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Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

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Atlantic News-Telegraph Publisher Details

The Atlantic News-Telegraph of Atlantic Iowa lists publication details including editor F D Simpson and office addresses. It notes circulation and pricing across multiple lines and mentions the Des Moines Iowa Daily Press Association and staff representatives Gerald Bogan and E P Chase.

Eee Des Moines Iowa Daily Press Association Gerald Bogan E. P. Chase Washington, D. C Atlantic News- Telegraph News-Telegraph

Lack of Interest Affects Union Policy

A union with 17 000 members voted 46 to 29 at a regular meeting of 75 attendees to back the Wallace party. The piece argues that small attendance allows a few to control vast memberships and urges members to engage to prevent racketeers or communists from steering unions.

Wallace Party Wallace Unon

Be Careful Driving As School Reopens Nearby Streets

Drivers are urged to slow down and watch for children during school start days. Kids bike, walk, and ride cars in busy streets, sometimes making sudden moves. The message emphasizes preserving safety to avoid harming friends and neighbors’ children.

Men Advised to Wear Cooler Clothing in Heat

Our Western correspondent notes the Council Bluffs Nonpareil joined a long crusade urging men to wear cooler attire in hot weather. The paper observes men discarding coats on some occasions and after ten years of effort the movement shows little progress.

Council

Editorial Briefs Touches On Island Ban And School Heat

The column notes a government ban on U S settlement on South Sea islands and predicts a hot first week of school. It discusses urban traffic growth, autos outpacing space, and the public reaction to political eggs. Anita Dan Osen enters Cornell College at Mt Vernon this fall after graduating salutatorian at Anita High School.

South Sea United States Islands Mount Vernon Anita Dan Osen Cornell College Mt. Vernon Grinnell Dan

Secret Wrangle Over Hiss Chambers Probe At U S House

Washington leaders of the House Un American Activities Committee clashed over whether to pursue perjury charges in the Hiss Chambers dispute. Ed Hebert urged immediate prosecution while Mundt and Nixon pressed for further hearings as Thomas watched. Compromise: hear more witnesses then refer to the justice department.

Drew Pearson J Washington Robert S. Allen House UN American Activities Committee Hiss-Chambers New Dealer Time Congressional Ed. Hebert Louisiana Karl Mun Jz Richard Nixon R.-Cal Hebert Hiss Chambers Justice Department Mundt Department Nixon Parnell Thomas

Washington dispatch notes postwar political and wartime echoes

The piece surveys a mix of wartime memories and postwar politics. It mentions 1st Lieut. Sherman Turner and Roland W. Meyer, plus figures like Lloyd Thurston and E. P. Chase in Washington and Seattle. It notes treason charges against Mildred E. Biggars, and obsesses over Russian kidnapping reports and price politics amid Dixiecrat and Truman era debates.

Washington, N.C Sherman Turner Council Bluffs Roland W. Meyer Brooklyn

A Zoo Visit and Shopping Milestones in New York

Charles B. Driscoll recalls a Bronx Zoo visit with Nancy Mekhee celebrating her fourth birthday with seals and elephants. He notes crowds and a logistics shift from Manhattan to Westchester Lord & Taylor’s Rastchester store, marking postwar suburban retail growth and gentler service.

New York Nancy Patricia Mekhee Bronx Zoo Pool Nancy Manhattan America Lord & Taylor Westchester County Rastchester Fifth Avenue White Plains Fifth Madison Avenues Best & Co Oppenheim Collins Arnold Constable Bonwit Teller McNaught Syndicate, Inc

If You Can Be a Better Golfer Than Me Poem Verse

The poem offers guidance on golf technique and poise. It stresses keeping the left arm straight maintaining posture and patience. It praises mastering grips rhythm and the ability to accept advice without irritation.

Kipling Edgar A Guest

Threshing Picnic At Hayter Home Near Anita

Fifty five attendees gathered Thursday evening at the L. H. Hayter residence near Anita for a threshing picnic. Wives provided cake while the Hayters served homemade ice cream. The Hayter crew, with long-standing ties, has operated together for years and this season threshed at 15 different locations.

Anita L. H. Hayter Hayters Mr. Hayter

Gas Tax Refunds Reach New High In August

Des Moines reports record gasoline tax refunds driven by heavy farm machinery use. August refunds totaled 1,080,120 to 50,149 claimants, up from 984,516 to 44,050 claimants in July and 718,757 to 34,719 in August last year. Refunds apply to gas used for non highway purposes.

Des Moines

Silk Hat Road Roller Man Delights Nebraska Tourists

Lookin Around Roscoe Jones recalls a hot day in Nebraska when a road roller worker worn a silk hat and bow tie smiled at passing cars, easing travel annoyance. The rider’s caper, bought after a jewelry clerk offered a toppy option, lifted spirits among tired tourists on a one way stretch near Bassett. Further notes mention a 20 year old laying hen in Yorktown and a fire being quelled with ice water at Dimick stockyards. The piece closes with a side remark about Polk County electing officials.

Roscoe Jones Nebraska Jones Hoe Trentleman Sioux City Yorktown Eminett Esias Audubon Dimick Polk County

Butter price an aid to oleo tax

Des Moines reports the high butter price boosts oleomargarine tax receipts. Through August this year, the state collecting department shows 511,905 dollars, up from 229,117 last year and 465,452 for all of last year. The 5 cent per pound tax is paid by distributors.

Des Moines Department of Agriculture

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Atlantic News-Telegraph News and Telegraph News-Telegraph Publishing Corporation F. D. Simpson Iowa Congress Kaewan Iowa Press Association And National Editorial Association Case U. S Canada Henry Wallace The Anita High School Thomas Committee Clark Clifford Truman Fdr Roosevelt Harry Hopkins Hopkins Sam Rosenman Robert F. Sherwood Sherwood Clifford V. S Jose Laurel Roxas Laurel Philippine Jorge Vargas Capital Vargas Tokyo General MacArthur Lare Camillo Osias Emilio Tria Tirona Arsemio Luz Leon Guerrero Manila Radio Missouri St. Joseph CIO Bell Syndicate, Inc Die Vere Watson Jack Watson Karl M. LeCompte Corydon Order of Eagles Seattle Lloyd Thurston Osceola Fighth Lown Thuton Spain United States Army Tempus Mildred E. Biggars Germany Canterbury Sally Berlin Senate House of Representatives John Mr. Truman Wis Vy Po Charles B.driscoll B. Driscoll Mr. Montana Alvies Just Folks Edgar A. Guest Ness MR Hotfoot Roscoe Bassett Harper Bunnet Waafe Roesoe Harper Dick Bell Hinrichs Bldg
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