Hoover comments reshape view of Russian hunger program
The article discusses Herbert Hoover's remarks in Rio de Janeiro about international communist strategy. It argues Hoover’s statements support claims that Stalin refused cooperation on relief amid famine, framing Soviet restraint as a cover for its broader aims. It labels the communist press and radicals as opposing Truman’s appointing of Hoover as chief investigator.
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Rusia
Herbert Hoover
Trumman
Iis
Todd
Wall Street
Bnt
Russia
Mr. Hoover
Rio de Janeiro
Universal Party
Communist Party
United States
Hoover
Stalin
Trouman
Great Britain
Louvers
Star routes urged to restore mail service from Oelwein area
Local officials push to reinstate long established star routes removed during the war. Restoring northbound services at 4 00 and 5 45 would speed mail to Oelwein and nearby towns, benefiting several communities. The post office plans to work with Oelwein institutions to press the department for serious consideration amid political delays.
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Oelwein
Qelwein
Open Forum Letters Policy Cautions on Signatures
The newspaper encourages signed letters to 300 words with names optional. Readers may request anonymity, though the writer’s identity is known to the paper. An open forum can be abused by anonymous letters, so policy stresses accountability and responsible usage.
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Mee
Wadena Notes From Fremont Clark Correspondent
Local notes report fishing trips to northern Wisconsin by Mr and Mrs Fremont Clark and companions LaVerne Thomas and C R Clark. Edgar Dunn returns from Everett WA to summer, Thad Walters hurt his arm falling from a ladder at the schoolhouse. Mrs Ernestine Herrling and son Shori visit Spokane then Monrovia CA. Chief W E Bunting and daughter Lynn June visit. he heads back to Chicago. Lyle Whittenbaugh improving in Oelwein hospital. Arlington visits and relatives seen in Wadena.
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Edgar Dunn
Arnold Dunn
Junio College
Everett Wash
Thad Walters
Ernestine Herrling
Shori
Herrlings
Spokane
Monrovia
Calif
Don Hinkle
Cooley
W. E. Bunting
Lynn June
Fremont Clark
Chief Bunting
Chicago
Luther Voshell
Guttenberg
Wadena
Lyle Whittenbaugh
Oelwein
Wifred Bond
Verne Northrup
Fern Northrup
Arlington
Clyde Bond
Verda
Ducky and Cat's Woodland Escape Ends In Uncertain Turn
A duckling named Ducky wanders with Mr Feline Cat into the woods after a sly offer of adventure. The cat secretly plots harm, awaiting a chance to feast, while Ducky longs for home. The tale ends with danger and a hopeful sign for readers to behave and honor parents.
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Ducky Doodle Waddle Quack
Mr. Feline Cat
Ducky
Mr. Feliné
Mr. Feline
Sonny
Democrats in Doldrums as New Deal Tide Ebbs
In New York Democrats tied to CIO P A C allies expected to nominate Senator James Mead for governor and Lehman for the Senate but now see little chance of victory. Republicans gain momentum from national and state foibles, with anticipated Senate victories in several states and dissatisfaction with Roosevelt era policies and foreign policy signals. The piece traces postwar disillusionment, labor tensions, and government inefficiency as factors shaking public support.
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George E. Sokolsky
New York
James Mead
Lehman
United States Senate
Jose
Donovan
The
Cloak and Dagger Ass
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
California
Birmingham
Ala
Butler
Nebraska
Shipstead
Minnesota
Senate
Bricker
Ohio
la Follettes
Roosevelt
Teheran
Yala
Ten Years Ago In Oelwein Local Baseball Win
Ten years ago Oelwein defeated Waverly 4 to 3 in a ten inning baseball game. Notices of visits and travels include Wesley Wolgamot in Cedar Rapids and a trip to Chicago for Elizabeth Connor. Local events mention golf in Davenport and Niagara cave excursion near Harmony Minnesota.
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Oelwein
Waverly
Wesley Wolgamot
Cedar Rapids
C. A. Torrey
Don ‘Witt
Gen Doran
Davenport
William Gordon
Jimmy
Minneapolis
Elizabeth Connor
Chicago
Fred Rule
Florence
Angie Alcano
Niagara Cave
Harmony
Minn
Republicans Straddle Amid Shifting Public Opinion in 1946
The piece criticizes the Republican National Committee for lacking an adequate program to mobilize public opinion. It notes some senators and representatives offer evidence of a program, but the party remains passive, underfinanced, and ill arranged financially. It argues voters seek decisive leadership and a plan akin to the idea of "normalcy."
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Republican National Committee
Senate
House
Democratic Party
U S W Picnic At City Park Reported In Community Notes
Mra Elvira Johnson and Correspondent Margaret Teenasie provided social updates from Clermont with dinner guests the Hartman and Bennett households. The U S W held an annual picnic at City Park with about 50 attendees and a program including vocal trios recitations a father’s day greeting and closing song. The next regular meeting is set for June 25 with Mrs. Wm Belschner as hostess and Mrs. Amundson assisting.
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J. C. Halverson
Clarice Dugstad
Anna Crowe
Loyce Erickson
Ladies Aid Meeting Set at Mrs Blake Home
The Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. W. R. Blake on June 26 with Mrs. Henry Olson serving as assisting hostess.
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Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society
W. R. Blake
Henry Olson
Randalia W S C S Meets for August Homecoming Plans
The Randalia W S C S met with Mrs Verene Rubger and co hostess Ruth McComb. Mrs Pauline Gildner led devotions and Mrs Nell Salisgiver with Mrs Ruth Bacon led the lesson. The group will assist with arrangements for the 25th anniversary homecoming services at the church in August. A son was born to Mr and Mrs E R Wilbur at Oelwein Hospital Wednesday morning.
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Verene Rubger
Ruth McComb
Pauline Gildner
Nell Salisgiver
Ruth Bacon
E.R. Wilbur
Oelwein Hospital
First Colonie Copper Pennies Stamped in Simsbury
SIMSBURY Conn UP John Higley produced the first copper coins minted in the colonies at his Hop Meadow Brook furnace. The pennies bore the inscriptions I am good Copper and Value Me as You will, reflecting early colonial currency efforts.
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Simsbury
Conn
John Higley
Colonies
Hopmeadow Brook
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