Oelwein Plans Progress on Streets and Industry
Residents report dust from new street surfacing while praise grows for smoother roads. The city advances on Segal Avenue SE to the Oelwein Chemical Company plant and plans to offer property near the plant site to aid expansion. Company growth continues with a new warehouse and expanding production, supported by legal steps to finalize road plans.
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Oelwein
Althouah Oelwein
South Frederick
Oelwein, Bay
Segal Avenu
Oehvein Chemical Company
Wits
Althoneh Nx
Upper Iowa University sees rapid enrollment growth
Upper Iowa Booming Upper Town University reports enrollment rising sharply with summer courses attracting many married students. Housing strains appear as demand outpaces capacity while construction plans loom. The ALA reception and Waterloo authority address draw strong attendance led by Governor Blue and local Chamber of Commerce facilitation supports active meetings.
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Upper Iowa
Upper Town University
Cowie
Middle West
Aorta
Aleghol
Waterloo
Covernor Blue
Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Oelwein Civic Platform Pushes Park and Road Upgrades
The Register outlines Platform I A urging a building program to keep pace with Oelwein H Turification Lake Oelwein with more funds for scavification alongside maintenance of parks. It also supports TV construction of the Oelwein Swimming Pact and extension of Second Ave SE while noting columnists’ opinions do not reflect the paper’s policy.
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Pate
Oélwein
Lake Oelwein
Oelwein
Second Ave. SE
Oelwein Register
Open Forum letter policy clarified by editor
The newspaper reiterates that Open Forum letters must be signed and limited to 300 words. Names may be withheld if requested, but the writer must be identifiable to the newspaper. Anonymous submissions will not be published.
Shrimp Popularity Highlighted in US Diet
A fragment notes shrimp are the most popular crustacean in the United States with Americans eating about ten times as much shrimp as lobster and significantly more than crab. The text also mentions clothing slips and underarm seam details, but lacks full context.
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United States
Proposed Loans Involve Export of Our Dwindling Resources
Senator Taft questions postwar finances and lend lease effects noting vast dollar balances and the export of American resources to allies since V J Day. He argues the Bretton Woods commitments and UNRRA spending drain US wealth while foreign economies gain, urging scrutiny of what America truly exports.
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George E. Sokolsky
Robert A. Taft
United States
Wnich
Dual Labor Secretaries Stir Washington Controversy
In 1946 editorial remarks allege conflict of interest between John L. Lewis ally Dr John R Steelman and Labor Secretary Schwellenbach. The piece accuses Steelman of guiding labor policy from behind the scenes, recounts coal and railroad bargaining tensions, and questions competence of current labor leadership under Perkins legacy calls.
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Steelman
Kitchen
Secretary of Labor
Srong
John L. Lewis Man
Lewis B. A Wee Schwellenbach
Labor
John R. Steelman
Schwellen Bach
John L. Lewis
Washington
John ‘L. Lewis
Nek
York Post Corporation
Community Honored Calvin McCary On Birthday
About 30 neighbors and friends visited Calvin McCary at his Strawberry Point home Sunday evening to mark his birthday. The gathering included cards, visiting, and a lunch. McCary received many gifts from attendees.
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Calvin McCary
McCary
Elmer Gusta
H. C. Gold
Victor Gold
Alice, Tex
Cedar Rapids
Homewood
New Virginia
R. B. Leachman
Rare 188¢ Grocery Well Becomes Museum Venture
In Vermont a grocery store links part shop with a museum concept. Proposed exhibits include a bone steak ex relate to plains life and a banana variety scientists call a form of fruit, plus a Paris Louvre loaf of bread. George is drawn to a cracker barrel despite disliking crackers, hoping it aids his seating habits.
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Vermont
Plains
America
Louvre
Paris
George
Consolidated News
Grinnell College Reunion Noted With Local Attendees
Mrs J J Matthews and her companion attended a reunion of the class of 1919 at Grinnell College last week. Miss Helen Matthews also visited Grinnell. Mable Miller left Monday for Iowa City after visiting here with her cousin Mrs Henrietta Gibbs and her Ben Brockmeyer Ast ray at Iowa City. Mrs Mil Jer returns to her home in Binder La.
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J. J. Matthews
Grinnell College
Helen Matthews
Eastern Star memorial observed for WWII soldiers
WAUCOMA fraction of the Order of Eastern Star held a Friday meeting with the altar draped in tribute to World War II fallen. A $6 collection went to the War Memorial Sunshine fund, followed by a short program with readings and solos. Dessert was served by local volunteers as AGS marks an annual vacation until September. guests of Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Belding included relatives.
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Waucoma
Order of Eastern ‘Star Lodge
War Memorial Sunshine Fund
Robert Proctor
Mesdames
Neil A. Webster, Jr
Don ‘ Kizer
Fred B. Reed
Nina Richardson
Robert Procter
YWCA Workers In War Years Move Hearts Across Lands
A wartime YMCA talk by Eleanor Roosevelt highlights how YWCA foreign divisions and staff stayed active under war conditions. A tale from the Philippines shows courage as a Girl Reserve flag leads locals and paratroopers to safety, illustrating the YWCA mission to connect people globally and aid veterans housing efforts. Following notes recount a list of relatives visiting Austin, Minnesota, and a large family reunion at New Hampton park.
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Long Island
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Daily Dilemma
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LeRoy Rawson
Melirte
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Magdeline Timp
W. C. Hoy
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George Go Sline
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Phil W. Balk
Phyllis
Tommy
Mrs. Lloyd Robinson
Pocahontas
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Glen
William Hartson
New Hampton Park
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Syou
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