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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1944
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication details and subscription rates for local and out of state delivery. A notice urges subscribers who do not receive the paper in the evening to call before 7 p.m. to arrange delivery and directs changes to contact the office rather than the carrier.
The piece warns that confidence in the Atlantic Charter erodes as small nations feel abandoned by Allies. It argues only U S pressure on Russia and Britain could still shape a postwar peace, noting closeness to victory reduces Allied reliance on the United States.
The piece argues the U S budget is more a guiding target than a fixed cap, criticizing American practice as flexible and prone to overspending while praising Britain for meticulously prepared, unalterable appropriations. It notes the president’s budget to Congress and cites systemic differences.
The article questions the president’s claim of creating 60 million peace time jobs, noting the nation has never provided such a figure. It urges careful planning and action to deliver this promise for returning veterans and unemployed war workers.
In Eschweiler Germany the Nazi mayor ousted after residents exposed his record with slave labor and party ties. A Democratic replacement, recommended by workers, was installed by Allied authorities.
The British Asiatic fleet moves from its Ceylon base to Australia, likely taking the East Indies mop up role. With the Philippines conquest, the islands lack Japanese aid, allowing the US Navy to focus on residual Japanese forces and further island conquests toward Japan.
The piece recalls diverse Christmas Eve traditions from New York to Kansas and Minnesota Swedish families. It describes office parties and a humorous view of executives drinking, the Kansas home’s Santa visit with a bell and chimney breast, and a newborn granddaughter Nancy adding a new family custom alongside memories of soldiers overseas.
The poem recalls Joseph and Mary seeking shelter in Bethlehem. Caesar’s orders prompt the journey and the inn is full. A star shines over the stable where shelter is found, but all who filled the inn are dead and no names remain.
Washington opinion columns blame a press conference misstep for misrepresenting the Atlantic Charter while detailing Roosevelt’s efforts to uphold its principles. The piece recounts Poland, Greece, and Teheran diplomacy, second-front timing, and Churchill Stalin shifts, noting political maneuvering and wartime strategy.
A striking 18 inch two edged knife with a silver eagle handle inlay and ornate blade is highlighted as a rare battlefield find. Ted has sent home related material seen in News Telegraph windows. The column also covers hospital calls from California, Christmas carols, a train theft incident near Wiota, and holiday gifts including turnips, popcorn balls for USO Omaha, and warm Christmas wishes amid wartime hardship.
A short literary note contrasts worldly wealth fame and status with the crowd’s adoration staying away from Bethlehem. The piece evokes humility and universal attention in a reflective tone.
Washington December 28 AP The Army's Christmas menu includes roast turkey and dressing giblet gravy cranberry sauce snow flake and sweet potatoes green beans asparagus fresh fruit salad mayonnaise celery pickles olives hot rolls butter hot mince pie candy assorted fruit nuts and coffee The Army hopes everyone will get his share but notes the menu may vary in combat areas.
War Savings Stamps may be purchased at The Atlantic News Telegraph, offering readers a convenient option to support wartime financing through local sales channels.
In a southwestern Iowa final, Avoca and Macedonia clashed as the tying runs stood on base with two down in the ninth. A foul ball struck Taylor’s mask on a two strike count, the umpire ruled out, and a crowd of Donna fans protested until the pitcher produced the rule book confirming the batter is out when a foul on the third strike is caught or sticks in equipment. Ted Becker sent home a report.
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