04 Apr 1952
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1952
Page
1
The piece describes Iowa's Republican state convention scenes as Taft and Eisenhower factions clash over delegate pledges. It notes smoke filled rooms, planning, and hopes to prevent uninstructed delegates while stressing republican unity and brief speeches.
Councilman Joe Pogge says the city may purchase a street sweeper in the future. Street work focuses on East Seventh Street mudhole with state cooperation to improve an old eyesore. Recent dust blowing downtown due to a broken sprinkler hindered street department efforts.
The Salt Lake Tribune notes 24 unnamed days left in the year for new designations and criticizes the administration for failing to enforce wage and price rules. It argues President Truman is a politician, not a statesman, and warns of political costs to the nation.
Publication issues evenings except Sundays under Telegraph Pub Corp. F D Simpson editor. Rates listed for carrier in Atlantic, Cass county, and wider areas including Iowa and Canada. Subscriptions range from one month to one year with varying prices.
Drew Pearson surveys a cabinet revolt against Newbold Morris questionnaire and lists leading Democratic figures like Barkley Rayburn Douglas Kerr Russell Kefauver McMahon Williams as Easter political paraders. The piece notes a growing party enthusiasm and a post-card poll on candidates for 1952.
A humorous verse recounting a detective story where murder appears in a sealed room yet leaves no trace. The narrator’s detective fails to find solid clues despite chasing tips and testing fingerprints, while Scotland Yard concedes the case is too hard.
Three Elliott residents were injured in a three vehicle crash on highway 48 near Red Oak with two Griswold men uninjured. Charles Reed and his wife Clara sustained serious injuries and a daughter in law suffered facial cuts. A Hansen produce truck carrying eggs was also involved. The accident prompted Iowa counties to promote cancer awareness through the American Cancer Society.
The writer decries relying on so called experts from taxi drivers to radio commentators. He argues for diligent fact finding, access to archives from Teheran to Yalta, and the need for study and experience before forming judgment about complex world events.
Babson Park mass March 15 argues the United States is poorer than 1928 and 1929 levels. He cites rising population, government expansion, and high taxes. The piece urges voter participation and public letters to elected officials to curb waste.
A political message urges voters to back candidates who promise efficient government and to support the Hoover commission reforms. It stresses citizen responsibility for high taxes and the need to curb spending while promoting disciplined club style meetings and speech training for members.
Des Moines Toastmasters hold a sample meeting at Hotel Whitney Monday at 6 30 pm to form an Atlantic club. Dr Ralph Smith Rev A D Steffenson and Walter Lyon former members join Walter E Schultz area governor in launching the Atlantic club for men over 21 to improve public speaking and leadership.
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