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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
2
A fragment notes a phrase about Lest We Forget connected to an establishment of religion or faith. The readable bits suggest a discussion or memory item tied to religious institutions or ceremonies without full context or dates.
The Freeman Journal discusses Hitler's plan and the surprise at Germany declaring war on Russia. Analysts weigh whether Stalin will concede to avoid a broader conflict, while Americans debate implications of a two‑front war and Finland’s involvement and other shifting alignments.
The piece notes Stalin and Hitler exchanging insults while claiming honesty about each other. It mentions Hitler’s pledge in Mein Kampf to seize Russian areas as Germany seeks to expand influence, with Russia's government seemingly in a precarious position.
The article discusses accusations that the U S government blocks work by strikers and claims some would work if paid. notes eleven ships idle for 46 days and calls for retroactive settlements. It adds Nazis advancing into Russia with strong Polish and British aid debates, and outlines U S aid limits and Russian fund releases for purchases.
After a morning breakfast six crews were named for the U S O drive in Oelwein and report good success. Six regular crews plus one special and one for employees and clerks are mobilized. The aim is strong as organizers expect raising over 10 million dollars nationwide with 1250 pledged locally. Funds support morale boosting and recreation for workers, supplementing government welfare efforts. Local volunteers anticipate success.
Rese Lee backs a political move to nominate Gypsy Lee for the position of Secretary of Labor amid ongoing debates on labor policy and worker protections. The proposal signals potential shifts in administration staffing and labor advocacy.
A reader’s note questions the reach of a political party and a government, referencing patriotic songs like Bing and plavis and a phrase the Gem of the Ocean. The remark hints at concerns over national identity and governance limits.
Hitler directly directs the German war effort from his headquarters amid battles with Russia. The article recalls his World War I corporal past and hints at memories of a different conqueror. Florence bans women in shorts or slacks under threat of arrest and bicycle confiscation.
Britain continues air attacks as German forces are divided, intensifying pressure on Germany's defenses while Britain endures severe past bombardments.
Livestock market report notes hogs trading unevenly with about 14 000 head offered in Chicago. Cattle masses ranged 750 to 900 pounds with values around 10 25 to 12 30 for feeder steers and good to choice grade. Prices show varying demand across hogs cattle and feeders.
Grain futures edged higher in quiet trade on the Chicago market as traders priced in modest demand and supply signals. The report notes slight gains amid thin activity, with prices inching up on speculative buying and hedging pressure.
Trading session held with small losses across grains as cotton and soybeans drive action. Wheat edged up then pared gains on scattered buying linked to cotton rally and weather fears in the southwest. Soybeans swung from gains to losses while corn and oats showed modest moves. Kansas City and Minneapolis mirrored Chicago. Skies were partly cloudy with scattered storms forecast across the grain belt.
Market notes detail colored fowl 3 to 5 pounds and 4 to 5 pound lines, old roosters, leghorn roosters, and various weights. Also listed are New York quotes for potatoes by hundred pounds, with regional prices including Idaho white potatoes, Maine greens, California long whites, North and South Carolina, Alabama, and southern yams. Other items include flour, pork, lard, petroleum, and live poultry prices, with terms for breakfast, caps, capons, and ducks. overall market steady to strong for some commodities and steady for poultry.
Market notes show butter and egg receipts, milk prices, and poultry demand with price scores and grade indications. Entries span 1939 and 1940 figures for creamery products, egg cases, and fowl types, plus regional listings for potatoes and Bliss Triumphs varieties across several states.
Stocks irregularly higher and quiet with curb stocks mixed in Chicago. Bonds irregularly higher as domestic rails and Japanese loans strengthen. Grain in Chicago holds steady with wheat and corn near unchanged to a bushel higher. Cotton futures fall up to 65 cents per bale while rubber remains steady and silver trades at 34 3 4 cents per ounce.
The market ended the day on a firmer note after an uneven session. Steel issues led a late rebound with small gains, motors recovered from a dip, rails rose strongly, and utilities stayed steady. Trading volume remained light as investors watched the reconstruction Finance Corporation's status.
The market reflected cautious optimism as a tentative British lend-lease loan arrangement loomed, with U.S. securities offered as collateral. Analysts saw potential British liquidation as bullish, while traders advised selective buying and cautioned against overextension. Bond activity highlighted Japanese loans, while Italian and German issues softened. US government issues gained, corporate loans held steady, and general grain markets moved narrowly. Transportation and industry showed progress with higher car loadings and rising electricity output, while crude oil and gasoline figures edged up. Major equities including Warner Brothers Paramount U S Steel and Boeing displayed gains and new highs for the year, signaling a broad but selective rally.
Scientists argue the living spiny anteater of Australia formed too late in evolution. If fully true to its type, it would have vanished from Earth about 100 million years ago, though it persists today as a unique marsupial.
The insignia features a triangle enclosing tank wheels and tread with a gun, and an Arabic numeral at the triangle apex indicating the division number. This emblem marks the United States armored force and reflects its mechanized strength.
Ames Iowa June 23 United Press The Iowa Presbyterian synod endorsed United States aid to Great Britain and the allies. An amendment warned Nazis victory would end church missions and world peace ventures and was adopted narrowly. Opponents argued the church would be drawn into war. The synod then deleted the line about the allies, withdrawing endorsement of aid to Russia. Dr John Mackay spoke on God and the Church. Attendance of 500 to 600 was expected at a youth banquet tonight.
During World War I the Allies purchased four billion dollars worth of munitions from the United States between 1914 and 1918.
The Turkish ambassador to Moscow informed the foreign com missariat that Turkey would remain neutral in the German Soviet war. The report notes Turkey's stance amid wartime tensions and reflects on neutrality policy during the era.
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