01 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1942
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12, 1914 notes the institution founded in 1888 by J. J. Bruce and later run for years by members of the J. H. Lighter family, marking a lineage of management.
True Patriots will get in the scrap calls for Americans to collect scrap iron and metals. Fifty percent of steel used for guns tanks and trucks comes from scrap. Citizens urged to haul material to concentration points before snow, aiding service members and national defense.
The piece notes 250 farm organization lobbyists urging a law that would push prices to 115 percent of parity. It contrasts past utility and tariff lobbies with current farmer influence and cautions that higher farm prices could trigger wage demands and broader inflation harming farmers, workers, and business.
The narrative recalls Germany's early gains in Europe and annexations, noting absorption of Austria and Czecho Slovakia with minimal resistance. It contrasts later material losses from RAF bombing and Russian air attacks, evacuations in Ruhr, and greater wartime strain than in World War I.
Atlantic News-Telegraph argues that giant flying fortresses will soon threaten Germany and سي overwhelm the Reich, signaling a near victory for the United States. Ringsted Dispatch reports a weak scrap drive with shortages forcing closures and urges immediate farmer and citizen action to collect scrap before winter.
Cherokee Times notes dehydration advances cut shipment weight and space as war demands strain transport. Life Magazine reports a ship to Ireland carrying dried milk cheese eggs pork lard flour and canned vegetables. The cargo equals a year's output of about 3,800 typical farms.
War analysts note Japan relies on imports for crucial metals like iron ore and nickel while US steel capacity now rivals Japan including occupied regions. Tokyo’s sixth-place status may drop as ore reserves deplete, threatening munition production unless a quick victory occurs, a Storm Lake Register report states.
The Price Administrator Henderson announced coupon rationing of fuel oil to cut consumption by 25 percent as three fourths of the nation faces uncomfortably cold homes this winter. Machinery for the program will be set up by October.
The report cites immense Russian front losses and ongoing Stalingrad slaughter. It asserts Stalin’s reserves may be overwhelmed, yet Germany is weakened and will be forced to face a combined American and British force, with its best troops depleted.
The Office of Price Administration announces rationing applies to 17 eastern states and DC including Minnesota to Kentucky. Buildings that refuse to switch oil furnaces to coal will lose fuel oil rations except hospitals where health risks exist. Special climate provisions will apply in some areas. Consumers may stock up to 275 gallons through September 30, with purchases deducted from heating season allotments.
In the Knoxville Express the piece argues the laborer who earns less and pays more for farm goods and livestock is harmed by high prices. The author compares the situation to inflation, noting rising costs with stagnant or reduced income.
Hampton Times reflects on wartime benefits including national consolidation and immigrant assimilation. A Polish born priest is cited opposing a Polish day and urging American unity. Humboldt Republican notes Gilmore Enterprise misprint rumors, assures the paper’s continued publication and the resilience of small-town papers during wartime.
The Humboldt Republican notes chatter about draft policy for eighteen and nineteen-year-olds. It argues that public opinion remains unclear yet the president says no action will occur before next year, easing pressure on Congress.
A poem from a serviceman to reassure parents that all physically sound boys will serve in the war effort. It argues that sheltered sons must endure army life to win for Uncle Sam, praising the roughneck fighters who endure hardship to protect loved ones and the nation. It contrasts loyal service with parental fears for daughters and promotes patriotism.
A September 22 meeting in Pocahontas county gathered about 20 educational cooperators from Marshall Swan Lake and Cummins township to launch a wartime livestock feeding program. Rex Beresford outlined a plan to maximize meat milk and egg production using current feeds with a series of neighborhood meetings planned in every 4 square mile area.
Dr. Frank P. Graham of the war labor board argues wages cannot be frozen in a democracy and questions how the price of labor can be frozen if the price of a product is not. The Northwood Anchor notes Washington pundits rough handling of the wartime Kaiser figure.
During the week of October 5 Pocahontas County farmers face an enlarged feeding program that uses corn at a rate above this year's production. Naylor notes Iowa farmers must plan feeding operations to maximize war food output amid labor and machinery shortages. He cites supplementing with protein feeds and substituting wheat for some corn, plus keeping livestock healthy to conserve feed.
The Pocahontas county Farm Bureau and USDA War Board announce seed oat availability for Boone Tama Marion and Control varieties. An oats exhibit travels through the county from September 26 to October 3 at Pocahontas and the week of October 5 at Laurens, with towns and grower names provided.
An Office of Defense Transportation correction states that application blanks for certificates of war necessity will be mailed to farm truck owners. Initially to be obtained from Des Moines, the forms will now be sent from Detroit. The mailings target all farm truck owners who registered by December 31, 1941.
The Pocahontas Farm Bureau annual meeting has been postponed with a new date to be set in the next two weeks. Officials say the meeting will occur before November 19 with formal announcements forthcoming.
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