13 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1947
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph advises subscribers who do not receive the paper in the evening to call before 7 PM at 18671 to arrange delivery. For changes such as address updates or discontinuations, notify the office rather than the carrier.
The piece speculates on a possible Arab led holy war involving Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Trans-Jordan with about 110000 armed men against roughly 100000 Jewish fighters aided by volunteers. It notes Arabs would struggle to unite, Jews would be better led and equipped, and predicts guerrilla warfare rather than full scale conflict.
The piece notes that Mississippi juries historically excluded Negroes and cites a Supreme Court ruling in which a death conviction was overturned for violating constitutional rights. Justice Black, a Mississippi native, delivered the decision, calling it a milestone toward racial equality in democracy and noting slow but steady progress.
Labor leaders raise funds to promote labor candidates in upcoming elections. Many candidates are not yet chosen, with Senator Taft likely excluded. Labor has struggled to elect its picks and must win large labor blocks, a task not achieved recently and not clearly better in the near term. Unions can collect dues for political purposes but cannot dictate members' votes.
The article praises Britain for hard work in rebuilding and rehabilitation, noting rising production quotas and industrial upgrades while contrasting with unrest on the continent. It implies U S aid is still needed to sustain life in many areas.
The text argues President Truman will fail to implement wage and price controls due to a Republican Congress likely limiting presidential powers before the next election. It predicts the outcome will be little achievement in holding prices or stabilizing the cost of living.
Round up of Washington column notes on Lt Col David Laux’s failed bid for self sealing paratrooper transports and Army retaliation. Gen Giles and Gen Gaffney clamp down on Laux papers while Dunn faces stalled promotion. Plus Izzy Stone praise of Luckman and Truman West Virginia essay tale.
New York December 13 The Musicians union ban on live instrumental music in co op programs has been lifted and networks offer sponsorship by local stations ABC announces Boston Symphony concerts will join co ops starting January 13 for the first time this year the orchestra had no sponsor. The change will take effect shortly before the January 31 contract expiration and is expected to continue under negotiations.
Improved Butter-Nut Bread advertises new rich fresh soft loaf wrapped in bright blue and white gingham. Grocer asks customers to try the product.
Poem reflects on misplacing glasses and the blame game with women about aging. The piece closes with a safety reminder to avoid speeding on curves and hills to stay alive tomorrow.
In Washington D C the exit of Luckman from the food committee drew little fanfare as the public weighs grain savings. The piece praises President Truman General Omar Bradley and tells of a White House TV moment. Sammy Baugh’s 33 passes spark a Redskins win while Harold Knutson parodies Barefoot Boy on taxation. Rheumatic fever ranks high among 20 to 24 year olds.
New York visitors seek Broadway theater on short trips. Critics like Music in My Heart and Medea. Allegro falls short. A column cites authors and readers discussing Pilgrims, Landing Day creating local folklore, and a cheer for a jet-black puppy.
The Audubon Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner and meeting at the Memorial building on Tuesday evening. Frank Bagley presided as program leader, with musical numbers by Patricia Ann and Marylin Mendenhall and talks by Griffen Eggers and Bagley. Past presidents Elmer G. Carlson and Frank Bayley received engraved plaques, Perry Roberts was named outstanding member, and W. Earl Hall delivered an optimistic talk on world conditions and education. Four new directors were elected: Paul Clark Tra Kraft Dr L E Jensen and Robert Off. Pedestrians are urged to wear white when walking at night.
In a jewelry store a young man seeks a quiet bachelor and a detective note reveals his wish for a silent butler. A child marvels at a mirror as a tiny self appears, and a missing earring is found after a search. Rotary remarks feature Elwood Thomas recounting his mother’s football awakening sparked by a magazine article.
Washington reports the Justice Department filed a suit against Du Pont de Nemours Inc of Wilmington Delaware for monopoly in cello phane. Attorney General Tom Clark says DuPont controlled over two thirds of US production and allegedly built a cartel with foreign manufacturers.
A derailment near Riom in Clermont Ferrand killed 17 people and injured 20 others when a fast interurban diesel train collided with a freight and passenger train last night. Both trains were running well behind schedule.
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