06 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1945
Page
1
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The article argues that hidden diplomatic deals undermine public trust in the president and lawmakers. It cites recent disclosures from Yalta and criticizes secret understandings as threats to international peace. It urges clear, public commitments and a reputation for integrity to support a new world order.
The piece surveys diverse German responses as Allied forces move through towns. Reactions range from laughter and smiles to fear, sneers, and occasional resistance. Some cling to Nazi beliefs, hoping for a future revival, while others seek escape by cooperating with the conquerors or awaiting the end of the dreadful war. A minority exhibits overt, violent Nazi hatred even in defeat.
An analysis of a Japanese cabinet resignation framed as a prelude to self destruction. The emperor invites a new leader to form a government, but with Japan's arms outlook the act signals imminent defeat and likely another resignation and death.
The piece laments unpredictable March and April weather in Iowa and questions the effectiveness of man made food controls. It notes alternating surpluses and shortages in eggs poultry and pork and questions federal planning versus leaving nature to run its course. It ends with a growing respect for natural forces.
The column reflects on a warm early spring in Washington as temperatures rise into the low 70s and a Good Friday church chime prompts thoughts on faith amid war. It recalls two Patton debates in Congress, Census estimates, and praises Ford’s wartime feats, including Willow Run production.
Drew Pearson reports the Western Front hinges on supply lines from channel ports to advance areas. Patton’s 12 day fuel shortage near September’s drive exposed a systemic distribution bottleneck in France, shifting blame from home production to Allied logistics and prompting Pentagon probes and Lutes surveys. The piece also notes Biddle’s noisy radio incident and coal miners’ strike voting details.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on April 6 four firms including three local companies and one Des Moines firm bought 6000 yards of percale stored for five years. The material, part of a government program to aid needy families during a low mood, was auctioned by the Agricultural Adjustment Agency to aid cotton mattress and comforter production.
A fragmentary column from McNaught Syndicate reflects on European political drift toward communism, two way telephone ideas, and a humorous store hat incident in New York. It contrasts wartime courtesy in Sullivan Indiana with Manhattan life and local agency stories.
A nostalgic verse recounts a birthday lost to time and family memories. The speaker recalls past celebrations and a mother’s joy, noting how the Sixth of April now returns as memory instead of present gathering.
Des Moines April 6 A veteran Republican legislator T Kuester Griswold chairman of the house appropriations committee warned that current spending in the legislature is shaping a political defeat. He spoke after the committee approved a pension and retirement system bill for all public employees over his objections saying state revenues cannot bear the added cost.
Honor list entries include Saintes Archer, Freda Gruble, Kish Wrunin, Pearl New man, Evelyn Rueldeels, Mary Alice Sparcpe noting achievements. Other names listed: Dean Stump, Myrna Voktiate tear Wedemeyer, Jar bb Jovenild, Dorothy Lovell, Beverly McCarthy, Sylvia Need Siptione oe, Marjorie Roeh haly, Deciens db Shen, Rachel Tuy bereresness, Hola t Haw thorne, Robert fittler, Irene New tan, Tilly Gak, Rith Walker.
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