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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
3
A jumble of humor and notices from West Union includes jokes about a ghost milk tail and a soldier Pat in trenches, plus a quirky court verdict about temporary insanity. The page also lists real estate transfers with names like Breese Schlatter and Niles, providing a snapshot of local life and transactions in 1943.
Parcel descriptions reference lots blocks and tracts in Clermont including lots 1 2 block 80 sections 34 95 and various partial lots and quarters. The text lists multiple parcels with neighboring blocks and sections N34 SW NW 13 pt NWNE 13 pt NE SE and partial divisions along with small remaining portions.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening June 24 in West Union for installation of new officers. At the previous May meeting business was completed and materials sent to the Knoxville Veterans Home. Installed officers include Mrs. Lloyd Tope president Mrs. Fred Ganske first vice president Mrs. Francis Loftus second vice president Mrs. George Quandt secretary Mrs. Ted Dorland chaplain Mrs. Ferne Payne sergeant at arms and Mrs. J B Nifes historian.
D L Wood of West Union proprietor of the Empress Cate was in St. Louis June 18 and 19 at Red Cross headquarters where he was named club director. He will report to Washington for training the last Monday of July. He comes from Elkader where he was a schools superintendent and has been active in civic groups. The Woods’ son Gens has just left for training in the service.
Italy seeks Axis support as reports describe a tense mood in Rome and warnings of worse bombing ahead. European dispatches note authorities urging civilians to prepare for intensified Allied raids, with speculation that bombing campaigns aim to force Italy from the war without invasion.
Mussolini replaced party secretaries in 16 provinces to tighten control over the fascist party and the Italian people, marking a second shake-up in two weeks. Radio Rome notes changes in prefects across southern Italy while a La Linea dispatch reports allied ships at Gibraltar and shipments bound for North Africa, including twelve food laden vessels and two troop transports.
German air defenses in western Germany fortify the Ruhr and surrounding cities with heavy anti aircraft batteries and searchlights. Authorities claim over 1.5 million Germans are tied to flak and fighter duties as night raiders face a fortified Maginot line style defense.
Reports show seven locals voting to return then striking again. Frick Coke and U S Steel mines operated with reduced crews, Jones & Laughlin and Republic Steel closed most mines. Congress debates Roosevelt plan to raise driftage limit to 65 and draft strikers, amid opposition and fears of using the army as labor. The president asserts steps were taken to enlist striking miners under the selective service act and to seek a 65 year draft age.
Local voters reacted angrily to President Roosevelt's proposal to draft striking workers, signaling intensified opposition as wartime labor policy sparked debate across communities. The article notes continued discussions and regional concerns following the plan's introduction.
President says work disruption threats will trigger prompt action as Harold Ickes continues running government owned or taken mines for now. Terms of employment align with the War Labor Board and there is no promise of future change. The remark hints at possible return of mines to private owners, per operators' studies.
Operators state the mines will revert to private operation and require miners to sign an agreement with the owners. They say the president should not countenance punishing operators for John L. Lewis defying the United States government.
Poor seed cleaning and treatment before planting led to widespread weed infestations reducing yields on thousands of acres. Experts warn that inadequate preparation allowed weed seeds to contaminate crops, threatening harvest quality and farm profitability nationwide.
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