Cargo planes and war effort clash with Kaiser's plans
The article weighs mass produced cargo planes as a solution to wartime logistics, noting claims of their high speed and range, potential to bypass shipping bottlenecks, and expected production by Kaiser and allies. It contrasts skepticism with optimism, cites Mars and B-19 pilots as proof of feasibility, and previews an inside-year verdict on their viability amid Allied air campaigns.
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Detroit
United Nations
Australia
England
Mr. Kaiser
Iparison
Mars
Glenn Martin Company
Army
Economic High Lights on Cargo Planes and Kaiser's Vision
The article notes air freight as a long proposed substitute for sea transport, citing Major de Seversky and Hitler's use of air cargo in Crete. It highlights Henry Kaiser’s plan for 200 to 500 ton freighters capable of long sea crossings with vast cargo capacity, contrasting German production and range.
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Hitler
Crete
Bea’ Latier
Henry J. Kaiser
Reich
Mr. Kaiser
Mir
Kaiser
Fragments on Local Press and Public Life
A reader letter mix notes odd phrases about ersate as a lettuce substitute, a shift from cars to ponies for children, and prompts to improve road signs to Tike. It laments losing Indian Day, praises bonds or sacrifices, and ends with a quip on judging people by signature size.
iPLAN TO SAVE GOOD SEED OATS
New oat varieties Boone Tama Control and Marion were planted countywide. They resist crown rust and promise higher quality, with enough seed to plant next year. Farmers should save seed, prevent mixing, and clean combines threshers wagons and bins to keep pure seed for milling.
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Iplan
Boone
Tama
Control
Marion
Plow Volunteer Wheat to Stop Hessian Fly Spread
Western Iowa wheat farmers are urged to plow and cultivate postharvest stubble to kill volunteer wheat. Ex entomologist Harold Gunderson notes this reduces Hessian fly populations that threaten next year’s crop, especially after wet June conditions favored flies on early-planted fields.
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Iowa
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
New Park Area North Shore Lake Cornelia Acquired
The State Conservation Commission buys the north shore of Lake Cornelia near Clarion from George Linebarger and land north and west of shore from Earl Hamilton totaling about 20 acres for a new state park site.
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State Conservation Commission
Lake Cornelia
Clarion
George Linebarger
Earl Hamilton
How to care for a straw hat this season
Advice on preserving straw hats emphasizes keeping them clean by brushing, careful pressing between oiled paper, and avoiding deformation. Techniques include gentle pressing, touch ups to ribbons and flowers, tissue in the crown, and rack storage. A well cared hat lasts longer than cheaper ones and preserves future appearance. Latvian invasion Liver and bacon was the fare nsisted upon by a family of 12 Latvian musicians when they drop ped in at the Raven restaurant in Grinnell one day recently. The orchestra was headed by the Mother, age 60. The youngest mem ber of the troupe is a grandson, age 7. They have been in America two years.
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Lane
Grinnell
America
Wartburg College Diamond Jubilee to Be Celebrated
Mellow Old Age Wartburg College marks its diamond jubilee this fall. In seventy five years it has moved from Galena Illinois to its current site in Waverly reflecting a long history and multiple relocations.
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Wartburg College
Galena
Ill
Waverly
Buffalo Township Red Cross Knitting and Sewing Report
Mrs. Ward reports ten more sweaters knitted by Buffalo Township women and Mayme Petersen notes 146 yards of material and cutting work. Camilla Cooper and Carrie Bonacker prepare garments, with plans to contact individuals and organizations to complete sewing on schedule. Overseas kit quota to be met by organizations and churches with a cash donation of one dollar per kit. a later report will follow.
United Service Women Organize Algona Unit
Algona unit No. 96 of the Iowa United Service Women of America organized with forty charter members. Officers include D. D. Monlux as president, Karl Willisson as vice president, Max Miller as secretary, A. W. Behrends as treasurer, A. A. Bishop as chaplain, Walter E. Courtney as sergeant at arms, and John Kohlhaas as historian. Monthly meetings set for the third Monday at the Legion Hall. delegates will elect county officers once county units are formed. The group aims to boost morale at home and on battlefronts under state president W. F. Boiler of Iowa City. Also notes planting vegetables through August 1.
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United Service Women Organize
Algona Unit
Algona
Legion Hall
W. F. Boiler
Iowa City
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