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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1944
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive the paper in the evening may have it delivered if they call before 7 o clock at telephone 1867-1. This number is not for The News Telegraph. Subscribers should notify the office for address changes or other delivery notices.
A German morale assessment cites rising desertions after leave, with deserters aided by agencies for clothes and papers. It argues German fear of defeat pervades families, suggesting internal crackup and possible Allied invasion success with fewer casualties. It notes chaotic retreat in Southern Russia, loss of oil and Romania, intensified Allied bombing, and predicts home front collapse signaling Nazi defeat.
The piece argues for overcoming reluctance to discuss armament limits after the war. It says honest arms control is essential to end wars, noting armament fuels costly races and financial strain. Without limits, nations seek the largest forces, risking renewed conflict.
Senator Reed of Kansas suggests war industries cut shifts from three eight hour periods to two ten hour periods. The plan would free one third of workers for other jobs while saving time and raising production by about one sixth. He urges organized labor to back the idea, noting past shifts were allowed when workers were scarce and arguing labor should work longer hours now to increase overall output.
The piece ponders a hypothetical campaign with no immediate candidates as Roosevelt hesitates and Republicans stay tight lipped. It notes how unrest abroad in China and India strains Allied efforts, worrying leaders about Japan's India invasion and China's internal Communist influences.
Navy stalls on adopting the quick-release parachute as Army moves to mass order. Brig. Gen. Longfellow says no prior Navy failures, while airmen still drown amid tangled shrouds. Navy inspectors tour factories but no orders placed.
This week recalls punctual families at Lincoln number 9 school led by Herbert Campbell and others. An Opera House anatomy exhibition drew a dense male audience. some jokes added a wicked flavor, while the female performers failed to sing. A party visited Mr. Lou Dawson, and Griswold and Moore plan moves to Denver after two weeks visiting relatives.
Poem urges parents to keep a joyful home for their children. It stresses that parental happiness and a loving, orderly household outweigh strict frugality or social polish. It argues that children should be cherished at home rather than seek affection elsewhere.
A taxi cab scene on Third Avenue shows a driver violating rules by soliciting passengers while a policeman rides free in the cab. Hotelier S Gregory Taylor, a former St Regis bus boy, now runs two hotels and reflects on wartime pump priming and staffing woes amid booming business. Monthly hotel luncheon chatter reveals worries over housekeeping staff and commissions as managers anticipate changes after the war.
The House considers a bill to liberalize federal job preferences for veterans and extend benefits to husbands of disabled ex service women and widowers aiding children. It limits civil service exams for guards, elevator operators, messengers and custodians to those with preference ratings 40. Peace time service in the Army or Navy would be excluded from preferential ratings.
Those who desire extra copies of The Naeve Telegraph should notify this office in advance so the supply will not be exhausted.
Cpl. Fredric McDermott at the 5th base post office in Oran Algiers describes the Wiota basketball team as a boost to civic pride at home and notes lively family news including Easter cards, a bomber crash clipping, and meals with Carl Jepsen of Atlantic while awaiting a birthday shower.
The trial of 28 men and two women on charges of seditious conspiracy opened in Washington federal court as defense motions to delay were denied. Chief Justice Eicher rejected postponement requests while defense counsel argued for delay to question President Roosevelt, Secretary Hull, and Attorney General Biddle about wartime matters.
Griswold high school announces honor roll for the second six weeks of the second semester. Seniors Randall Baier Elizabeth Brown Juanita DeWitt Norma Lee Forsythe Stanley Haye Patricia Johnson Jayne McConnelle Aretha Steffen. Juniors Herbert Anderson Dorothy Baier Mary Nan Cook Norma Nelson Raymond Peterson Gloria Robinson. Sophomores Lloyd Bergstrom Sue Ellis. Freshmen Dwight Conklin Maribeth DeWitt Harry Lehmkuhl Jimmy Lindwall Bhirley Newman Kendall Phillips Le Hla Powers Betty Rogers Margaret Rush.
The Newe Telegraph advises notifying the office ahead of time to ensure supplies are not exhausted. The notice emphasizes planning and communication to prevent shortages.
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