14 Oct 1943
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1943
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914 noting the paper founded in 1888 by J J Bruce and long managed by members of the J H Lighter family.
The piece surveys Allied and Axis strength across fronts in Italy and Russia, noting German divisions and the mass of forces in play, with air and naval power shaping progress. It also touches on pre invasion preparations and the Dieppe raid lesson, plus Iowa State College scrutiny over oleomargarine research and resulting notoriety.
Senator Lodge, returning from a tour with four colleagues, proposes that a Russian second front in Siberia could save a million American casualties by permitting air strikes on Japan from bases there. He argues Russia would bear the risk and losses, while the United States would face a longer, contested war with Germany.
A compilation of editorials notes lessons from postwar Germany and Japan. It argues lax Allied response enabled aggressors, warns about war fatigue in civilians, and urges readers to support wartime sacrifice through 1944. It references Wallace’s Farmer stance on truth from soldiers and cautions against complacent leadership.
The Humboldt Republican cites Dorothy Thompson praising Stalin as the dominant force in Europe. It notes his calculated demands and readiness to take what he seeks, framing him as a rigid, relentless power in diplomacy and leverage.
Atlantic News-Telegraph notes butter rationing will fade in most homes as higher point values force trade offs with other foods. Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune questions Washington tax schemes and argues for a simple federal sales tax over income plans amid election-year concerns.
Ringsted Dispatch summarizes an Liberty magazine critique noting the army rejected over 750,000 men for illiteracy and required 18 weeks of instruction before induction. It cites coal miners, slum dwellers, sharecroppers, and isolated communities as affected, with high intelligence but limited opportunity.
Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors met August 3 1943 in adjourned session to hear the budget estimate. The board found publication affidavits on file and considered the tax levy and expenses. They deferred the disposal of Home stead Credit Applications to August 5 and audited county fund claims.
The record details numerous payments including drugstores groceries and milk suppliers. It lists rents, labor, and specific vendors such as Gilmore Drug Co Council Oak Store Fullerton Lbr Co and Farmers Co op Co with varied amounts and a large total.
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