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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1941
Page
2
A brief notice appears to list Ochwein Iowa Post Office details with rate data per year by mail and weekly by carrier. It notes memberships in United Press Inland Press Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn and mentions personnel such as Y Soyter Manager and Henning Ads Mgr.
A fragment from a historical text cites the phrase Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. The snippet references core constitutional language and reflects a pledge to religious neutrality in government.
The piece argues that Berlin backs Vichy France in arming against Britain, notes secret French air force movements to Syria, and forecasts possible clashes involving Vichy, Free France, Britain, and Germany. It claims Vichy supports the Nazis against Britain and questions France’s unity amid occupations and past Allied resistance.
A proposal supported by the War department and approved by the president would authorize seizure of private property anywhere to reinforce the national defense. The measure aims to halt labor strikes in war industries and place workers as government employees who cannot quit, with lingering questions about broader aims and constitutional power.
Berlin reports Britain launches clothing rationing this week to prevent bad distribution and promote social equality. Each person receives coupons to buy limited goods, signaling a major shift from the familiar food controls and addressing concerns over hoarding amid wartime measures.
The report lists grain and produce prices in New York and regional markets. Potatoes and sweet potatoes show steady demand with No 1 grade designations, while flour remains steady amid moderate demand. Meat, lard, and petroleum notes indicate firm pork and crude oil markets with nominal prices and regional variations.
Local notice lists aWisconsin related address and date with scattered readable fragments. The readable items show a place name and numbers but lack a clear event or action. The text hints at a municipal or business notice with incomplete details.
A brief note describes Bubsiyat Rubaiyat as a four line stanza form. It states Omar Khayyam wrote in this style his reflections on life in this traditional verse.
Markets report firm hogs and steady to higher spring lambs. Cattle receipts include 11,000 cattle and 300 calves with steady night steers around 11.50. Spring lambs rise 25 to 50 cents. Chicago Livestock notes buyers and feeders moving stock as listings show varied prices for steers, heifers, and ewes under 12 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR lists items at a produce market. Mentions fowl weights 4 to 5 pounds and colored fowl with prices like 13 13¢. No clear event or names beyond generic market terms.
Market brief shows steady to firm gains in California listings with notable entries. Two Bliss triumphs appear with figures 24542.50 and 17, while an unwashed 32 Bliss triumphs also listed amid midweek activity on late Tuesday.
Stocks drift higher and lower in fits while bonds slide. Wheat and corn fall in Chicago trading. cotton and rubber futures rise modestly. Silver holds at 34 3 4 cents and several industrials show weakness with Hershey and related issues logging declines.
Funeral services were held today for three members of the Cleo Giltner family after a crash Sunday south of New Frampton. Mrs Giltner aged 44, daughter Dorothy 19, and son Everett 21, were fatally injured in the accident.
Des Moines reports a return to normal temperatures across Iowa after a week of rain. Slightly warmer conditions expected in the far south with possible showers in the northwest. Rainfall occurred in many areas, with several towns logging over a quarter inch. Federal meteorologist Charles Reed warned of rising rivers, Des Moines flooding not anticipated to exceed flood stage, while the Toines River may crest near 11 feet after heavy rainfall at Madrid.
The report states Nerman Semple of Cochranville Pennsylvania was identified as a swindler by a group claiming they lost 4880 over the past year. Semple is one of three men held on charges of operating a scheme. Oregon Wisconsin and other locations are mentioned with several amounts noted.
Two inmates escaped from a prison work camp as of June 4 with authorities seeking information. The incident involves individuals identified as known escapees and ongoing manhunt procedures underway.
Fragmentary report describes monkeys frightened by a tiger's growl in the jungle causing some to fall from trees and become vulnerable on the ground, with observers noting the stunned wildlife.
A 40 foot statue of Christ stands on the summit of Mount Cristo Rex near El Paso. The figure is set atop a peace cross and is a notable landmark guiding travelers and worshippers in the region.
Army engineers completed the removal of the bulk of the U S S Maine from Havana Harbor at a cost of 785740 33 dollars.
Fort Des Moines Iowa June 4 the reception center opened as thirty eight Iowa selectees inducted under the Selective Service Act reported for processing converting them to soldiers. They took the Army General Classification test and had personal interviews to assign duties. They obtained uniform inoculations and vaccines then joined the Army. They will train at replacement centers and camps nationwide. They will receive marching military courtesy law customs of service and sex hygiene instruction with evening recreational activity including films band concerts and athletic contests. Religious services will be offered in the post chapel for weekend personnel.
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