24 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1948
Page
1
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The Atlantic News Telegraph notes extreme summer memories from 194 with temperatures reaching 110 degrees in South Dakota. A column recalls Black Hills trips, parched plains, and scorched land to comfort readers enduring a current heat wave.
The piece lauds British tenacity seen in postwar rebuilding and wartime leadership. It credits the British with frontline defense in two world wars, noting their resilience preserves freedom and maintains them among the world’s real peoples, despite occasional irritations to Americans.
In the first 36 days of the airlift Allies delivered 96000 tons of food and supplies to Berlin. The achievement stands as a remarkable record showing Allied ability to organize and execute a large program on short notice, a point Russians might consider in assessing war plans with the West.
A stark summary states that one in thirteen Americans suffers harm from accidents yearly. Daily figures show 274 deaths and 2,868 injuries from accidents. Last year farm incidents killed 19,500 people with 1,800,000 injuries. The message urges careful handling and precautions to save lives, noting the effort is worthwhile.
An editorial notes administration plans to slow inflation include curtailing government spending as a key factor. It questions a decision to return a Russian official to Russia after he was pictured smiling, suggesting a possible mistaken action.
Des Moines Iowa Henry Wichman secretary of the Iowa war surplus commodities board was questioned again yesterday in the grand jury investigation into sales by the board. Four other witnesses testified earlier. Wichman oversaw a 5000000 revolving fund used to buy surplus from the federal government for state treasurer. The panel is examining sales of surplus material to individuals.
A sweeping 1948 wire service piece reports on Berlin relief efforts and U.S. policy in Europe, noting American aid plans and the role of Sen. Robertson. It highlights Truman’s public stance on utilities in Washington and critiques actions on rate hikes. The piece also covers Italian colonies return debate sparked by Dewey and Dulles, and a quip about reserving a park space for the army secretary.
A lyrical sketch traces aging from boyhood to grandfatherhood through memory and medicine. The speaker recalls elders describing illness symptoms and the children urging a daily pill. He envisions a future where his own chair is empty and a labeled bottle sits on the table, echoing a perpetual pill-taking ritual.
Western feeders from South Dakota and Colorado moved into Omaha in large numbers despite Labor Day. Of 15 500 cattle received, quality ranged but buyers stayed cautious. Evening sales and calves were steady to one cent lower. a South Dakota steer lot sold at 28 05. High prices are drawing feeders to market earlier than usual.
Pr Roland Klemme famed neuro-surgeon of St. Tacos visits New York and plans for the world convention of surgeons in St. Louis next November. He recently returned from Europe where he received degrees and medals from multiple universities and cities.
City debates a wholly new structure near the market by the Island with heavy restyling nearby and Battery-Brooklyn tunnel work. Cost runs into millions the city cannot easily summon. A dignified East Side patron argued butter is essential to his epiglottis over a dry martini.
The Grant fire department battled a blaze at the Raldon Roberts residence Sunday at 12d pp. A complete loss occurred as the family was not in the home at the time.
Funeral services for Leon A. Morrison 77 a Creston businessman of more than five decades were held this afternoon. A Creston resident since 1874 he operated a commercial enterprise for many years.
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