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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
2
Fragmentary text references the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, noting Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. The snippet suggests a constitutional rights framework without broader context.
An editorial in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald argues Britain may rely on Churchill as a ringmaster in wartime. It notes his refusal to form a war cabinet and his pledge to act swiftly, challenging calls for routine reporting from the War Department and Hore-Betts critics.
The text argues that government and private sector actions to build expensive generating equipment are costly and inefficient. It notes water depletion and increasing utility bills while promising that more costly power would yield better efficiency, urging spending on the most efficient service. It mentions TVA and river issues as context for grid expansion and calls for prudent, efficient infrastructure.
State department reports indicate the Robin Moor was halted by a German submarine and sunk after 30 minutes for abandoning ship. Lifeboats carried men women and children with no radio allowed. Uncertain location remains whether in safe or danger waters. Germany denies submarine involvement. One lifeboat was recovered. three others missing. Sinking dated March 21.
The Inglewood California plant of North American Aircraft reports a peak output as operations resume after days of shutdown by a strike and federal troops. Aluminum company settlement restores parts supply enabling Allison company to reopen, boosting defense material production. Iowa Federation condemns factories turning out defense goods.
Secretary Miller states there is no Communist ticket in Iowa. He clarifies party absence and asserts no organized opposition emerges in the state elections. The remark underscores political uncertainty and party visibility during the current campaign period.
A proposed plan would combine the incomes of two individuals and tax the joint sum. This would raise them into a higher tax bracket, increasing the percentage of tax paid as brackets rise with the total.
Miss Ella Dawson wed Dr Everett Hogan in Cherokee at high noon with Rev Farnam presiding. Immediate relatives attended a luncheon afterward. The couple will reside in Dyersville where Hogan will practice dentistry. Mrs Hogan taught English and Latin at Strawberry Point High School this past year.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a political dispute over the naming of a highest office. The text references republicans and a president, suggesting a confrontation over leadership or title amid a tense campaign. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Market reports show livestock prices advancing with sows and hogs higher amid steady demand. Analysts note modest gains across livestock categories as buyers seek steady supplies and farmers adjust bid levels.
Wheat futures reversed early losses as July OTN rose 3 to 8 and July 36 7-8. Weather in the southwest and weakness in SUIDEA caused a fractional setback at the outset with losses extending to a cent per bushel shortly after trading began.
New York market notes dated June 13 list eggs and poultry items with varied prices. No. 1 and No. 2 eggs, colored fowl, leghorn fowl, and old roosters are priced by weight, with ranges for 5 lb and 11 lb categories. Other items include potatoes by grade, sweet potatoes, flour, and cheese market observations. receipts and market steadiness noted for eggs and dairy products.
United Press notes markets closing modestly lower in bonds and stocks while grains in Chicago rise with wheat up 1.25 to 3.75 cents a bushel and corn 1.25 to 3.75 cents higher. Cotton futures gain up to 63 cents per bale as rubber futures ease and cottonseed oil hits a four year high with silver steady at 32.75 cents.
Burlington June 13 UP Donz Jezen Rolf two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rolf died late yesterday after being struck by a car driven by L F Magoon 49 Gaiesburg I The child ran from behind a car into the path of Megear’s automobile The driver was not held
The Correll reunion gathered at Wildwood Park on June 8 1942 with a large turnout of Correll relatives from Cedar Rapids Des Moines Greeley and Rockford among others. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Correll Mr and Mrs Gilbert Corell and many siblings and cousins. A fifth wedding anniversary for Arnold and Rita Kleusner was celebrated with a picnic dinner and family display of kin from Strawberry Point and nearby towns.
Mrs Donald Gundacker learned on Sunday June 8 of the death of her brother G F Zachritz 46 at his Faulk County home South Dakota. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Legion Hall with three Methodist pastors assisting. Attending groups included the Legion Masons Shriners and the Besight Templars.
The Legion Auxiliary presents Swing! in the sei auditorium on June 18 20, 1814 evenings with Mrs Eleanor Pearsall of Kansas City Missouri in charge. Cast lists ten main characters with Rosalie Gun and Ivory as leading roles. Auxiliary picnic held with plans for the event and the executive board noted. Leroy Byorge of Bigfork Minnesota hired as coach for the coming school year after finishing a BA at the State University of Town.
Kenneth Allen, major in physical education, passed his Army physical exam for service in Des Moines. The Waterloo Iowa Band Jubilee, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, drew the local school band for morning parade activities and a full day of free entertainments ending with a concert and dinner at the ballpark. Several residents escorted the group, including Carl Hofer and C E McCarron, with others listed among chaperones.
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