Soviet Argentine Honeymoon Shifts US Argentina Ties
Russia and Argentina announce renewed cooperation shocking Washington as Peron seeks leverage against U S pressure. The United States criticizes the move while fearing a Russian foothold in South America and questioning its own policy toward Peron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Argentina
Plis
United States
Arecetina
Hetenust
San Francisco
Buenos Aires
Washington
Peron
Regina
South America
Bin
State Department
Wasleton
Filer
Phos
Aimeviewn Siierals
Stalin
Political turmoil and vetoes cloud the Capitol
In a heated column from the Oelwein Register, writers critique the administration and Congress over the stalled Case bill, Truman era rail strike proposals, and President Tinman’s veto. The piece laments rising partisanship, calls for statesmanship, and notes differing views across parties while cautioning readers about editorial biases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Congress
House
Senate
Truman
Tinman
Byrd
Box car homes a possible path to secure housing
A reader advocates converting box cars into affordable housing to help those priced out of rents. They urge communities to reclaim derelict railcars for sale or rent, arguing ownership brings security and independence even amid rising costs. The letter reflects hope for practical, low‑cost home options and calls for action in housing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelwein
Ned
Teen-Age Draft and GI Bill Inquiries Revealed
In interviews at a state convention, DAV members from Waterloo Newton and other towns split on drafting 18-year-olds. Some oppose drafting youths, preferring schooling, while others support peacetime service with caveats about veteran benefits and education provisions. Several express mixed views on GI Bill improvements and universal schooling during servicemanship debates.
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Merilyn Miller
Duan
John Kairoff
DAV
Waterloo
Lee Gomez
Newton
Army
Navy
Byron Bales
DAVY
Hamiton
Air Cops
Fred C. Anderson
Burlington
David R Fike
Clyde P. Welch
Dickins
Sioux City
M. L. Miller
E N Hade
Madison
J. Tremaine
Council Bluffs
10 20 30 YEARS AGO
A 1936 item recalls a Cleveland Republican convention letter from P Smith of Delvein, with a Cincinnati visit by Mrs Henry Tint, and local travel notes including Mrs Emily Robertson and family. 1926 items note Iowa storms, university graduates, and local social trips. 1916 entries describe Frank Mack on business, carters, park donation proposals, and land in Otter Creek vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Smith
Delvein
Tast
Roegister
Cleveland
Henry Tint
Cincinnnat
Mis Stan Parke
Rosella Clair
Verla Mooney
Margaret Hall
Ida Mae Carlson
Dorothy Jane Leaton
Grace Eck
Mis J C Davis
Strawberry Pianists Recital Byraw Point
Maiey F Alderson will present piano students in a recital Sunday evening at the high school auditorium featuring Jane Dee Gundacker Marilyn Stedskler Laverne Chettinger Beverly Fry Floyd Fourier Char ylene Pattison Delores Adams Charles Leachman Manetta Bunting Darlene Chevalier Mary Jane Shac Jimmie Woods Rose Marie Hahn Billy Huebsch Kathyn Hahn Eunice Baumgartner Patty Sepen Mavis Schuechman Lois Canper Norma Nelson Anna Lou Lindemeyer Mary Ann Feeney Mardsn Baumgamne Russell El well Fairlene Cooke Jamce Brockmeyer Ruth Meyer Beverly Jane Betts and others. The event will include three piano duels and several solos.
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Byrawberry Point
Sperial
Maiey F Alderson
High School Auditoriam
Jane Dee Gundacker
Marilyn Stedskler
Laverne Chettinger
Beverly Fry
Floyd Fourier
Charylene Pattison
Delores Adams
Charles Leachman
Manetta Bunting
Darlene Chevalier
Mary Jane Shac
Jimmie Woods
Rose Marie Hahn
Billy Huebsch
Kathyn Hahn
Eunice Baumgartner
Patty Sepen
Randalia Man Discharged From Navy
Roger Christensen received his discharge from the navy at Minneapolis on June 5 and will return home Thursday. He will stay with his parents Mr. and Mrs Olle Christensen for the summer and enter the University of Iowa at Iowa City this fall.
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Randauis Japecut
Roger Christensen
Navy
Minneapolis
Wall
Olle Christensen
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
A Toast And A Damaged Batch Of Jokes And Jests
A collection of cartoon captions and one liners from a period humor page. It features witty exchanges about romance and games like bridge, a colored doctor joke, a Scot’s marriage quip, waiter and steak gags, and casual quips about women, love, and daily life. The material is fragmentary and ragged but presents a snapshot of comic humor.
Grandma Prepares for Final Exams Reads Bible
A boy asks what the elderly woman is doing as she sits with a Bible in hand. The reply explains she is getting ready for her final exams, highlighting a quiet scene of study and diligence.
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Dow
Fremont Oran Rural News Brief
Patricia Flander visits grandparents in Dubuque for a week. Freida Reinking works Saturday evenings as a waitress at Tenderlom cafe in Oelwein. A large group of Waterlooo friends enjoyed a picnic dinner at a local site.
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Patricia Flander
Dubuque
Freida ‘Reinking
Tenderlom
Oelwein
Waterloo
Local Notes From Clermont Area And Surroundings
Mrs. Elvira Johnson reports Margaret Tschantz, Carrier. Mary Giebenow sold her house to Esther Kimball and held a closing Saturday afternoon. Leo will stay at the Verns Eagle home. Miss Shirley Butts vacationed at Lotus Kate farm. Oliver Rowlind and Everett visited Frank Gordon’s home for Sunday dinner. Mary Washburn returned from a brief visit to Alta Vista. Printing services advertised with quick delivery and guaranteed work.
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Baer Willan
Reinking
Ray ‘Downing
Parkere Prairie
Minn
Burle Downing
Robert
Larry
Patricia Kane
Lila’ Mae Reinking
Walter Butts
Oelwein
Shirley ‘Butts
Lotus Kate Farm
Mary Giebenow
Esther Kimball
Saturgas
Leo
Verns
Favorite Radio Lineups Across Three Major Networks Thursday Evening
A historical radio guide lists WMT CBS NBC and WHO schedules from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Programs include Fresh Up Show Bert Lahr Czech Melodies Dick Haymes Island Venture Mr Keen Lanny Ross Jack Smith Sings F B I in Peace & War Douglas Grant Fulton Lewis Sam Singing Late Date News And So the Story Goes Off the Record and various signs off. It then details KXEL and WHO timetables with shows like Lum and Abner Curtain Time Kraft Music Hall Abbott and Costello Rudy Vallee Show News and Midnight Rhythm Parade.
Friday Evening Radio Programs and Schedule Summary
A dense list of programs across WMT IEXEL ABC and WHO stations. Includes music shows Kate Smith Lanny Ross Wayne King Mercury Summer Theatre and a mix of news, sports and commentary with H R Gross Elmer Davis Bill Stern and other hosts. Signals sign off around midnight.
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Towa
Univesity
Donald R Hinty
Doniist
Edmund B Shaw
Law Deorath
Frank Mack
Fanbank Om
Gremmels
Carter
Henry
By Carl Anderson
Blonmie
Cookie Bumstead
D.D.S
Tews
Daily’ Register
Strawberry
Randalia
G.I
G&g S
Wag
S&s
Jack
Jim
G. S
Danny Lass
G&s
Wieutenant
Flip
Clermont
Elvira Johnson
Margaret Tschantz
Carrier
WMT
CBS
Bert Lahr
Dick Haymes
Hobby Lobby
Island Venture
Mr. Keen
Lanny Ross
Jack Smith
F. B. Ll
Douglas Grant
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Sam
Kxel
ABC
Iowa
Pietsch
Who
NBC
M. L. Nelson
Meredith Wilson
Bob Burns
Abcott & Costello
Rudy Vallee
V. Kaltenborn
Nelson
Scofield
Woody Hermin
Lenhart
Aldrich
Kate Smith
Wayne King
Mercury Summer Theatre
Maisie
Tommy Riggs
Betty Lou
Doug Grant
Fulton Lewis
Henry J. Taylor
Mélody Paraite
Duffy'’s Tavern
Hollywood Theater
Morgan Beatty
Bill Stern
Tales of the Foreign Service
Shrednik
Garcy Lenhart
Baldy
Jake
By Jimmy Hatk
Jakes
Alice
Eanwn
Wells Breitbart
Los Angeles
Calif
Little Annie Rooney
Youngste
Pal
MOB
Slim
By McManus
Nesavolf
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