12 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
1
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The article notes Americans have strong capacity to aid Europe but only one in five families has given. It cites Jews contributing 64 million dollars, Catholics 10.45 million, Protestants 0.5 million, with overall private donations rising while organized giving declines. It calls for broader citizen and government action to meet Europe’s relief needs.
A Washington assessment warns that communist activity in France and Italy has disrupted production and driven up prices. It argues Reds test governments and rely on Russian military backing, risking civil conflict and potential takeover if sustained opposition falters.
Critics blame delaying tactics on Reds pushing for unrest in conquered nations to foster communism as treaties remain unsigned and occupation armies linger. The Polk County board scandals worsen as new trials heighten public disgust and malfeasance concerns.
A Washington post debate shows Carroll Reece facing sharp questions from Republican senators on party leadership and policy. The same issue figures into four European Friendship Train shipments heading to Italy and France with aid packages. Absent mindedness in the House restaurant highlights Congress debates on price controls and GOP strategy.
A light verse about courting Nellie and persuading her father to approve a marriage. The speaker humorously vows to save money by buying Nellie’s dresses once he gains the father’s consent. The poem reflects early 20th century courtship norms and parental involvement.
Cass lodge A. F. and A. M. elected E. A. Hamilton as W M Will Ferguson as senior warden Merrill Mayberry as junior warden C J Hornsby as secretary August Lembke as treasurer. Installation is planned for January.
Federal officials approved an Iowa health department plan to align state hiring with merit standards and delay withdrawal of 2,000,000 in annual aid. After a five hour conference in Des Moines, state and federal representatives agreed to submit the plan in writing to the U S Public Health Service.
Local ad announces new Better Butter-Nut Bread with richer flavor, fresher quality, and packaging in a blue and white checkered gingham. Grocery shoppers urged to ask their grocer for the product.
A correspondence note from New York covers finding sharp cheese in Pennsylvania Dutch country and celery-top juice queries from Florida. Howard Breslin is profiled as a promising author whose historical novel on Daniel Webster shows research depth, while Arthur Brisbane is critiqued for sensationalism.
The Pythian Sisterhood elected new officers at the Tuesday night meeting led by Lois Davis as most excellent chief Magdalene Hagen as senior Lazeta Jensen as junior Marjorie Swensen as manager Maud Lile as mistress of records and correspondence Lorraine Nelson as mistress of finances Ethyl Kitelinger also named.
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