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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1973
Page
2
The Oelwein Centennial effort draws many volunteers beyond the usual committee ranks. A request for a short crew to finish a home made steam engine train project brought rapid, enthusiastic help from diverse residents. Cooperation from railroad management and workers highlighted a community-wide push to complete preparations before the celebration week.
The article reports Justice William C. Douglas urged Fairleigh Dickinson University graduates to resume protests when government actions diverge from left liberal aims. He warned of powerful interests in nuclear energy, pressed for citizen involvement in decisions of war and peace, and promoted a worldwide participatory democracy, noting concerns about Soviet influence in youth movements.
A syndicated columnist laments the use of ambiguous phrasing in news stories. He cites phrases like Others say that and It is believed here that as examples of weasel words that obscure facts and inflate space. The piece argues for plain reporting that spells out the actual facts without hedging language.
New York AP columnist argues that while many see doom for mankind the current era also holds signs of hope. He notes ongoing human resilience, despite pervasive disillusionment, cynicism, and distrust and asks readers to spot the silver linings behind the black cloud.
The Buchanan County board of supervisors allocated 254 993 89 for Buffalo road improvements in Middlefield Township. Reilly Construction Co. Inc. Ossian won the grading and surfacing bid at 169 387 69 with four bidders. V and S Construction Inc. Manchester secured fourteen culvert extensions at 35 606 20 from five bids. Construction must finish by November 21.
A Carnegie Endowment funded study accuses U S policymakers of indifference and inertia during Burundi's 1972 genocide. It highlights officials Newsom and Cohen for rejecting embargo proposals on Burundian coffee and ignoring legal advice, while noting limited Western action. A brief West Union pool report follows.
Senator Frank E. Moss cites a Consumer Action Now newsletter in New York City, urging public access to information on OTC drugs. The piece warns aspirin use, cautions about flavored forms, notes remedies do not cure, discusses laxatives especially Milk of Magnesia, and explains hemorrhoids vary, with OTC suppositories often useless while some external cases need surgery. It mentions a full report in Issue No. 71 and ridicules old medicine men compared to TV sales pitches.
Wadena public library still offers history books for purchase. Contact Marjorie Knox to obtain a copy. The Wadena Public Library Board and the Town Council will decide how proceeds from the sale are spent.
A two car crash occurred at 6 37 a m on Seventh Avenue Southeast near East Charles Street. Del Hughes 214 Third Street Southeast parked a 1971 car and struck Marie Bauer driving a northbound 1970 vehicle. Bauer’s car sustained 250 in damage while Hughes vehicle had 75. Hughes was charged with no driver's license in possession.
Randalia notes that Faye McBride of Chicago Illinois visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles McBride during a local social gathering.
About 150 residents attended bingo at the Oelwein Elks Lodge Thursday night marking legalization of the game by the state legislature last week. The session ran 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. with roughly $80 awarded and plans for weekly games by other local groups.
Summer band lessons begin next week per Doug McFarlane. Grades 5 6 7 meet at the junior high on Monday June 11, while grades 8 9 10 11 practice at the senior high. Cadet band for rising seventh graders starts at 8 a.m. Wednesday with eighth and ninth graders at 7 30 a.m. on Wednesday.
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