19 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1946
Page
1
The piece argues isolationism still resurfaces despite U S internationalism, noting opposition to the British loan and the fear of an international police force. It suggests another war could be a consequence if the United States does not fully commit to international engagement.
The coal strike shows no sign of settlement and threatens widespread shutdowns in basic industries within 30 days. If prolonged, reconversion and housing shortages will worsen, while steel demand and jobs feel the impact across the nation. The article urges government action to stop this harmful disruption.
Editorial notes a Missouri jail break by stealing a plane and buzzing the jail as a new danger for law enforcement. It argues future officers will need cars two way radios and planes to chase modern bandits, while praising the Truman family as steady Americans amid power. It also analyzes Iran's protest against Russia and UN delaying action to May 6.
The Cass county Youth Fellowship met at the Methodist church with 109 attendees from Anita Massena Cumberland Lewis Atlantic Pine Grove Reno Buck Creek. A candlelight communion service was held with Mardell Acker as pianist and Gerald Harris singing. Rev Lauren Thomas of Atlantic preached the sermon. The next county meeting is set for Cumberland May 20 with officer elections.
Ex ambassador Averell Harriman briefs GOP lawmakers on Soviet literacy claims, Red Army distrust, and propaganda. Truman’s first anniversary notes with Rep James Fulton reveal bipartisan ties. Iran pressure and Japan policy shifts also highlighted amid postwar diplomacy. other staff changes and political moves noted.
Anita Sheriff Harry Jordan and Highway Patrolman Set Meyers spoke at Anita public school on safety with emphasis on crossing roads to and from school. Since the recent pedestrian accidents on Highway 6 Main Street, twenty four 5th to 8th graders were appointed as patrols. Eight boys will patrol in shifts, starting with the 8th grade, stationed at Walnut Main Walnut Chestnut and Walnut 6th corners.
Shenandoah clergyman Rev Peter Jacobs will deliver the Easter morning sermon at the Anita Congregational church. Anita’s church has lacked a pastor since Rev F E Henry resigned weeks ago to take the Eldon post. N T Want Ads bring results.
In Washington a disclosure shows the Red Cross paid 750000 over four years to welfare funds run by AFI and CIO unions, a move framed as reimbursement for out of pocket costs. The egg roll on the White House lawn was canceled as food waste amid wartime concerns, though lawn trampling and practical grounds care were cited as reasons. Sightseeing buses return signaling spring and end of war. A jail escape in the capital is deemed movie-unbelievable by a cab driver. The piece critiques the League of Nations, notes US entry into the UN, and discusses army caste abuse hearings and officer attitudes. Senators Wilson and Hickenlooper opposed the veterans housing measure. Hickenlooper supported the British loan.
Poetic vignette about a child waking late for school and dreaming at dawn. The speaker recalls his own missed dreams and compares the boy's stillness and half dressed state to memories of childhood and Mother Goose’s John.
The Rev Edwin H Wiebel confirmed a group Sunday morning at Anita Holy Cross Lutheran Church names include Marilyn Andersen Marian Marilyn Norman Paul Wayne Johnson and Herbert and Melvin Cooley. The Walther League hosts the group Thursday evening April 26.
A columnist riffs on Truman, language shifts after gold standard removal, and speculative views on diamonds and charity. He muses on where to live, praises a book by Charles Mergendahl, and mocks overblown claims of wealth and virtue while linking to broader postwar anxieties.
The writer seeks the best respectful form to greet Francis Cardinal Spellman in an interview request. He recalls receiving handwritten letters and autographs, noting his esteem for Spellman and quoting a final prayer for forgiveness.
A Kansas country school teacher refused to be called Teacher saying the title honors the greatest man who ever lived, and she did not deem herself worthy of it.
The League of Nations expired today after 26 years three months and eight days. It ends the first major postwar peace organization, conceived by Woodrow Wilson, with the United States never joining.
Audubon John L Zaiger son of Mrs Elvin Jessen of this city told his mother this week he saw the tidal wave results near the Hawaiian island. He reported damage at Pearl Harbor or Hickam field. Zaiger is stationed in the Hawaiian islands as a civil service employee.
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