11 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1944
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists editors and staff, rates for carrier and mail delivery, and a notice to subscribers about evening delivery and changes. It includes contact numbers and guidance to call before 7 pm to arrange delivery issues.
The text argues Hitler aimed to crush Russia to dominate Europe but now admits defeat as the Russian campaign drives Germany into retreat. It claims the Red Army's advance strips Germany of resources and capacity, doom the German war effort, and leaves Germany a second rate power eclipsed by the Soviet Union.
Penicillin is produced in growing quantities to meet army needs and civilian shortages. The drug, shown to cure infections where sulfas fail, saves hundreds of lives on the battlefield. Production aims for nine pounds daily, enough for about 250000 cases a month, aiding thousands of veterans.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce leads the youth center project. They study plans carefully to avoid errors and aim to open the club before the new school year, with student representatives on the advisory board and work soon beginning on the club room.
The obituary recalls John Hancox as kind and devout who served his church and community with steady devotion. It notes many small acts of kindness that improved neighbors' lives and affirms he was “a good man,” a tribute shared by those who knew him. The second portion discusses Britain, the United States, and Russia amid war, criticizing slow allied action and Moscow’s independent political stance.
Inside accounts reveal Italo American leaders proposed broad messages to Italy and a $20 million fund raised in the United States to aid civilians. State Department objections blocked inclusion of certain figures and split the effort between labor and business factions, weakening morale in Italy.
Clarence Hedges and Tom Whitmore hosted a large young people’s party in 1894. Invitations went to Nellie Walker Ted Langdon Edith Cushing Bird Downe Zeta Osborne Mary Laurenson Arlie Rosas Rhoda Brown Edith Gillespie Mary Temple Maude Conard Ella Everett May Calloway Marguerite Daly Bessie Henshaw Mayme Griest Grace Childs Mary Egan Ross Wallace Cecil Bailey Ralph McLean Charlie Brown Joe Brown Vern Sanders Claude Cappellar Lon Temple John Barnard Guy Curtis Ed Lewis Roy Harlan Harry Cavenaugh Everett Smith Ralph Hawke Harley McElwain Fred Green. It was called the most giddy party of the season and all had a wonderful time.
Lewis Corporal Marian Ellis of Camp Roberts California spends a furlough with his wife and mother Mrs Clara Ellis. Pfc Guy Lackey of Camp Bowie Texas visits his mother Mrs Katherine Lackey and other relatives. Walter Baker of Camp Peary Virginia returns to base after leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Baker.
Prouder dress no woman wears. No other dress stands for brave endeavor. Nurses, your shoulder linen means it was bought on terms in Latin. Gowns catch the eye, but nothing gold buys Lovelier than a nurse's cap. Just the bravest few wear it.
The oil fields of the Russian Caucasus have produced for eighty years, according to a Department of Commerce report. The finding highlights long term regional energy output and policy implications.
Washington dispatch analyzes Wendell Willkie’s exit from the race after Wisconsin results left him without delegates. It weighs reasons for his defeat, notes his alignment with Roosevelt on home front issues, and considers his future role and possible impact on the Republican nomination. It also covers a Peace Now letter urging Roosevelt to push for immediate peace terms.
The commander-in-chief ordered our forces to stop firing while other nations appeared unaware of any arrangement. Observers stress that decisive victory seems essential to influence future world peace and security.
John Erskine, nearing 65, featured in a breezy profile set among Rockefeller Center baths. The piece notes his Columbia ties, author of The Moral Obligation of Being Intelligent, and mentions the Rainy Day Club of America founded in 1896 plus the Canthax Club as examples of women’s clubs in New York.
Rear Admiral A S Carpender commandant of the Ninth Naval District arrives in Des Moines at Gov Hickenlooper’s invitation. He tours an aircraft plant and will meet the governor before visiting the Iowa State College naval training school in Ames. He commanded USS Fanning which sank U boat U 358 and later led destroyers in both Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He wears the Distinguished Service Medal the Legion of Merit and five campaign ribbons.
Lease of the Standard Service Station by Lewis O. Roberts and son Earl from Claude Casady is finalized as Casady leaves for navy service. The new lessees took possession on Monday.
A mosaic of short items from Atlantic includes Skeet Preston at Hastings depot near the 1 30 blast, jokes about oats, a coffee shop letter to John Carrig, army service for John, Easter canine stunts at LaVista Place, Mary Newman teased as Atlantic's only general, a general’s star dress, a joke about nerve and wind, a prisoner of war box sent with two candy bars returned as overweight by the New York post office.
Congress returns from a 12 day Easter recess to push bills for June adjournment under national conventions. The House debates a 30 billion naval budget as Appropriations prepares its introduction while the Senate delays major business until Monday. Major issues include price control extensions, lend lease, and a 100 billion budget. The Senate faces a fight over a poll tax ban tied to voting in eight southern states.
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