04 Aug 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
1
The text discusses the ongoing arms race and calls for gradual disarmament under international authority. It compares militarization to past plagues, warning that unchecked arming could escalate to large forces and threaten peace, urging collective action through world organization.
The piece reflects on how power corrupts across regimes led by dictators such as Hitler Mussolini Franco and Stalin. It argues that individuals granted authority can drift from benevolent aims to domineer workers undermine democracy and justify abuses as power grows.
The text argues farming is a basic industry needing protection to ensure steady income and avoid high consumer prices or large government surpluses. It calls for an economicly balanced program that stabilizes markets without undue consumer burden and controls potential surpluses, acknowledging other factors but focusing on core economic aims.
Arthur Young dies suddenly after days of social activity on the streets. He was known for friendly greetings that brightened days for locals who met him daily. The piece notes Southern reactions to the Klan hint at possible outlawing across the region.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest contemplates hospital life and the cycle of joy and sorrow. A separate line reports a 15 year old leaping from the Golden Gate Bridge, attempted rescue by a patrolman, identified as Glenn R. Burbank, residence unknown.
Camp Wakonda completes five weeks with 500 boys from 17 counties attending daily activities including tours, sports, a pie supper, campfire and swimming. Director Winston C. Miller and staff led the observance, with plans for a longer season next year likely to start earlier than this year's June 26 close.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic Iowa and surrounding areas. Rates cover one month to one year by carrier and by mail within Cass and adjoining counties, other Iowa regions, the U S and Canada.
Washington Merry Go Round reports a pattern of Tanforan race track building violations and delays in enforcement by federal authorities. General Vaughan John Maragon and Hunt allegedly influenced decisions allowing continued construction, with prosecutions and later political maneuvering shaping the outcome.
An economic breathing spell appears likely through July to September with activity around mid year levels and a possible uptick by September. Longer term prospects remain uncertain as production and demand show continued weakness through autumn despite a possible brighter tone from a Washington official cited by observers.
A 1940s column discusses Greek boothlacks and social mobility, noting how private enterprise and elite networks shape opportunity. It critiques lawyers as commission agents, contrasts land of Oxford decency with modern centers of power, and laments access to radio licenses controlled by government, urging realism about barriers and costs.
London Prime Minister Attlee has quite recovered from a cold that confined him to his country home since last Saturday and led to the cancellation of a weekend speaking engagement, an official spokesman said today.
Mrs Ralph Jacobson of Boone was elected president of the Town department of the American Legion Auxiliary at its 29th annual conv ension in Des Moines. She defeated Mrs John H Bickert of Albia. New officers include Mrs CC G McComba Marshalltown and Mrs Leo Pekman Ida Grove as vice presidents, Mrs Blanche Allbee Des Moines secretary, Mrs Betty Koons Des Moines treasurer, Mrs Ruby Floetchinger Neola chaplain, and Mrs Edna Bushek Riverside historian.
Reports to Sheriff Phen Finnerty say a prowler was sighted in west Audubon and the northeast, as a resident recalls waking to a disturbance. The sheriff urges residents to call the authorities immediately if any suspicious activity is observed.
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