10 Aug 1953
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1953
Page
1
The piece argues Moscow spread propaganda about poison American food in East Germany and germ warfare in Korea. It says such lies shape beliefs of millions under the Iron Curtain who have little access to other news, breeding hostility toward the United States.
The old Rock Island depot water tower is dismantled and the tall coal chute is nearly torn down. A new shorter straighter line between Atlantic and Council Bluffs replaces the older route. Steam trains vanish as diesel power speeds trains, water and coal use end, and the electric horn replaces steam whistles.
The text notes Moscow’s claim to possess the H-bomb but argues Russia has not demonstrated pressure or readiness to use it. It suggests they would threaten or exhibit power if truly capable and hints they may seek relief rather than aggressive action, indicating limited defensive or offensive strength.
The piece notes signs of the times with football, school, and world series near, while calling for U N war prisoner releases. It casts doubt on sincerity, cites prior POW miscounts from World War I, and warns some U N prisoners in communist hands could stay enslaved.
Ernest Petersen purchased the William Jorgen sen residence. The Jorgensens, residents of Kennard Nebraska, traveled last week to finalize the sale and complete the transaction.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication evenings except Sunday with D Simpson as editor and a 1913 postal registration. It prints subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic and Cass county and mail rates for Iowa, the U.S. and Canada with varied term options.
Drew Pearson outlines a naval intelligence summary on Rep. Robert L. Condon of California alleging past Communist party ties between 1930 and 1935. Condon denies membership but acknowledges a law firm he joined represented the party and notes political motives behind the accusations.
The piece argues that boys of today must be guided to become the men of tomorrow and notes 1952 US natural gas proved reserves at 199.7 trillion cubic feet as a factual context. It blends a moral appeal with a statistical follow-up on energy resources.
Commerce Department reports a record annual rate of 373 billion dollars in the second quarter for GDP. Inventories rise to 8.8 billion dollars while consumer spending gains suggest higher purchasing power. Personal income at 284.2 billion shows a three billion rise from the prior quarter, with farm income falling.
Victor Ghio nets a 20-foot thrasher weighing 5700 pounds, broke nets causing 1000 dollars in damage. Claim marked as largest thrasher shark caught in the Pacific near Santa Cruz. Extra Atlantic News-Telegraph copies available by advance order.
In the 83rd Congress first session, Republicans and Democrats faced a fragile balance without a Taft-like unifier. The era's aim to end the Korean War with dignity, cut taxes, and purge subversives stalled, while Truman era vigilance faded and Nixon eyed a leadership role amid shifting strongholds.
The piece argues blame for debt and taxes lies with past and current policy, urging realism through deep federal spending cuts. It notes the 1954 election as a contest to regain position by November and questions timing for addressing the budget deficit.
A garment industry spokesman says the traditional men's suit with coat pants and vest is disappearing. L. H. Jones of Nashville reports a shift toward more comfortable work and leisure attire with neck tie use declining, as the Southern Garment Manufacturers Assn. meets in Houston.
John Pen of Des Moines tied for second in the national junior chess championships with Martin Har brow of Jamaica New York. Each finished with six victories two losses and two ties while Leo Ratermanis of Iowa City finished fourth.
Democrats will elect a new national committeemen and committeewoman at a Saturday dinner before the campaign kickoff. Jake More, Democratic state chairman, announced the event. Toastmaster will be State Sen. Thomas J. Dailey of Burlington.
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