
Oscar Block of near Hospers saved a corn picker by shutting off the tractor and throwing dirt on burning leaves to extinguish flames. Heat melted solder around the gas tank and could have caused an explosion. Block suffered only minor burns.
The editorial reflects on London bombings and German tenacity, arguing that victory in arms did not end threat as Germany rearmed. It criticizes the Versailles and Brest Litovsk treaties and urges mental and political resolve to reshape Germany for lasting peace, citing Life magazine.
Oranges are scarce in midwestern markets and grapefruit shipments are cut to one fifth of 1942 43 levels as War Food Administration limits fresh use. California Valencia crops vanish while Texas output is largely directed to processing. Home economist Helen Sage urges vitamin C via canned tomato juice. An additional order restricts lower grade apples to licensed manufacturers for jelly and sauces.
The Iowa health department announces a cooperative program enabling hospitals to obtain donor blood plasma for emergency use. Fourteen hospitals in ten communities have joined, including Jefferson, Independence, Fort Madison, Lenox, Des Moines, Clarinda, Grinnell, Carroll, Vinton and Keokuk. A hospital staffer collects a pint from four to six donors, the blood is processed at the serum-plasma center, chilled, and shipped in insulated containers with dry ice to aid local use.
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