Flying our flag at night in Oelwein
A 1971 letter to readers defends flying the American flag day and night over the REGISTER building, citing Washington approval and deriding critics. It recounts prior editorials, references a 1969 city clearance, and includes the famous "I Am Old Glory" tribute, with notes on weather-related flag lowering.
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Ocelwein
Is.) Daily Register
Washington
Register
Post Office
U. S
Milo M. Quaife
Oelwein Public Library
Washington, D. C
Valley Forge Flag Company
Charles St
Oelwein
Kellogg
Butz Confounds Critics as Secretary of Agriculture
Within 24 hours of his confirmation Dr. Earl L. Butz ordered bids on large government purchases of surplus corn to lift prices amid farm unrest. The 5.5 billion bushel record crop forced price declines, while Butz backed a strategic reserve and expanded price supports. Farmers gained loan options tied to the federal program.
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Earl L. Butz
Middle West
Butz
Clifford Mr ‘Hardin
Hardinad
Congress
Trudeau says Nixon praise signals hope for Canada ties
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau reports Nixon praised Canada as he met in Washington and vows continued U S respect. He expects a realignment of currencies and possible 10 percent surcharge removal this month, while noting upcoming talks with France Britain Japan and West Germany to reassure allies before Moscow and Peking meetings.
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United States
Canada
Trudeau
Nixon
Washington
White House
Ziegier
America
Moscow
Peking
Ottawa
France
Britain
Japan
West Germany
Christian Science Monitor
Civic Platform in Fayette County plans lake promotion
Daily Register outlines a civic platform featuring a lake promotion to attract new industry, support for existing industry, a community center, and planned tree replanting. It also notes widening South Fredonia Avenue, staggered council terms for Oelwein, advance planning for the 1973 Oelwein centennial.
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Fred
Oelwein Council
Oelwein
United Fund receives wide range of gifts in Oelwein drive
Contributions to the Oelwein Area United Fund arrive at the United Fund headquarters inside the Oelwein Area Chamber of Commerce. Donors include Mrs. B. L. Belt Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Dempsey Ava Gibbs Mrs. Agnes Hall Greg Kregel Glenn Leamon and many more such as the Sisters of Mercy and Sacred Heart Home School Association. Hazleton American Legion Post 642 commended for meeting its 109 member quota under Post Commander Gordon Maley.
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Oelwein Area
United Fund
Hazleton
Friar-Watson
American Legion
Gordon Maley
Libya Confiscation Spurs Oil Trade Turbulence
Henry J. Taylor outlines Muammar el-Qaddafi’s December 6 seizure of BP properties as Libya’s oil exports and foreign investment falter. The piece traces Libya’s rise from poverty to oil prosperity under Western-backed regimes, the 1952 UN path to independence, and the later shift after El-Qaddafi’s coup. It notes consequences for Libyan oil exports, European demand, and balance-of-payments pressures amid broader Arab and Soviet influence.
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Chile
Libya
el- Qaddafi
El-Qaddafi
British Petroleum Company
Italy
West Germany
France
Mediterranean
Arabian Peninsula
Libya Growth Slows Amid El Qaddafi Anti Foreign Investment Stance
The piece notes Libya's petroleum use growth slowing to 5.6 percent in 1972, well below the 8.1 percent average since export status began. It links the trend to El Qaddafi's anti foreign investment program, comparing it to Castro and Allende. It warns the common people bear the brunt of the fallout.
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Wily El-Qaddafi
Libya
Tripoli
El-Qaddafi
Wedding Guests in Town and Des Moines Suppers and Visits
Weekend visitors included Lt. and Mrs. Gaylord McGrath of Town City with Marsha Brewer from Des Moines, attending Linda Givens and Phil Hauck’s wedding in Charles City. Grandson Steven Watts wed Debra Stanley at Des Moines Park Avenue Presbyterian.
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Gaylord McGrath
Town City
Marsha Brewer
Des Moines
Rose Brewer
Linda Givens
Phil Hauck
Charles City
McGrath
FA. Yukon
Alaska
John Meyer
Steven Watts
Debra Stanley
Park Ave, Presbyterian Church
Alfred Menzel
Linda
Robert Menzel
Cedar Rapids
Wesley Hutson
Trenton
Melvin Campbell
Ochwein
Paul Watson
Erve Ehler
Loren Ratliff
Sons of
Independence
Norman Gunnison
Mrs. Gunnison
Fayette Briefs Move In Local Update
Fayette briefs Mr and Mrs Paul Van Buren Staples Minn were over Saturday night visitors in the Paul Voshell home. Mr and Mrs Ernie Johnson and daughter moved December 1 to Milwaukee Wis where he is a route salesman for Wilson and Company meat packers.
Westgate Briefs Attend Waterloo Chapter 220 Meeting
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hurd attended a Chapter 220 shop meeting held at Cleveland Welding and Supply in Waterloo on Wednesday evening.
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Lawrence Hurd
Cleveland Welding and Supply
Waterloo
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Moser
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Evert McFarlane
Sacred Heart Home School Association
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U.S.S.R
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