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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1945
Page
2
The Oelwein Iowan lists rates for mail delivery including carrier service in Oelwein at 20 cents per week and 15 cents for out of town delivery. It notes staff roles such as editor publisher business manager and office manager and mentions mailing options by mail and by carrier.
Editorial notes from The Register urge support for Mercy Hospital expansion to meet rising demand and call for new funds to beautify and maintain city parks. The piece links health infrastructure growth with public space improvements and stresses timely action.
The article discusses a sixty day reconversion period as war industries shift to civilian production. It notes unemployment rising to about 95,000, with 150,000 job seekers since mid April, and 20,000 veterans released. By July 1 WPB releases copper and aluminum, with fall expectations of widespread factory hiring as red tape clears.
William S. Knudsen leaves military work to resume private production duties. He played a key part in mobilizing wartime industry, from the National Defense Advisory Committee to head of the Office of Production Management. Knudsen’s transition marks the shift from war effort to civilian industry leadership.
An editorial summary notes Korea has been under Japanese domination for decades. Roresus committees seek to resist moves that could hand Korea to Russia, while differing on assurances from Stalin and other powers about postwar arrangements. The newspaper disclaims columnist opinions as not reflecting its policy.
Open Forum letters require signatures, with authors named if provided. Real estate transfers listed include Hallberg to Theodore Olson and Hetzel to August Schmidt among entries, noting property descriptions and volumes. The piece references multiple transfers and a policy note on responsible authorship.
George E. Sokolsky comments on Chiang Kai-Shek's leadership and the shifting balance with Chinese communists. The piece notes the generals and officials around Chiang, the influence of Soviet alignment, and the unpredictability of policy as observers debate who directs China’s future course.
In 1945 commentary urges nations to abandon solely leader driven aims and unite citizens to pursue a peaceful world. Emphasizes security from fear, economic unity, and trust among nations, warning against actions that hinder future security amid postwar tensions and communist concerns.
London witnesses a riot of voices in Hyde Park as a diverse crowd voices free expression days before Europe’s war end. Speakers range from an aging East Indian, Poles, socialists, and a tax reformer to a preacher, miners, and a singing woman, with London bobbies maintaining order amid shifting loyalties and public anger. The scene captures free speech in action and the unsettled mood of postwar Britain.
In a sharp critique of glamorous wartime propaganda a Gracie anecdote catalogs Axis Sally and other broadcasts. The column contrasts radio romance with harsh reality noting the supposed glamor hides a dull figure and hints at future television satire and beauty aids.
CoL C E Stoup of St Joseph Missouri is in the city on business for a few days. Mr and Mrs James Doty are spending a few days in Minneapolis on business. George Jardee and Mr and Mrs C V Coggins returned from Rochester Minnesota. John Murphy and others attended a barber’s meet at West Union last evening. Virginia Thorpe and Mrs Walter Hanner with Doris Hanner returned from Council after visiting relatives. In 1925 Harry C Howell and daughter Elizabeth returned from Chicago. Lievd Douglas and Bert Harkins of the city met Cresco and attended a dance in Maynard. Paul Galvin left the University of To City for Fr Snelling to join the medical corps. Mrs H E Ross and J Petts motored to Fairbank. Mrs A S Lacd returned from a visit with daughter Hazel. Agnes McMahon spent time with friends in Dubuque and returned home. Lyle Kaney returned to West Asian after visiting his parents. Eldon Rouse, a college student in Boo Rome, came home for a brief visit with his parents.
Old timers note Hyde Park speakers spark free speech as a safety valve while British crowds mock ribbon for weeks overseas and celebrate the end of the war with a London to Paris demonstration on May 8 1945. Bronze stars awarded to Irvin C Hoff of Stow City and Paul Praulson of Brooklyn Iowa highlight anti aircraft service in the Fifth Army. Invest 10 percent in War Bonds and stamps to fund equipment for troops.
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