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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
1
The passage credits Russia for revitalizing the United Nations during the Korean War crisis. It argues UN tensions and divisions gave way to a stronger body, with Russia unintentionally driving toward a global police role and a rising world influence. It laments Moscow's misread world sentiment yet praises its unintended impact on international authority.
The text argues Russia uses UN membership to disrupt, citing its vetoes and walkouts before returning to influence the Security Council. It contends the timing of its comeback as council president shows selfish aims and echoes Hoover’s call to expel Reds from the UN.
Secretary Brannan announces the Commodity Credit Corp. possesses enough butter milk cheese and eggs to supply every man woman and child in the United States. He argues the large surplus will help prevent food price rises during the war as the surplus feeds armies abroad.
The dispatch notes a northern push in the war with potential reach to Korea and beyond, while hoping for a swift Allied victory. Separately, readers praise this year’s 4H-FFA fair, calling the show and circus high quality with strong public approval and commendable effort from many volunteers.
A factual series by Virgil Salera, associate professor of economics at Iowa State College, examines Iowa state revenues expenditures and the changing tax burden since 1989. The articles explore how budgets are funded and how tax policies affect residents.
Iowa's state taxes rose from 37 million in 1929 to 138 million in 1948 as citizens' incomes tripled. The state credits highway, social security, and homestead tax relief programs for evolving finances while sales and income taxes now lead revenue, with property tax phased out.
New York Henry Wallace blames Russia as aggressor in Korea and argues the United States is actually at war with the Soviets. He says there may be a chance for peace but the U S has lost the initiative and Russia is not interested. He spoke last night in a radio interview over Mutual.
The Atlantic Daily Press announces its post office filing in Atlantic Iowa and lists subscription rates by carrier and mail. Rates cover one month to one year, with variations for Cass and adjoining counties, other Iowa areas, U S addresses, and Canada.
Gen Armstrong testified to the Senate appropriations committee that Korean War casualties were higher than publicly stated, giving figures of 661 killed 2970 wounded and about 3000 missing. The piece notes a Pearson column dispute and discusses broader cautions about military disclosures.
A broadcasting system quotes a statement declaring Russia as clearly the aggressor in Korea. The remark underscores ongoing tensions and international perception of Moscow's actions on the Korean peninsula.
Hollywood based Progressive Broadcasting System plans a coast to coast radio hookup for smaller stations with operations starting around November 1. President Larry Finley announced the venture amid applications from 228 stations and an expected 380 by the start date.
A historical note states that the term hand used for measuring a horse's height corresponds to four inches in standard measurement.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest reflects on male conduct and responsibility around boys. The final line asserts the president of the United States cannot be arrested, contrasting with the earlier musings on integrity and mentorship.
The July 26 circular argues the United States would veto any move to seat a Chinese communist representative at the United Nations, warning that accepting such a seat would imply UN resolutions are illegal and the Korean War aggression. It notes General MacArthur’s Formosa trip and critiques State Department routine while asserting the need to oppose Soviet China and uphold coalition actions in Korea.
Ghoe Production reports annual shoe production in the United States at about three pairs per person. The note highlights per capita output and national production levels.
A Cornell and New York Hospital team describe a swallowable balloon brush test to collect stomach lining cells. In 38 patients, it detected cancer in 14, suggested malignancy in 1, and was negative in 2. signs of cancer remained uncertain in others.
Cherokee County authorities ruled out sexual motive in the death of Mrs. Neva Andrews after clothing analysis found only her blood. Sheriff Carl Schleef and County Attorney Harold Grigg emphasized murder remains possible despite ruling out a sex maniac connection.
Adair resident Cpl. Arthur Lynn Eigire completed a military management course for officers and airmen at Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama as announced by Maxwell commander Cpl. Leslie Mulser. Eigire serves in the finance office of the 3800 ALU Wing and is the son of Mr and Mrs A C Elgin of Adair. He enlisted in October 1948 and has attended clerk typist school and personnel management.
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