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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1944
Page
1
A Proctor and Gamble economist Nathaniel R. Whitney argues three aims for national policy: abolish poverty, cut unemployment, and reduce inequality. He contends private enterprise and government must cooperate to preserve both prosperity and democracy.
Government pipelines delivering Texas crude to New York report daily profits near $100000 as subs block rail and tanker movement. Big Inch from Longview Texas to Linden New Jersey spans 1362 miles and pumps about 920695 barrels daily at 20.5 cents per barrel. Little Big Inch, four inches smaller, continues operations.
Don Berry chairman of the Iowa Postwar Readjustment Commission urges Iowa communities to plan now for postwar jobs for returning service men. He calls for farming and municipal improvements financed locally, avoiding federal aid, with focus on sewer, disposal, streets and labor-ready projects. The piece notes corn syrup uses and other grain-derived products.
Officials from Jones Defense Plant Corp estimate the Pipelines will pay for themselves in about four years. The two major lines carry 207 608 barrels daily, larger than the two foot Big Inch pipe, delivering one quarter of northeast U.S. petroleum needs. Government subsidies have offset most construction costs, saving funds that would have gone to oil companies.
Clippings reflect veteran civic outlook, salvage drives, wage worries after war, and political questions. Articles from Ackley World Journal and Atlantic News Telegraph urge community building, honor for home front girls, waste-salvage campaigns, and future electoral questions as 1988 nears.
Pvt. Arnold A. Sandvig reports from Paris where the 217th General Hospital basketball team has won 15 of 17 games. He mentions beating Eto Champs and Chamsonets De Sports in a Paris tournament after two overtimes, and plans for Rolfe football and basketball in upcoming season. He sends greetings to Rolfe friends and looks forward to the Rolfe Arrow.
A wartime letter from Helmut Beuchle dated October 17 1944 describes life on a German front with limited reading material and a longing for home. He mentions Rolfe Arrow copies, recalls Kenneth Hansen at home, and hopes the conflict ends soon.
The Emmetsburg Democrat asks who will lead the Republican ticket amid a looming 1948 crisis, musing whether Gen. MacArthur or Comdr. Stassen will head the slate. It questions new veterans’ influence and lightly notes a New Yorker roast pheasant menu contrasted with Palo Alto cooks’ gravy.
In a letter from Germany Corporal Helmut Beuchle writes that many boys long to return home and cherish life more. He notes censorship limits on what he can share and describes beat up places, civilians' war experience, and concludes with holiday wishes to friends in Rolfe, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The inland game fish season closed November 30 after a mild autumn. Walleye pike smallmouth bass and catfish provided most sport for late season anglers. Fall lake fishing was strong with perch and walleyes leading, and perch edging the derby by a whisker.
The report projects higher lamb prices as sheep numbers fall for the third year. Fewer lambs on feed and for slaughter are expected compared with the previous two years, while demand for meat remains strong in late winter and spring.
Farmers should spread lime now on soybean land intended for small grain and legume seeding next spring. Lime can also be applied to stalk ground after corn harvest. Apply lime early to prevent winter washing, especially on rolling land, and disk it in.
In Pocahontas County Iowa a document dated September 11 and 12 1944 claiming to be the last will and testament of Emma Wiegert McCreary has been filed The hearing is set for December 12 1944 at 2 00 PM at the Pocahontas Courthouse before the District Court or Clerk All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the decedent's last will and testament Dated Pocahontas Iowa November 8 1944 Katherine Boozell Clerk of District Court Seal
A sworn declaration under the 1912 act and 1933 amendment asserts ownership rights as deposed by the undersigned in compliance with Postal Laws and Regulations Section 537. The text presents the formal introductory language of an ownership affidavit.
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