21 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
1
Rotary International promotes better relations between business people and workers. A self rating list asks 20 questions on service to society, fair value, honesty, fair advertising, employee relations, and competition to gauge vocational ethics.
The text argues that despite advances in weapons a major war will not be won or lost in weeks. It notes skepticism from those over fifty who recall prewar periods. It asserts that history shows long campaigns, with even atomic-age claims not changing the reality that big wars take years. It emphasizes enduring duration regardless of weaponry.
The piece argues youths scarred by wartime exposure become numb to killing and notes shock at mothers and fathers shot by companions. It contrasts media exposure with violence and cites the upcoming UN headquarters plan for a non-denominational prayer room, hoping prayer aids wiser actions post sessions.
Poem reflects on self serve dining and life choices. The speaker compares choosing dishes to pursuing knowledge in school and work, noting envy and regret when others’ selections seem better.
The notice lists publication offices in Atlantic Iowa with editor F D Simpson and rates for various subscription options by carrier and mail. It shows classifications under state and national associations and outlines pricing by region, including Cass county and U S overseas.
Washington report notes Margaret Dolliver daughter of Rep James L Dolliver of Fort Dodge chosen to serve next year as a Haier counselor via a freeman dormitory at Oberlin. Also announces SR sea honmore Women designation and five digit dialing plans for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, plus Easter observances in the area.
The State Department signals U S backing for an anti communist government in Indo China led by Bao Dai with possible economic aid to keep communists out. Ambassador Caffery conveys Washington’s intent to France to end fighting and reposition French troops in Europe.
Griswold resident Kenneth Mueller will graduate with 150 candidates from the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport. Exercises occur Friday evening at the Masonic Temple auditorium, with a class banquet and ball tonight and baccalaureate services at St John’s Methodist church Friday afternoon. Kenneth’s parents Mr and Mrs Harry F Mueller and sisters Marilyn and Geraldine attend, and he has not chosen a future location. Drive carefully lest this motor trip be your last.
In Donora Pennsylvania the four day smog experiment enters final stage as winds clear fumes from the Monongahela river area. The zinc plant of American Steel and Wire reopened for the test while health officials report few new smog illness complaints and no official health danger.
Walnut Minden and Persia bands will present a concert at the Walnut gym on Monday evening. The bands will be directed by Arnold Huster.
The writer recalls Ted Thackrey and the New York Post saga from its red era under Dorothy Schiff Backer and George Backer. He notes Thackrey’s firing by his wife, shifts in ownership, and the paper’s limited readership amid family and editorial upheaval.
In Lansford Pennsylvania six thousand anthracite miners remained at home as part of a sitdown strike supporting 10 diggers. Two thousand miners struck at Lehigh Navigation Coal yesterday and another four thousand joined this morning guided by a stay home call from the UMW Panther Valley committee. The stoppage aims to pressure a pay deduction grievance settlement. The sitdown began Tuesday with 13 miners. three returned to the surface yesterday.
At the ASNE meeting J Russell Wiggins urged expanding the state department's truth propaganda as a major weapon of U S foreign policy. The group called for a much larger budget beyond 36 million for Voice of America and related activities to balance military and aid outlays. They argued Western culture must mobilize intellectual and spiritual power to unite Atlantic Pact nations for peace.
The Boise state capitol building uses its own water supply drawn from three artesian wells, a unique feature among capitol buildings.
The note claims the primary current use for buttermilk is in paint and warns not to arrive if you drink.
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