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20 Dec 1947
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Atlantic News Telegraph in Atlantic, Iowa
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1947
Page
1
Friendship Train the American Gift to Europe
A 1947 Bell Syndicate article recalls the Friendship Train project led by Americans to aid Europe. It recounts diverse state and local contributions, from farmers in Iowa Nebraska and Wyoming to Kansas City and Grand Rapids, delivering food and goodwill as a humanitarian gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Europe
Lowa
Bae Emilions
Iran
Mita
Atlantic
Farmel
Srhen
Teaster
Amecan
Novos
Tyaitenen
Nea Swat
Vianimaled Inc
SOO Ton
Roth Taser
Union Ao
Hawaii
Wichita
Kan
Wyoming
Nebraska
Congress
Nebasca
Iowa
John Taber
Fuser SS
le Havre
Perra
Ametca
Preschert Truman
Kansas City
Karas City
Trumat
Bau Espera
Amera
Nazares
Missouri
Harry S. Truman
Trois Brotherhood
Freeswill
Uedele
Grand Rapids
Mich
de Tance
George Welsh
France
Ventura
Burbank
Long Beach
Cal
Monroe
Louisville
Hazard
Atlantic City
N. J
Pottville
Allentown
Bellefonte
Pennsylvania
Texas
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Communism Stumbles in France and Italy Postwar
In France a strong government halted a nationwide communist inspired strike and many workers cut ties with the communist controlled union. In Italy a postwar coalition government excluding extremists appears to have weakened communist influence for now, though the threat remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
France
Nothing Cheap About Russia Prices Shock U S Readers
A newspaper notes new Russian government retail prices that would alarm Americans with costly items like wheat bread at $1.18 for 2.2 pounds and ice cream at $25.40 for 1.05 quarts, while milk and butter also show high costs. The piece contrasts these figures with the United States and criticizes communism for not delivering universally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Donation of incubator inspires Atlantic hospital gifts
The Atlantic BPW group's donation of a baby incubator is urged as a model for further gifts to Atlantic Memorial Hospital. The annual hospital report notes a widening service area and the hospital becoming increasingly central to healing in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Bpw
Atlantic Hospital
Atlantic Memorial Hospital
Politicians Avoid Bold Price Controls This Christmas
Local businessmen report Christmas business ahead of last year while politicians dodge decisive measures on prices. Analysts say attempts to curb inflation are politically risky and will likely result in ineffective midway steps.
New Housing in Seasonal Drop
In November, new homes under construction fell 123 percent from October’s peak, a seasonal drop noted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Builders started 42,000 permanent dwelling units, down from 93,800 in October. November completions were 6,000, up from October by 3,400 and 25,000 above November 1946. First half of 1947 shows about 745,000 completions, 70 percent higher than the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinggton
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Christmas Tree Tales and Bills This Season
A light verse about Christmas and gifting hints. It notes how husbands struggle for good gifts and how festive trees inspire joy despite rising Christmas bills. The tone captures a late year holiday flavor with playful imagery.
Poet Laureate Edgar Guest Reflects on Time Passed
Months later the author notes time's slow passage and lingering memory in verses that capture common life scenes and enduring sentiments.
Recluse Heiress Harriet Coogan Dies after Isolated Life
Harriet G. Coogan 86, famed New York real estate holder valued at about 20 000 000 died in her hotel suite. She owned properties including the Polo Grounds leased to the New York National League team. Widow of James Jay Coogan, once a Tammany politician, she largely lived apart from society after Newport snubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harriet G. Coogan
Newport, R. 1
Leonard Warren’s American name and art of hearing
The piece notes Leonard Warren’s choice to keep an American name, his hobby building model locomotives on Long Island Sound, and his views on pronunciation and American diction. It also comments on radio appearances by John Gambling’s son and a reader’s political stance with an elderly Kansan’s voting diligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Aphate Uty
New York
If Warren
Jenally
Leonard
Tong Island Sound
Towerside
Conn
Come
Hrarchines
Chattanooga, Tenn
John B. Gambling
Gambling
Dartmouth
John
Swedish Prince Bertil to visit Omaha in centennial tour
Prince Bertil grandson of King Gustaf will head a seven member Swedish delegation leaving Sweden in May to attend the Swedish American pioneers centennials in the Midwest. The Chicago festival opens June 4 with events also planned in Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Omaha Rock Island Moline and Rockford chaired by Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf as honorary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Prince Bertil
Gustaf
Sweden
Middle West
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Detroit
Omaha
Illinois
Rock Island
Moline
Rockford
Gustaf Adolf
Bertil
Local News From Atlantic’s Young, Busy Christmas Season
Mrs. Fark Robinson of Lewis cherishes a letter from a Normandy Lutheran pastor detailing a 19-child confirmation class with 14 girls and three boys, a white dress passed from girl to girl. Harold Rosenkild’s candy scene Christmas display draws many visitors on East Ninth Street. A bridge party yields high scores with multiple slams and games. Buck the Great Dane leads fox and coyote hunts near Stuart. A stray collie from Harley Miller’s circle inspires a home, while a toaster reappears in a refrigerator. John Wherry becomes News-Telegraph wire editor, daughter of Elizabeth Wherry writes Country Air. The Max Strongs’ India mission seeks support for self-sufficiency. arlan reduces electricity use at the plant amid fuel oil shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fark Robinson
Lewis
Normandy
Wallace
Farmer
John Wherry
News-Telegraph
Elizabeth C
Wherry
AHC
Walt Tracy
Max Strongs
Atlantic
India
Arlan
Drive Safe Reminders Emphasize Time and Speed Caution
A message urges motorists to slow down and leave ample travel time to avoid delays or dangers on the road. It stresses not speeding as a way to ensure safe arrival and reduce accident risk.
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