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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1946
Page
2
The piece argues intolerance mirrors Hitlerist methods and warns against anti Jewish and anti Russian sentiment. It stresses a free press separate from political or economic control by special interests and calls for Americans to combat prejudice.
Swiss assets from Germany involve gas securities and other funds, with half to be turned over to the Allies for distribution to devastated nations. The agreement aims to prevent Nazi era funds from financing a revival, while ratification hinges on Swiss approval. Tito faces criticism over alleged relic sugar sales at $1.25 a pound.
Harold L. Ickes argues that presidential war powers should be restricted to peace powers granted by Congress and the people. He recalls 1894 Pullman and 1946 railroad strikes, condemning use of war powers to control labor and urging Congress to ensure timely, just consideration of workers' demands.
The letter argues for fair market access for farmers and manufacturers and compares wage purchasing power to old and current prices. It cites railroad wages from 1921 to 1925, notes rising costs for butter, overalls, autos, housing, and clothing, and links purchasing power to national economic health. The writer requests overalls and work gloves for a railway employee and references a strike by miners and railroad workers.
Hawkeye special report on Rob Jordan and his Ins band of 10 musicians touring Minnesota South Dakota and Iowa venues nightly for two weeks with upcoming bookings in Nebraska Missouri and Iowa. Jordan son of W O Jordan Hawkeye graduate drummer and music directing training in Upper Town Chicago wife Betty Northup West Union soloist and guitarist. Jordan began in Tiny Timm band then Bob Woody band and debuted as Bob Jordan band March 16 at Jawa Falls. Edwin Besalske Hawkeye guitarist among the lineup. Band features piano drums three saxophones three trumpets and one trombone.
A light hearted column notes Lord Inverchapel brings a personal piper to Washington and jokes that music might help the Big Four meetings. It muses on adding a French horn, balalaika, Benny Goodman, and a no talk option to spur agreement among Byrnes Molotov Bevin and Bidant.
In Strawberry Point Mrs Anna Conboy retires after forty two years with Iowa Telephone and Telegraph. She served twelve years as chief operator and previously worked in Preston Minn Volga City West Union Fayette and Arlington. Replacing her is Mrs Nina Scott from Shellsburg with three children, joined by assistant Miss Margaret Berns. Conboy plans a weeks stay with relatives in Elkader before travel.
Eleanor Roosevelt argues the public must back labor for a fair settlement in the coal and rail disputes. She faults John L. Lewis for harming public interest and urges government oversight of health and welfare funds, safety measures, and fund administration while negotiations continue with miners returning to work.
Fayette special reports Upper Iowa University will begin sessions on June 3 with a second term starting July 8 and ending August 10. Enrollment is expected to be strong as the faculty, nearly all from the regular year, stays for the summer. Edna Luce of Oskalooha will teach, joining Supt Harold Matt who supervises a special grade school session for children.
Boston USO clubs welcomed more than 22 million service men and women during the first five years of operation. The figure reflects broad entertainment and morale support provided by the organization in the city.
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