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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
2
The fragment notes a weekly edition of the Oelwein Daily with postal registration details. It lists prices per week in advance and per year, with various sections including mail rates and subscription terms. The text references the Gelwein post office and local rates, indicating early 20th century newspaper pricing and delivery arrangements.
The readable fragments reference a telephone directory item and inquiries about missed papers. Mentions include contact points for a newspaper office and staff inquires, with partial phrases about subscriptions and account reading. The text lacks clear events or names beyond generic references to departments and a few contact lines.
An editorial argues caution before criticizing Russia over wartime efforts. It notes Russia’s need to avoid two fronts, the extended European war, and the strain on American industry if Russia opened a front against Japan. The piece cautions against premature moves that could prolong the overall conflict.
At the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers in New York City, Lt. Col. A. B. Lambdin argued airline travel could render railroads extinct within decades, while Abbert B. Braushaber of Mellon Securities warned air growth would cut passenger revenue but not freight. The discussion notes rapid plane development yet suggests overland and water routes will persist for coal, ore, steel, and cement transport.
The November drive of corn to market surged as moisture issues eased. Early shipments were small due to moisture, but as drying advanced, deliveries rose daily. Elevators struggled to unload, creating rail yard accumulations and prompting a permit system to regulate movement. Receipts show 12,620,000 bushels in the third week, far above prior weeks and the year-ago level.
The newspaper requires signed letters for Open Forum submissions. Names may be withheld at the writer’s request but the editor insists the newspaper must know the author. Anonymous submissions through an Open Forum convenience may be abused.
The Open Forum letter by C P Smith of 132 N Frederick Ave sparks questions about the James Casser Petrillo affair. It accuses Petrillo, head of the American Federation of Musicians, of usurping government power, enforcing boycotts, and diverting union funds, defying the War Labor Board and humbling the U S President.
The Investors Fairplay League, a national investor group, condemns Petrillo and labor tactics as un-American. It cites Congress responses supporting the league and argues workers and investors are partners, urging counterbalancing power to prevent economic disruption.
J F Grat discusses economic security as part of FDRs Four Freedoms, adds Freedom of Enterprise for investors, and urges Mr Smith to join the Investors Fairplay League at 175 Fifth Ave New York City. He argues farmers labor and investors should cooperate, warns against demagogic rhetoric, and reflects on his farming background and retirement.
A listing of radio schedules from WMI CBS and NBC on Friday evenings, detailing show times from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Programs include I Love a Mystery, Adventures of Thin Man, The Aldrich Family, news updates, and music shows across CBS, WGN, and NBC with hosts and segment titles noted.
A dense list of radio programs across stations WMT CBS WGN NBC and WHO, detailing show times from 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Highlights include Baker of the Town America in the Air Kenny Bakers Program Hit Parade Freedom of Opportunity News Parade of Features Governor Hickenlooper Behind The Scenes of CBS Tommy Dorsey Band Detected on multiple stations with various lineups and sign offs across late night.
A fragmented listing of radio programs across multiple stations detailing show names hosts, times, and signals from six to twelve. Notable entries include Kate Smith Hour Blondie Crime Doctor Texaco Star Theater and Cedric Foster News plus Benny’s program Bergen and Bergen to 12 30 am.
Drue Cable travels to the Brent mansion with Sarah Keate as Craig Brent lies recovering from a gunshot. Alexia warns Drue off while Drue seeks the real story, revealing a strained past and a fragile vow to stay. The nurse recalls their shared history and Craig and Drue’s broken marriage, setting up further revelations in this Brent family drama.
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