Free Press and Free People An Unbeatable Team
Dean Kenneth E Olson argues that a free press is essential to democracy and guards liberty for Americans. He traces Mussolini's early media control and contrasts it with the American tradition, emphasizing the press as a public trust and a shield for rights. The piece frames National Newspaper Week as a reminder that a free press and a free people form an unbeatable team.
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Kenneth E. Olson
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Mussolini
Where is the American Navy Now in the Pacific War
The piece notes Japanese radio and press questioning U S naval strength after Pearl Harbor and asserts the American navy has recovered. It details Japanese losses at Coral Sea and Midway, failed attempts to reinforce Guadalcanal and New Guinea, and a shift to barge convoys under destroyer protection. It cites Knox on absence of Japanese carriers and predicts Allied ships will seek out hidden Japanese vessels for eventual battle or bombing.
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Pearl Harbor
Coral Sea
Midway
Guadalcanal
New Guinea
Pearance
Knox
Mediterranean
Home front resolve in World War I drive spirit
Knoxville Journal notes a citizen's critique of wartime fatigue as families back home face ongoing drives. The piece emphasizes shared sacrifice, the son overseas fighting, and the call to sustain fighting spirit until victory is achieved. The message urges no quit on either home or battle fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal
Rome
Raphael
Michelangelo
Thomas W. Fessenden
Second Front talk and Iowa farm income report
Spencer reports on Churchill and Roosevelt discussing a potential second front in Europe and a Russian front against Japan to aid Allied success while Iowa farmers record July income of 132.3 million with livestock leading gains and seven month totals rising to 879.0 million amid war needs. Ringsted Dispatch notes Russia could become the world’s leading power postwar, highlighting its military strength and industrial rise.
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Spencer
Stalin
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Europe
Churchill
Nippon
Vladivostok
Tokyo
Iowa
Federal Agriculture Department
Hawkeye State
Ringsted
Russia
Soviet Republic
Trotzky
Hitler
Roosevelt calls for global good neighbor policy as peace insurance
In a wartime address President Roosevelt urges extending the good neighbor policy worldwide to end aggression and establish fair international relations. He argues victors would keep force to prevent recurrence while offering humane social economic and cultural opportunities to defeated powers. The piece closes with a poem by Thomas W. Fessenden honoring mothers.
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Sioux City
United States
Great Britain
Russia
The One Black Spot in Minnesota’s House Voting
In the new U S Congress Rep Harold Knutson of St Cloud was the lone Minnesota nay on the Fulbright world peace resolution. The measure drew 360 votes in favor with 29 against, signaling broad public interest in seeking peace methods.
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Knnston
Rules for Mailing Christmas Packages to Soldiers Overseas
Gift parcels may be mailed from Sept 15 to Oct 15 without a soldier request. Packages must not exceed five pounds or 15 by 36 inches. one per sender per week. Indorse as Christmas Gift Parcel. Include full name, Army serial number, unit, APO, and routing post office. Pack securely with safe materials. Postage uses zone rate for fourth class over eight ounces or 1.5 cents per two ounces for under eight ounces. Books at three cents per pound. Decorations allowed if not obstructing address.
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Army
War as a political tool and exile proposal voiced
A speaker argues wars recur to suppress voter power and voices a fascist rhetoric inviting exile for a Norwegian-born individual. The text includes a personal aside to an old friend and mentions Raymond Atwood, implying a public or political context and emotional undertone.
The Country Press as Builders of a Nation of Home Folks
John H. Casey argues that local editors sustain communities and the nation by truthfully reporting public affairs and guiding readers through war efforts and governance. He praises rural newspapers as stabilizing forces, the Fourth Estate, shaping American ideas and resilience. Humboldt Republican notes Colman’s demotion after a court-martial finding. Back-logs urges saving and economic prudence amid prosperity.
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Country Press
John H. Casey
University of Oklahoma
America
Bond purchases lag in Towan September drive
The Atlantic News Telegraph reports a somber bond drive scene in Towan with the state far behind targets. Officials urge Towans to buy bonds to salvage the campaign, warning that failure looms if cash is not forthcoming.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Towa
Towans
Irregular text fragment hints at a magazine feature
Fragment discusses a proposed state plan and forced saving with reference to a wanderer returning home. Mentions a curious illustrated feature in an American Weekly distributed with next week’s Chicago Herald American.
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American Weekly
Hicago Herald-American
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the Rolfe Arrow
Michael R. Soth
Marion Bruce
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Bureau of Public Relations
U. S. War Department
Warhawk
South Pacific
Army Air Force
George Lonefellow
St. Joseph
Michigan
Robert W. Morgan
Los Angeles
California
I Overseas
Norway
Raymond Atwood
Humboldt
Col. Colman
Marathon Republic
G. A. Everson
M. D
T. D. Jones
F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
Carl J. White
Auto Bonds
Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes Insurance
L. M. Graham
First National Bank
R. B. Ranney
Jones Bidg
Guy Smith
Real Estate & Insurance
Fuller Bldg
Axis
Rolfe State Bank
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