20 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
1
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The author argues the United States should stop bluffing over Europe amid Soviet strength. Both sides cannot win a full war, and even victory costs would devastate the nation and generations. Peace hinges on reasonable negotiations rather than futile brinkmanship.
The article argues that if Dewey wins the presidency and John Foster Dulles becomes secretary of state, U S foreign policy would pivot from wartime militarism toward civilian led diplomacy. Dulles is pictured as an international lawyer with UN experience and a Christian, peace‑minded approach aimed at lasting world stability.
The state department rejects Russian control over Russians living in the United States. The piece contrasts this with Hitler's regime and warns of potential mass enforcement if nationality becomes a lifelong, borderless claim. It notes the danger of widespread control over migrants amid political shifts.
Daryl Pendergraft head of the school reports that a questionnaire showed most summer school students enjoyed their stay in Atlantic. They appreciated the friendliness and cooperation of city people and especially business men. He also thanked Atlantic for the warm treatment of summer school visitors.
The FCC argues such programs contain three lottery elements: prize, chance, and consideration. It asserts listening to the show constitutes consideration. After sampling several shows, the writer concurs that listening arguably satisfies consideration. The piece notes record crop prices and suggests a troubling national picture.
President Truman remains confident in victory over Dewey as campaign efforts intensify. A White House meeting led a senator to speak publicly for more support while critics push from Dixiecrats.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest contemplates heat and drought and human will. It questions what people do when the sun scorches and rain is scarce, imagining a world without enterprise or comfort.
A compact note presents the early lines of Edgar A. Guest's 1948 poem Did a cold wind never blow with emphasis on its reflective mood and authorial voice. The piece evokes resilience and memory in a concise, period tone.
The Phil's Super Market in Anita opened with a big turnout, drawing over 1,000 shoppers on Saturday before a late rain dampened events. Helpers included Donald Van, Carl Rohr, Joe Carroll, and Mrs Lyons, with bouquets from wholesale houses. Trachtenberg notes shoppers now seek thrifty, needs-based purchases at lower prices.
A reflective column recounts past barber strikes in New York and general price shifts. It discusses how price rises, consumer frugality, and thrift affect services from barbering to dining, with digressions on glassware, steakhouses, and butcher shops.
Iowa Bureau of Investigation chief R W Nehergall said whisky and gambling equipment were seized in a Villisca raid on Wednesday. The bust was carried out by the state bureau, the sheriff's office, a deputy, and a Villisca police officer.
U S officials report the Russians are giving a run around in negotiations for the release of two Americans arrested August fifth after crossing into the Soviet occupation zone. Lt. Sherman S. Turner from Council Bluffs and Roland Myers of Brookeville, N Y were in the Bad Kissingen area when they stepped into the Soviet zone during a border inspection. American authorities say Russian liaison officials in Berlin claim no knowledge while border officials promise delivery here, describing the situation as a run around.
London papers claim Stalin ordered a coup plan to topple Tito in Yugoslavia and name a successor, with Moscow preparations and talk of a Stalist regime. The London Daily Worker mentions army defections but cites no outside pressure.
The Veterans Administration reminds Iowa veterans using the GI bill that those with additional dependents must submit proof by September 1 to qualify for increased subsistence pay retroactive to April 1. Veterans with no or one dependent need not contact the VA as their information is already on file.
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