19 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1948
Page
1
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The speaker warns that communists operate within nations by legal methods to seize power and that the United States faces a creeping threat even as Wallace’s candidacy is used as a tool. He cites Balkan experiences, communist front groups, and calls for national unity and guarding internal divisions to resist Moscow’s influence.
Inflation is expected to advance due to three boosts. Tax reductions free more personal spending money, federal preparedness spending channels funds to the public, and soldiers’ bonuses paid in several states add to demand. Combined with planned production for preparedness and existing shortages, prices may rise further.
The piece argues war is unnecessary and notes Henry Wallace holds that view. It suggests Stassen may win the GOP nomination if party chiefs fail to block him. It adds that leaders control conventions but could be pressured if Stassen gains votes and wins eastern states.
The University of California in Berkeley announced a four year extension of its atomic research contract with the U S Atomic Energy Commission. President R F Card said the deal indicates sustained fundamental research and supports the operation of the school s 4000 ton cyclotron.
Old news digest traces Truman’s swift U N Palestine reversal influenced by Jewish refugee plans, Bevin chafes at policy run from New York, and Foreign Secretary Bevin’s dispute with Byrnes. Also notes Klan plots against Pearson, Army remount station fight, and Marshall’s Bogota crisis patience.
The poem argues environment is shaped by human effort not mere heredity. It contrasts untouched land with gardens and buildings showing how promptings to improve lead to better surroundings. A closing safety line warns Dont drive if you drink.
Cub scouts met for a pot luck supper at the Christian church basement with parents as guests. Dens presented skits on legends including the 49ers Rip Van Winkle and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Awards went to Ronald Struble Dean Anderson Billy Ludwig Carol Basham. 85 scouts and parents attended.
Waterloo groom See Bradley married Harriet Looker of Waterloo on April 10. The couple spent a six day motor honeymoon. Bradley owns the Yellow Cab Co. and a stable of harness horses he often drives.
Beaumont diary recounts arrival by Constella tion of Eastern Airlines from Newark to New Orleans and onward to Baton Rouge and Beaumont. Charles B. Driscoll attends Lions Club event with 400 members, interviews for a broadcasting station, and hosts at a hotel dinner, noting Texas hospitality and a stay at The Corrall. Dale Broussard, famed palomino breeder, appears in the setting.
Avoca residents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kunde and daughter Katherine are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bernard ONeill.
Des Moines reports C. E. Lamoreux 46 of Raleigh North Carolina named head of the Iowa weather service succeeding Herb Thom who has led the bureau for 30 years. Thom plans June 1 departure for Washington telegraphing the climate study unit while Robert H. Shaw will assume Thom’s experiment station duties at Iowa State College.
Authorities advise pedestrians to wear white or light clothing when walking along highways after dark to improve visibility and reduce collision risk for motorists and pedestrians alike.
Between 1940 and 1943 the civilian population of the United States fell by 4.2 million as war mobilization redirected resources and personnel into the military and defense industries.
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