14 Apr 1949
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
1
A distressed local issue argues alcoholism imposes heavy public costs including medical and institutional care. The piece urges citizens to support Alcoholics Anonymous by providing a suitable meeting room, arguing that community backing will reduce broader social expenses and aid afflicted individuals and families.
The article argues that allowing Germany to retain a sizable portion of its factories, rather than dismantling them, is wise. It contends wartime aims to strip Germany of industry backfired by impoverishing its people and forcing Western nations to aid. Reparations theory remains costly without self-sustaining industry.
Congressmen worry the nation cannot sustain the current rapid spending pace and seek new revenue sources. Many believe substantial savings are possible by following Hoover recommendations to free funds for essential needs.
The editorial argues a law making it unlawful to leave ignition keys in parked cars could curb thefts and should be enacted not only in New York but in Iowa. It also notes reports that the Czech authorities jailed a U S relief worker on political grounds, suggesting possible Russian influence.
A spring verse on golfers returning to the course with hopeful eyes. The speaker notes dream practice, indoor lessons, and dream rounds, but finds the real market change as shops sell golf gear, changing the sport. The poem ends with a reflection that golf’s appeal grows as spring returns.
Marne Methodist Church will hold Good Friday scripture and singing, with Rev. C W Hanneshel at the communion service. Easter events include an Easter sermon by Rev. W Frank Clayeego and a baptismal service and revival led by him in Council Bluffs district. Music features a solo by a local singer.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery in various regions including Cass county, adjoining counties, other Iowa areas, and the U S outside Iowa. Rates cover one month to one year with differing costs for local and distant subscribers.
Drew Pearson reports that the American Enterprise Association funded by major businesses moved into Capitol Hill via a private law firm hired by Secretary of the Navy John Sullivan. The setup included a coalition of executives from Johns Manville, Chemical Bank and Trust, Guaranty Trust, Chrysler and others, with involvement from several Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
Youth chair and a vocal solo by Bruce Peters mark a church service at 10 a m with Sunday school at 11. Next Wednesday Dr Claybury returns for an 8 50 fellowship dinner in the church basement. Maine and Buck Creek churches meet together for the event followed by the fourth quarterly conference.
A head on collision between Gulf Mobile and Ohio Rebel locomotive and a fast freight train near New Albany Mississippi last night left one dead and ten injured. Emergency crews responded to the derailment and investigate the cause.
New York educators warn birth rates and wartime demand will force rapid school expansion. With 206,000 more children than before, officials discuss temporary ferry‑built elementary schools designed to last twenty years to handle a surge in primary enrollments amid looming uncertainty about birth trends and future wars.
Critics warn against rapid scrapping and replacement with temporary ferries style structures to serve wartime needs. Proponents argue 20 year timers may suffice to finish elementary schooling before new high schools and overflow facilities are required.
President Truman voiced support for extending Regulation W governing installment purchases beyond June 30. Congress and business leaders have urged ending the control to boost sales. the Federal Reserve Board recently relaxed the rules, lowering down payments on appliances.
Mr Truman indicates he doubts the danger of further inflation is ended while business leaders push to cut inventories and reduce debt as they react to higher costs and uncertain policy.
A brief public safety reminder urges careful driving and patience on curves and hills to prevent accidents and stay alive for tomorrow.
Mrs. Leland Kaltoft's piano students Ivonne Randolph Mae el Breining Barbara Peterson Charlotte Savage and Elsa Overgaard appeared in a recital at the Kaltoft home on Tuesday evening. Muriel Nielsen played a violin number as Mrs. Kaltoft teaches sixth seventh and eighth grade violin at the school.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.