26 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
1
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The piece argues the United States pressured Panama into canal access and questions new base proposals abroad. It compares U S actions to Russian expansion and contends bases may undermine peace efforts while noting Panama’s resistance to further concessions.
The United States proposal to curb atomic weapons wins approval from thirteen of fifteen UN members while Russia and Poland oppose. Moscow’s counter proposal would force U S to destroy all atomic arms with no guaranteed dismantling by others, a plan Washington rejects amid Russia’s outcry.
The piece warns against moving the local weather station from Atlantic airfield and urges ongoing development. It argues Atlantic should become a standout air transportation hub in southwestern Iowa if the airport and weather services are kept up to date, noting the growing importance of air travel to communities.
The piece critiques parking meters enforced time limits and notes political missteps by Henry Wallace. It comments on Republican tax efforts, a seven billion dollar surplus, and a humorous trade mag quip. It praises Atlantic destitute family aid response with furniture and bedding donations attracting broad support.
Drew Pearson notes a holiday spree as cabinet chiefs and spouses travel to Pinehurst West Palm Beach and Washington for Christmas. Secretaries Marshall Averell Harriman and Knox attend family gatherings while Taft Vandenberg and White focus on weddings and private duties.
A reflective verse contrasts youth and age, with grandpas and children racing in playful scenes. The speaker recalls dawn starts, shared delight, and aches from age yet cherishes annual Christmas fun despite aging limits.
Wiota and nearby towns welcomed a group of students and family members over the holiday. Oniba Daol and Gerald Tarris returned from university towns to join relatives Ronald Ostrus from Towa State College and others from Simpson College at Indianola for the holiday visit.
Guerrilla radio broadcasts claimed a communist government in northern Greece under Gen. Markou Visiades and urged leftist Elas to take up arms. Prime Minister Sophou lis said the plan appeared vague and unlikely to be recognized, as Greek authorities warned the rebels could not hold territory for 48 hours.
Mr and Mrs Geo Stone left Friday in a converted school bus home on wheels to spend the rest of the winter in Texas and Arizona. They wired the vehicle for electricity and prepared it as a compact modern dwelling, enabling travel, sleeping quarters, and comfort on the road.
A columnist muses on Boxing Day as remnant gift boxing and not boxing matches, then shifts to tech talk about push button living. The piece spotlights Gordon Volkenant a Minnesota native and Minneapolis research director who demonstrates electronics guided living and remote control. It also notes radio host Till Slater and other New York topics including fashion and farming quirks in New Jersey and Kansas.
Reading, Pa. Albright College will grant a four year $800 scholarship to Reading's first baby born after midnight on New Year’s Eve. The child will be called the Bicentennial Baby in honor of Reading’s 200th anniversary. The scholarship provides $200 annually, one dollar for each year since Willam Penn founded the city.
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cumberland sent 4000 dollars worth of canned and dried foods to the food for Europe drive. This is the fourth contribution this year from the church to the relief effort.
Babson argues that peak employment and rising wages should be sustained by real work and fair pay. He cites record nonagricultural employment around 60 million, rising wages from 1939 to 1947, and strong business earnings while noting potential wage adjustments in some industries. He warns that full employment depends on increased production, lower costs, and stable prices, with labor shortages persisting in several regions and skilled trades.
Lt Gen John C O H Lee, former Mediterranean commander, accepted the post of general secretary for the Brotherhood of St Andrew of the Episcopal Church. Samuel Schmidt announced Lee will assume the job early next year after his retirement earlier due to physical disability.
Months ago while still commander of American forces in Italy he spent 88 years in the service.
The Griswold Rebekah Lodge conferred the degree on two new members Mrs Albert Riepe and Mrs Kenneth Erickson Tuesday evening. Officers elected included Mrs James Swope N G Mrs Varel Maas V G Mrs H M Kirk Secretary and Mrs Mickey Crum treasurer Entertainment directed by Mrs Mervin Albright retired noble grand presented each officer with a gift A box of gifts for the Mason City home adopted sister was packed and a lodge gift exchange took place.
Brazil was the sole South American nation to declare war on Germany during World War I, marking its entry into the global conflict. The move aligned with Allied powers and influenced regional diplomacy.
In Ames Pammel Court, Iowa State emergency housing residents fear January fuel oil cuts as Lackore and other firms report major shortages. Officials warn allocations favor long-time customers, with 275 accounts at risk and conservation urged as University of Iowa emergency housing also notes acute fuel limits.
Mrs Andrew Lugland and Mr Lugland attended capping exercises at Immanuel Lutheran hospital in Omaha. Lorene Lugland, their daughter, is a student nurse who spent Christmas with her parents.
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