03 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1944
Page
1
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The piece argues Churchill seeks a European balance of power to maintain British influence while warning that Russia threatens this order. It criticizes Britain for clinging to old approaches and urges a new peace foundation beyond fragile coalitions, noting the US may be drawn in to counter Moscow.
The piece argues that political handling of war campaigns hurts efficiency. It criticizes Democrats for tying war progress to political management and notes Italy as a failed example. It urges changing political leadership midstream when the current approach weakens soldiers’ efforts.
The Office of Price Administration notes civilian meat consumption in the first year of rationing was high, arguing rationing prevents price-driven extra buys by rich civilians and protects military supply. CP A warns halting rationing would lift annual per person to about 165 pounds from 132, with prewar at 131. The piece links these figures to wartime policy and Pacific campaign aims.
A Washington column criticizes a rabble rousing minority in Congress for wasting time on petty fights over a tax bill and a Soldiers' vote bill. It notes clashes between Hoffman and Church, with Eberharter and Sabath pleading for action. Also covers Oklahoma politics Choctaw ties and a fatal naval boxing incident.
Miss Dorsey and others attend Anita masquerade while Dr. J. A. Taylor travels east to Davenport and Iowa City. A woman suffrage debate occurs at Rev. Herron’s sociable with Lufe Young and J. J. McConnell among participants. Frank Gillespie joins a Cheyenne grocery firm. A lawyer shoots at an editor over a critical article. Mrs. Conway returns to school duties after illness. A sleigh accident at 5th and Chestnut injures Mrs. Wiles and Mrs. Miller.
Casey Geiger a south and sixth grade teacher submits resignation to the school board effective immediately. Mrs. Claire Bosold will finish the year as teacher and assume remaining duties.
A compact verse about a future world changer born humble, weighing seven pounds yet potential unseen by measurements. The poem imagines a child who may grow to influence freedom and justice, guided by faith and resolve against cynicism.
In Washington D C the Ringling Brothers Big Top will not return in May but will visit in September. The Shrine Circus plays three weeks at Uline Arena this spring featuring top attractions. The piece also notes political chatter on Washington's elective city government and possible statehood, with figures like Senator Bilbo and Senator McCarran mentioned in context.
A prior capper Sumners amendment died with the session. A district delegate proposal would require simple congressional action and grants no floor vote. Many old Washingtonians oppose any ballot due to fears of a colored majority. Suburban Virginia and Maryland areas grow as residents shift voting allegiance to their states. The question remains if the District will ever win the vote.
The writer recalls brutal New York storms late winter 1919 with deep snow and fuel shortages. He notes a March thaw never came, coal and oil rationing, and a stray memory of Morton Hoyt, Elinor Wylie, and Nancy Hale as well as past adventures at sea and internment. The piece ends with a critique of the Metropolitan Opera’s storage of scenery and fire risks.
Massena-Frank Platt on a tri day furlough from Farragut Idaho will spend time with his family. Radioman 3/e LeRoy Shields arrives on a ten day leave from San Diego California.
Mrs J L Kirkpatrick departs Sunday for Leadville Colorado to spend three weeks with her daughter Mrs Merle Schiller and family. She is accompanied by her grandson Gary Lynn Kirkpatrick.
A compact report notes the phrase All the News When It Is News as a play on headlines. It reflects a meta comment about timely coverage and the constant pursuit of fresh information.
Massena school board re elected Supt. Earl Coulsen and the entire faculty with higher salaries. Coulsen declined acceptance of the superintendency but did not reveal future plans.
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