25 Apr 1949
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1949
Page
1
The Iowa state legislature adjourned after enacting very high spending, justifying about 60 million dollars as a soldiers bonus payment from surplus. It increased state aid for schools by about nine million and funded a road program, arguing these are sound investments despite criticism.
The article argues Argentina faces chronic surpluses and low prices due to two government missteps. First, exploiting wartime scarcity by pushing peak prices for exports. Second, pushing overproduction hoping a Russia U.S. war would drive demand. The expected crisis erodes buyer trust. the war never happened, harming the dictatorship's legitimacy.
The retirement of J N Ding Darling removes one of the nation’s most influential editors and cartoonists whose syndicated work shaped public opinion. His conservation cartoons spurred support across many groups and he impacted multiple causes beyond the field. It will be a long time before another artist matches his impact.
The week sees start and halt of the world’s greatest aircraft carrier amid airforce army navy quarrels. Taxpayers note preliminary work has cost six million with added millions expected to compensate the builder for contract loss. The timing strains plans for armed forces unity.
The piece warns that Russia uses the Polish embassy in Washington as a spy hub and urges constant vigilance against all Russian dealings. It stresses that democratic nations must treat everything Russian with suspicion to protect themselves.
In Britain a seven year candy ration ends this week. The piece notes U S friendship with the Chinese people and questions how Moscow may influence China as it faces a communist takeover across the country.
A concise verse on recognizing future greatness in those we overlook. The speaker recalls saying I knew him when and encourages supporting rising youngsters before they rise to fame. It highlights latent potential among peers and the value of encouragement.
Glendale physicians used a new transfusion technique to save a small Rh negative newborn. The girl weighing three pounds five ounces was born with her internal organs outside the abdomen and was operated on soon after birth. Doctors expressed cautious optimism about her recovery.
The notice lists publication details for the Atlantic News Telegraph including editors and office contact, and then provides a full-rate schedule for subscriptions by carrier, Cass county and nearby regions, Iowa and U S abroad, including Canada rates.
Travel diary from Jacksonville to St. Augustine notes on billboard clutter and cattle on roadsides. The writer laments roadside shacks and neon displays while praising sunlit roads, milk prices, and Florida birds before sharing a poignant note about a friend's deceased dog Pansy.
Des Moines housewife Mrs. B. C. Jamison saved four year old Betty Johnson from a 40 foot well by being lowered on a rope and lifting the girl to safety. She received a wrist watch and a $50 savings bond from Jimmy Fidler's radio program and had earlier been named Kelvinator award winner by Edwin C. Hill.
Dr. Herbert Evatt, Australian foreign minister and UN assembly president, steers peace talks at Lake Success while neutral powers and Soviet stance shape the Berlin crisis. The piece also surveys rising Capitol Hill lobby activity from cradle to grave, detailing top earners and firms influencing health, labor, and retail policy.
John L Lewis met with the United Mine Workers policy committee to shape a contract demand that favors shorter work weeks and enhanced welfare benefits over wage boosts. The move follows expected parallel actions from CIO President Philip Murray and recent remarks by UMW vice president Thomas Kennedy outlining aims of a shorter work week better job sharing and improved royalty funding.
Mr and Mrs Harry Brower of Compton California notified his Massena parents that their home was packed with friends watching the televised rescue attempt of little Kathy Fiscus. The Browers recently won a television set in a contest.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.