11 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1948
Page
1
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President Truman pursues dental health plans for children amid praise from Dr. Clyde McSinges of the American Dental Association. General Lucius Clay warns Russia may threaten Europe without open war while air power pressures Berlin. Ambassador Bob Butler earns praise in Cuba for reviving good neighbor policy. Truman hints at Dixiecrat diplomacy as he eyes party unity and Ruhr reconstruction discussions with Lovett and the watchdog committee.
The piece argues President Truman should remain silent on the spy investigation’s political overtones. It warns belittling the probe could backfire if spies on the public payroll are found and critics say the hunt is political profit making.
The Cass county section recalls Lewis park as a once popular county recreational center now neglected since state control. Support grows for state action to restore the park’s natural features and revive its use, given the area's lack of parks and long-standing obligation to improve it.
The United States must assume real control of a nationalist government in China or aid is wasted. Without the donor bearing the civil war to a national victory, external help merely delays collapse and prolongs the conflict.
Editorial briefs discuss adopting a custom of lighting a park tree each Christmas to become a traveler landmark and local beauty. The piece reflects on public publicity, global tensions, and the evolving view of peace amid Cold War era fears and critiques of totalitarian regimes.
A reflective poem chronicles the golfing parson leaving the course for winter duties. It notes Beck and Jack shifting roles to classes and gracious living, with the parson returning to preaching and saving sinners. The verse evokes cold winds, empty clubhouse stairs, and a somber farewell to the season.
London reports King George VI nearing 13th year of reign with poor health. He carries out duties from his bed after acceding a dozen years ago following Edward VIII's abdication for Wallis Simpson. Hyde Park gun salute observed as anniversary. Duke and Duchess of Windsor abroad.
The column rails at letters starting with it has been called to my attention while sharing a note from Rob Stough of Arkansas. He sends a worn first edition of Kansas Irish with markings, plus signed remarks from readers, including J C Packard and Emma S Owens, plus a plan to rebound the book for Christmas.
Des Moines reports the state fair board approved contracts totaling 392 521 for a 500 person 4 H girls dormitory on the fairgrounds. The project, with concrete and steel structure opposite the women and children’s building, is due for occupancy shortly before the 1950 fair. J E Lovejoy Construction Co of Des Moines won the general contract at 326 869.
Washington column notes festive shopping and Salvation Army kettles as Christmas cheer spreads. It also recalls Congressman Ben Jensen's return for the new session, humorist Strickland Gilliland's visit, death of Frank B. Noyes, and a National Press Club father daughter party with a Truman duet.
The Morris Eblen family has moved to a newly purchased home in Atlantic where Mr. Eblen has long been employed.
Reports from Atlantic and nearby areas note near freezing temps while the state warms. A dog in Grant retrieves corn ears, a Honolulu optometrist fixes glasses, a baby cheers a basketball game in Diagonal, and a Griswold woman finds a diamond and a missing wrist watch after Omaha shopping. Triple yolk eggs appear on Mylee Robinson’s farm as Christmas trees glow in town.
A grand jury charged Ed Pruitt 28 Thomas William Price 18 and Wayne Chase 18 with second degree murder in the death of E B McIlway 77 an attendant who died November 20 after being struck with a marble slab at Glenwood state school for the feeble minded. Dale Allen 22 was not indicted.
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