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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1944
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription prices for carriers in Atlantic Cass and adjoining counties, Iowa and the U.S. outside Iowa, with lengths from one month to one year. Rates vary by location, including mail subscriptions to Canada and the U.S. outside Iowa.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics compares 1944 civilian per capita food use to 1935-1939 base figures. Beef is 7 percent lower while pork up 32 percent and eggs 16 percent higher. milk, lard and citrus rise, sugar and butter fall. Rationing not causing national want, despite fears.
The piece argues that international distrust threatens world peace. It criticizes European powers for failing to honor pledges from the Atlantic charter and Dumbarton Oaks agreements. It credits the United States with upholding promises and hopes U S pressure can align Russia and Britain with postwar ideals for a lasting peace.
The piece argues that Hitler was a temporary spark rather than the cause of war’s vast forces. It notes his brief appearances mattered little to the ongoing conflict, as the conditions behind the catastrophe outlived him and his influence waned.
The article notes the rising German citizen army depleting male manpower and empowering foreign slave labor in factories, creating sabotage risks. It also cites Allied plans to aid these workers inside Germany, aiming to weaken the German final death struggle as front lines shift.
Denebag Ve New York notes Frank Costello remains at large after claiming four pounds of cash from a taxicab. The column questions mayoral tolerance for night clubs and recalls the disappearance and murder of Communist figures Julia Poyntz Glaser and Carlo Tresca. It also mentions calendars and a salute to Col. E Pz Simmonds, praising balanced reporting and good wishes.
A compact verse celebrating the simple joys of life. It reflects on the laughter of children, home, and everyday spaces as truer riches than fame or wealth. The poem hints that future understanding will reveal these small joys as life’s best memory.
A 1944 Bell Syndicate preview notes Italian Premier Bonomi's 100 page letter to Roosevelt outlining grievances against Britain and a disputed armistice. It highlights limits on Italian forces, control of Trieste, Pantelleria and Piedmont, plus Allied leverage in exchange for help.
A reflection on simple keepsakes from a family life, listing the little room, sleeping children, tiny shoes, and trinkets that love preserves beyond pride, enduring in the human heart as time passes.
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The column shares Christmas greetings from Earl Garside and Billy Bob Miller in Italy. It notes a 14 year old British schoolboy designing the first Christmas card 102 years ago and soldiers preferring Santa and snow scenes. Phil Worthington’s snow plow on his trike amuses neighbors while George Smither’s drive routine shows a playful domestic scene. Atlantic High Trojans have matched 36 points in three games while two opponents scored 13 in their games with Atlantic. War bond sales at the Atlantic liquor store rose from 13.25 in October to 3951.76 in November, diverting funds from liquor.
President Roosevelt’s nominees for six state department posts were set aside as the Senate focused on two surplus property board appointments amid filibuster talk. Chairman Connally acknowledged he likely could not start action today on Joseph C. Grew as undersecretary and five assistants for Secretary Edward R. Stettinius Jr. Opposition centered on W. L. Clayton and Archibald MacLeish.pdf
The city schools will close for Christmas vacation on December 2 and reopen on January 3.
Babson urges educators to tackle postwar unemployment and federal debt by focusing on brain development. He argues schools and school committees must back teachers, and that ultimately the future hinges on the brains of young people, not banks or buildings. He criticizes unfit leaders and calls for psychologist presence on boards. He notes he and Mrs. Babson donated 3 million to educational institutions to aid parents in this effort.
Elliott Consolidated schools will present its annual Christmas program Tuesday evening in the school auditorium. Five grades will participate under directors Hetty Braden for 5th and 6th, Mary Louise Shields for 3rd and 4th, and Elizabeth Guffey for 7th and 8th. Two plays titled The Bird's Christmas and other music groups will perform.
Readable fragments present two holiday verses about journeys to Bethlehem. The brief item highlights two separate titles, suggesting a small column on Christmas themed readings or carols. No further context or author names available from the fragments.
Audubon county farm bureau announces the appointment of Helen Sloth daughter of Mrs Chrng C Slot as office clerk replacing Barbara Edwards who resigned to join her husband William Edwards an army aviation cadet in California Miss Sloth a Viola high school and CCG business college graduate.
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