09 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1949
Page
1
A humorous reflection on Life magazine’s scale for classifying tastes. The author admits being distinctly low-brow in clothes music reading and furniture, while acknowledging the absurdity and vowing to improve if possible.
The United States must arm Europe to prevent a rapid Soviet overrunning and to maintain a unified Western defense. Without early European rearmament, the continent faces a costly and dangerous future as Russians pursue world conquest.
The piece notes that skilled labor remains scarce in the area despite signs of easing nationwide. It argues that wartime disruptions reduced apprenticeships and older workers have aged out, deepening the skilled trades gap with little relief in sight.
Editorial briefs say the Allis-Chalmers strike, which halted production in a key plant during the war, was organized and run by communists to hinder the war effort. The revelation is seen as undermining confidence in labor leaders.
Poem contemplates the future and enduring values of family and faith. It reflects on high taxes and shrinking fortunes yet predicts lasting joys of land, home, and shared prayers across generations.
Grant Mrs. C. R. Ayres was elected to the administrative board and treasurer of the newly organized Town Society of ChinChilla Breeders at a Des Moines meeting on April 7. Richard Gorman, national manager, Salt Lake City, Utah, was guest speaker.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication details and mailing rates. It notes editors F D Simpson and staff, post office entry date 1912, and pricing for mail subscriptions by region including local Cass county and broader U S outside Iowa Canada rates.
A collector recalls Capper’s Weekly list of “greatest” figures and items, from John Paul Jones to Niagara Falls and the Bible. He notes personal changes in view over decades, then shares a bootjack memory from Radford Virginia and stories of publishers, Lakeland Florida donors, and public praise for living citizens.
Mr and Mrs Paul Bintner and sons Jim and Tom formerly living in Omaha for two years have moved to Bluffs. Mr Bintner, a carpenter, will still be employed in Omaha.
The column details Cap Lathrop as a key Alaskan influencer blocking statehood to save taxes, Gruening's confirmation battle before the Senate interior affairs committee, and counterclaims by Gruening supporters. It notes political maneuvering, testimonies, and the broader political climate including Ben ze drine controversy and Capitol Cloakrooms chatter. It references Bevin and Gromyko aboard the Queen Mary, and returns to U.S. defense and aviation ties with Consolidated Vultee and Boeing orders.
Anita Rural Youth and 4-H groups present four one act plays at Atlantis city hall on Tuesday April 12 to raise funds for the Iowa Foreign Youth Exchange program. Plays include Tourist Trouble While the Toast Burns Tub Trouble and Doc Meets Doc. Sponsors Byron and Bernadine Bower emphasize cross country goodwill and world peace through youth exchanges between Iowa and European farms.
Grant-Douglas township reports $330 collected for the Red Cross drive led by township chair Mrs Earl Spiker. Districts Hoosier and Mayflower delayed due to bad roads. others report funds ranging from $20 to $147.50 with several local chairmen listed. Do not drive if you drink.
Cary Grant, recovering from a jaundice attack in London, is back home near Betsy Drake. He says he would like to marry her, but Drake says she is busy with her next picture. Grant, with his 25 year old protege nearby, expects to recover soon.
Washington reports a $70,000,000 plan to build an 18,000 ton 980 foot superliner to challenge Britain's Atlantic leadership. Admiral W W Smith of the Maritime Commission announced immediate construction aiming to launch in summer 1952. The vessel will be the largest U S passenger ship, carrying about 2,000 passengers, closely rivaling the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth.
The project will be funded with 42 million dollars from a national defense subsidy and 28 million dollars from United States Lines. The luxury liner will fly the carrier’s flag as part of the government aided construction.
Adair VFW Post and Auxiliary sponsored a one act play All Star Wedding last night in the high school auditorium. Supt. L L Lang was master of ceremonies with a cast including Paul Kelloway L C Krause L W Ernest Ed Littler Jr Clifford Uhlig Marvin Tibben Wayne Hobson Rev Duane R Manning Cecil Lowe Wayne Smith Lynn Kilcoin Glen Gustafson Bob Karkinsa Danny Grant Bill Edwards Bob Fuss George Wegner Earl V Conner PL A Travis Dr B L Meurer Dale Swinchart Ed Littler Sr Keith Noland Dece Crane Lyon Kilcoin N Dempsey Charles Graham Bill Devereux Sr Adam Ernst John Jipp Delmar Reha Charles Arp M S Noland and John Wedemeyer.
At the Henry Marsh funeral in Dester Friday the attendees included George Bireline Charles Newman Ted Wedemeyer John Newman Raymond Newman Dave Krumm Mrs Fred Schwenneker Mrs Mary Bireline and Mrs Alfred Franz arranged by Dexter Adair.
Naval researchers reported yesterday that penicillin tablets can prevent gonorrhea if taken after exposure, challenging the belief that injection is the only effective method. The findings suggest oral tablets may offer a preventive option, though experts caution about practical limits and adherence.
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