22 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1950
Page
1
The article argues UN strength is rising in Korea and predicts North Korean defeat, but warns risks of expanding into a global conflict. It questions how far the West will go, noting potential clashes with Russia if the war reaches the northern border or beyond.
The text argues against universal military training urging funds be redirected to world peace. It favors strengthening a powerful United Nations force to police the world and deter arms races, warning that a strong national army could spur rival militarization and war.
Senate crime inquiry highlights millions in evaded taxes and urges billions in collections. The passage condemns tax load rises on honest taxpayers while alleged evaders in cities like Atlantic profit, calling for enforcement and penalties to ease burden on compliant residents.
The piece notes that while many Egyptians are uneducated, enough remain civilised to see the king’s flaw. It suggests the king stays in power because the people lack a method to oust him and claims he contributes little to their welfare while costing taxpayers.
Briefing officers said North Korea has 16 divisions in the field with three moved to rear positions to support the 12 divisions along the front against United States and South Korean ground units. The report stresses caution for drivers and urges safe travel tomorrow.
By carrier in Atlantic rates listed as 70 cents for one month and 1.80 for three months. By mail in Cassane adjoining area 8.75 for one year and 10 for three months. Subscription prices shown include options for one year 10 dollars and three months 50 cents with local delivery details.
A rounded summary notes concerns over Panama Canal defenses being neglected amid Korean War tensions. Reports describe a lone SB-17 over Panama, private pilots testing alarms at Howard Field, and rapid military airfield readies. Also mentioned are government wiretapping practices and discussions about a centralized wartime agency.
A verse by Edgar A. Guest notes the boy who accompanies a golfer, watching the ball and the temper of the man. It reminds drivers to take it easy on the road, allowing time to reach destinations safely and avoid speeding. The piece blends sport imagery with road safety advice.
The British admiralty announced a small marine commando unit will soon be flown to Korea to fight with United Nations forces. For security, size and deployment details are not public. The unit’s air transport and timing are kept confidential, with possible joint arrival with a British infantry force from Hong Kong.
In wartime a Tangier town hall hosts a reflective concert where Bach and Monert echo amid street noise and memory. The piece honors lovers of music as Thomas Edison’s era fades and a new generation adds machines to art while preserving old New England sensibilities.
The Atlantic theater offers popcorn with melted butter as a new lure while a local eatery is criticized for dirty conditions. The writer notes poor food handling and vows to recruit four football experts who know less about the game.
In Independence Iowa the fast livery stable era ends as the automobile prevails. A torn building signals the shift from horse drawn transport to cars. At Family Shoe Store payments with checks lack signatures, with one cleared for twenty dollars from Landomen Bank.
Anita Vriezelear, the new music instructor in Anita public schools, has bought the first house under construction by Alfred Dement on Westman street. He is married and the article notes details of their family status.
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