Staff Directory Extract from 1928 Register Page
A transcribed staff directory lists names and roles with partial phrases. It hints at departments such as state, war news, society news, and correspondence, mentioning several individuals and their duties or requests for information or magazines. The text appears garbled but preserves a few proper names and job references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rones
Misa Alberta Thack
Niet Ising
Fey Lindstrom
Miss
Burk Selzen
Q. D. Bieking
Doris Butler
OWI Reeks of Communism Critique by Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler attacks the Office of War Information as pro Bolshevik and anti American, accusing Elmer Davis and OWI staff of bias, propaganda and aiding communism over democracy. He condemns the agency for favoring communist ideas and hindering American morale and war effort, urging accountability and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook Pegler
New York
Congressi
Congress
Lee
Editorial: The Register's Civic Platform
The Register advocates a civic program adding Mercy Hospital Hi-A building work to match Oelwein’s pace, pushing lake purification, and increasing funds for park beautification and maintenance. The plan emphasizes infrastructure, health, environment, and green spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital Hi
Oelwein II
Japanese War Mindset and Bond Drive Reflections
The piece discusses war bond costs, bond purchases, and a grim Japanese outlook. It explains the Gumbatsu, a ruling Japanese elite driving total allegiance to the Emperor, and notes Japan's willingness to die for the cause. It contrasts American resolve with their vision of conquest and the masters race myth.
Borneo in the News and War Significance
The piece outlines Borneo as a vast tropical island near the Philippines, rich in rubber and oil and now a strategic battlefield as Australian forces under General MacArthur advance to free it from Japanese control. It notes the island’s size, diverse terrain, and vital wartime contribution through Brunei region rubber supplies critical to Allied industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Borneo
Barneo
Australia
Greenland
New Guinea
Japan
Seihwet
Philippines
Singapore
General MacArthur
Brunei
Western Pacific
United States
Barnes
Notable General Grant Eisenhower Contemplates Political Office
General Eisenhower, praised for modesty and military skill, signals interest in political life. Some argue veterans rarely become presidents, while his international respect could shape postwar diplomacy with Russia Britain and France. He is viewed as a key figure for steering occupation and allied relations as the war extends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Mil 3
MacArthur
Fizenhower
Russia
Britain
France
Europe
United States
Pacific
Open Forum Letters Policy Cited by Oelwein Register
Open Forum letters are welcomed but must be signed or identifiable to the newspaper. Letters are limited to 300 words, and a name may be withheld only if the writer is known to the paper. The editor notes that opinions do not necessarily reflect the paper’s policy.
Roosevelt praise at union camp and Mauldin visit
Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on two highlights from the International Ladies Garment Workers Union vacation camp. She notes the Dond drive rally where members pledge small to large bonds, praising U S unity and wartime spirit, and she praises the union’s support for families and children at Unity House. She also recalls meeting Sgt Bill Mauldin, expresses admiration for young war workers, and recommends Mauldin's book as a vital soldier’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Air Commission Berths Coveted By Many Iowans
Iowa aviation groups vie for spots on the new Aeronautics Commission as Gov. Blue plans to appoint a director of Aeronautics and set the salary with council approval. Candidates race to join the panel amid strong interest and rivalry among aviation interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Commission
Aeronautics Commission
Air Commission
Paul R. Sumbarger
Gowa Daily Press
Des Mgines
IDPA
Iowa Aeron
Autics Commission
Robert D. Blue
Aeronautics
É Council A
Serambie
Gracie Allen on Adolph Hitler as a mistaken woman disguise
Gracie Allen lampoons a supposed Hitler disguise, claiming the man hunter theme parodies wartime foe. The piece mocks a criminal’s missteps and jokes about gendered disguises, signaling playful wartime satire with Gracie’s characteristic quips.
Federal tax payment round discussed by states
The passage describes a second round of federal tax payments on motor trucks under Uncle Sam’s control and ongoing negotiations with the Office of Defense Transportation. States seek to avoid a third court action by addressing motives and concerns raised in the current round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Uncle Sam
Office of Defense Transportation
10-20-30 YEARS AGO June 25 1935 events listed
Brief clippings note visits and travel of local residents E L Feld sails to Mason City and Daugherty H G Streigsh t heads to Jefferson City Missouri for business Carme B Hintz family trip through Yellow Stone Park Dorothy Ritchie and Tom Maley wedding T E Maley returns to Oak Park IL Lang and Kadle involved in auto incident Dance attendees in Independence include Earl Moore Mildred King Lavelle Kiefer and others 1925 social details include Charles Lazio Jerry Haynes Ed Kirby at Independence dance George Cole visiting from Ben Cole home town to South Dakota Mrs W W Morris Mrs E L Irvin plan trip to New Mexico Long Beach California Frank W family guests return from Yorkville Darnell reunion discussion 1915 Mrs Lievd Pridles reports home in Westcate for Friday events and local names and places mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Feld
iMeason City
Daugherty
H. G. Streigsht
Jefferson City
Missouri
Carme B. Hintz
Yellowstone Park
T. E. Maley
Oak Park
Dorothy Ritchie
Tom Maley
WL Lang
Weicester
Kadle
Iolowins An -Submobile
Charles Lazio
Jerry Haynes
Ed Kirby
Independence
Earl Moore
Botoh Sternene
Mildred King
Lavelle Kiefer
George Cole
Ford
South Dakota
W. W. Morris
E. L. Invin
New Mexico
Long Beach
Calif
Frank Wi
Yorkin St
Darnell Renuneld
Yorkville
Wartime guards tightened after escape from camp
An investigation into prisoner escapes prompts plans for new safeguards rather than closing camps. A labor shortage in wartime drives work for the state, with studies tracing the six-escape incident to a Colorado or Iowa facility.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Register Staff Directory
Telegacts
Thas
Cnid
Washington
Red Cross
Office of War Information
Elmer Davis
Norary Dissine
Aveonle
Tf Davis
Conyright
King Features Syndicate
Nota General Grant
Oelwein Daily Register
Eleanor Roosevelt
United
Nore
Unity House
Srr
George Carlin
Sgt
Bill Mauldin
Sgt. Mauldin
Los Angeles
Gs. Mauldin
Ernie Pyle
Ags
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Weil
Blondie
Abeneztane
By McManus
Casey
Dugan
Towle
Siy
Little Annie Rooney
Sinbad
Arrell
Siluree
Gracie Allen
Adolph
Hitler
F.B.L
Righ
Lievd Pridles
Westcate Vestard
Iowa Roebleries
Wee
Lenwood
Scheel
Lover
By Jimmy Hatlo
Thanux
Atlantic City
New Jersey
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