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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
2
The Atlantic News Telegraph outlines publication details, editor names, association memberships, and a subscriber delivery notice. It includes contact instructions for missed deliveries and changes of address with a 7 o'clock call window.
A report of Winston Churchill outlines Britain’s war toll and resilience. It notes 4.6 million in armed forces, 3.21 million defense workers, 563000 battle casualties, 135000 civilian deaths, and widespread destruction. It praises resolve and the will to win.
John Butter urged Cass county leaders to craft a definite postwar program at the Atlantic Rotary club. He warned that 2,500 local jobs will be needed for returning soldiers and war workers, and that without organized planning unemployment could rise at home. He noted many soldiers have left the community and others hold war jobs away, stressing that other communities have developed workable postwar care plans.
The piece predicts imminent heavy bombing of Japanese cities, arguing they will be leveled like German cities by massive explosives. It expresses sympathy for Japanese civilians while warning leaders misled the populace about modern warfare as war expands in the Pacific.
The piece argues Hitler and Japan seek a soft peace by wearing down the Allies, a costly tactic like trying to wear down a diamond with glass. It notes Belgium faces civil unrest between factions once guerrilla fighters and the Allied military has intervened to prevent civil war.
Washington dispatch notes ministers from Glendale California apologized to President Roosevelt after his public remark about a voting machine. The president defended using a mild oath and urged that the issue was blown out of proportion. Also covered are family notes, a baby guest, and the cooling of a threatened telephone strike in Washington. Senator Gillette named to War Surplus Property board, details on its scope, and the Iowa congressional delegation mourns Ned Cunningham killed on Saipan.
The profile notes Edward Stettinius Jr. rises to secretary of state aided by FDR, Harry Hopkins, J. P. Morgan & Co. and John L. Pratt. It recalls his early bungles in raw materials and lend lease, later improving under Hopkins, and his cautious foreign affairs approach with Hull. The piece highlights his rise at U. S. Steel and General Motors paths and his pledge to avoid favoritism toward former employers.
The text argues that Republicans won reelection despite CIO opposition by confronting accusations directly. It claims PACs have strong organization and turnout but lack a Syrtendins reputation, urging opposition to stand up and vote out.
Police held 56 persons after a Mayfair entertainment raid in Council Bluffs. Officers moved detainees in seven patrol wagon trips to the police station four blocks away. Lt. H. N. Mace said two blackboards, betting slips, and racing forms were seized. B. R. Slate, 52, of Bluffs hotel address, charged as keeper of a disorderly house, posted $100 bond.
The Wolfe family prepares to profit from film rights as Asheville North Carolina serves as backdrop for Look Homeward Angel. McNamara, an Irish American entertainer tied to The Players Club and Dutch Treat Club, is remembered for his showmanship and Caruso tutelage.
In a profile of Ed McNamara the text notes his switch from concert singing to acting. He declined a lifelong singing path, later returning to stage work with a cop role in Strictly Dishonorable that boosted a Broadway run.
Des Moines AP report says the interim committee on retrenchment and reform urged the next general assembly to set aside 7.63 million for capital improvements at state institutions, excluding 212 thousand for Fort Madison cell block. An additional 5.192 million is urged for five Board of Education schools, with specific allocations to the deaf and blind schools, State Teachers College, the State University, and Iowa State College. Funds to come from unobligated balances in special tax and use tax funds, plus 100 thousand from general revenue for Capitol repairs.
Des Moines report shows the army service forces saved over 11 million dollars through civilian and military ideas for victory since June 1943. The Seventh Service command district office notes 112,000 suggestions received and about 13,000 approved.
Colonel Young reports a total of about 281000 dollars in awards paid to those submitting them, noting ongoing adoption and completion of payments.
A poem contrasts the realist who pays attention to facts with the speaker who lives in the moment, spends fearlessly, and admits to leaping before looking. It reflects on money fears and appetite for fun while chiding excessive prudence. Edgar Guest offers witty self critique of financial impulse.
Master Sgt. Howard Breson, returning from Europe to Dubuque, is greeted with ten 400 war bonds donated by his crew colleagues at the local air field after he lost his right due to a machine gun accident.
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