01 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
1
Onslow Iowa conservation officer Louis E Lemke reports a freight train crew hunted game from atop boxcars on the North Western railroad Anamosa Clinton branch line. The train ran late as crewmen briefly stopped to shoot and dress game, with a promise of no further bunting.
A Iowa conference of classroom teachers to advance leadership and cooperation will meet at Atlantic High School on Saturday under the Southeast Iowa district ISEA. Supt Marvin T. Nodland will lead a panel on What ya a Good Teacher with Sioux City teachers. Dr. Ray Bryan will speak at a noon luncheon. Afternoon films will show NEA tours.
State Department bulletin says Russia may make a German peace treaty and withdraw occupation troops from Germany next year. The plan involves the new satellite German Democratic Republic and mirrors Western Germany’s creation. Officials note possible separate peace with satellites and a troop withdrawal as a hot political issue in Germany.
Franklin Click, 25, father of five, was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the rape slaying of 17 year old Phyllis Conine. An Allen County grand jury returned a first degree murder verdict after a long consideration. Click faces March 27 execution in Michigan City prison and is under indictment for two additional sex murders.
Iowa officials led a sweep described as the biggest ever seizing 76 pinball machines valued at $55 000. Forty six units were taken in Des Moines with others in Fort Des Moines Veterans housing and Delaware township. Over 50 locations raided and machines hauled to Polk County courthouse in 14 semi trailer vans. No arrests made though operators warned to appear later. investigation continues to assess charges.
Chiang Kai-shek takes back control of nationalist operations against the communists from the refugee capital Chengtu after Chungking fell. He chairs the emergency council and may resume the presidency if Acting President Li Tsung Jen departs Hong Kong. Shenzhen?
Gordon E. Churchill, known as Jack, reports a carborne shotgun blast shattered a living room window on Highway 218. He was unhurt aside from minor pellet hits and glass debris while speaking to his Chicago wife. He says his Castle club ties and gun permit issues loom.
Rome reports a 24-hour general strike led by the CGIL failed to paralyze the nation. Transportation ran nearly normally outside Northern factories, with CGIL admitting only a limited protest and government officials labeling the action political. Observers cite growing strength of government-backed unions and a reduced CGIL membership from 6 million to about 5 million.
In Pittsburgh NBC commentator Paul Long claimed a program warning that John L. Lewis shot Santa Claus. Chicago children called the Sun-Times to deny the sensational tale, while Long questioned the report's accuracy on air.
A 15 day search for Robert Klotz ended yesterday with his surrender at the State's Attorney office in Galesburg. Klotz and Matt Klaersch faced charges of possession of adulterated food and conspiracy after horse meat was found in hamburger. Klaersch, released on 6000 dollars bond, and Klotz, released on 3000 dollars, await grand jury action linked to sales to Rath Packing. The state dairy division had earlier tied Roberts Meat Co. of Maywood to large weekly horse meat sales.
John L. Lewis orders 400000 soft coal miners to return on a three day per week schedule starting next Monday. 80000 hard coal miners also shifted to a three day work week with reduced pay. Truman expects no full walkout as talks move toward company level contracts.
Clara A Peters 76 lifelong Cass county resident died at 1230 this morning at Atlantic Memorial hospital after months of declining health She was born Aug 5 1873 Bear Grove township married Feb 22 1893 to George W Peters He died 1928 Surviving sons Raymond Atlantic Dale Tingley and Brace Maine daughters Miller Cavin Lewis and Vaun Gonnerman Hartley sister Mrs Chas Parsons Atlantic 13 grandchildren Funeral 3 pm Saturday at Ro land Peacock Baxter with Rev Arnold Kenyon Oakwood Cemetery Lewis No flow requested at deathbed
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with falling temperatures today. Clearing and colder tonight. Friday looks generally fair with a bit warmer conditions.
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