Wheat Shortages Pinched by Distribution Woes and OPA
Wartime grain and flour shortages tighten as faulty distribution and bureaucratic overlaps disrupt supplies. Mills lack wheat and bakeries cut output. government plans to lend wheat to mills cover only part of normal flour, while flour use limits and sugar allotments stir uncertainty. Farmers may restrain sales as a last resort, with export programs aimed to ease supply through the next year.
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Washington
OPA
Truman
Congress
Anderson
Mar. Anderson
Opinion Column Expressions in Oelwein Register
Fragmentary line notes that the operons expressed by various columnists in the Oelwein Register do not necessarily reflect the newspaper policy or official stance.
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Oelwein Register
Bix Pewsparer
Open Forum Letters Policy Emphasizes Signed Submissions
The newspaper invites Open Forum letters but requires signatures for acknowledgment and limits letters to 300 words. Writers may request name withholding, but the editor must know the author. Anonymous submissions are discouraged to prevent misuse.
Oran and Waterloo visitors share weekend across Iowa towns
Pauline Williams and Ralph Hirtches of Waterloo visited at the Ray Adams home over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Patterson and family of Arlington were Sunday dinner guests in the Charles Squires home. Earl Lockwood and Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Squires and Lee Bennett attended wrestling bouts in Waterloo Sunday evening. Visitors from Waterloo City, Mr. and Mrs. George Lorber and sons, returned to Waterloo City after weekend visits. John Bailey of Fort Benjamin Harrison spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Anna Bailey. Mrs. Harry Hyde entertained her church circle with 20 guests. Bunco prizes awarded to Ceil Duffy, Ethel Duffy, Mrs. Wolgamat, and Mrs. F. Kane. Lunch served. circle meets in three weeks with Mrs. Dale Trebon. Sunday guests included Fred Buenzow and Jane, and several others from Minnesota and Iowa. Jane Buenzow vacationing with Mrs. Bailey and Maxine Bierre. Barbara Mersch of Fairbank visited Nancy Lockwood. Chubby Chase of Waterloo visiting grandparents. Merle Sharp and Mrs. Herman Bussey of Fayette were in Oran. Fish in Lansing note and local visiting.
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Pat Patterson
Arlington
Charles Squires
Earl Lockwood
Nancy
Lee Bennett
Waterloo
Towa City
George Lorber
Lorber
John Bailey
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Anna Bailey
Harry Hyde
Near Oran
Ceil Duffy
Ethel Duffy
Dale Trebon
Fred Buenzow
Jane
Mansfield
Minn
Fred ‘Hede
Alden
Fred Katzung
Phyllis
Congar
Leo Katzung
Phyllis Abbe
Albert Lea
Paul Bierre
Malyard
Iowa
Jane Buenzow
Bailey
Maxine Bierre
Laurence Youngblut
Janet
F. N. Youngblut
Lansing
L. C
Chubby” Chase
Merie Sharp
Herman Bussey
Fayette
Oran
Barbara Mersch
Fairbank
Nancy Lockwood
Senate Muffs Chance as Allen Charms Republicans
Harold L. Ickes critiques Senator Allen and President Truman allyship over RFC board dynamics. He notes Allen’s near-appointment to Bank of America and his RFC director role, urging amendment barring officers of recipient entities. The piece laments Republican leniency and warns of future political costs.
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Harold L. Ickes
George FE. Allen
White House
Jesler-At-Large
The
Reconstruction Finance Cooperation
A P. Grannini
Bank of America
Giannini
Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Wagner
Senate
Allen
Jonah
Alten
House of Representatives
House
Roosevelt
New Dealer
Barkley
Mr. Allen
Mr. Girdler
RFC
Index Numbers Mislead With How They Measure Prices
George E. Sexolsky critiques index numbers used by statisticians and government. He argues base dates skew results, making figures misleading and detached from actual market realities. He notes biases toward lawful markets and excludes black market activity, challenging the credibility of index-based conclusions.
Radical Measures To Flag a New York Taxi
A humorous New York City piece describes a radio star in a taxi, noting women may wear shorter skirts and a driver who jokes about the star in his cab. The narrator recalls hailing taxis unsuccessfully before a Stanley Steamer cab stops. The driver plans to tell his wife that he has a radio star as a passenger.
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New York
Consolidated News Features
The Honest Economy and the Steak at $1.50
A 1946 King Features Syndicate piece critiques the idea that supply and demand alone govern markets. It argues human nature biases behavior, noting theft when good prices tempt people, and laments the mismatch between ideal index numbers and real life.
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Chester Bowles
Bureau of Labor Statistics
King Features Syndicate
Tnc
Foreign Competition Need Not Worry U.S. Industry
Hyde Park commentary argues U S industry can compete in a world market as nations export what they must to obtain currency for rehabilitation. Vera Brittain and Mrs Putnam discuss international affairs, Greece and Holland food exports, and the need to aid rebuilding efforts while maintaining capacity to meet demand.
Thawing Poultry and Kitchen Habits Caution
Thaw poultry slowly before cooking for even heat and reduced fuel. Do not hurry thawing by soaking in water as juices are lost. Thawed meat spoils faster and should be cooked promptly. Keep sinks tidy with a dedicated cabinet for soaps. The booby bird is described as unafraid of men to the point of approaching.
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Russell Cummings
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New York Herald- Tribune
Bert Andrews
Tom Girdler
Republic Steel Company
Cleveland
Treasury
New York Post Corporation
George E. Sexolsky
Leon Henderson
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Lewis
Henderson
Conn
Louis
Aldé
FBI
Statisticians
Ceorge Kk
Sokoaay
Henry
By Carl Anderson
Oues Club
Halhives
Little Annie Rooney
Glory Osky
Mrs. Meany
By McManus
U.S
Eleanor
Hyde Park
Strand
Vera Brittain
Putum
Friends Service Committee
Greece
Holland
Aften
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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