25 Apr 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1950
Page
1
The piece argues looming telephone and railroad strikes could disrupt communications and transport. It defends automation like diesels as creating jobs, urges change while warning fights could turn dreary and bitter, risking overall national harm.
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and City Council explore a parking program without meters. The chamber asks until June 1 to test the idea by having workers park off main streets to keep spaces available for customers. If successful no meters. if not, meters may be installed to address long standing space shortages.
State finds 90 recreational areas listed, with only ten in the southwestern quarter, two near Des Moines. Authors urge the conservation commission to place new parks in the southwest for a period, to balance access.
Political observers note that since 1824 the governing party rarely loses power when the economy is strong. The argument holds that if times stay good the Truman administration will remain in power, and only a downturn would likely bring change.
The editors note the inconsistency of Nationalist reports on Hainan with later Communist control. They also report a first million dollar rain over the weekend and say southwestern Iowa farms should get a strong crop start after favorable planting conditions, though the timing is late.
A short verse on wealth and fame, warning that riches do not grant rude privilege. It urges humility kindness and courteous conduct toward others, ending with a reminder to be grateful for fortune without losing humanity.
Police raided the Arcade recreation parlors in West Davenport Sunday arresting ten men. Robert Baker is charged with keeping a disorderly house while the others are listed as inmates. Raiders seized money cards a table and ten chairs.
Wiota reads the senior class comedy Everything Happens to Us by Robert St. Clair on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in the Wiota school auditorium. Lois Phillips directs with cast members Mary Armstrong Marilyn Paulsen Bonnie Smith Luella Kloppenburg Dorothy Bartelsen Marjorie Williamson Dean Harris David Hancock Jim Walker Gene Kinen Wray McDermott and Paul Bebensee.
Two Iowa State College students petition President Truman to light the Veisha torch for the three day festival May 11 to 13. The plan envisions Truman lighting the torch in Chicago May 7, then it would travel to Des Moines and Ames with runners before burning on campus during the Veisha celebrations.
Publication details for Atlantic News-Telegraph with editor contact and carrier rates. Lists subscription prices by carrier and region including Iowa Cass counties and nationwide US, with varied durations and currencies.
Secretary of Defense Johnson warns of economic collapse as Moscow’s ploy to defeat the United States. Top generals clash on readiness while Johnson pushes deeper budget economies. Senate moves involve Connally and Hill as Denton comments on Congress. Clark Griffith and Bob Kerr appear in Republican chatter.
A local church scene recalls a boy’s whispered protest during prayer. A lighthearted anecdote about shaving with toothpaste follows, then a update from Dr. and Mrs. WFL Smith now in Phoenix after December travels including Mobile Azalea Trail Mardi Gras Carlsbad Caverns Grand Canyon and more. Anita correspondent Geraldine Cleaver attends the Anita Congregational church anniversary with hair held tight by metal clamps.
Montrose California residents report a bold mouse in William Principe garage. The creature invaded dog food and minerals while a trap failed to capture it. Principe notes missing high potency vitamin capsules and a tipped cod liver oil bottle.
The defense rested in the John Maragon perjury case as closing arguments were prepared. Prosecution and defense anticipated a late afternoon jury deliberation with only the judge's charge remaining. Maragon, once a White House and Capitol visitor, is accused of lying to Senate investigators about money matters and government agencies.
A 1950 King Features piece argues the Amerasia inquiry will unfold into related ties with the Institute of Pacific Relations and anti Communist networks. It lauds Louis Budenz for exposing Communist links and recalls figures like Whittaker Chambers and Owen Lattimore in the era.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes a Soviet campaign described as a studied war of nerves to destabilize democracies. He cites incidents including the downing of a U S plane, Trieste tensions, and Soviet accusations against Western forces while noting not all observers expect immediate armed conflict.
The article notes millions in losses annually from bruised livestock, urging better handling to protect profits from market-ready animals. It stresses the impact of rough treatment on earnings and the need for improved welfare practices.
Des Moines reports admissions to Clarinda state mental hospital resumed after an influenza siege. Henry Burma, chairman of the Iowa state board of control, said the disease now appears well under control. Isolated convalescents remain, as prior deaths led to a temporary admission ban.
The Extra Lions club will present Old Virginia a minstrel show with all local talent at the Extra high school gymnasium at p.m. Wednesday. In the cast are Dwight Parkison Harold Hansen Harold Sadsvolil Stanley Hooper C F Powers B J Beers and Maurice Hime. Music will be by the Harmonaires.
Bernard Lipman of Sioux City was reelected president of the Iowa Variety Stores association. Also elected were Ned Alder as an officer and other unspecified posts filled at the Des Moines gathering.
Jefferson as vice president and Richard Mathews as secretary treasurer from Spirit Lake. Directors selected include Leo Fainer Harlan B Boyland from LeMars and Roy Cogswell from DeWitt.
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