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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
1
A speaker in Florida warns that rats cause immense damage and disease surpassing wars. He argues campaigns fail when last rat remains, urging a total eradication to end the $20 annual rat tax for all citizens.
The article reflects on meteor impacts observed around the world from Canada to Siberia and the Carolinas. It notes Earth’s safety due to unpopulated areas, while acknowledging the potential devastation if a large object struck populated regions. It concludes with a calm view that such events remain unlikely.
Illinois Rep Wurell criticizes Secretary Brannan for spending 100000 on a national pajama survey. The department of agriculture 192 page pamphlet claims over half of US men wear pajamas, wealthier and educated men wear more, and cooler weather drives usage. Critics question the value and purpose of the study.
The 1950 corn crop is estimated above three billion bushels, possibly the seventh such crop in U.S. history. If reached, three of the seven large crops would be consecutive in 1948 49 and 50. Other crops show strength nationwide, suggesting no food shortage and potential price easing in the near term.
On trips near Avoca we have seen deer only once before Wednesday evening. Wednesday evening three deer appeared near the river by Atlantic. A garden of blooms south of Walnut spans over an acre. Glen Pagel showed his son Jay goats at the 4 H fair. Jay curious about how horns honk. George Vous found Longhorn horns with a dated card from 1878, tracing to a steer driven from Texas along the Chisholm trail to a railhead at Ogallala Nebraska. The horn story links to P L Anderson and Leurus Hansen who moved them from the Pullman hotel wall. George and his wife later toured the old Cattlemen’s Hotel in Ogallala and saw a faded map of the Chisholm trail on the walls, inspiring the remounting.
A reflective verse urging individuals to avoid getting drawn into others disputes. It cautions that family strife can escalate, advises minding one's own affairs, and notes that joining the fray leads to trouble as tables break and chairs overturn.
A 40 foot flatbed ambulance built by the fifth and ninth maintenance squadrons speeds wounded servicemen from Korea to Fairfield-Suisun base hospital. The vehicle carries 30 to 40 patients at a time, improving airbase medical transport compared with standard ambulances.
The item lists publication details and subscription rates for the News Telegraph, edited by Simpson, with prices for various regions and durations, effective January 1, 1912. It notes mailing options in Iowa, Cass and adjacent counties, Wyoming, Canada, and other areas.
Washington report details District Attorney George Fay’s tense Senate wire tapping grilling. West Virginia Senator Matt Neely accuses Fay of prejudicing the investigation and questions Shimon’s role. Also notes Steelman warning against rail seizures as a potential solution to the wage dispute amid Truman’s stance on standby controls.
The article analyzes Iowa tax collection growth from 1929 to 1948, noting local taxes rose modestly while federal taxes surged. It compares tax burdens to income growth, highlighting that by 1948 taxes exceeded 1943 income and the tax bill was 20 percent higher than the 1933 income, signaling potential burden risk if incomes fall.
Avoca residents raise funds to buy a resuscitator for local use. The Avoca Journal-Herald collects donations for the campaign chairman, with $237 already contributed of a $600 goal.
Ed Smith, 95, of Coal Valley Illinois, escaped serious injury after being buried up to his neck in a sewer cave-in Friday.
A wartime letter argues officers failed to volunteer, condemns administration for unprepared public relations, and warns that Korea and Russia threaten global security. It recalls past isolationism, stresses unity, and calls true men to aid the country amid Cold War pressures.
Schools here will open September 4 with teachers returning. Mrs. Clarence Rabe will lead primary, Miss Helen Blackburn intermediate, and Mrs. Glenn Brown will head junior high.
Des Moines reports a two day 12 state GOP chairmen and vice chairmen conference opened with about 80 leaders. A three member committee will present resolutions including firing several federal officials and a nationwide meeting of party leaders was urged by Charles Roberts. Guy Gabrielson will close the event with an address after most participants arrived.
An address stresses four issues in wartime readiness including government honesty communist infiltration waste and inflation. Other remarks link Korean War to U S Senate campaigns and cite a transfer of Col R L Dean from Rock Island to Fort Bragg with new duties starting Sept 1. Drive carefully in motor trips described as potentially fatal.
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