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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
1
A Vatican message urges world leaders toward lasting peace and disarmament, warning that continued atomic armaments threaten humanity. It underscores the pope’s call for justice, education, and solidarity, stressing that true peace requires action by nations and aid to the hungry and suffering children.
A switch caused a head on crash between a westbound freight and a passenger train near Watertown South Dakota. One man, Gus Thompson 70, died and many others were injured ranging from minor cuts to concussions. The freight train was halted to allow a westbound flyer to pass and the collision occurred about 58 miles north of Watertown.
Mr and Mrs Kivell Jr announce their son Pfc James Ki has been transferred from an unspecified unit to Fort Ord California. He is assigned to office work and awaiting further duties. Special News Digest confirms the Kansas City origin and Fort Ord posting.
At a recent meeting of the County Health Association officers were elected K en neth Nading Randalia as President and reelected vice president Ernest Miele Maynard secretary and treasurer Bessie Schneider Fayette. Directors include Blanche Mitchell Auburn Mrs Archie Musser Dover Grant Lauer Clermont Otto Grant Bethel Joseph Barnes Windsor Mrs Gus Bel schehr Union Mrs M J Block hus Banks Clarence Leyh Center J F Ingles Westfield C G Gehrig Freemont H W Leech Harlan Mrs J T Parke Smithfield Otto Nehlson Fairfield Mrs Will Hoffman Oran Mrs Elmer Mc Cleain Jefferson Mrs John G King Scott Mrs E D James Putnam Mrs Geo Bassett.
A four engine Avro York crashed into Papagayo Mountain in Tijuca district killing twenty people. Reports conflicted on the exact aboard count with one survivor, Claudio Mentioza of Peru, undergoing surgery as doctors feared for his chances.
General Joseph T. McNarney, in Frankfurt, announced a Christmas amnesty for about 800,000 Germans not charged as major offenders under denazification. The decree covers those not profiting from Nazi greed and those with over 50 percent disability, aiming to enable the German administration to pursue active Nazis while offering a path to democracy.
Fremont Oran reports Leo Egan, a Gelwein Hospital patient since Monday, sustained a severe cut to his right hand while using a wordsaw. The incident is recorded as a workplace injury with medical treatment ongoing.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover urged bigger teacher salaries warning that penny wise education policies fuel juvenile delinquency. He noted 350000 teachers left the field in five years and said better schooling is key to law and order. Delinquency rates show youths under 21 account for 17.6 percent of arrests in early 1946.
An American LST moves toward Shingu on Honshu with emergency medical supplies and blankets as relief workers warn of epidemic risk after a quake and tidal wave. Reports from Kushimoto and Shingu cite 37 dead, 14,000 homeless, 500 in makeshift care, with broader area losses and 106,000 homeless per home ministry figures.
Georgia Governor Elis Arnall said he is entitled by the constitution to serve four years only until a successor is chosen after Eugene Talmadge’s death. He planned to resign once a line of succession is established, amid moves by Talmadge supporters to have Herman Talmadge elected by the legislature.
Basel Switzerland world Zionist congress refused to participate in the British sponsored London conference on Palestine next month in the existing circumstances. Delegates voted 171 to 154 against taking part in the Arab British Jewish conference. The congress condemned terrorism but upheld the right of Yishuv to resist the oppressive regime.
A U S district court suit filed in Chicago seeks $100 million from International Harvester Co. The claim totals $50 million for accrued overtime and $50 million in liquidated damages. Attorneys David Rothstein and Ben Meyers represent three officials of United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers Union CIO.
John D. Small, former Civilian Production head, urged labor and management to settle differences to avert new strikes that could erase recent production gains. In a report to President Truman he said wartime priority cannot be the answer and called for joint action with realistic pay and profits considerations. He noted production has rebounded since V J day with wartime controls down to about twenty.
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio moves toward 1948 presidential talk by becoming Senate labor committee chair and signaling a decision soon on whom Ohio Republicans will back. Bricker viewed as front runner with Taft, while Dewey and Stassen also courting delegates. Ohio yet undecided on the final nominee.
DES MOINES UP When Santa Claus visits Town tonight it will be without his rein deer and sleigh. The weather bureau predicted fair and colder weather with no snow tonight and warmer tomorrow. Low temperatures range from 15 to 24 with highs tomorrow from 3 to 38 as conditions stay fair.
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned of a major global food crisis, predicting European nourishment would deteriorate in spring and noting nutrition in several countries remains as bad or worse than last year. It urged immediate controls and economies, especially from surplus nations like the United States, amid UNRRA phaseout and U S unilateral aid plans.
A. A. Carter of Fayette died last night at the University hospital in Iowa City after a lingering illness and surgery. He came to Fayette about 45 years ago to operate a variety store and will be buried there. Survived by four grandchildren Stan Vallee Hartford Gene Carter Macon Bruce Carter Berea and Guy Carter Humboldt. His wife predeceased him. Funeral plans pending.
Lions club and volunteers plan a Waste Paper drive in Oelwein on Friday starting at 3 o'clock. Dr J E Dippo chairs the effort and trucks are arranged. Housewives are urged to clear spare rooms and basements of old newspapers magazines and books. Dr Scott from Waterloo shared UNRRA trip experiences with films and noted his role aiding a shipload of horses. Paul Weishapt outlined January plans to recruit 80 new members for Oelwein, needing 18 to 20 more.
At a county coroner sale in Minneapolis items for auction included five firearms a friendship ring two neckties and a wooden leg with shoe. A woman bought the jet and requested it be given to Fort Snelling veteran's hospital.
Century Radio Corporation with over 100 employees now turns out about 300 radios daily as the assembly line speeds up and workers gain experience. Production began recently and manager R L Threlkeld expects a large increase in 1947. The firm makes farm battery sets and table model radios.
Carl Gregory 48 lifelong city resident died today at Mercy hospital after a brief illness. He was a World War I veteran and long active in Red Cross, Legion, Lions, and Elks. Survived by wife Gertrude two sons Johnny and David a brother Guy Gregory of Oelwein and sister Gertrude Davis of Oelwein. Funeral Friday 2 p m at Methodist church Rev James Marlin officiating. Burial Woodlawn Street location not specified.
Federal Judge Frank A. Picard questioned the validity of many back pay suits filed by labor unions against industries. He warned that some cases may be withdrawn if not justified, and echoed cautions from Edward Lamb about overzealous filings. Lamb warned that aggressive suits could prompt tougher Congress action on labor legislation. Fossils Haunt Badlands in South Dakota near Wall. The Badlands hold premier fossil beds with alligators, rhinoceroses, hippos, saber-toothed cats, three-toed horses, and more long extinct species.
A U S state department spokesman said Soviet authorities ordered a U S courier ship out of Dairen after a 48 hour stay and 20 minute ultimatum. He noted the move was within Soviet rights and that two U S newspaper correspondents and an American businessman were refused ashore.
United Farmers of Iowa met Thursday in the assembly room of the West Union court house to hear Dr B A Hall president explain the meaning of Christmas and urge members without Red Cross insurance to consider it Several members reported on the Peoria national convention and Mrs Georgia Palmer-govell presented a book report titled Why at an Own The next meeting is slated for the assembly room in the court house West Union
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