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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
1
The Rolfe Arrow Consolidated with The Reveille merged in 1914 following a 1888 founding by J. 3. Bruce and long run under J. H. Lighter family leadership. Price listed as $1.50 with a one dollar option and a negative balance of 52 dollars.
Dr T W Schultz resigns as head of economics and sociology to lead agricultural economics at Chicago university citing actions of the president's office that jeopardize the college's reputation for scholarship. Debate over pamphlet 5 angering dairy interests and its withdrawal or revision underscores concerns about political pressure on faculty.
The article notes Mussolini speaking on a radio broadcast to urge fight for Germany, but with fading influence. It portrays him as washed up and disliked by Italians while Germans display him after rescue from captivity. It also mentions Fort Dodge police near misses with an escaped convict Runyon.
The piece argues bond buying now forces public attention to wartime needs. It warns that without loans the government would rely on inflation to fund guns, ammo, and supplies. It cautions savers that holding money may see its purchasing power erode as prices rise.
The Minnesota State committee outlines postwar aims for responsible U S participation in a cooperative world order to curb aggression and pursue lasting peace with justice. Domestically the plan calls for increased food production, farmer initiative with limited Washington control, ending rationing and price fixing, ensuring jobs for veterans, and reducing unnecessary regulation. Russia seeks strict accounting of aid received, with payment after hostilities end. Marshall cites U S lend lease totals including aircraft tanks guns jeeps trucks motorcycles field phones and vast food and medical shipments to Russia.
Lieut Col W J Carrington chief of the surgical service at Schick hospital says scrap metal sent to Japan returns as shrapnel wounds. He notes surgeries reveal shrapnel containing American razor blades and pop bottle caps. He adds the remarks do not glorify pre war policy.
Waverly Independent notes farmers enjoy a temporary cash windfall from wartime profits and higher prices. The piece warns the surge may end soon after the war, leaving farmers with worn-out equipment to replace and a possible economic downturn. It urges using the boom to buy war bonds for future security.
Rock Rapids reports Congressman Hoeven states labor must share wartime sacrifices or face weakening standing. He argues labor is on the defensive and should accept concessions to sustain the national war effort.
The government tightens controls in war economy as the War Manpower Commission and OPA enforce rules on essential workers and job changes. The piece urges citizens to understand and follow regulations, noting patriotic duty despite public dislike and predicts war will end allowing more freedom.
LeMars Sentinel notes less than 3 percent of Iowa's 11 700 workers earn over 4500 yearly. A 304 reach that level, some paid from non state funds. University of Iowa and Iowa State presidents top the list at 12000 a year, many faculty earn above 87500 paid to Governor Hickenlooper. No state board members exceed 4500 annually. Iona never overpaid public officials.
Council Bluffs remarks that farmers and families have managed the farming tasks with less difficulty than expected. Crops were planted cultivated and harvested with help from thousands of communities storekeepers and professionals, yet farmers largely relied on their own efforts.
Des Moines Plain Talk notes that missionary work in the Pacific Islands aided U S forces. It credits missionaries with kindness that won native cooperation helping American troops in the ongoing war.
The article argues postwar planning must focus on home needs as millions of veterans return from service and war industries. It highlights the vast readjustment required for employment and the reorganization of labor to fit peacetime needs.
On motion the Claims against the County Funds were audited and allowed including General County items for O F Young 54.70 G C Johnson 45.64 Clarence Jensen 23.20 Al Wiederhold 18.00 F E Van Alstine 55.98 Frances Young 25.63 Fonda Times printing 26.09 Fonda Times notice 8.00 Record-Democrat printing 190.24 Rolfe Arrow printing 6.57 Pocahontas lights 74.45 Armstrong Laboratories supplies 58.40 Pink Supply Co supplies 39.65 A L Burkholder serve notice 70 J A Hansen weed control 72.75. The editorial reflects on the need for capable leaders to ensure Americans can live decently without dole.
The Toledo Chronicle notes that the common match is the most destructive weapon, causing greater loss of life and property than bombs over years. Fire prevention authorities warn matches and smoking are the leading fire cause and urge using brains with heads.
A hammer used in construction by Theodore Moen’s father during the original Winneshiek county courthouse building was lost under the east steps of the courthouse and found twenty years later. Moen now uses the tool on service trips for the local gas company.
Pocahontas County Board met in adjourned session with O F Young as chair. O P Malcolm named engineer for H O Wassom Drainage. Bids for Drainage District 152 opened and most rejected except Eldrich Concrete Works tile and Frankamp Parker tile and labor. Bid award deferred to August 2 1943 at 1 30 p m for Drainage District 152.
The text notes a shift toward rationing with Bibles to be limited after October 1, implying tighter controls on scarce religious texts. It contrasts the value of U S bonds with devalued money and hints at broader economic strain affecting personal resources.
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