28 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers to The News who do not get their paper in the evening can have it delivered if they will call before 7 o clock telephone 1867 3. This is not the number of The News-Telegraph. Subscribers wishing address changes paper discontinuance or other delivery notices should notify the office.
The article argues the Montgomery Ward seizure by the U S Army under presidential order was an overreach threatening private property. It warns that using executive power against a private company sets a dangerous precedent and could erode civil liberties during wartime or in any election year power shift.
The South Pacific censor bulletin notes Private Blank and the need for mail accuracy. Atlantic's Boy Scout program, with nearly 200 local youths, faces funding pressure as solicitors visit The News-Telegraph office. A reader from Kenneth Swelley suggests sending home town pictures to boost morale and connect soldiers with Atlantic.
In Maryland a Senate race scene unfolds as Senator Millard Tydings, long an enemy of FDR, defends his loyalty by praising the president and recounting White House access. The episode alarms and amuses voters and party insiders as they weigh implications for a possible fourth term.
Wayne Camblin pitched Atlantic high to a 22 to 7 win over Avoca. Mrs. R. O. Lovett was home from a trip to Texas. D. A. Fleetwood, Ku Klux Klan organizer, was working out of Atlantic. Mrs. John Bannick fell and broke her arm. Jury deliberating on the Harry K. Thaw sanity case. Lines' Colts and Herring's Motors opened city league. Motors won 8 to 0 with Otto on the mound. B. R. Was son returned from Chicago. Charley Paddock scheduled to appear at Drake relays. Frank H. Spence in Des Moines on state business. W. B. Martin of Peoples store ill in bed. Atlantic Hi defeated Shen 14 to 3.
The Audubon county Red Cross annual meeting re elected officers. Gay S. Thomas steps down after 25 years as treasurer and is replaced by Miss Ellen Louise McKee. Other officers include Ben Black chairman Mrs. Margaret Arnold vice chair and Miss Sue Musson secretary.
Richmond Indiana observed a humorous incident when John Evans a filling station operator told Senator Guy Gillette Iowa to frame two mis endorsed gasoline coupons and a photo of Gillette. Evans complained the OPA is persnickety about endorsements and quizzed the senator about proper labeling and the meaning of Ia.
A review discusses Yankee From Driscoll Olympus focusing on Oliver Wendell Holmes and family, noting variations in quotes of Old Ironsides and praising Catherine Bowen for detailed history. It also covers Laird Archer’s Balkan Journal and anecdotal memories of university days, radio show Gildersleeve, and editors. Heavy snows and spring rains bring water assurances for New Yorkers.
Reports from the Americas indicate total hemisphere rubber production now surpasses 30000 tons annually as authorities push toward 100000 tons or more in 1944 45. Achievement hinges on overcoming transport food, disease and manpower hurdles to boost wild rubber collection in the Amazon and Central America forests.
One ticket bore the license number 18-4185 while the other carried 18-54148, indicating distinct endorsements or approvals as documented.
A 1944 verse exhortation reframes gardening as battle. It urges aging readers to plant a small patch of corn lettuce peas and cabbage and compete with pests and creeping threats. The poem links growth to courage and persistence, portraying the garden as a continual combat against nature's foes.
The Office of Price Administration announced that starting May 1 B and C gasoline book motorists may buy new tires and A book holders may buy used tires where available. Light commercial trucks delivering ice cream candy tobacco and other less essential commodities will be eligible May 1 for new passenger tires.
Pella announces the tulip festival will be held May 18 instead of May 1. The program includes Dateh dances a simplified parade and the traditional street scrubbing event with a queen presiding.
Des Moines motor service owner Elmer G. Croft remains charged with forging a fictitious name to secure a rationed auto. Three other counts were dismissed by U S District Judge Charles A. Dewey. Hearing set for 10 a m Monday.
The newspaper surveys ongoing city affairs with brief reports on politics business and weather. Local officials comment on new projects while residents weigh implications. A snapshot of daily headlines reflects community concerns and upcoming events across neighborhoods.
A sequence of 1944 and earlier real estate transfers involving John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Howard P Berg Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Fred A Lindeman Federal Farm Mortgage Corp Henry Paulsen Jennie May Gabriel Cass County and others. The records show sales quit claims mineral rights and deed details across sections and townships with amounts ranging from 1 to 8000 dollars.
Land transfers reported include Freida Kinney to Clarence Minor for lots 22 23 24 in block 15 Atlantic with love deed dated April 19 1944. Frank Hansen to Anna and Lydia Knop for west 60 feet of lots 7 8 9 in block 95 Atlantic dated April 17 1944. Lena Bendixen to Paulena Jacobsen for lot 6 in block 132 Atlantic dated April 22 1944. Roxie M Clark to Chas Huyck for lot 6 in block 104 Atlantic dated January 18 1839 with $1 consideration.
The four girls elected at the Girl Reserves meeting include Margaret Rochholz as president Ann Parrell as vice president Margaret Lafjay as treasurer. Several members plan to attend the Girl Reserve camp conference in Boone in June.
Anita-Ensign Dodge H Wat king transfers from San Diego California to Flint Michigan for a special school. Wiota Pvt Phillip Barnholdt returns home from Fort Dix New Jersey on a furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Barnholdt.
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