08 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1947
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive the paper in the evening may have it delivered if they call before 7 o clock. Call 13673 for delivery changes or discontinuation and notify the office, not the carrier, for any delivery notices.
The piece argues voluntary controls cannot work as any noncooperating group sabotages the plan. It notes producers workers distributors and retailers would bear losses, while inflation pressures push prices and wages higher and only preparation for the resulting downturn is possible.
A Scotland letter notes a frugal weekly per person ration including butter lard cheese bacon tea jam and meat with 26 extra points a month for small extras. It argues Scotland is well off in Europe and urges readers to mail a CARE donation from New York to aid hungry Europeans.
The piece warns two risks to red schedules for Europe’s conquest. The US economy resisting collapse and the Russian economy fracturing could prompt Stalin to start another war to boost employment and preserve his regime, echoing Hitler’s wartime prosperity strategy.
An Atlantic brief laments Chestnut street cinders hindering curbside parking. obituary notes Paul C. Beekman, longtime builder and resident, died at 54. CIO leader Mulray criticizes inflation and calls for a joint drive by government, business, and banks. A Mrs Astor wearing a dog necklace of emeralds draws criticism of wealth displays in hard times.
Drew Pearson reports Madame Sun Yat-sen, widow of Sun Yat-sen, is kept under tight state supervision in China and linked romantically to Capt. Gerald Tannebaum U S Army. The tale surfaced after intercepted letters and radio records reveal exchanged love notes and secret meetings.
Verse depicts modern parental woes as babysitters fail and plans collapse. A mother in a gown and a father in tails must stay home while their night out dissolves due to the sitter's absence. Grandma steps in previously, but shared trust remains fragile.
Audubon county voters elected officers at the Triple A meeting Saturday. Stephen A. Hilsabeck of Douglas township was named chairman with Andrew C. Nelson as vice chairman Extra, and William Blohm of Leroy township. Alternates chosen include Clarence H. Smith Lincoln township Fred I Stewart Cameron township and W R Cobault the outgoing chairman who did not run again and was named deputy county assessor. Drive safely as you travel.
An elderly writer recounts the euthanizing of his beloved honey colored cocker spaniel Jones who had cared for the family since Captain Kidd’s death. He describes the dog’s gentle nature and the family’s heartbreak as Jones endures days of pain before the final act.
An 84 year old dies after requesting no stimulants and a peaceful passing. Jones, still alive in great pain, is cared for at home as his wife recalls his final moments with emotion. Doctors have given penicillin and other treatments, though relief remains elusive.
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