02 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
1
A survey by a major eastern organization analyzes why complaining customers desert stores. Major factors include indifferent or misrepresenting salespeople, haughtiness, over sales pressure, service delays, exchange reluctance, substitutions, high prices, and poor merchandise, with small percentages and notes on later impact.
A reader asks about a moist, smooth skinned animal in a fruit jar. It is a mud-puppy or salamander, living in damp spots and water, not poisonous, harmless to people, and best released outdoors in a moist place.
The piece urges young high school graduates to pursue college if possible. It notes college graduates earn more on average but stresses satisfaction and lifelong growth from formal higher learning, while recognizing informal education occurs but is harder to achieve.
The United States bought the entire Cuban sugar surplus of about 600000 tons ensuring future supply and curbing hoarder activity. A street rumor notes a local buyer offered 250 pounds of WWI sugar for fresh sugar, a trade rejected as the old stock is hard and devalued.
A courteous motorcycle cop stops a driver for a forbidden left turn. The officer explains the sign on the corner and issues only a warning. The piece reflects on fairness, law, and human fallibility in enforcing traffic rules.
Richard Spencer II, longtime managing editor of the university information games office, leaves his post to become editor of University of Colorado publications. Spencer created the Herky drawings in 1948 and his departure marks a shift in campus media leadership.
Des Moines reports record cool nights persist as Iowa endures a seventh straight week of sub normal temperatures with readings around 45 in Spencer and upper 40s in several spots. Weather officials say historical patterns show no long term shift and that cooling is temporary.
The notice lists publication details for the Atlantic News-Telegraph, editors, office addresses, and postal registration. It provides subscription prices by carrier and mail, including rates for Cass and adjoining counties, other Iowa, and U.S. addresses, with Canada options.
Gen. J. Lawton Collins reports a forthcoming United States tank that is faster, more maneuverable, and better protected than Russian models. He says the weapon, cheaper to build and deadly in ground attack, marks a major advance akin to the jet in the air. The briefing also notes a $1,000 bill tied to a Washington wiretapping case involving Howard Hughes and Sen. Brewster.
Des Moines reports a cool stretch with Aug 2 low of 53 the coolest since 1907. Iowa highs have been in the 70s and 80s while July top temps reached only 92 at Elkader and Mt. Pleasant. Weather officials cite a southward shifting Pacific air flow and note uncertain causes possibly tied to Siberia.
Des Moines reports a final week buying surge pushed Iowa to 102.74 percent of its $19.7 million E bond quota, with total E bond sales reaching $20,239,755 and three series combined at 98.25 percent of their overall quota. Cantatas and operas differ as musical drama without versus with costume, scenery, and action.
The piece argues against the atom bomb and criticizes Soviet and American wartime propaganda. It asserts Stalin’s USSR seeks to deprive the U S of defense, cites leaders like Franco Chiang Kai-shek and Truman, and labels the petition as a strategic public stance rather than genuine peace effort.
Fragmentary text notes a distant political critique as it references a broad campaign and warnings about Soviet hatred and illicit loot. The passage is unclear and lacks concrete events or named individuals.
Marines arrive at a South Korean port aboard a large transport after a 20 day Pacific crossing. They vow tough action against the enemy, carry heavy weapons including Pershing tanks and bazookas, and receive a mixed reception from port onlookers. The landing features tall tales of shore liberty and leatherneck bravado.
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