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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1944
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists editors and offices, billing options and rates for local and out of state subscriptions, and states a delivery line for evening paper issues. It notes contact numbers for delivery changes and emphasizes notifying the office rather than the carrier.
The author argues that invasion timing hinges on readiness, not courage. Morale decides winners as high morale sustains troops through tough battles while German morale has sunk after Russia and Africa campaigns. The piece urges optimism and contrasts two soldiers facing a decisive clash.
Republicans await key state election results to gauge support for potential candidates. Willkie leads in noise and ambition but faces old guard resistance, while Stassen and MacArthur stay largely silent and Dewey remains negative. The contest is a toss up as dynamics shift.
The post master general warns soldiers may miss ballots due to time, provoking questions about prior discussions. Allies of Hitler face renewed pressure as German forces confront enemy power. Romania and Austria suffer Allied bombing. The piece notes war brings crime costs to nations and individuals alike.
Washington whirl of political intrigue centers on Jim Farley as Roosevelt foes push to oust him as New York state party chairman. The piece ties Farley to Harry Woodring’s third party bid, notes Baruch's quip on war contracts, and talks Oklahoma’s Ed Moore and crop insurance foes amid a broader GOP backlash.
Summary of 1894 Atlantic events and people including Carl Browne of Coxey's Army as sign painter residents and visitors like Sam son Helen Clute Jennie Clute Rose Adams W A Creager James Watters George Pennell Senator Julian Phelps and H C Gillett with various travels visits and local activities across Atlantic Council Bluffs Massena Cumberland Griswold and Pymosa township.
At a Griswold school board meeting, newly elected member Dale Ellis was chosen president as the board reorganizes its leadership and sets future priorities.
The News-Telegraph presents a compact digest of notable items from recent editions. It highlights key names, places, dates, and facts in a period voice aimed at quick reading and archival value.
Griswold residents Lois Morrison Adeline Mackrill and Wanda Dean have enlisted in the WAVEs. They will report to Hunter College New York City for indoctrination. Their replacements at Middle State Utilities Griswold are Norris Corderman Tris Tracy and Dorothy Davis.
Washington reports 120 navy marine corps and coast guard casualties. Among the Iowans listed are Shirley J. Brown missing Waterloo Everett Vernon Miller missing Montaur Hugh Joseph Moran missing Des Moines Ellis Harry Shields dead Muscatine Erwin Henry Steege missing Waverly Lyle William Stepanek missing Dow City Dale Leon Vance missing Toledo.
Hi Brown known as Himan Brown, 34, Brooklyn native and radio writer producer, creates Green Valley US A a coast to coast show without pay. He directs six shows from home with seven writers, outlining acts and critiquing scripts while exercising on horseback in Central Park.
A light verse about Navy sailors who value correct ship terminology. The poem wryly notes that calling a ship a boat provokes ire from all levels of the crew from cabin boy to skipper, contrasting boat use with ships in sea service. The piece, dated 1944, highlights discipline and language as matters of pride aboard naval vessels.
Pvt. Irvin A. Foxx writes to his grandmother Mrs. J. H. Weber in Cumberland describing life in Stalag camp. He notes Red Cross uniforms, shows from German films and English productions, time on a farm, rheumatism, light duties, and ample reading and meals. He mentions church services starting and asks for more letters.
Anita service members and relatives visit the area. Anita Machinist Mate 3/c Jack Mitchell of Camp Peary, Va, spent a few days here with his wife. Pvt Wayne Flint of Ft Sheridan, Ill, furloughing here with his mother. Pvt Norman Barnholdt and Pvt Marvin Barnholdt of Camp Crowder, Mo, spent the weekend with their parents. Mrs A R Robinson left for Fonda to visit her brother S W Busby who has just returned from 26 months overseas.
An inquest is held today into the death of six year old Helen Phillips of Lincoln Neb who was struck by an auto on highway 75 near Blencoe. Dr Frederick Carr of New York driver of the car is held pending the inquest outcome.
A letter from John Alliband to his parents dated December 19 describes his good health. He mentions receiving packages and photographs from home while being held in a German prison camp.
Rev W K Kautz, recently at Harvard University for basic training as a armed forces chaplain, returns to Adair for a ten day furlough. He preached at St John’s Lutheran Church and was honored with a basket supper. He is assigned to Ft Devens prison camp in Massachusetts and will base with his family in Boston during service.
Audubon county earns the highest per capita tuberculosis seal sale at 24.945 cents while Johnson county follows at 22.6 and Des Moines at 21.8. Mrs. Orr spoke on The Mail Sale Tried and True. County plans to test every high school student for TB next year.
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