19 Aug 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
1
The 4-H Fair in Cass County drew praise for its dedication ceremony and Atlantic Chamber of Commerce presence. The event showcased White Horses and a carnival atmosphere, inspiring local youth despite weather challenges. Funds were donated to support future youth programs.
The text argues big government wastes money and duplicates effort and proposes returning government to the people. It endorses closer governance to the citizen, notes town meetings as a model, and considers applying local control to large, technical national tasks without undermining essential state functions.
The piece suggests President Truman may dismiss General H. W. Vaughan amid ongoing controversy. It criticizes Vaughan for meddling in commercial affairs and army promotions, noting the administration has tolerated much but faces growing public doubt.
The dedication of the new 4-H fair grounds highlighted cooperation as the force behind community progress. Speakers stressed that collective effort can achieve remarkable results and offer a powerful lesson Cass County should apply in the future.
A short verse ponders who first taught birds to fear humans. The speaker laments robins, wrens, and bobolinks fleeing at his footsteps, noting a shameful thought about man’s impact on birds.
Wallace Creger 24 of Lowden Iowa died at 7 15 am in Mercy hospital Davenport after being found about 6 am Thursday along Chicago and North Western tracks at Wheatland He reportedly had a fractured skull and officials theorize he was injured by jumping or falling from a fast moving train around 2 45 am Thursday His wrist watch stopped at that hour Pedestrians are advised to wear white at night while walking highways
Senator Mundt alleged a Chicago perfume firm's 1945 trip to Paris by three representatives to deliver home freezers to Maj. Gen. Harry S. Vaughan and others. He cited testimony from the Senate investigations showing Verley perfumes paid for gifts to Mrs. Truman, Vaughan, and four officials, with Vaughan and Maragon expected to testify again as hearings resume.
Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication schedule as evenings except Sundays and provides subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic, Cass county, adjoining counties, other Iowa areas, U S addresses, and Canada. It notes editorial staff, office phone numbers, post office entry date, and affiliations with press associations.
Robert S. Allen recounts U S prestige in the Middle East through Waley’s cigarette gift to Shah era editors amid autocratic crackdowns. He notes AVC Amvet merger opposition, a congressional river and harbors stalemate, and comments on diplomats, the Cripps loan, and Senate ethics talks.
An advertising man Mardgoy arranging Amy transport for Hoffman Miragon and King to Paris on Verley business. Mundt notes the need for immense influence to swing the tip and entry into Paris soon after troops were freed. Hoffmann says travelers paid fares in cash before boarding. Rogers reports Mirigeou attempted to bring champagne perfume bottles back, suggesting possible customs smuggling with no prosecution.
A study finds that American workers in 1947 received more than 424 dollars in benefits beyond wages. The hidden pay roll adds over 15 percent to wages, including pension and life insurance, old age and survivors insurance, workers compensation, and non production bonuses.
A simple description of a unicellular organism that does not age or die naturally but reproduces by binary fission. It can be eaten by other animals or harmed by accidents, with division serving as its propagation method.
A Des Moines VA office reports an unsigned letter claiming a veteran illegally drew 4165 in bonus funds. The letter, sent from Fort Dodge, says 20 a week for 52 weeks under the readjustment act plus 315 under job training was received as subsistence for a nondependent mother. The VA cannot credit the funds without an account to credit.
Mrs. Rober Jerome Faulkner marked her 97th birthday with a samba at the Stark club attended by about 150 guests. The party was hosted by Mrs. Henderson, known for her cigar smoking at the Metropolitans opera opening night.
Greenwich Connecticut woman Mrs. Hester McCullough faces a $100,000 libel suit after opposing Larry Adler and Paul Draper over affiliations with communist front organizations. Adler and Draper admitted membership but denied being communists, while the case highlights yardsticks for judging alleged subversive ties and the impact on civil liberties.
Edward Charles Store, assistant organist, will present an organ lecture recital at the Congregational Church Sunday at 5 pm. Guest soloist Mrs. Clifford Crawford joins Stice in two vocal selections. The program blends Bach, Sibelius, Dvorak, and others, with a benediction hymn at service.
Pravda portrays life in the United States with claims about the FBI and other institutions, presenting a Communist view of American society. The report notes tensions and public response, reflecting Cold War era propaganda aims.
The fragment cites Pravda criticizing royal checks on whale school children and masery schools while noting patriotic fields for propaganda. It mentions a four month old piglet and a Michigan university student in an eating contest halted as a joke. It warns to take it easy on the road and drive safely.
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