War Waste From Surplus War Goods Faces Scrutiny
The article notes continued waste from surplus World War II materials as agencies hasten disposal amid criticism. It cites estimates of up to 50 billion dollars in surpluses, with much of it nondurable in civilian markets and costly transportation hindering recovery. Efforts by War Assets Administrator Gregg to accelerate disposals are underway, though progress remains slow.
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Eutcry
Latin America
India-Burma
Chivity
Ab Gea. Ht
Gregory
Trameler Ob Goss
Vuch
Critiean
Unified worship at Backbone Park Scout Camp
A Sunday evening service near Backbone Park in Baekhone State Park brought together Protestant Catholic and Jewish participants in a prayerful, scriptural observance. The event showcased religious tolerance in a free America and honored those who fought for freedom, amid a scenic riverside setting.
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America
Baekhone State Park
Towa
Elith
Backbone Park
Opinions Do Not Reflect The Newspaper Stand
The Oelwein Register columnists’ views are not necessarily shared by the newspaper, which carries diverse commentary reflecting individual voices rather than official policy.
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Oelwein Register
Open Forum Letters Policy and Anonymity Note
The newspaper states Open Forum letters must be signed and limited to 300 words. Names may be withheld on request, but the paper must know the author. Anonymity abuse by anonymous letter Ed is warned against, and procedures for verification are outlined.
4 Figures Job Is His PROBPAN
Gerhards Peter, a longtime Boston hotel worker from Germany, has spent 19 years taking temporary roles selecting last minute arrangements for events. He has earned his 1000th paycheck and notes his row of temporary jobs appears increasingly permanent as he handles dog shows exhibitions banquets and dinners.
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Gerhards Peret Hag
Boston
America
Germany
Peter
Lewis
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
Dewey
Labor Leader Lewis Allied with NAM In Battle Against All Price Controls
Harold L. Ickes portrays John L. Lewis as aligning with the National Association of Manufacturers to push for removal of all price controls. The piece argues Lewis manipulated government edges and mine unions to extend control, predicting a broader reach into AFL and future labor leadership while criticizing Truman’s handling of the coal strike.
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NAM
Harold L. Ickes
John L. Lewis
A&r
Mr. Lewis
United States
John L. Levis
Truman
Congress
Miners Face Choice Between Union and Jaycees
George L. Cokolsky argues Americans may join any association, criticizing Boonville Indiana UMW action to force members to resign from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He warns against coercion and smear campaigns that threaten liberty and the right to associate.
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Father Divine
DAR
Boonville
Indiana
Junior Chamber of Commerce
United Mine Workers of America
UMW
Lotal Junor Chamber
Boontle
Junior Chamber
Ites
Ten to 20 30 years ago June 11 1936 and 1926 notes
News brief highlights from June 11 in Oelwein and surrounding towns. Women’s Relief Corps elected Mrs Moore as department treasurer after a Des Moines trip. Chicago visitors A P Miller and Robert Miller returned home. Bridal shower hosted by p. F. club for Mrs Robert Buchanan. Donna Mae Howard of Strawberry Point visiting Dr Cai Lamb. West Union hostess A W Humphrey and daughter were waiters. In 1926 Delwein baseball beat Upper Iowa university club 6 5 in 11 innings. Harold Ziegler and Carl Bradshaw visited Maynard. Mrs Carl Risner from Chicago visiting. Brown of Harvard played at the Grange with a star cast. Inez Borland at North Widge School earned perfect arithmetic grade. 1916 rental listings note seven room house and modern flats for rent. Hotel Mealey suffered a major fire, loss over 35000.
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Ruth Cheney
Dora Mooney
Olive Moore
Mary Basham
Oelwein
Des Moines
Women's Relief Corps
Moore
A. P. Miller
Robert Miller
Chicago
P. F. Club
Robert Buchanan
Donna Mae Howard
Strawberry Point
Cai Lamb
A. W Humphrey
West Union
Upper Iowa University
Harold Ziegler
Carl Bradshaw
Maynard
Carl Risner
B. Ts
Brown
Harvard
the Grane
William Haines
Mary Brian
Jack Pickford
Mary Alden
Inez Borland
North Widge School
Hotel Mealey
British ambassador slams cricket amid sports chatter
Allan notes Inverchapel calls cricket dull while preferring baseball and spilikens. Family sports authority George contends British games tend dull due to polite crowds. He suggests Dodger fans could spark livelier cricket and riot squads at spilikens. Inverchapel later admits distaste only far from England.
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Dodger
Lord Inverchapel
United States
Canada
George
Brooklyn Dodger
England
Mars
Consolidated News Features
Hotel Owner Promises Quick Accommodation Help
George Valentine, proprietor of the hotel, said he would accommodate the traveling public to the best of his ability within two days. Ross Meske motored to McGregor yesterday, W. P. Kerwin is a business caller in Waterloo and Waverly today, Mrs. F. H. Tousley and daughter Helen left for Grinnell.
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George Valentine
Ross Meske
McGregor
W. P. Kerwin
Waterloo
Waverly
F. H. Tousley
Helen
Grinnell
Waucoma Note Transfers and Visits Across States
Local son Frederick E. Tunks, S 2/c, transferred June 3 from Great Lakes to San Diego. Visits include Lulu Miller in Milwaukee, Blanch Mitchell hosting a Reading circle on a Tuesday, and Cassie Brayton with daughter visiting Dubuque relatives for commencement where great granddaughter Joyce Rosacker graduated. Numerous regional relatives gathered in West Union Hawkeye Geneva Ohio Harmony and Rhinelander connections noted.
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Fred C. Tunks
Frederick E. Tunks
Great Lakes, Ill
San Diego
Calif
Blanch Mitchell
Friendly Persuasion
Jessamyn West
Cassie Brayton
Roy Shurtleff
Dubuque
Otto Davis
Brayton
Joyce Rosacker
Clarence Brayton
Ault
Cole
Cora Gager
Hawkeye
Alfred Rice
Dolly Cunningham
Indianapolis
Leona Rogers
Allen Curtis
Geneva
Ohio
Allen
Paul H. Belding
Harold Dutcher
Harmony
Minn
George Dungey
Elizabeth Rogers
Dutcher
Ernest Dutcher
Waucoma
Rhinelander
Wis
18 Year Old Draft Question From Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt argues for including 18-year-olds in the draft if needed, stressing shared citizenship burdens and the value of youth service. She notes many want voting rights at 18, points to Georgia’s law, and urges readiness for educated, disciplined military service to preserve continuity and stability.
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Hyde Park
Senate
House
Georgia
United Nations
L. KR
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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