Cutting Off Their Own Nose
Fragmented OCR notes describe coal industry cuts, shortages, and looming disruptions. Mentions John L. and his mines, costs, and workers facing pressure as industries respond to looming threats and policy shifts.
24 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe coal industry cuts, shortages, and looming disruptions. Mentions John L. and his mines, costs, and workers facing pressure as industries respond to looming threats and policy shifts.
A fragmented piece notes birthdays overlapping with Christmas and holiday events. It mentions struggles around gift giving, family gatherings, and a child’s birthday near year end, with reflections on how the season impacts celebrations.
Fragmented editorial notes discuss safety policy, drunken driving concerns, and potential voter influence. It notes miners, political figures, and public opinion shaping elections while questioning leadership and party positions amid political tensions.
A humorous verse recalling the many household chores the speaker has done and ending with the belief that the best task is turning on the Christmas lights. The poem celebrates daily labor and the joy of evening home duties.
William C Stone is appointed Audubon engineer succeeding N Rubeks at the post. He will oversee coat design and supervision and brings three children from his previous marriage. Stone previously served as Geo Heanltes assistant engineer and has held roles in Rauber and Docemian administrations.
Obituary notices the wife of a local editor from Davenport, Mrs Piper, dies after months of illness. It notes her association with Iowa Wesleyan College and her active role in community organizations, including relief and civic groups.
Evening Atlantic News-Telegraph masthead notes publication schedule and office contacts. It lists editors, association memberships, and subscription prices by carrier and mail, noting rates for various periods and regions, including U S and Canada.
The piece surveys postwar diplomacy and public disclosure on the Soviet atomic bomb, with debates over government transparency and the political stakes for Truman. It notes Bevin and British reactions, U.S. press warnings, and the public demand for factual government statements.
A Christmas meditation tracing Rome's power and Israel's fate, the birth of Jesus, and the rise of Christianity and Islam. It urges unity against materialism, urging prayer and good works to bring divine blessings. Copyright 1949 King Features Syndicate.
A garbled community notes page mentions names and events across Des Moines and France. It references Ruth Marker and Luther Gillett sending fish for a aunt’s collection, a second grader at Pascoti, and a new baby in a local family, with scattered dates and places.
Audubon county grand jury declined to indict two men arrested on criminal charges this week. Dale Levis, county attorney, and Ole Christensen of Brayton had been held on charges, while Gil Day Harrison of Jewell and Dr Howell faced liquor related accusations. No indictments were returned and related charges were dismissed.
The body of a young man who jumped from a bridge into the Fows River Friday has been identified as Janes R. Bershee, 25, of St. Louis. Bershee was a student at the University of Town in 1946 and 1947 but was not registered this year.
Readers receive a letter from Lancashire sisters about Britain under socialist rule and a first look at Acme Household Rental Linen Service offering weekly linen bundles with prices from 2c to 16c per item. Warnings include rabbit fever precautions and water-supply concerns amid drought talk.
Keith Kafer announces winners as Mrs. Dalton Miller tops the home display in Audubon. Peter Frederiksen places second and P. D. Clark third. Cozine Supply Co. wins the business window contest with Iowa Public Service and Cronk's Safe taking second and third. A cast prize is awarded to the six winners.
Audubon Post Office reports the 1949 mailing season the heaviest in its history with over 115000 pieces of mail including cards and first class letters. Last year about 100000 were mailed and the peak day reached 171046 cards and letters, compared with 4729 the prior year. Parcel post activity also rose with heavier incoming parcels noted.
Three Griswold residents were treated and released from County Hospital in Omaha after a two car crash Wednesday afternoon. Donnie Pelzer 11 suffered a deep cut to chin and lips Donald Pelzer 16 had a bruised forehead and Mrs Miner a Pelzer 51 bruised neck.
A compact, cautionary note urges careful driving to avoid danger on a motor trip. The sentence emphasizes preparedness and safety while traveling.
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