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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
1
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The piece argues that pegging prices at zero parity encourages egg overproduction, costing the government hundreds of millions. It warns that price maintenance without production controls risks national bankruptcy, higher taxes, and broader dissatisfaction, urging market sales to consumers and market-driven adjustments.
The passage marks Pearl Harbor's anniversary and praises U S Navy and forces for recovery and victory. It asserts a rebuilding of naval strength and air power and claims Japanese aspirations are doomed as the United States gains dominance in the Pacific.
The piece argues for maintaining the rights of American citizens of Japanese descent amid opposition to their return to California. It cites support from groups like the Yolo county Grange and other committees while warning against denying these citizens their lawful rights as patriots and service members fight for the country.
American technicians announce artificial rubber to be produced after the war at 15 cents a pound or less, pushing down natural rubber prices around 19 cents. The lower price could absorb many workers into new factories and lower tire costs as synthetic tires outwear natural rubber, reducing postwar car upkeep.
Washington column surveys looming national debt near 300 billion dollars and wartime strategy shifts. It notes party splits in Congress, CIO influence on elections, and local history as the Occidental hotel slated for demolition amid era change.
The piece argues secrecy around Kimmel Short and 1941 notes to Japan, citing Roosevelt Hull over Knox Stimson. It warns of missteps at Pearl Harbor, including warnings ignored, inadequate patrols, and a submarine sighting. It notes FBI taps and internal military friction as factors shaping wartime actions.
Hudson with a catlike stride recalls the Occidental hotel once run by Sam N Porterfield father of Dr. F W Porterfield. A beard bill misread as board sparked a joke, while Liz Collina helped make the hotel a popular community hub over 75 years.
Washington reports eight Iowa infantrymen in a single battalion of the First Division received Bronze Star medals for heroism on D-Day in Normandy. The unit, from 44 states and numbering over 740, landed at Omaha Easy Red, near Colleville Sur Mer, facing hard combat. Recipients include Lt. Dale E. Boyd Pocahontas Sgt Vernon O Cassidy Burlington Pfc Robert M. Allen Aurora Pfc Floyd Brandt Arcadia Pfc Charles L Imhoff Leon Pfc George M Mills Sioux Center Pfc Charles F E Saul Waterloo and Pfc Raymond O Schermer Peoria.
A wartime reminiscence recalls 1941 shock after Pearl Harbor and the mistaken belief six months would finish Japan. It notes the fleet's destruction, the later rebuilding, and the misread plans that could have imperiled Hawaii and California. It quotes Navy Secretary Knox declaring the Navy ready, only to find it sunk at sea.
The piece argues the Navy stands ready while Pearl Harbor blame falls on two admirals Short and Kimmel. It notes editors Basil Brewer and John T. Flynn demand public truth and accountability, urging a high-level inquiry into the disaster.
A reflective verse laments a Christmas season marred by hate and fear while hoping for peace on earth. The speaker feels sorrow and anticipation as the holiday nears.
A 1944 verse by Edgar A. Guest urges support for war savings stamps, honoring service members and their families. The Atlantic News Telegraph lists stamps for purchase and links patriotic sentiment to Christmas.
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