20 Aug 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text hints at upheaval as factions contest leadership and purges appear. References to communist overthrow and widespread purging suggest political instability with factions advancing, accusing rivals, and strong language about control and loyalty.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss potato wealth and a welfare program amid wartime. References hint at big growers, harvest issues, and state actions affecting crops and prices, with unclear names or dates due to damaged text.
The piece profiles fresh entrants across regions led by veteran war heroes and veterans in Congress. It notes standout rookies from the South and West and names numerous new representatives from states including Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Texas and Illinois with remarks on their influence and committee roles.
The readable text references Truman and a conglomerate pairing with others, mentioning taxes and a presidential context. It hints at a discussion of policy, public sentiment, and possible voting or public reaction to decisions, with scattered phrases about families, estates, and political action.
An opaque OCR fragment describes vague references to deep freezes, uprisings, and government actions with mixed metaphors. The text hints at loss, controversy, and shifting power, but lacks concrete events, names, or locations for precise reporting.
A reflective poem on lasting tribute through a child's tears rather than stone. The piece contrasts fame with genuine affection, ending with a note on a wedding trip and family gathering in Lake Benton and Alta as a readied local touch.
Reported wedding of Carol and Elena in Portugal amid rumors of palace strife and arranged rites. Ceremony overseen by Hartinian Ivinoviten at a PeCHE church. Rev Ltineviteh from Paris flown in for the rites.
Local publication data lists editors Daly Press Association and News-Telegraph Corp. with postal and pricing details. Subscription rates are given for carrier delivery in Atlantic Iowa, mail within the U.S. and Canada, and various time periods.
A column recounts the Iowa State Fair events with remarks on a 4 H dedication, visitors receiving a warmer reception, and a tale of a young boy obtaining a promised allowance. Local residents share small anecdotes including a mangos story and a coat mystery involving a Des Moines hitchhiker.
Massena resident William Folsom purchased the David Beasore estate a half block off Main Street, a wooded pasture block and a four room dwelling. Beasore left 40 American elms and 18 evergreens and improvements. On his death the property went to his sisters Mrs. Emme Eblen and Mrs. Della Morley of Omaha. The Folsoms run the Walter Buboltz place east of Massena, and will retire after harvest.
Avoca Fred Funston Legion announces new officers Harold Petersen commander Vernus Peters and Svante Kjelgaard vice commanders F Peters finance officer Gudman Jensen servant-at-arms Bart Sievers chaplain Also notes pedestrians should wear white at night on highways.
A 1949 reflection on Leonard Bernstein's Symphony No. 2 The Age of Anxiety at Tanglewood. The author contrasts prewar courage with postwar fear, urging youth to pursue faith in themselves and achieve despite high taxes and political pressures. He warns that neglecting ambition risks a bleak future.
Griswold Elliott area pupils register for bus service as the district prepares to open on August 20 with high school registrations August 24 through 26. Football registration August 28 and first practice August 24. New staff include Supt Russell Pontius and 4 teachers.
Keosauqua drillers hit water at 60 feet on ground owned by the Van Buren County Mutual Telephone company after two prior failures at 200 and 460 feet. A pump house will be built on the site and the water is described as clear.
The Jesse Mercer descendants held their annual gathering at the Mer cer home with dinner on the lawn and Frank Mercer presiding. Officers elected for next year are Gertrude Johnson president Duane Redman vice president Mrs Paul Gammell secretary treasurer. A cemetery dispute led to a pledge to oppose erasing the two mile north cemetery and a committee will meet township trustees. Several reunions films were shown from Oklahoma in 1948 and Germany trips. Four generations attended including Will Mercer his daughter Mrs Don Gammell and her son Paul with Paula and Linda. Others came from nearby towns and states.
Warning urging careful driving to avoid fatal crashes. Readers are reminded to slow down and avoid risky passing on curves and hills to stay alive tomorrow.
When clothing catches fire do not run. Tear off burning garments if possible or smother flames with heavy woolen cloth. If needed lie down and roll to extinguish. Keep flames away from the face at all times.
A four mile northwest fire today caused an estimated loss of 75000 dollars at the White Oak Consolidated School. Polk County Superintendent Ralph C Norris said the loss is partly covered by insurance.
Officers pried a yowling car from under a parked vehicle and found it was the stolen unit sought since last Wednesday. The discovery occurred after a routine rescue attempt, revealing the vehicle on the police watch list.
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