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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1944
Page
1
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The article argues severe German transport strain threatens the war outcome. Allied air attacks destroy bridges, rail yards, and rolling stock, with 345 locomotives and over 1,000 cars smashed in November. Such disruption hampers military movements on the western front and could lead to battlefield losses or a broader defeat for the Nazis.
The piece argues a whitewash of war contract firms by the justice department tied to lobbyist Tommy Corcoran and aided by Biddle, urging a public airing to preserve trust in government and counter graft suspicions amid administration actions.
The author argues that after freeing nations from Hitler and national socialism, isms will persist due to hunger and unrest in Greece Italy Belgium and France. Democracy must prove its superiority through education and demonstrated freedoms to deter isms and win lasting allegiance.
The piece argues that political discourse is vital to democracy and civic intelligence. It asserts that nations denying or suppressing political argument risk weak governance amid global threats and isms. The author urges continued, vigorous public debate as essential for understanding and strength.
The piece questions the value of compulsory military training for youths arguing many in service operate or maintain warfare machines and that rapid tech changes render a year of training quickly outdated. It doubts the long term relevance if a conflict is unlikely for decades and warns of cost and waste.
Washington column reflects on war bond purchases favoring individuals over banks to curb inflation. It notes Cordell Hull’s resignation, Stettinius’s appointment, Judge Landis’s death, Byrnes’s retirement, and economy moves for the inauguration. Also mentions Victor Borge’s visit to veterans and a portrait of American kindness. Heavy emphasis on national unity and wartime policy.
Republicans at a closed caucus pledged to model a new party group after the Political Action Committee and push a united front with labor. They urged learning from the Silke man education drive, strengthening staff, and avoiding fights with labor to win broader support while addressing social security tax concerns and the Dewey administration dispute.
A brief note highlights the flag flying atop the White House and Senate buildings, described as glorious and moving, inspiring national pride and a lump in the throat.
The junior class presented the mystery comedy Hobgoblin House Friday evening in the school auditorium to a full house. Cast included Ronald Roots Dorothy Millhollin Mavis Darrow Lola Chadwick Merrill Livingston Bob Butler Norma Mae Duff Bill Pollock.
Pauline Gissils Gene Petersen Marvin Scholl and Yvonne Laartz headline a high school vocal group featuring Florence DeBus Irene Carlson Juanita Taylor George McDermott Delbert Anderson and Gene Kopp performing I'll Walk Alone and White Christmas between acts.
Captain Herbert L. Merillat, Marine Corps combat correspondent, recalls Guadalcanal tales and a Texas friendship with Milburn McCarty. The writer notes Merillat's objective history of Guadalcanal and hints at ongoing war tensions toward Tokyo.
The piece recalls editor and reporter Johnson who led Everybody's Magazine in 1906 and helped found the Dutch Treat Club. It notes his broadcast reminiscences, involvement with Montgom ery Flagg and Wallace Irwin in an early show, and his recent book As Much as I Dare.
Edgar A Guest presents a short piece titled Just Folks exploring everyday people and common virtues in a concise verse sketch. The warm tone reflects his habit of celebrating ordinary life and gentle humor.
The poem reflects on a girl named Ellen Elizabeth four years old who imitates her mother's beauty habits. It traces the lifelong drive toward vanity from cradle to grave, portraying cosmetics, nail varnish, and the wish to be lovely as a universal feminine impulse.
Chicago December 5 AP First place winners in Junior contests at the Chicago market fat stock show include individual barrows 200-230 pounds Bobby Watson West Point Nebraska barrows 280-270 pounds Stanley Swift Gilman Ja Hereford steers 700-000 pounds Donnelly Peterson Oakland Neb Aberdeen Angus steers 700-900 pounds Mildred Johnson Ida Grove Ja
The Anita The Swan corporation ranch midway between Ft Laramie and Wheatland Wyoming now reported to contain 10 000 acres instead of the previously published 1 000. The property was recently purchased by P C Jenkins a former Anita resident.
A radio broadcast from Europe mentioned Harold Scott as a postal clerk in the army and praised his recent perilous fighting while noting he was safe. The column hints at honors for Roosevelt relatives and includes assorted local anecdotes about Mail county residents, clippings, and light humor about aging and community ties.
Clarence Eilts known as Dutch from southwest of Anita drove his car on icy pavement Saturday afternoon and skidded up on the curb before striking a telephone pole. The impact left one side and the front badly damaged and tore down the wire.
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