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Newspaper

Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

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Nazi Propaganda Agencies Spent 750000 Yearly Here

New York June 17 UP Three German information agencies tied to the state department consulate closure were alleged to spend about 750000 annually to publicize the Nazi regime in the United States and Latin America. The German library of information, the railroads information office, and Transocean News Service faced deportation actions. The library of information alone reportedly mailed to 70000 Americans with its Facts in Review. Transocean tried to distribute propaganda via news releases to US and Latin American papers. Nine railroad office employees and three or four Transocean workers face departure. Leaders of the German consulate in New York and the library declined to say how many would leave.

New York State Department German Library of Information German Railroads Information Office Transocean News Service Dies Committee United States Latin America Library of Information Manfred Zapp Transocean Guenther Town Ellis Island Germany Railroads Information Office Ernest Schmitz

RNA Asset Report Shows Big Increase at Convention

A June RNA report by supreme recorder Erma M. Barthel at the annual convention in Minnesota shows Royal Neighbors of America assets rising 33.8 percent over four years. Admitted assets reached 77.671 million 813 dollars and 48 cents as of December 31, 1940, up 19.623 million 412 dollars from 1936. A large audience was expected to attend the event.

Pubsh. Minn Royal Neighbors of America Today Jast Erma M. Barthel RNA Supreme Recorder Fraternal Benefit Society Barthel RNA

Capt Roosevelt Reaches Lisbon

Capt James Roosevelt son of the president arrives in Lisbon by plane from Cairo. He reports American war materials entering Egypt and says the United States will do her best to help the British. He notes the war is mechanized and that airplanes tanks and mechanized units are essential. He plans to depart soon for the United States by Clipper.

Lisbon James Roosevelt Cairo Egypt United States Middle East Roosevelt

Nazi Captain Had Ship Sunk

Survivors of the torpedoed United States merchantman Robin Moor described a German submarine captain in civilian clothes ordering the sinking. The May 21 incident left lifeboats to drift in the South Atlantic with no rescue intention, while Mundy warned the captain that he would be sorry if he carried out the threat.

London United States Robin Moor Capetown South Atlantic Daily Mail Exchange Telegraph Melvin Mundy Mundy The

Major battle in Libya as desert forces clash near Sollum

United Press reports Briton desert fighters and Axis forces battling on the Libya encampment between Sollum and Halfaya Pass. Both sides use mechanized and ENs area fighting vehicles on a large scale. German intelligence cites Gen Wavell massing for potential major campaign to recover Cyrenaica. The fighting rages with high intensity as reports from both sides converge.

Harrison Salisbury United Press Great Britain Libya Sollum Fort Capuzzi Ars Halfaya Archald Wavell Cyrenaica

Consul Wiedemann Nears Departure From San Francisco

A mess of notes reports German Consul General Wiedemann preparing to leave San Francisco amid tensions linked to postwar policy. Hitler-appointed Wiedemann faced U S closures and a tense diplomatic mission, with dispatches, a Hillsborough estate lease, and a controversial resignation attempt.

New Clues in Killing of Miss Betty Strieff

Washington police pursue new clues in the strangling and rape of Betty Strieff 23, a war department clerk, found in a northwest DC alley garage near DuPont Circle. Reports say screams heard nearby and a man seen leaving the garage. detectives seek the murder rope.

Betty Strieff Washington Jess Elizabeth Strieff Miss Strieff Des Moines DuPont Circle Army Dewitt C. Croissant George Washington University Croissant

Convict Offers Defense Device In Air Propeller Silence

Los Angeles reports Harry R. Kersten, 41, a four time felon facing an untried robbery charge, is free on bond as experts assess his proposed airplane propeller silencing device. California Institute of Technology scientists and John Wagener, Vultee’s chief test pilot, deem the idea sound. Axinm Co. of Los Angeles offers a lab and funding for experiments. Kersten argues silencing should occur at the hub, not the blade.

Los Angeles Harry R. Kersten Robery Bond California Institute of Technology John Wagener Vultee Aicraft Kersten Folsom

Germany May Retaliate On U S Property

Berlin reports the German government ordered necessary measures against U S property in Germany in retaliation for American freezing of Nazi assets. The dispatch says all American assets in Germany may be frozen immediately as relations with the United States threaten to sour amid Nazi spokesman hints.

Joseph W. Grigg, JR United Press Staff Berlin U. S Germany United States Roosevelt DNB News Age United Sou Assit

British Sunk French Destroyer Under Vichy Action

In a June incident a British cruiser engagement resulted in the sinking of four French destroyers with losses among crew and flotilla. The attack occurred as British forces engaged between two fleets near strategic waters, with casualties reported on both sides.

Vichy

Fair Weather Prevails in Iowa City Fourth Ward

Weather across Iowa shows temperatures near normal with clear to partly cloudy skies. In Ames Fourth Ward, local grocers refused to seek off site alcohol permits, signaling no effort to obtain class permits for on premise consumption.

Iowa Ames

Drowned While Swimming in Gravel Pit Near Marathon

A young swimmer drowned in a gravel pit near Marathon on June 17. The victim, identified as 21 year old Oscar Svha, was last seen swimming with friends before disappearing. Parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Svha reported him missing and the body was recovered later by local authorities.

Upo Pharenel Madetia Herr Red Oscar Svha

United States to Protest Germany Over Robin Moor Sinking

Washington reports indicate the United States may lodge a protest with Germany within days over the sinking of the American steamer Robin Moor. Undersecretary Sumner Welles said deposists from survivors in Pernambuco will shape the case while cabled summaries from Capetown survivors are awaited.

Washington Sumner Welles United States Germany Robin Moor Welles State Department Robi Moor Capetown Africa Pernambuco White Hous Roosevelt Department Philip Williams Rds U. S Roe

Polish Are Called To Arms Proclamation Described

A partially garbled dispatch notes a Polish recruitment message amid employment concerns and rising tension. It references the United States and various percentages, mentioning Dr Kri and a call to arms. Details are incomplete and unclear.

British Gain Ground On Three Fronts In War

United Press reports the British offensive expands on three fronts: into eastern Libya from Egypt, the Syrian campaign, and the air war against Rhineland and German ports. The African drive's success is highlighted as Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell pushes toward Benghazi before overstretched lines force a retreat beyond Tobruk. Continued on page three.

U. S. Pat United Press Britain Libya Egypt Rhineland Archibald Wavell Benghazi Wavell Tripoli East Africa Hitler Sicily Tobruk Inree

Navy secretary talks to Canadians in Quebec

June 17 in Quebec United Press reports the U S Secretary of the Navy discusses with Canadian officials about President statements and the potential course of action. The dialogue centers on deterrence and decision making amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges.

Navy Vhoice

Funeral Attendance Turns Tragic in Sudden Death

A man identified as Erway died after coming to attend a funeral this past Saturday. Local authorities are investigating the sudden death with few details available.

al Wes

Iowan In Alaska Gets Driver License

A private named Robert J Hh receives a driver license while stationed outside Johnson. The Iowa Department supports a fifty cent refund after a dollar bill misrouted. The piece notes Iowa motorists must file license renewal applications by July 3.

Alaska Robert J Hh United States Johnson Rene Fety Department Y Fischer Iowa

Supreme Court frees Sentner in syndicalism case

The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously reversed the conviction of William Sentner, a St. Louis communist, for criminal syndicalism. As a CIO vice president and director during the Maytag strike at Newton in 1938, he faced a $2,500 fine from Judge W. S. Cooper after a Montezuma jury convicted him. The court noted Iowa’s stance against the communist party and related activities.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court Today William Sentner St. Louis United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America CIO Maytag Newton Sentner W. S. Cooper Montezuma Cooper Iowa Communist Party Sentner’s

Italy's Decree Freezes Funds Reported by Agencies

A brief notice from staff and agencies reports Italy enacting a decree that freezes specified funds. Details are sparse but indicate government action impacting financial flows and allocations. The announcement notes the decree applies to certain accounts and financial instruments without listing names.

Iowa convict must pay the death penalty

Iowa Supreme Court upholds murder verdict sentencing Ivan Sullivan to death for killing guard Robert Hart at Fort Madison prison escape. Sullivan and accomplices Haenze and Forrest Fetes fled last year. Cunningham died after wounds. Haenze received life. Sullivan may seek rehearing or gubernatorial clemency. captures occurred in Kansas and Nebraska.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court Ivan Sullivan Iowa Fort Madison Sullivan Lowell Haenze Forest Fetes Middle West Haenze William Cunningham Robert Hart Cunningham Lee County Supreme Court High Court George A. Wilson Atchison Kan Dilter Marysville Estes

Civil Defense Plans Outlined by LaGuardia in Broadcast

June 17 report cites Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia outlining civilian defense plans to protect American cities from air raids and war hazards. He urged training civilians to defend themselves and civic structures, stressing mass readiness and the need to minimize loss of life and destruction. Places mentioned include Boston New York Atlanta Columbus San Antonio and other state and local governments.

New York F. H. LaGuardia Honal Broadcasting Company Boston Atlanta Columbus San Antonio and Co Constate Liocal

Horse Owners Face Morphine Controversy and Legal Angles

Fragmentary report outlines disputes over morphine use among horse owners. Mentions Culbert and Patram, with threats and legal actions possible. Contains scattered references to owners, veterinarians, and the racing community.

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