23 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1949
Page
1
An analysis warns that a universal health program will raise payroll costs and tax burdens. It questions public funds handling and argues the United States must estimate true costs before expansion. The piece urges careful budgeting and consideration of affordability.
The author argues a broad anti regime sentiment exists but is suppressed by the communist party and secret police. With fear and repression, opposition struggles for outside aid, and civil revolt is deemed likely, as history shows communism tends to implode from within.
The piece notes rising nationalist sentiment in Yugoslavia under Tito and similar restiveness in Poland and Bulgaria under Soviet influence. It argues Moscow’s dominance may be questioned as these nations, while loyal to communism, push for greater autonomy from Moscow’s dictates.
A reflection on judging perfection in people using a diamond analogy. The speaker notes even a flawless appearance may reveal flaws under scrutiny and compares this to divine judgment, suggesting hidden faults in souls may be magnified.
The United States Britain and France offered broader self governing powers to the western German state to win support from the social democrats. Ambassador Murphy was sent to Bonn to urge acceptance of the compromise aimed at addressing socialist objections to the 3 power plan.
Griswold G E Mundorf has arrived in Europe and serves as sergeant major of personnel affairs division at U S Air Force Headquarters in Wiesbaden Germany. He is the son of Mrs Ella Mundorf of Griswold. Do not drink and drive.
Mr and Mrs Albert Steffens and Clarence Steffens visited Lowell Marsh in Perry to meet the new twin girls Etta Mae and Inga Kay. Mrs C G Foster remains with her daughter and family in Perry.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription prices for various regions including Cass and adjoining counties and U S addresses. Rates cover one month to one year with differing amounts for local, Iowa, national, and Canada deliveries described in the ad.
The column recalls Wally Beery’s long film career and estate as Washington perfunctory events unfold. It also covers Senators opening day in Philadelphia a presidential ball toss and discussions on the 140 fiscal year budget and housing slum concerns near the Capitol with election implications for 1950. Mrs. Williams DeyEamand returns home from Mediapolis.
In Washington, a rumored army doctor shortage drew a visit by Col. James Vo Cole to Forrestal and Eisenhowers at the White House. Two doctors helped with Mrs. Eisenhower’s ankle and a slipper issue before the party returned to the hotel. Separate notes discuss Cold War signs, Tobin’s strike embarrassment, and Acheson’s Greece probe, ending with Churchill’s late-night gin rummy profits.
Former Secretary of State Cordell Hull, age 77, leaves hospital after 30 months of fatigue illness and resides with his wife at Wardman Park hotel. Newspaper reports note his return to very good health and praise his character and public service.
Griswold Superintendent F R Burnham and three Griswold teachers will not return next year. Departing staff include Phyllis Weegner Adair vocational homemaking Maxine Lightfoot Farragut first grade and Rollin E Dyer sixth grade.
Defiance area mention includes Mrs Harold Russ eighth grade and several teachers from different grade levels. The report notes Griswold teachers have received a salary boost improving compensation across the district.
Immanuel Lutheran hospital in Omaha reports Mrs Stef fen and Morris Steffen of near Grant sustained chest injuries and a broken arm for Mrs Jarvis of Griswold with leg injuries after a head on collision on Highway 48 one mile west of Griswold with Jack Flynn of Griswold the other driver receiving minor injuries.
Authorities warn drivers to slow down and plan ahead to avoid crashes and delays. They emphasize allowing extra travel time, obeying speed limits, and staying focused to reach destinations safely.
A nostalgic column argues the dime fare did not improve subway service after ten months, noting rising revenue, fewer riders, and ongoing dirty conditions. It laments platform staff, unhelpful guards, and a faulty vending concession that fails to deliver 46 cents per user, totaling about a dollar per rider annually.
A string of local mishaps from malfunctioning machines to a botched paper dispute ends with a quirky calm. A hospital visit and friendly settlement shift ownership of a chocolate box while a goat milking bucket fad explodes in the Midwest. Bojans and others rush to meet demand as producers scramble to supply 2000 dozen soon.
The News-Telegraph contends it narrowly escaped a libel suit over reporting the age of Kenneth Milford, then a patient at Atlantic hospital. Milford’s attorney claims the paper’s misstatement caused distress, embarrassment, and health impact, seeking damages.
A six year old girl Janet Jeffries was critically wounded when a .32 caliber bullet struck her forehead during an at home play session with her five year old brother Jimmie. They had found a pistol belonging to their grandfather John Eichberger and were playing with a toy pistol claim. Janet was rushed to Mahaska county hospital. x rays were ordered to assess the injury.
A safety advisory urges pedestrians to walk against traffic on open highways to improve visibility of approaching vehicles. Authorities emphasize using designated crossings and reflective gear to reduce collision risk.
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