02 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented text references a mayor and civic figures amid scattered notes on food, tables, and community events. Mentions Bob Wilburn and Hams Rasmussen alongside various unclear details about Atlantic and local commerce.
Fragmented text discusses nuclear energy and world power, noting Russia and other nations. It references scientists and fears about dramatic technological advances and the potential for peaceful or dangerous uses.
The text argues about bingo style gambling, noting its accessibility and allure to those with limited means. It suggests gambling advances money strains families and communities, highlighting concerns about widespread play and the broader social consequences.
A newspaper snippet notes job losses and miners' income struggles while discussing a shift in New Zealand from socialism to private enterprise. The piece contrasts labor uncertainty with a government change seen as a potential bellwether for broader economic reform and a trend away from socialistic policies toward private control.
A fragmented verse by Edgar A. Guest presents pithy lines on fortune and daily life. The passage contrasts hopeful human effort with ill luck and notes themes of motherhood pride and everyday struggles.
Fragmentary notes describe a person leaving a coastal area and traveling to visit a sister in Sacramento. Mention of a man named Bart Jolue Jr and references to a transfer and a gift basket or new car appear amid garbled text. Cautionary line about not drinking and driving is included.
Dr Judson E Fiebiger of Grinnell was elected president to succeed Dr Raoul C Calkins of Des Moines The new officers include Tim Campbell Newton reelected vice president John Montgomery Des Moines reelected treasurer Rev Min Rogers Dallas Center secretary Rev Ben Bobbitt Des Moines program commission chairman Dr C O Strohl Des Moines commission on radio leader.
Onawa resident Mery Vik led the nation in crochet prizes in the eighth annual nationwide contest. She won nine national prizes totaling 1000 dollars, setting a record for a single entrant.
A serving of beet greens contributes about one third of the daily vitamin A requirement.
The notice lists publication details for the Atlantic News-Telegraph including editor F D Simpson, office phone numbers, and postal registration. It also provides subscription rates by carrier in Atlantic, by mail in Cass and adjoining counties, elsewhere in Iowa, outside Iowa, and to Canada with various time periods and prices.
In a Bell Syndicate column, Drew Pearson notes clergy oppose the real estate lobby against rent control, while Field Marshal Montgomery advocates German rearmament to counter Soviet power. Bradley backs Johnson against rearming Germany as West leaders doubt fighting again. Miss Campbell’s case is touched as a backdrop to broader political shifts.
The Des Moines convention reaffirmed support for a flexible price support program with minimal government cost and control. E Howard Hill of Minburn was re-elected president. Richard Stephens of Crawfordsville will serve as vice president and chaired the resolutions committee. The gathering urged research expansion, better market news, extension service clarity, and a new county labor extension plan.
From the winding Maender river in western Asia Minor comes the useful verb meander describing how rivers flow. The term reflects a long linguistic history tied to geography and natural features observed along the stream.
A satirical field report from Philadelphia mocks a Army-Navy football game as a capitalist spectacle. The writer links fanfare, parade rituals, and bipartisan picks by Congress to political manipulation led by Truman and Stalinist fears, ending with the Navy allowing the Army to win to please Truman.
The article describes Field Marshal Montgomery's arrival in Washington and the high profile reception including conversations with Secretary of Defense Johnson at the Pentagon. It notes social events, admiration for Montgomery, and mentions Miss Katherine Lenroot's long tenure at the U.S. Children's Bureau and its impact on child welfare. It also covers Washington water supply plans and a local congressional office, with community reflections on party politics and Republican strength.
A Washington Lincoln Day fundraiser by the Republican group at Uline Arena features a box supper priced at one dollar. The writer hopes the event avoids controversy and reflects a people’s party approach, contrasting it with past stately State dinners. Pedestrians are advised to wear white at night on highways.
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