15 Oct 1942
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1942
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12, 1914 marks a historic merger. The enterprise began in 1888 under J. J. Bruce and was long managed by the J. H. Lighter family, shaping its early success and local prominence.
In Berlin Hitler mocks the United Nations war effort calling opponents barbaric while acknowledging tough days ahead. Allied daylight raids at Lille cripple rail yards and a locomotive factory as American bombers and fighters overpower German defenses.
After 50 days of continuous attacks, German forces have failed to capture Stalingrad. Nazi radio claimed progress while the siege reveals a return to Verdun style attrition. The piece contrasts propaganda with a costly siege emphasizing German losses.
Washington sources forecast as many as 13 million men may be needed for the fighting services soon. By January 1 actual in service could reach 4.5 million, exceeding WWI totals and signaling a looming labor shortage for industry and farms.
Humboldt legislators recount pressure groups using "or else" tactics to sway votes. Spencer Times-Speaking on the Magee brothers recalls Bishop J Ralph Magee headlining Storm Lake conference with Dr John Magee and editor Carl Magee. Percy Magee built oil wealth in Oklahoma before his death. Sac Sun reports on gas rationing as wartime necessity and public resolve to support policy. Wallace's Farmer notes record US crop production and rising net farm income per person, surpassing 1919 levels and showing strong gains since 1939.
The piece argues Germany faces manpower and material shortages. It notes Hitler's demand that conquered nations supply soldiers, which meets with scant success. The author contends each Allied assault against German forces drains fewer gains, describing a losing effort for Hitler's war machine.
Reports show farm income at historical highs with 40 percent of farmers feeling better off than last year while city and town residents report lower gains. Projections suggest 18–19 year olds face induction next, with single men without dependents first in line and married men delayed into 1944 and 1945, amid war mobilization uncertainty.
The article explains farm parity as a Department of Agriculture calculation aimed at restoring farmers purchasing power to levels seen in 1909 to 1914, using 20 000 reports and 174 expense items to compare costs and prices by state and nationally. It notes a New Deal era motive and references the Monticello Express October weather note amid the broader discussion.
Two soldiers report from 99th mule pack artillery at Camp Carson Colorado in 1942. Pfc Dale Buck writes of a four day 15 mile road march, mules led 20 miles in 3 hours 15 minutes, and upcoming ski troop duty near Leadville. Fred W Baade notes San Diego naval airbase duty, anti aircraft, and 72 hours on 24 off due to staffing.
Dr. Leserman describes transfer from Fort Riley to Camp Livingston where he joins a new mobile gas treatment battalion of about 40 physicians and several hundred men. He notes specialist training in gas burn and lung irritation treatment amid ongoing wartime precautions.
The author urges readers to ration coal and fuel oil after Pearl Harbor. He argues households should keep homes cooler at 65 degrees during the day and raise heat in the evening, stressing patriotic cooperation to aid those fighting abroad.
The writer recalls military training and drIlls with the men and mentions skin damage from chemical agents as a risk of active service. A Manhattan Kansas house is left as Kay prepares to move to Chicago to await mobilization, with a 1019 E 46th St address and plans for women to work in war service areas.
In Tampa Florida Pvt Don Sandvig writes from October 2 1942 about lessons in sheet metal work at a military hangar to repair wrecked planes. He mentions a furlough from the field from October 20 to 29 and gratitude for the Arrow letters from home.
Harvey Nielsen describes his army experiences starting March 16 at Fort Des Moines induction center and training at Jefferson Barracks Missouri and Daniel Field Augusta Georgia He notes rifle and pistol drill as part of his service and thanks The Arrow for the issue.
A reader-supplied fragment describes an Observation Group assignment in 4.3 percent terms with routing through Macon Danie Morris Field in Charlotte and North Co. The text mentions stays of about three weeks and an engineering context before relocation and ration notes, ending mid sentence with Continue on Page Three.
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