Russians Hold Stalingrad in Defiant Stand Amid German Pressure
The article lauds the Soviet defense at Stalingrad as among history’s bravest efforts, noting Russian resilience against German mechanized assaults. It contrasts Allied and Axis performances while stressing that only Russia’s fight offers a realistic chance to halt Hitler, with the United States and other Allies poised to turn the tide.
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Stalingrad
Germany
Maginot Line
Singapore
Burma
Philippines
Gary Rovsienae
A. Com
Hitler
Munich
Poland
Cee “Rey
Norwey
Holland
Ium
Mazi Irtrigue
Hursania
Hangers
Bulgaria
Russia
United Nations
United States
Wilkie Patriot First Says Webster City Editor
The Webster City Freeman Journal editor argues Wendell Willkie should aid the war effort even if it helps Democrats, noting Willkie is a patriot first and a politician second. Fire prevention and civilian defense are essential as homes and businesses face shortages and must be protected from hazards.
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Archie H. Koop
Wendell Wilkie
Roggevelt
Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Willkie
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Navy
Army
Cattlemen Press for Price Ceilings Hit Wal Secretary Wickard
Waverly Democrat notes cattlemen pressured Secretary Wickard after he supported an overall livestock price ceiling. They claim wholesale and retail meat ceilings impede price alignment with rising livestock costs. Iowa Farm Bureau seeks wage ceilings but omits Farm Price Ceilings. The piece urges labor and agriculture to halt seeking favored positions to avoid losing the Battle of Inflation.
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Waverly Democrat
Wickard
OPA
Lowe
Middle West
Iowa Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Army draft favors single men to preserve families
Sioux City Journal argues the army prioritizes single men for induction to avoid breaking up families. It credits Maj Gen Hershey for directing boards to sweep single men first and suggests 18 and 19 year olds will be drafted early, despite parental hardship, as youths are deemed best for war effort.
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Sioux City Journal
United States Army
Hershey
Selective Service Boards
Farmers Prosperity Drives Community Renewal, Says Sac Sun
A Sacrament o and central voice notes that farmers paying off loans rapidly will lift their communities. With higher grain prices and better yields, farmers gain debt relief and buy autos radios and refrigerators, signaling broader prosperity for the region and its economy.
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Prucer
Macana
Sac Sun
In Front of the Line Lype a Lange Column Tribute
Toledo Chronicle humorist C B Zander offers weekly jokes in The Arrow desk column. The piece recaps gags about life afloat, army recruiting, tomatoes, golf quips, and light social jests, noting a parade of punchlines and old-time wit.
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C. B. Zander
Toledo Chron‘cle
Arrow
Lange
Zantigkes
Selective service pride and wartime fire safety notes
The column defends the selective service act as fair and democratic and urges fire prevention at home and in industry to aid the war effort. It profiles registrants headed for a southwestern army training camp, praising diverse civilian backgrounds and patriotic sacrifice. Lake City notes scarce tires and gasoline rationing may revive porch sitting as a simple pastime.
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Sibley Gazette-Tribune
True
Southwestern
Front Porch Reflections From Quiet Neighborhood Life
Narrator recalls porch conversations about community affairs and hometown life as automedicee rises in popularity. Citizens seek more excitement than birds and enjoy moments of contemplation on the porch while avoiding trouble on the street.
Stiff Penalty Sought for Unpurchased Windshield Stickers
Northwood residents urge strict enforcement of the $5 government windshield sticker requirement. They propose the Internal Revenue Department withhold gasoline from vehicles lacking a valid sticker, noting past reprimands of stations that refused fuel for similar reasons.
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Northwood
Internal Revenue Department
West Coast
Baruch Rubber Committee Proposes Car Use Limits
The Baruch rubber committee urges a general 5000 mile annual average for motorists and a 35 mph speed limit. It also calls for national gasoline rationing to keep non essential car travel under 3000 miles yearly. The report warns of tire shortages and broader social and economic disruption if restrictions are not imposed. Some car users apparently do not understand there is a war.
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LeMars Sentinel
Baruch Rubber Committee
No Killing the Goose That Lays the Golden Egg Policy
The text advocates preserving reliable tax revenue sources and self sustaining citizens. It argues against harming the primary economic contributor and warns that removing it would damage public finances and prosperity. The tone emphasizes prudent fiscal protection and continued support for productive industry.
Bond buying in small town joked about by Miller Gazette
The Miller South Dakota Gazette quips about the town’s limited bond-buying options. The joke contrasts buying bonds from local post office workers with a playful reference to Hedy Lamarr, noting fear of losing track of numbers on the bills.
College history study not required in most colleges
The Northwood Anchor notes that 82 percent of colleges do not require United States history and only eight percent of students studied U S history last year. It questions if a universal must should be added to college requirements.
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Northwood
United States
Ownership Affidavit Under Postal Laws Clause
An affidavit of ownership is described as required under federal acts of August 24, 1942 and March 3, 1933. The document references Section 537 of the Postal Laws and outlines compliance for ownership verification.
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Congress
Balke Weekly Newspaper Notice in Pocahas County
Fragmentary regulatory notice from Sioux City Journal referencing the Balke weekly newspaper in Pocahas County, listing owners and bondholders with names Henry L Sawyer Newt Michael R Soth and noting sworn subscription dated September 21 19yy.
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Swort
New x Ager
Balke
County of Pocahas
Henry L. Sawyer
Newt Michael R. Soth
Woman Overcomes Whooping Cough Beliefs on Cycles
Mrs. Mary Will, 70, of unknown locality, says a doctor once told her coughs move in cycles per person. She recalls having the illness as a child but insists she will not suffer it again, even fifty years hence.
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Mary Will
Proposed Tax Relief Aims to Ease Fixed Commitments
Atlantic News Telegraph notes a hopeful tax outlook as Congress considers relief for those bound by fixed payments. Without this factor, many could face bankruptcy, even with possible aid to reduce tax burdens.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Congress
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