15 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1947
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph patrons who do not receive the paper in the evening can arrange delivery by calling before 7 o clock at the stated number. Do not call the carrier. contact the office for address changes or other delivery notices.
At Geneva the United States reached agreements to lower some tariffs and ease trade barriers. Under secretary Lovett argues open markets aid postwar recovery by boosting imports and global production, noting U S security and peace depend on this economic expansion. The shift faces protests from staunch tariff supporters despite the shrinking world and interdependence.
Molotov accuses Britain, France, and the United States of profiting from German reparations. The piece argues Soviets misjudge Western aims, claim Russia loots occupied areas, and calls for a long effort to re educate the Russian public to enable Germany’s rehabilitation and world peace.
Saturday brought a flood of disagreements as readers challenged editorials on compulsory military training and price controls. The editorial page invites more voices, arguing dialogue sharpens understanding and may yield better solutions.
The article recounts Maj. Charles Sweeney’s 1945 mission from Tinian to bomb Kokura, blocked by clouds, leading to Nagasaki as a secondary target. It notes fuel limits, radar drops, and the resulting devastation, plus tangential items on civil liberties, paper money for Germany, and other wartime notes.
Christmas nostalgia from Edgar A. Guest as he recalls family scenes with grandchildren at the door, the joy of December, and a thankfulness for the season and loved ones. The reader’s sentiment centers on family warmth and holiday gratitude.
A light verse noting that children eagerly anticipate Christmas, with affectionate tone and simple exchanges. The piece reflects warm family sentiment and holiday anticipation in a nostalgic style.
Leghorn Italy December 15 1946 The last American occupation troops depart aboard the transport Admiral Sims ending a 1943 Salerno landing operation. 97 officers 1356 enlisted men sailed yesterday nine hours forty five minutes before the midnight deadline of the Italian peace treaty. On Italian soil remain a graves registration unit and a small group from the liquidation administration totaling about 300 men.
A brief notice reminds drivers and pedestrians to stop, look both ways, and heed crossing signals at railroad crossings to prevent accidents and keep communities safe.
A New York diary notes the American College Dictionary by Random House impresses with readability and dense content. It includes 1,432 pages, about 126,000 entries, and new line-drawn illustrations and spot maps aiding geography.
Senator Hickenlooper, famed for window shopping abroad, is noted for his habit as a lens into cultural states. In Washington debates loom over Tama Navajo and tribal wards, while the Navajo relief bill seeks 2 million dollars as federal plans shift toward possible tribal independence amid growing urbanization in Silver Spring and surrounding suburbs.
The Hecht company, a Washington department store, has opened a new Silver Spring outlet in a building costing 2.5 million dollars. The move marks a notable new merchandising development as the region continues to expand its shopping options.
The 1100 degree team of Atlantic conferred initiatory work on three candidates at the local lodge Thursday evening. Next Tuesday night the group will travel to Atlantic for first degree work.
An article warns that home cleaning without guarded equipment creates fire and toxic risks. It emphasizes improper storage, fumes, and potential burns, urging safer practices and proper containment of chemicals to protect households.
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