Truman Faces Decision on Hobbs Bill and Auto-Grant Law
President Truman weighs action on the Hobbs anti-racketeering bill as the OPA form nears expiration. A longtime adviser says a decision to stem the bill is likely, with discussion of automatic enactment if no veto or signature occurs. The measure targets extortion in interstate commerce and union driver practices, amid debate over peaceful strikes and picketing protections.
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Truman
Wobbs
Senate
House
Supreme Court
New York
Jim Byrnes
Sen
Totle
Backbone State Park Shines As Beauty Spot In Iowa
Fayette Buchan and Clayton counties enjoy Backbone state park with a well run beach bath house 18 cabins and ample rest and relaxation. The park provides ample fishing opportunities Kish and swimming draw hundreds daily with families praising supervision and facilities and calling it the finest state park in a wooded wonderland south of Strawberry Point.
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Backbone
Fayette
Buchan
Clayton Counties
Backbone State Park
Kish
Strawberry Point
Back Bone State Park
Open Forum Letters Policy At Oelwein Register
The Open Forum letters section invites signed pieces limited to 200 words while the newspaper reserves the right to know authors. Anonymous submissions are discouraged and may be rejected to maintain accountability.
Peg Strikes With Bottle in Self Defense
Chicago report says Benjamin Lerner a 52 year old grocery owner used a bottle to deter a burglar. The robbers fought with Lerner and his sons but fled after being outmatched by the improvised weapon. Washington plans 28 state fish hatcheries to boost stocks and tourism. 21 active with two more soon.
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Chicago
UPI
Benjamin Lerner
Lerner
Seattle
Washington State
Have We Abandoned Traditional Policy on Persecuted Allied Peoples
George F. Sokolski argues Francis H. Russell’s State Department stance abandons long held US policy of intervening for persecuted people. He recalls historic protests by Taft and Fish and questions why aid to victims of religious or political persecution and disasters would be sidelined now.
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United States
Francis H. Russell
Schief
Department of State
Ussell
State Department
Mr. Russell
Iman
King Features Syndicate, Inc
What To Do About The Weather? Doris Conner Report
Citizens share Sunday cooling strategies across the area including trips to Clermont and city parks, shade and rest in yards, and breezy confidence. Several mention staying indoors, watching games, and avoiding heat. Local anecdotes capture images of warm days and collective adaptability.
Royal Neighbor Juveniles Hold District Convention in Cedar Falls
Ten years ago the Royal Neighbor Juveniles district convention met Tuesday in Cedar Falls with Oelwein attendees including Blanche Flag Betty King and many others. Other news notes mention families vacationing in Minnesota LaPorte City visits and local hospital recoveries.
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Oelwein
Blanche Flag
Betty King
Laverna Bray
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Wallace Steffen
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Marian Blech
Frances Brittingham
Doris Ann Blech
Qua Gene Schrack
Margaret
Ann Fridley
Lavina Nissen
Virginia Crain
Elaine Flag
Marilyn Chase
Rita Struckman
Marian Struckman
Esdames Bray
Fridley
Stetfen
Expert's 16 Rules for Happy Marriage
Column jokes about Joe Howard proposing sixteen marriage rules. He claims wives should control finances while highlighting Denver, Helena, and Fort Worth as sources of better wives. The writer doubts Howard's expertise, noting his limited experience and the film background behind the advice.
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New York
Joe Howard
WCTU Guest Day and Socials in Fayette
The Fayette WCTU hosts a guest day at Mrs. Harold Matt’s home on Thursday June 27 at 2 30. Miss Florence Ritchie leads the program on Home Influence and its Effects with topics on Family Life Church Life Community Life and Womens Responsiblity in the Home. Mrs Sperry entertains guests Friday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Roy Graves of California with attendance by Mrs Ina Borland Oelwein Mrs Hazel Luck California Mr and Mrs Charles Holmes West Union and others.
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Arthur Doughty
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Roy Graves
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Ina Borland
Oelwein
Hazel Luck
Charles Holmes
Lime to Stop Talking and Start Acting on Palestine
An op ed by Eleanor Roosevelt discusses the Palestine question, Bevin's stance, and U.S. and British roles after World War II. Roosevelt critiques policy, urges clear positions on Jewish displaced persons, and suggests humane resettlement in Europe or Palestine without overwhelming U.S. manpower. She notes 100000 Jews seek homes and calls for military defense plans for Palestine without extra troops.
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Palestine
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Frieda Kirchwey
Cairo
Ernest Bevin
Europe
Philathea class luncheon at Mrs Stone home
The Philathea Sunday school class of the First Methodist church will meet Wednesday June 26 for a one o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs Alice Stone and Miss Stella Latimer. All members urged to attend.
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First Methodist Church
Alice Stone
Stel
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