23 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1948
Page
1
This notice outlines subscription options and rates for Atlantic readers, delivery hours, and instructions to report delivery or address changes to the newspaper offices rather than the carrier.
An optimistic tribute to Corn as the savior of the world, praising American bumper crops after wartime strains. The piece notes unprecedented corn fields in the state, states that crops have been abundant for four to five years, and credits nature’s bounty with preventing worldwide starvation.
The piece argues candidates should avoid treating UN governed issues as campaign material. It cautions that campaigning on international affairs harms UN neutrality and may alienate foreign born voters while offering no sound domestic benefit. It urges keeping international decisions to designated bodies and national deliberation.
The Russians deny an error after ordering their New York envoy out of the country claiming he booked return passage months ago. They similarly allege a U S kidnapping charge over a teacher who jumped from a third story window to flee them, a claim seen as implausible by those aware of free country law enforcement.
Editorial notes married men freed from the draft causing public jubilation. Highway tragedy near Hanerson claims two lives on an orange line with two more deaths and three injuries from unsafe speed and rule violations. Atlantic's Company K guardsmen return from Fort Riley with commendable training and pride. Ontario safety director jokes about drivers claiming sole road right.
Walnut horseman C. A. Osler earned two ribbons at the Clarinda society horse show this week. He gained top points in the fine harness class and the five called stake. Jean Ann Stoner of Tradhiure won the three called stake and Mrs. BOA Rundsen of Councel Bhiffs took the high award in the combination five painted cass.
Longtime rivals Dan Tobin and Dave Beck wage open conflict for Teamsters leadership with implications for politics. Beck builds an empire amid strikes at Boeing Seattle while Tobin consolidates power and threatens to fire Beck as executive vice president. The struggle shifts toward influence with Gov. Warren and national campaigns, as union alignments draw in AFL and other groups.
The poem recalls a grandfather who objects to sweets in youth but later defends candy for children. It contrasts old and new views on indulgence, noting a switch from restraint to encouragement as generations change and he jokes about following the same path when older.
Oakland approves a 20 year franchise for Western Light and Telephone to use streets and alleys for equipment. Voter turnout appears light with the issue decided 36 to Re.
An autobiographical diary excerpt details Pat visiting Yonkers and plans to move to Las Cruces New Mexico with Dan Schadle under the GI Bill. It notes Pat’s bronchitis, Dato studying forestry and grapefruit or avocado growing as possible ventures, plus Mary and Nancy visiting New York City with John McKee pursuing a PhD in child psychology at the University of Iowa.
The Democratic National Committee appointed Arthur Sanford of Sioux City as Iowa finance director. Sanford, a real estate dealer, has 20 years of party activity in Iowa and has attended the 1944 and 1948 conventions as a delegate. He has never held public office.
A home safety notice warns that sharp knives should be stored in a rack to prevent danger. Leaving them in drawers with utensils is risky and could lead to injuries.
Harl Holt Jr a former social science instructor and audio-visual education director at Corning High School will join the Southwest Iowa District YMCA staff starting Sept 1. He will work with Hi Y Tri Hi Y college and Jr Hi Y programs under John Bell and relocate with his wife and one year old daughter Jane Ann to Atlantic when housing is ready.
Local truck gardens boast seedless watermelons tomatoes and cucumbers produced by spraying plants with a new hormone. Commercial gardeners report this latest triumph in area agriculture.
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