Navy lowers enlistment standards amid wartime need
The Navy Department announced relaxed physical requirements for enlistment in the regular Navy and Naval Reserve during the emergency. Varicose veins, hydrocele, hernia with S Q 73 or better, seasonal hay fever, nasal deformities, undernourished or underdeveloped applicants, and certain minor surgical defects may now be waived or treated at training stations. Dental care will be provided. candidates with 18 serviceable teeth and two molars functional are acceptable. Rejected applicants urged to reapply. corrected defects will return to training promptly.
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US Navy
Naval Reserve
Navy Department
Regular Navy
Mountain Moonlight stars Weaver and Elviry at Grani 9
The Grand Mountain Moonlight features the Weaver Brothers and Elviry in a homespun comedy at Grani 9 Theatre Friday and Saturday. An Ozark cyclone destroys their homes and, amid the upbeat tone, Abner Weaver learns the United States Government owes him a large sum from an 1790 loan.
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Republic
Weaver Brothers
Elviry
Grani
Ozark
Abner Weaver
Medico Rides Prairies in Western
The Grand Theatre presents Thunder Over the Prairie starring Charles Starrett and Eileen O'Hearn this Friday and Saturday. A Columbia adventure yarn features Starrett as an action ace who never misses with a gun or a gal, packed with lively songs and thrills.
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Charles Starrett
Eileen O'Hearn
Grand Theatre
Frefey
Starrett
Sundown at Grand Theatre Requires Army Help for Props
Special dispensation from the U S Army was necessary for Walter Wanger's Sundown to obtain authentic military rifles and machine guns for battle scenes at the Grand Theatre Sunday and Monday. Director Henry Wathaway used 32 machine guns in one scene and more than 200 British rifles plus Axis-made rifles. The romantic adventure features Gene Tizney and a cast including Penny Singleton Glenn Foard and Ann Miller, with Miss Singerton in a sabbatical role from Blondie.
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Walter Wanger
Grand Theatre
Hollywood
Henry Wathaway
Gene Tizney
Medpendings
Ph Suce
Torge Sander
Treat Eyeeepre
Joseph Calleia
Cedric Harwicke
Sandwwig
United Artist
Penny Singleton
Glenn Foard
Ann Miller
Miss Singerton
Blondie
Hail "Go West" as the Musical with Oomph
A playful note praises Columbia Pictures for a Western style musical film titled Go West, Young Lady calling it one of the most delightful Westerns ever filmed. It likens a custard pie to a better bandit stopper than a blazing bullet in a lighthearted assessment.
Mirror pictures and reflections offer unique photographic effects
The article explains focusing a mirror shot by adding distances from mirror to subject and camera. It advises using a small lens opening for depth of field, careful lighting to avoid reflections, and camera position to include upside down reflections, highlighting creative possibilities and personal ingenuity.
Iowans Drafted In January Reported In Friday Update
A Friday report states 1,565 Iowans would be drafted in January between the fifth and the nineteenth, outlining the expected call to service. The note details the regional draft figures for the period and the local preparations underway.
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Town Selectiie Service
Janary
Treating Farm Seed to Boost Yields
County agricultural agents report seed treatment methods that improve crop yields, noting dividends and easier handling. Field results from Station trials show increased efficiency and reduced loss, with extended testing planned in Town State Carbon and nearby sites.
Town mobilization call rises in war panic
Selective service officials announce the first call since the war began, listing 2 310 white and 17 Negro reserves to be pre-inducted for examinations. The plan would lift Town selectees in service from about 15 700 to 17 265, with 1 899 inductees at Fort Des Moines and 166 at Fort Crook Omaha, and 2 085 examined at Des Moines and 244 at Crook.
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United States
Selective Service
Des Moines
Fort Des Maine
Fort Crook
Omaha
Robert Shane
Dried plasma holds promise for rapid blood relief
Blood banks promote dried plasma as a ready, storable substitute for transfusions. The cream colored powder reconstitutes with water to supply urgent needs, aiding our Army Navy and allies with safe, tested plasma via sealed transfusion kits.
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Sonal
Cole
Unclear historical notice on regional service centers
The garbled text references Tareecca and Beecua, mentions Abbra Eed Adlit establishing centers on demand, Greig and Uoban setting up a service at Bethe and Laherville territories, with Grusoam making a statement.
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Greig and
Uoban
Betheeivle Ag
Laherville
Grusoam
WOL to Broadcast Special Programs for MH Club Loyds
Radio plans detail weekly fifteen minute broadcasts from May to June for MH Club Loyds. The programs will air from LAE o'ck, include a May 20 date, and involve state and college officials in coordinating coverage of track events and related activities across several venues.
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WOL
MH Club
LOYS
Wil Dam
Iowe
Cenmey
Volcemmn
San Reek
Thor
Henley
Nivanesa
Regolations Manze
Coannty
Jeenan Parreson
Des Nelson
Phirres Vimeeanit Bere
Chare Shaitehe
Dua Law
Giewy Tleniten
Joerninl
Elysin
Peon
Fyestock
Fae
Fragile farm metals debate fades in distant regions
A garbled passage discusses limited supplies of essential metals and equipment for farming. It suggests regional shifts of production might occur to support other areas, implying national defense implications and no cost to the nation.
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United States
Machinery boom in Iowa farms raises farm labor efficiency
The report notes rapid growth in power farming gear from 49 000 tractors in 1920 to 68 000 in 1939 and 124 000 in 1941 fueling faster field operations. Iowa State College finds cultivating capacity still exceeds needs in most regions, with many one row horse cultivators idle as surplus equipment grows.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Hopkins
Lisk
Market pig projects aid 4 H defense drive in 1942
County agent M A Balkema urges Iowa 4 H members to enroll in market litter clubs to boost pig production for the Food For Freedom program. He cites a 16 percent spring increase goal and advises selecting sows now, feeding carefully before farrowing, and using alfalfa hay and a protein rich ration.
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M.A. Balkema
Iowa
Market Veter
Dalketna
E. L. Quaife
Town State College
Quaife
National Paralysis Foundation fund urged by State Chairmen
W Niemann and Maines, appointed by President Jubilee B, addressed a December 2 meeting urging continued funding for the National Paralysis Foundation. They cited rising polio cases and the need for federal, state, local support and family aid to stamp out the disease before 1942. The meeting highlighted the burden of tarantine purification costs and the President's upcoming 60th birthday as a rallying point for further fundraising efforts.
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W. K. Niemann
Bias Maines
Fey
Huston
Niemann
Washington
Stousevelt
Amarica
Paralysis Carupatan Fund
All i. Press
Iowa State College Lamb Judging Team Wins National Title
The team from Towa State College, Iowa, crowned America's Champion Lamb judging team after a contest with 18 state teams at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Members John H. Warding, Verla Arnold, and Clarence Moffitt, all Iowans, led in lamb judging with Arnold first and Harding tying for seventh in meats.
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Anima Husbandry
Towa State College
Chicago
John H. Warding
Grimes
Verla Arnold
Milton
Clarence ‘Moffitt
Ackworth
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Internation
Harding
Arnold
Clarence Moffitt
Lelind Beneke
Fred. J. Beard
John Harding
Defend Front in War Poster Replicates Statue Scene
A fragmented clipping notes a reproduction of a poster titled Defe ning or Defen tanps by Daniel Chester French. The text mentions a miniature statue and the post office as a vital part of defense messaging.
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Drere Rete
Daniel Chester
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