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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
2
A clipped listing lists Devin Associates with addresses in Detroit Cleveland Atlanta Pittsburgh and Chicago area offices. It names representative locations at Chrysler Building New York and other center buildings, indicating a multi city office presence.
A fragment from a historic text questions the phrase Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. The snippet hints at the First Amendment debate over religious liberty and state neutrality.
A garbled editorial commentary discusses President Roogeves regretting past pledges and motions that would not be sent to action in a campaign. It critiques unw wise promises and contrasts views during wartime conditions. It references Willkie and presidential contrast on strategy and leadership.
The text discusses support for Russia against Germany, noting Mussolini’s stance and the potential impact of aiding Stalin. It argues that while aiding Russia could help oppose Hitler, the country should avoid being dominated by a dictator and maintain its own independence.
A record weekly shipment from an Iowa packing plant delivered over ten million pounds of meat to Britain under lend-lease. The load required 323 freight cars and 13 trucks, with much of it destined for European democracies. The article notes a large scale aid effort and asserts the U S will not yield to German coercion on high seas.
Fragmentary remarks stress that peace cannot be guaranteed by four nations alone and depend on others actions. The text warns against sole reliance on barracks, promotes joint appeals, efficiency, and cost savings, and argues in favor of coordinated civilian support to sustain military effort.
The article notes Hitler massing troops on the Russian border, citing four Soviet armies in preparation and signaling a growing threat amid wartime tensions. An allied or opposing stance is implied as Germany seeks leverage over contested territories and agreements.
Market listings show cattle and veal prices with weight labels and bids. Prices for pork, lard, and crude petroleum rise or remain steady amid mixed demand, with minor shifts in grease and fuel components.
Wheat led gains on the Chicago Board of Trade rising over a cent before profit taking. July wheat near 1.00 3-8, corn mixed around 73 1-4 to 1-8, oats up to 34 3-4, rye at 1 3-4, and soybeans higher by 1 to 3-8. Bears intensified later, trimming early strength as selling pressure and hedging appeared amid commission house activity and weather forecasts.
Market notes show irregular activity across stocks and bonds with uneven curb stock movement. Chicago grain closed firm as wheat rose 7 to 8 cents per bushel while corn eased 1 to 3 cents. Cotton futures jumped up to 60 cents a bale with cottonseed oil near year highs. liver futures in New York held steady around 34 3 4 cents per ounce.
President Roosevelt declares Germany an international outlaw over the Robin Moor crisis. He says the United States will demand full reparations for losses to American nationals. Roosevelt drafts the message rapidly with top aides and cancels a Friday press conference.
Export Control Air Petroleum continues to obtain some oil from western ports. The new regulation would not affect such shipments unless orders are issued by export control administrator R. L. Maxwell.
A historical note explains the traditional rule of three obediences for Japanese women. It states obedience to: a father before marriage, to a husband plus his parents after marriage, and to a son when widowed.
The text lists several major U.S. wars with starting dates in April including the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775 the Mexican-American War on April 24 1846 the Civil War date April 15 1661 the Spanish American War on April 21 1896 and World War I on April 6 1917 implying a pattern of April as a starting month for decisive conflicts.
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