20 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1946
Page
1
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The government ran a program educating 22,000 German and Austrian prisoners of war in democracy. Returned prisoners may foster peaceful governance in Europe as observers praise the camp treatment under the Geneva convention. The effort seeks to counter future totalitarianism and influence homelands away from war.
The government offers veterans one year of education plus the time served in the military. The program aids discharged veterans whose studies were interrupted by the war. The piece urges all eligible ex GIs to seize the opportunity to avoid a future disadvantage in a world led by educated peers.
The text frames Easter as a yearly miracle linking spring to Christian faith, affirming life beyond death. It portrays spring as breaking winter’s bonds and the tomb’s stone, renewing spiritual life and offering peace, confidence, and hope to believers who accept the Easter miracle.
Iowa trappers earned 2,630,655.71 dollars from furs last season with mink leading income followed by muskrat, raccoon, and civet. Beaver pelts, once nearly extinct, added 22,259.79 dollars. The piece notes Iowa’s civility yet enduring trapper tradition amid agricultural lands.
In the U.N. the Iran versus Russia case has boosted confidence among smaller nations. Despite opposition from one of the Big Three, Iran received a fair hearing, inspiring faith in the U.N. process and highlighting the growth of a new international order.
A profile of Lew Douglas, veteran reformer and Roosevelt ally, as a candidate to head the Bretton Woods World Bank. The piece covers his career, party switches between Democrat and Republican, service under FDR, and support from Wall Street and Britain, amid debate over Germany as a buffer against Russia. It notes opposition from Morgenthau and questions about his Wall Street ties.
Crocus colors bloom with sunshine on a lawn creating a bright pattern. A chairman’s task is simple and light, while fishermen hope to catch a fish. Some charms endure despite hate and wars. A plea to drive slowly near children and to stop instantly if needed.
Boone County Iowa doctors adopt uniform rates with $4 daytime house calls from 7 am to 7 pm and $5 from 7 pm to 10 pm plus $7 overnight, reflecting a $1 daytime and $2 night increase. The move aims to align with neighboring counties after study of rates in several Iowa counties. The News-Telegraph notes this first major fee change in 30 years.
A garbled travelogue fragment touches on a Moai raft, march titles, a Wichita University newspaper critique, and casual culinary notes. It shifts from literary chatter about Little Women to a mushroom sandwich recipe with chicken, mushrooms, celery, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and optional watercress.
Leonard Brewer files an $8,055 suit in district court for damages suffered by Leo Brewer 15 of Underwood in a Sept. 15 1945 highway crash on Highway 64 17 miles northeast of Weston Iowa. The petition cites excessive speed by Henry Danker Jr of near Minden driving into the rear of a truck carrying the youth. Leo was tossed 30 feet from the cab. injuries include fractures to both bones in the right forearm crushed elbow a tooth driven through the lower lip and concussion.
The Franco trial in absentia by the United Nations Security Council raises questions about UN jurisdiction over internal affairs and the broader political stakes. Poland and allies push for breaking relations with Spain over aiding war criminals and Nazi scientists, while the US, Britain, and Holland resist, hoping Spaniards resolve the Falange regime without civil war. The issue intersects with hopes for Giral’s Madrid government and Soviet influence across Europe.
Roger W Babson argues against doom and gloom over the United Nations Veto. He says open debate aids peace and favors U S and England. He predicts future harmony between nations through freedom and disciplined self improvement. He advocates exchange of students and free enterprise while cautioning against forced influence.
A commentator argues that Spain faces a dangerous impasse with potential civil war. While some aspects of the situation are doubtful, the author is certain that any civil upheaval in Spain would unleash a horror that could stun the world.
Des Moines reports Gov. Robert D. Blue will spend Easter weekend at Eagle Grove with his family then resume his campaign for the Republican nomination. He will address Morningside College students Tuesday morning and speak to Sioux City supporters at noon Tuesday.
A prominent figure will address a rally sponsored by the Morningside Commercial Club. The speaker’s week includes Wednesday talks with the Real Estate Board in Sioux City and a visit with Marcus, followed by a Thursday Kiwanis luncheon in Sioux City and an afternoon stop in Rock Rapids. Friday features a noon radio broadcast in Spencer and a pharmacy banquet in Des Moines. Saturday morning hosts a WMT broadcast with presiding duties at the Drake Relays in Des Moines.
Avoca Charles Bircher announces that the East Pottawattamie county farm bureau has reached its 650 member quota, marking the largest membership since 1930.
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