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Economic High Lights May 1940 Shift in World War II
The piece notes May 1940 as pivotal as German blitzkrieg overwhelms Belgium and Holland, with Roosevelt calling for a $1 billion arms program. It contrasts wartime goals with World War I precedents, cites aircraft ordnance shortages, shifting production, and the evolving U.S. defense buildup amid mounting mechanization. It highlights the army’s limited ordnance funding in the 1920s and 1930s, and the need for more big bombers, guns, and ammunition over the next year. It mentions divisions and mechanization progress, while acknowledging ongoing shortages across services.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Hitler
We must accelerate war production and leadership hoje
The article argues for faster conversion to a fighting war economy, faulting the President for indecision and industry for slow adaptation. It notes France’s collapse under Axis pressure, Germany's grip on France, and the risk of Britain and France clashing in Africa as France aids German troops. It stresses urgency to turn plans into actual weapons.
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Ino One
Hitler
France
London
Washington
Africa
Hugland
Farm price floors not ceilings for pork dairy poultry
The U S Department of Agriculture plans minimum guaranteed prices for hogs pork products and dairy and poultry under the food for defense program with no set maximums. Leon Henderson says government backs expansion and safeguards against speculative price jumps while underwriters the farmer. One pound boneless meat serves four, with bone two to three.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Brown
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Henderson
Folks Fun and Fables columns reflect quirky humor
A long, humorous reminiscence by M. G. ribbing about translations clues to Ti tonka game time and cafe signs in Missouri. Observations include gossip value and advice about Boy Scouts and marriage vows. Elbert Hubbard is quoted on charity in a light, homey style.
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M. G
Better to Plant Soybeans in Rows for New Growers
Agronomist Dyas of Iowa State College advises new soybean growers to plant in rows and cultivate to curb weeds. He notes rising row spacings from 21 to 42 inches in northern Iowa and cites Iowa State trials. drilling one inch apart yielded best results at Ames where weed pressure is lower. Delay beyond normal corn dates jeopardizes seed maturity.
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Dyas
Ilinois
Iowa
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
Seeley’s Sheep Venture Produces Triplet Trio Boom
J H Seeley near Waverly reports an initial four ewes producing three sets of triplets in his first sheep-raising venture. The flock has grown by seventy four head, marking a notable early success for the operation.
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J. H. Seeley
Near Waverly
Seeley
Methodist Church Vacation Bible School and Picnic Notice
Rev W L Patterson invites all to Sunday worship at 11 00 with a children’s demonstration program. Epworth League at 7 30 p m Thursday May 29 will finish the daily vacation Bible school with a picnic and 12 30 dismissal. Call Lela Zwietel for picnic details Doan morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 20 20.
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Epworth League
Lela Zwietel
Home Grown Tomatoes Defense Measure Spring Framed
Uncle Sam urges home tomato production to boost family health and ensure fresh vitamin rich fruit all season. Fields must supply tomatoes for canning factories and overseas aid, freeing canned reserves for Allied needs. Farm families should grow tomatoes rather than buy to aid national canning and shipping programs.
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Uncle Sam
Lettuce Preparation and Late Raspberry Planting Notes
Wilted lettuce recipe for six portions with bacon and vinegar dressing plus optional green onions and radishes from the garden. Instructions cover washing shredding wilting ten minutes, frying bacon, boiling vinegar, and pouring over lettuce, then adding chopped egg. Also advises on planting raspberries and notes 1941 Iowa 4 H girls state convention at Iowa State College June 11 to 14.
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Iowa State College
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