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Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1946

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Molotov Charge Sparks UN Debate on Armaments

The 54 nation UN assembly faced a heated debate as Molotov accused the Soviet Union of plans to destroy a Russian or global armaments force. Many nations urged a census of world armaments and asked where the proposed resolution stood, while U S delegates argued for broader disclosure. Byrnes signaled U S measures on arms and atomic control, urging rapid progress on inspections and safeguards.

Yw. Y Forcr V. M Molotov Resola Ty Council Tion

Portsmen Open Season With First Mat Dec 15

Notice states portsmen begin season with first mat on December 15 with parking lot facilities available from 12:34 PM to after 1 PM.

Freudian Fido May Need a Psychiatrist

The American Veterinary Medical Association plans research into animal psychiatry as many dogs suffer nervous disorders. Dr. John G. Hardenbergh says barking, biting, and growling can stem from imitation of ill temper, mistreatment in puppyhood, distemper, or inbreeding. He notes two once intelligent breeds grew sleepy and nervous due to inbreeding, though he declines to name breeds.

Chicago The American Veterinary Medical Association John G. Hardenberg Association Veterinary Association Hardenbergh

Fire damages duplex on Avenue NE in morning blaze

Fire burned about half an hour before discovery at 7151 Ave NE this morning. Firemen battled from 0:20:49 to 11:40 before extinguishing flames. The basement origin is suspected to be an overheated furnace. south side suffered heavier damage to walls and furniture while the north side was less affected. The duplex is occupied by Mrs. David Ziegler and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hasbrook and owned by Mrs. Phil Schneider of Burbank, California.

Ave David Ziegler Ronald Hasbrook Phil Schneider Burbank Calif

Christmas Program at Elkader

Elkader High School mixed chorus and the Junior College mixed chorus present The Christmas Bells by Edward W. Norman in the public school auditorium next Sunday afternoon December 15 at 3 o clock. James R. Gentry conducts and Margaret Rheinhart I accompanies.

Elkader Edward W. Norman Elkader High James R. Gentry Margaret Rheinhart

Strikes Declared Illegal Across Guatemala City

Guatemala's government banned strikes and slowdowns today. Two nationwide walkouts against United Fruit Co. and International Railways of Central America were settled temporarily just before the decree. The actions would have disrupted most transportation and affected foreign-owned enterprises.

Guatemala United Fruit Co International Railways of Central America

British Star Wins Role Opposite Clark Gable

British film star Deborah Kerr arrived from London last week and won the coveted role opposite Clark Gable in MGM's The Hucksters. She beat six other stars tested for the part and the production is set to begin next month.

Hollywood Deborah Kerr London Wek Clark Gable MGM Miss Kerr

Iowa highway death toll 487 rises in 1945 year-to-date

Des Moines reports a grim traffic fatality balance sheet for the first months of the year. The state highway death toll reached 474 by November 30, up 167 from 1945’s first eleven months. February was worst with 54 deaths, and collisions led all fatal categories. Only seven counties had no highway deaths in the period.

Des Moines Iowa Department of Public Safety Public Safety Department Allamakee Appanoose Dickinson Keokuk O'Brien Page Taylor

Phosphate-Loaded Freighter Sinking off California Coast

Perseus raced today to rescue 34 crew members of the 4,500 ton freighter Hwa Tung that reported sinking 480 miles off the southern California coast. The ship had departed San Pedro bound for Keelung with phosphate for the Chinese government.

Los Angeles Coast, Guard Perseus Hwa Tung California Hwa Ting San Pedro Cal Keelung China

Christmas Program At Jerico School

Jerico school pupils invite parents and friends to a Christmas program and party on Thursday afternoon December 18. A Christmas tree and gift exchange will close the festivities. Washington township teachers will present the play How the Story Grew at the State Hospital for the Insane next week, their ninth public performance.

Jerico School Washington Township State Hospital For the

Oklahoma City Transit Strike Paralyzes City

Tens of thousands of workers were stranded as a surprise strike by streetcar and bus employees followed an arbitration board rejection of a 20 cent hourly wage demand. About 420 drivers joined, suspending normal operations for a city that handles 125,000 passengers daily.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Railway William Gill, Jr

Taylor Named Great Western Freight Agent

J D Taylor of Maynard will become Chicago Great Western freight agent here effective tomorrow A A Freiberger division superintendent announced H J Heddinger returns to Waterloo after four months as temporary agent Taylor who has 33 years service as chief clerk at the freighthouse has held all positions in that department Freiberger says the appointment reflects his efficient faithful service The new agent lives on a farm near Maynard and commutes daily

J. D. Taylor Maynard Chicago Great Western A. A. Freiberger H. J. Heddinger Waterloo Taylor The Great Western Freiberger

Blind boy to attend Oklahoma School for the Blind

Eleven year old Donald Morris, a blind boy, will start school at the Oklahoma School for the Blind in Muskogee. The Altus Lions Club has adopted him and will supply clothes and spending money.

Altus Okla Donald Morris Altus Lions Club Donald Oklahoma School For the Blind Muskogee

Bucks to Open New Clover Farm Food Store

Cecil Buck announces the Clover Farm Store franchise purchase after owning Florida Fruit. The store, in the same location formerly run by Fred Richards, reopens Saturday with green and white decor, rearranged counters, and a full line of Clover Farm products plus fresh meats and produce.

Mead Cecil Buck Florida Fruit Clover Farm Fred Richards Bucks

S.T.C. Quartet Here for Rotary Dinner Monday

Harald Holst director of the Iowa State Teachers College quartet will appear with the group Monday evening for Rotary Ladies night. A bass baritone with European study and a Copenhagen Politiken review praise. Holst, radio performer at KXEL, led college choirs and chorus. Dinner at Mealey scheduled for 7:00.

Harald Holst Iowa State Teachers College Quartet Rotary Europe Scandinavia Politiken Copenhagen Denmark Holst KXEL

Senator Bilbo Gift Probe Ties Contractors to Records

Testimony to the senate war investigating committee details a $25 000 gift from Newton of Hattiesburg to Senator Theodore G Bilbo and photos of four checks. Newton’s firm built the Keesler Field project in Biloxi under a 1941 contract. Edwin Jones of Charlotte testified about a church donation Bilbo allegedly influenced. The committee supports bank records for Edward P Terry, a former Bilbo secretary missing since FBI inquiries began.

Washington F. '. Newton Hattiesburg Miss Theodore G. Bilbo D. Miss Senate War Investigating Committee Bilbo Army Air Base Newton Keesler Field Biloxi Edwin Jones Charlotte N. C Poularville, Miss. Baptist Edward P. Terry FBI Terry Suboena

Work Continues On Elkader Concrete Block Plant

Special report from Elkader notes George H. Meyer and Glenn S. Stannard advancing the Northeast Iowa Concrete Products Co project. They expect to finish by January 1 and begin manufacturing concrete blocks. Curing racks and live steam heat are installed in caves for block curing. Stannard says output will reach 1200 blocks daily with a long term goal of four blocks per minute.

Elkader Aetery George H. Meyer Glenn Stannard Iowa Concrete Products Co

Accident Victim Returns Home After Hospital Care

Mrs Anna Klink injured in an auto collision near the R C Blake home north of Delwe returned home from the hospital Wednesday. The accident happened Monday evening as the Klinks were driving back from Gus Lenius home after helping in a Good Neighbor deed of the United Farmers group.

Maynard Anna Klink R. C. Blake Delwe Klinks Gus Lenius United Farmers

Bendix anti trust breach charge filed in federal court

New York civil action names Bendix Home Appliances Inc of South Bend Indiana and Telecom Corp of New York City alleging illegal restraint of ware distribution and rental of Bendix Automatic washing machines. The suit claims Telecom grants exclusive franchises that bar other brands from prime locations fixes rental charges and imposes monthly payments while unreasonably restricting owner and operator rights.

New York Bendix Home Appliances, Inc South Bend Ind Telecom Corp New York City Bendix Telecomn Telecoin

Doctor's Tough Break in Everett Tripping Incident

In Everett Massachusetts a doctor, Benjamin Barton, was en route to treat two patients with fractured ankles when he tripped and fractured his own ankle. The incident occurred as he attempted to assist others, reflecting the dangers of field emergencies and medical care under pressure.

Everett, Mass Benjamin Barton

Vet's Marriage to Igorot Girl Annulled

Ellis Kansas report on wartime marriage to Paulina Malog coa of the Igorot tribe in Bontoc Luzon. Virgil C Lehnus, a 27 year old Kansas veteran, sought an annulment claiming the union had no legal standing in the United States. He described coercion by the Igorot head man and tribe while captive in a Japan-occupied area after Bataan.

Ellis Kan Kansas Virgil C. Lehnus Hays Paulina Malog~coa Philippines Lehnus C. A. Spencer Bataan Bontoc Luzon Paulina Uehnus United States

Sell T B Cross Here Saturday From Local News Desk

Tomorrow will be Double Bar red Cross day in Oelwein recognizing the county tuberculosis association and the Christmas seal sale. Volunteers will sell small red bangles in the shopping district. proceeds aid tuberculosis eradiation. Citizens urged to buy crosses on the date to support the fund. Town officials relocate to new quarters due to housing shortage and city hall lease to a washing machine maker.

Oelwein Fayette County Montello Wis Fire Department

Passenger Train Crashes Into Freight Wreck Near Mansfield

A speeding passenger train struck a wrecked trio of freight cars on the right of way near Mansfield Ohio, killing at least eight soldiers and several trainmen and injuring around forty. Rescue crews faced tangled debris as bodies were reported buried, with remaining passengers and crew accounts detailing a chaotic scene and efforts to escape escaping steam. The crash disrupted the Golden Triangle area as roping off the wreckage continued and officials described urgent treatment for the injured while authorities in Columbus coordinated the inquiry.

Mansfield Pennsylvania Sylvania Golden “Triangle Warren Pim Wooster, O Columbus, O Chicago Pytert Radtke Iemain Ft. Dix Nid

Kelly's Colleagues Decide His Future

Fourteen Democratic committeemen from Chicago gather at the Morrison hotel to decide whether Mayor Edward Kelly, in power for 13 years, should remain as the party’s mayoral candidate. Jacob M. Arvey, Cook County Democratic chairman, organized the meeting as the group weighs whether the city can be led by Kelly in next spring’s elections.

Chicago Edward Kelly Aecessay Kelly Jacob M. Arvey Cook County Morrison Hotel

Farm Bureau Pledges 10 Point Labor Restriction Program

The American Farm Bureau Federation with 1,128,000 members adopted a four day convention plan urging limits on labor unions and strikes. It calls for outlawing closed shop practices and pending disputes, with provisions on public utilities and financial reporting to protect public health and safety while supporting parity farm aid measures and continued farm support.

San Francisco American Farm Bureau Federation Puerto Rico Comeei

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