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Nile Kinnick correspondence, June-August 1942

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and I had intended sending it to you in the belief that the humor might find an appeal.  This Jackson has been pretty good, and his stuff was one of the brighter spots in the sheet.  This particular item was written by his red headed roommate, who was carrying the torch on this particular day.  You need not return it; maybe Bob would get a chuckle.  By the way, I saw Barbara Hobbs down town the other day and she said that Bob expected to leave for Miami right away, and I judged that he is only about a week behind you now.  Her husband, Forrest, is in Honolulu now.
Of the other clippings, you may enjoy the Register's editorial page in to-days issue which has exerpts from the new Hoover & Gibson book on how to handle things after this war is over.  The practical experience of such men deserve much notice and I believe their book must be a pretty good one.  Somewhat closer to the earth than Henry Wallace's recent efforts.  Also are included a series of pieces by Markham in the Monitor.  My attention was especially attracted to the numbers on Omaha and on Iowa.  Good, fair pictures, I should say.  Maybe you won't have time for all of them, but I send them for such attention as you may wish to give them.  I note that Markham attended the Cival Defense Rally about which I wrote you at the time.  I thought it was outstanding as a function of that sort.  This man Markham has been doing such reporting for the Monitor for many years.  I remember that he was in Des Moines once whenthe agricultural depression was uppermost in the mind of every farm.  I methim at church in DM and some of us talked breifly with him on the agricultural situation. My distinct impression was that he had as little real interest in our affairs in the middle west as most eastern people at that time.  The tone of these articles appear to be much more sympathetic, I should say.
Your bank balance at Iowa City is $88.92, according to the last statement, dated June 50th.  You have a check here from the Penn RR for $20.00, dividends on your stock.  Also I have been holding a notice of your car insurance, waiting for your address.  The time is about up on the notice, which is for $19.16.  Believing that you will agree, I shall deposit the check in your savings account and will draw on the same accoun to pay the insurance, leaving the balance of 84¢ in that account.  OK?
Mr. Bristow has gone back into the army and will report on the 14th.  He will have a commission as lieutenant, same as in the other war, and will report to one of the southern camps.  One of the attorneys at the bank recently went into the Army Air Intelligence, and went first to Miami.  Said he would try to locate you.  Dick Boyles is his name.  Good chap, and an Iowa grad, by the way.
Last Sunday the Bices brought Aunt Mary out for a visit.  Mother and George had seen them on the way to Adel.  We dined at the Regis, they spurning my offer to make dinner, and then spent the afternoon in visiting here.  Ruth said that Russ had just been back in port again for repairs to his ship, and Bett had gone eastto be with him for two or three days.
Your comments on the country life in Iowa struck a nostalgic chord with a resounding bang. You can't beat it.  Deep down, that is my first choice too.  You can't go wrong there, so keep it in the back of your head and it will mature someday, just like you would want it.
Weather had been grand.  No hot days; abit too rainy sometimes, with storms here and there.  To-day it has warmed up and likely we shall see some hot days.  Hope you don't have it too hot in Miami this summer.  Fancy that old Sol bears down in that latitude.
Love Pop

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and I had intended sending it to you in the belief that the humor might find an appeal. This Jackson has been pretty good, and his stuff was one of the brighter spots in the sheet. This particular item was written by his red headed roommate, who was carrying the torch on this particular day. You need not return it; maybe Bob would get a chuckle. By the way, I saw Barbara Hobbs down town the other day and she said that Bob expected to leave for Miami right away, and I judged that he is only about a week behind you now. Her husband, Forrest, is in Honolulu now. Of the other clippings, you may enjoy the Register's editorial page in to-days issue which has exerpts from the new Hoover & Gibson book on how to handle things after this war is over. The practical experience of such men deserve much notice and I believe their book must be a pretty good one. Somewhat closer to the earth than Henry Wallace's recent efforts. Also are included a series of pieces by Markham in the Monitor. My attention was especially attracted to the numbers on Omaha and on Iowa. Good, fair pictures, I should say. Maybe you won't have time for all of them, but I send them for such attention as you may wish to give them. I note that Markham attended the Cival Defense Rally about which I wrote you at the time. I thought it was outstanding as a function of that sort. This man Markham has been doing such reporting for the Monitor for many years. I remember that he was in Des Moines once whenthe agricultural depression was uppermost in the mind of every farm. I methim at church in DM and some of us talked breifly with him on the agricultural situation. My distinct impression was that he had as little real interest in our affairs in the middle west as most eastern people at that time. The tone of these articles appear to be much more sympathetic, I should say. Your bank balance at Iowa City is $88.92, according to the last statement, dated June 50th. You have a check here from the Penn RR for $20.00, dividends on your stock. Also I have been holding a notice of your car insurance, waiting for your address. The time is about up on the notice, which is for $19.16. Believing that you will agree, I shall deposit the check in your savings account and will draw on the same accoun to pay the insurance, leaving the balance of 84¢ in that account. OK? Mr. Bristow has gone back into the army and will report on the 14th. He will have a commission as lieutenant, same as in the other war, and will report to one of the southern camps. One of the attorneys at the bank recently went into the Army Air Intelligence, and went first to Miami. Said he would try to locate you. Dick Boyles is his name. Good chap, and an Iowa grad, by the way. Last Sunday the Bices brought Aunt Mary out for a visit. Mother and George had seen them on the way to Adel. We dined at the Regis, they spurning my offer to make dinner, and then spent the afternoon in visiting here. Ruth said that Russ had just been back in port again for repairs to his ship, and Bett had gone eastto be with him for two or three days. Your comments on the country life in Iowa struck a nostalgic chord with a resounding bang. You can't beat it. Deep down, that is my first choice too. You can't go wrong there, so keep it in the back of your head and it will mature someday, just like you would want it. Weather had been grand. No hot days; abit too rainy sometimes, with storms here and there. To-day it has warmed up and likely we shall see some hot days. Hope you don't have it too hot in Miami this summer. Fancy that old Sol bears down in that latitude. Love Pop