Essential Farm Workers Highlight in Iowa Campaign Cash
Column notes campaign money by Iowa figures. Nelson G Kraschel spent 2200 in the governor race. Hickenlooper 1335 with 1017 contributions. Wilson to Senate reported 2030 in contributions and 4453 expenses. Herring not filed. Le Compte reelected in 4th district spent 1120. Martin in 1st district spent 2433 with 620 receipts. Mahoney in 8th district spent 2544 with 1579 receipts.
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Mes Moines
Nelson G. Kraschel
Harlan
Secretary of State
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
George A. Wilson
United States Senate
Clyde L. Herring
Karl le Compte
Corydon
Thomas E. Martin
Iowa City
Walter T. Mahoney
Sioux City
War Unit System Is Explained for Farm Deferments
Selective Service headquarters issued detailed farm deferment guidelines for war workers. New classifications 2C and 3C define essential farm workers by units, with deferment granted if a farmer directly produces at least 16 war units. Units cover livestock and crops, including milk cows, hogs, hens, and acres of corn or wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Selective Service
Direct Hits on Italian Warships in Naples Harbor
American B 24 bombers scored direct hits on an Italian battleship and two cruisers in Naples harbor. Allied and Axis reports from Tunisia describe ongoing heavy fighting near Tebourba and Djedeida as German attacks press from the rear. Major General Staatz leads US air forces in Africa while Soviet and Allied offensives push German positions west of Stalingrad and along the Don. In New Guinea, Japanese paratroopers resupply Buna as Australians engage, with 400 Japanese killed in mop up ops.
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Naples
Africa
Djedeida
Tebourhba
Tebourba
Tunis
Don Bend
New Guinea
Buna
Muscatine Man Dies In Hunting Accident
James S. Shoemaker, 53, of Muscatine, died from gunshot wounds after a shotgun discharged in his right leg during a hunting trip near Columbus Junction. A companion accidentally fired the weapon.
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Muscatine
James S. Shoemaker
Columbus Junction
Shoemaker
Escapes on Way to Pen Recaptured Near LeMars
Ernest Sorenson, 24, of Lincoln Nebraska, serving a 10 year forgery sentence in Le Mars Iowa, escaped by crawling from a service station restroom window. Sheriff Frank Scholer had released him briefly to the restroom during a transfer to Fort Madison penitentiary. Local police joined the manhunt and Sorenson was captured about six blocks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Ernest Sorenson
Lincoln
Neb
le Mars
Ila
Frank Scholer
LeMars
Sorenson
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Implement Dealers Seek Gasoline Readjustment
At the Iowa Implement Dealers association annual convention in Des Moines more than 500 dealers urged readjustment of gasoline allotments for service trucks. The resolution claims rationing boards misinterpret the ruling leading to wide discrepancies in supplied fuel for farm equipment repair crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Implement Dealers Association
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Des Moines Sets December War Bond Quota at 13.3 Million
Des Moines Iowa announces the December quota for Series E war bonds at 13.3 million dollars. W L Clark state administrator of the war savings staff said this is the largest quota to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
W. L. Clark
War Savings
Parity Labor Reported Boosts Farm Price Ceiling Debate
The Senate Agriculture Committee backed House parity reform to include farm operator family labor costs and hired help. Officials warn higher parity could lift top farm prices by 10 to 12 percent and add up to 3.5 million dollars yearly to living costs, though some say near‑term impact remains limited.
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House
Senate Agricultural Committee
Whiskey seized from Des Moines tavern operator for unpaid tax
Des Moines officials seized thirty cases of whiskey and gin from Johnny Critelli, a tavern operator. Investigators said the liquor was seized because the new $2 a gallon floor stock tax had not been paid. Most liquor was taken from Critelli's basement at 1915 Lincoln Ave, with additional seizure at his two taverns.
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Des Moines
Johnny Critelli
B. F. Wilson
Iowa
Critelli
Lincoln Ave
No Hurry Noted for Car Stickers in Washington County
County Treasurer Marion George says Washington county car owners show little rush to obtain the new year stickers replacing plates. In the first four days of December this year 178 paid licenses versus 359 for the same period last year, while 162 paid last December. Some sticker numbers are missing due to a faulty starter batch, delaying those owners until mailed replacements. Trucks have not been licensed yet and the rest of stickers are due by mid December.
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Marion George
Washington County
George
Mrs Kathryn A Smith Dies At Home In Atlantic
Mrs Kathryn Alkire Smith died shortly before noon at her home 806 South Second avenue after illness since last spring and being bedfast since October. The body was taken to L A Jones funeral home and plans are indefinite. The service will be conducted by Dr F W Eastwood of the Presbyterian church, of which she was a member, with burial at Atlantic Iowa. She was a daughter of John.
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Kathryn Alkire Smith
South Second Avenue
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Saiji
F. W. Eastwood
The
Presbyterian Church
Atlantic
Iowa
Frank W Roberts longtime Washington native dies in Colorado Springs
Funeral services for Frank W Roberts, former Washington man, who died yesterday in Colorado Springs, will be at 2 PM Monday at L A Jones funeral home conducted by Dr F W Eastwood. Burial follows in Elm Grove cemetery. He was born November 24 1870 in Washington, son of Jackson and Margaret Roberts. His sister Ida Roberts of Colorado Springs accompanies the body. he also leaves a brother Carl J Roberts of Washington.
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Ida Roberts
Colorado Springs
Mr. Roberts
Washington
Jackson Roberts
Margaret
Gibson) Roberts
Vermont
Health unit activities week of December 6th schedule
The column lists health program activities including selective service exams, child health conferences, and orthopedic and cardiac clinics at the office and Kalona location. It notes the 1860 birth of D. Alkire and Sarah Nance, marriage to George Smith, his death around 1920, and surviving sister Julia A. Parks plus nieces and nephews.
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Kal
D. Alkire
Sarah Nance
Grace Hill
New Haven
George Smith
Washington
Julia A. Parks
Brighton
Lieutenant Brown Trains at Miami Beach Air Forces School
Lieutenant Maynard L. Brown a former Washington garage operator is among civilian executives trained at the air forces officer training school in Miami Beach Florida. The six week course will prepare officers to direct administrative and supply work for the expanding ground forces and provide ground support for fliers. Pvt Ronald W. Chamberlin is assigned to the 10th Replacement Battalion Fleet Marine Force Base Defense School Camp Elliott San Diego California.
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Maynard L. Brown
Washington
Air Forces Officer Training School
Miami Beach
Florida
Brown
Air Forces
Ronald W. Chamberlin
10Th Replacement Battalion
Fleet Marine Force T.C
Base Defense School
Camp Eliott
San Deigo
Calif
Forward Move Noted in Iowa Business Lines
The University of Iowa bureau of business research reports a steady forward move in Iowa as the war economy expands. Oct gains show farm prices up 29 percent, department store sales 25 percent, industrial payrolls 15, and bank debits 11, while life insurance sales fall 25 percent, railcar loadings drop 15, and building contracts decline 66. Professor Davies notes war program burden on small business but relief from war work exodus and broader war contract distribution. He adds national purchases of war bonds and higher taxes should rise, offsetting income gains and lowering consumer purchasing power. If war progresses, luxuries must be minimized to speed victory.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa Bureau of Business Research
Davies
Professor Davies
Wandering Girl Found at Riverside Home
Riverside sheriff reports a 15 year old girl claiming the name Margaret Dixon appeared at the Do J Karel home in Riverside last night. She said she lived with a Kansas grandmother and was kicked out. she could not recall the relative’s name and appeared unkempt.
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Riverside
Kansas
Karel
H. M. Putnam
Margaret Dixon
Jap Warships Attacked by U S Air Force
American dive bombers and torpedo planes struck light naval vessels about 150 miles from Guadalcanal. Results not known. Air fleet operated from Guadalcanal. Attack near Santa Isabel and New Georgia islands. Continued American patrols on Guadalcanal.
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U.S
Air Force
Washington, D.C
Guadalcanal
Navy
Island Times Navy
Santa Isabel
New Georgia Islands
Fourth Ward Civilian Defense meeting outlines blackout plan
Twenty five workers met last evening at City Hall in the Civilian Defense office to receive final blackout instructions for December 14. New members joined the roster and leaflets were distributed for house to house distribution. Harry Montgomery is senior warden and Mrs. Fred Reid is junior warden in the fourth ward program.
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Fourth Ward
Harry Montgomery
Fred Reid
Farm Payments Will Be Smaller in 1943 AAA Plan
The Agriculture Department announced 1943 crop payments for farmers under the war program. Most payments will be lower than 1942 with deductions for not planting 90 percent of acreage allotment and 90 percent of a special war crop goal. 1942-42 rates: corn 5 1/2 cents, 3.6 cents. wheat 9.2 cents per bushel.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
AAA
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Kraschel
North Africa
Walter Reed Hospital
Darrell G. Lee
Inglewood
Cal
Leslie W. Dooley
Athens
Tenn
Ford Alcorn
Boonville
L. J. McNair
Army Ground Forces
Alcorn
Lective Service Boards
Army
Harold Comstock
Fresno
Roger Dyar
Lowell
New Republic
Tunisia
Vere Axis
United Press
97Th U. S. Air Force
Bizerte
Tunis-Bizerte
Gen. Staatz
Carl A. Staatz
Stalingrad
Rzhev-Velikie Luki
West Bank of the Don
Ther
Pen
O. K
Senate Group
Senate Agricultur
Oper
Ator
Thomas
Court House
Kathryn A. Smith
Mrs. Smith
John
Frank Roberts
Frank W
Colorado
L. A. Jones Funeral Home, Con
Elm
Grove Cemetery
Jank Roberts
Washington Schools
Aca
Ona
George R. Davies
Iowa Business Digest
Bureau
Defense Corps
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