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Newspaper

Oelwein Daily Register

Location

Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1945

Page

2

Missing Staff Directives From Weleyphote Office

Fragmented directory notes show staff names and departments with unclear roles. Mentions Alberta Thack Rob Nelson O D Bickiaz and Dosiz among lines about office contact and inquiry handling.

The Register's Civic Platform Editorial Note

The Register outlines a civic platform advocating Mercy Hospital expansion and a Brain program to keep pace with Gelwein Ski enhancements. It calls for Lake Gelwein improvements and more funds for beautification and maintenance of city parks.

Mercy Hospital Tj Gelwein Lake Gelwein

There Goes That Long Again for Dresdent Truman

A contested account accuses President Truman’s top administrator McKim of influencing a special Congressional race and misusing federal funds. The piece cites Rep Slalleck and notes McKim’s reassignment, while denying a final hospital site decision and urging removal from the payroll.

Carses McKim Joalm W. Snyder Joans Montana Veterans” Administration Veterans Hospital Washington Jessman Halleck Veterans’ Bureau North Dakota Veterans’ Administration McNint

Five Dollar Use Tax on Cars Sparks Public Outcry

A long criticism of the five dollar federal use tax on passenger cars highlights widespread public resentment. The piece notes the tax adds to annual costs alongside state licenses and fuel, with critics urging repeal. It mentions Congress has shown reluctance to remove the nuisance tax, despite potential revenue losses estimated at about 120 million dollars, and speculates on the timing of any repeal vote.

United States Tim Esseline Amiot Congress Liz Epen

Open Forum letters require signatures and word limit

The newspaper invites Open Forum letters but demands signed submissions limited to 306 words. Anonymous letters may be rejected unless the author is known to the paper, as an Open Forum convenience can be abused by unsigned input.

United Feature Syndicate. Inc

Oelwein Register Columnists Express Diverse Opinions

Columnists in the Oelwein Register voiced a range of viewpoints, noting that their opinions do not always mirror the newspaper’s stance or its policies. The piece underscores editorial independence and differing perspectives among writers.

Oelwein Register

Mrs. Roosevelts column on communists stirs debate

Westbrook Pegler reports Eleanor Roosevelt’s column challenges American communists and calls for clear stance to protect the United States. The piece critiques Soviet influence and urges temperate, noninflammatory actions while warning against internal divisions that could threaten world peace.

Westbrook Pegler New York Eleanor Roosevelt Regier Rooseveltes Russia Tully Sevier America Fari Unisis United States

Screening for peace time service in postwar era debates

Hyde Park opinion essay argues for selective release from active duty and deferment to boost education and training of scientific manpower. It weighs compulsory service against broader uses of military training, warning against exclusive army focus while seeking a path to lasting peace and security.

Hyde Park McDoough Max Lerner Josephus Daniels

Red Baiting Politicians Irk Those Who Rule Reichlines

A Paris dispatch describes military officers and veterans irked by Congress and civilian officials after the German surrender. Soldiers fear politicians who pretend expertise, urging frank policy, stronger national defense, and independence from outsiders' influence to avoid inviting world conflict. Lt Col Henry C. Walsh and Lt Col William McDonald film in France.

Paris IDPR Europe Pentagon Washington War Department Germany Siste Tven Barrage Baloons Russia Congress

Rathben Home From Nazi Prison

AURORA Special Sgt Ver non Rathbus recently liberated prisoner of the Germans arrived home Sunday morning, surprising his parents who had learned he had reached New York. He has a 60 day for jiough.

Aurora Vernon Rathbus New York

Gracie Allen on Drafting Women in National Debate

Gracie Allen parodies a Harvard anthropologist proposing universal draft for women. She satirizes the idea by claiming anthropology equates women to apes and jokes that a professor who teaches it cannot read or write, lampooning the debate over gender roles and military training.

Hooton Harvard Vassar Don Hooten

Times Past Echoes From June 18 1935 Events

A 1935 city visit by Commander and Mrs E A Thiele of Long Beach is noted. Local residents Mrs J A Lindstrom and Mrs J H Meyer are mentioned with family travels and hospital reports. Several names appear with social visits, trips to Des Moines Dubuque Waterloo and St. Paul. A college commencement and wedding notices at Carnell College are also referenced.

E. A Thiele Long Beach California Harry Thiele J. A. Lindstrom Bini South Frederick Henry Hintz Des Moines Donald M. E. Shomer Helen Lucille Dubuque Beadle - Westevest Ger de Shhomer Paul Neubauer Ard Seguin Texas Rosalma W. A. Brady Wanda Pelmner Bee Fiie St. Paul A. G. Meikie Minneapoi Lester Boots Wm. Morris Waterloo Andy Forthun M. Allaway Sioux City Biss Ang Alangan Mable Cooper Vernon Carnell College

Talle Speech Backs Bretton Woods

Rep Henry O Talle spoke in favor of the Bretton Woods legislation which the House passed by a large margin 345 to 18 largely reflecting support from Iowa officials. Gwynne opposed saying the plan not beneficial or sound. Another vote approved extra expense pay for members despite some dissent.

E. P. Chase Uowa Daily Press Washington, D.C Henry O. Talle Bretton Woods House Talle John W. Gwynne Waterloo Iowa Gwynne Stetton Woods

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