11 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1949
Page
1
A wartime style proposal outlines price support where government pays farmers an amount to raise income to a set level, while consumers pay lower prices. The plan would require taxpayer funding and involve both farmers and consumers in financing the subsidy.
The YOM CLA Community Chorus, praised by Lewis, performs Tuesday evening at the Craftsmens and Friday at Extra as a sign of town culture. Viewers note the chorus’ promise after a few years of development, urging broad support to keep local music thriving and hinting at a future national standard in a local presentation of a major musical work.
A fragmented report notes that the dramatic stalk fires, once a notable spectacle across the countryside, have disappeared from view. The text reflects on the changing value of the stalk crop and how past flames yield to renewed farming as the land returns to production.
The text notes police sponsored clubs and similar efforts against juvenile delinquency show some success but imply that with limited resources time and money, delinquency can still be curbed. It also suggests authorities share fault when delinquency runs high for underfunded or weak support.
The piece jokes that male waistlines grew from 31 inches in 1430 to 34 inches today, framing it as a mock chart of rags to riches. It notes the spring rush and field work while saluting the safety pin as a 1600 year old invention celebrated on Sunday.
Poem reflecting on winter departures to warmer climates and the cost of escaping cold. The poet notes harsh weather fades but pays a price, while spring’s renewal remains tied to enduring seasons and nature’s cycles.
Audubon resident Ned Curtis died Sunday morning in Fremont Nebraska after living there for several years. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Doles Audubon Funeral Home with Rev C A Ort officiating. Burial follows in Maple Grove Cemetery. He is survived by two sons Tete of Bremont Nebraska and Henry of California.
Notice lists publication offices in Atlantic Iowa with editor and staff credits, time of issue, and carrier and mail subscription rates for various regions including Cass county, adjoining counties, other Iowa areas, U S territories, and Canada. Rates cover 1 month to 1 year with regional price differences.
An article describes a high school career clinic where doctors, lawyers, editors, and clergy spoke to students about life after graduation. A group of third and fourth-year students asked insightful questions while plans were made for follow up by correspondence or home visits.
Drew Pearson details a powerful Washington lobby known as the American Enterprise Association, linked to major manufacturers and a daily digest service for lawmakers. He notes ties to Joe Martin's office and a real estate lobby, with Malcom Hardgrove at the center coordinating material and speeches for numerous Congress members.
A column notes the American Enterprise Association shifts between Republican and Democratic circles, praising its deft influence on lawmakers. Senator Kilroe's probe resolution stalls in judiciary, with further discussion promised on lobby links to Democrats. The piece ends with a public safety reminder, Dont drive if you drink.
Extra Franklin Bredahl son of Mr and Mrs J L Bredahl and a student at Iowa State college in Ames will be honored Tuesday at the college readership day. The event honors men for college welfare and announces nominees for Critical Key membership. In Atlantic contact 1367 1 before 7 pm if you do not receive your pauper.
Anita PTA president Mrs. Gilbert Wehrman led the district as Anita and district vice president Mrs. Weimer Pearson joined Mesdames Donald Chadwick Harold Smith and Carl Moore at the 9th district Spring Conference in Red Oak Friday.
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