18 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1943
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914 notes the Rolfe Iowa paper founded in 1888 by J J Bruce and long run by J H Lighter family. It also shows post office entry May 14 1910 and rate information for local and US subscriptions.
Military leaders caution that public overconfidence could derail efforts as Germany remains stronger than 1939 in troops and industry while facing strategic setbacks. Japan still boasts planes and manpower but loses ships and planes in the Pacific. both powers show resilience yet no path to swift victory.
The piece notes Iowa on track to produce the biggest corn harvest in state history, with Illinois second. It highlights the global importance of Iowa feed and the impact on postwar arrangements for farmers and hungry peoples. It also discusses GOP leadership and possible 1944 nominees.
The BeMars Sentinel and Hampton Chronicle reflect broad shift away from pure isolationism toward cooperative world policy. They note World War II lessons and warn against overreliance on England and France, while criticizing labor disruption and urging balanced postwar planning and global peace efforts.
The Nonpareil asserts Iowa's economy is at peak due to wartime effects. Farmers enjoy record crops and rising incomes with low debt and strong bond purchases. Cities mirror gains as employment is high and relief use has collapsed. The piece credits the war for widespread prosperity.
J D Murray writes from Italy in 1943 about giving candy to Italian children and the effects of war on civilians. He describes the German retreat, destruction in Italy, and the contrast with Africa, noting Arabs and poverty, while asking to keep receiving the Arrow.
The text argues for HTS surplus food distribution and allows Towa to continue production on a prevent basis if farmers cannot sell at ruinous 1932 prices. It notes the burden on Towa farmers to feed impoverished people without bankrupting themselves.
In a Sioux City Journal opinion snippet, the writer condemns German actions in Italy and Russia, predicting harsh consequences for the Reich and questioning the impact of the Nazi cry "kamerad" on its victims as the war intensifies.
Letter from Freddie Beuchle describes life at Heart Mountain Wyoming camp between Powell and Cody. He notes mountains surrounding the camp, light snow, 13 000 Japanese internees and 70 military police guarding them. He mentions alternating 24 hour duty shifts and upcoming report for duty.
At the June 19 1948 annual meeting in Plover Iowa Farmers Grain and Coal Company amended articles to reduce directors from seven to five The first sentence of Article IV now states the board consists of five directors elected at the annual meeting who serve for one year or until successors are elected Dated November 9 1943 Plover Iowa 36-4
D. M. T. News notes Jim Chandler and two Prairie City friends visited Sam Nicoson. Navy sailor Dean Stover on leave from Farragut Idaho spent 7:30 Saturday in Emmetsburg before returning. Several families hosted dinners and guests in Rolfe Laurens and surrounding areas with visits from servicemen.
Ben Grimmins of Grundy Center earns notice as a speedy corn husker with improvements this season. The short piece highlights his faster pace and rising reputation in local harvests.
A local farmer shells and bags corn daily, filling a 1500 bushel crib each afternoon and moving it to an elevator next morning. The operation occurs near Cedar Rapids at an 8 Procasgs plant. Mr and Mrs A C Sones celebrate a first trip from Indianapolis with Mr Sones aged 85 and Mrs Sones 81.
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