28 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1948
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription rates for various terms including monthly and yearly mail and carrier options. It announces a delivery reminder for evening papers and provides a telephone contact for delivery changes, noting it is not the News-Telegraph main number.
An optimistic outlook for 1949 contrasts with a set of 20 global questions from The New York Times on economic, political, and diplomatic challenges. The piece notes risks in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Western Hemisphere and stresses gradual progress toward peace and stability.
The piece argues that modern power rests on science and industry rather than armies. It asserts that a nation dominates through ideas and productive factories, not sheer territory, and warns communism must promote scientific thinking to rival democracy. It also critiques radio orchestras relying on wire voices over real singers.
A jumble of 1930s international notes covers U S Mexico oil talks with President Aleman seeking Mexican oil management, Cross er family travel, and Pemex plans. It also chronicles Shanghai White Russians facing repatriation and a Dew Drop flight to New York highlighting wartime diplomacy and travel costs.
Scott, a Philadelphia Union Leaguer and third term congressman, appears set to remain Republican National Chairman after a push to unseat him stalls. Supporters cite Dewey backing, while critics led by Senator John Cooper blame the House leadership trio for GOP defeats and seek change before a national meeting in Omaha on May 2 and 6.
Unofficial reports say Pope Pius XII may broadcast Vatican condemnation of Hungary's arrest of Cardinal Mindszenty. The Vatican reportedly plans a strong protest once official word arrives, with the Hungarian episcopate expected to take a decisive stand against the communist government.
A New York gathering features Elsie posing for photographers beside a Jersey cow and calf while guests gawk at the spectacle. The write‑up notes a tall tale of party artists, including Bob and Peggy O’Blen, and comments on war literature by Allan Lyon and Joe Israels in the Saturday Evening Post.
Poet urges that laughter sustains courage and warmth from cradle to grave. He argues banning merriment would yield endless discontent and that joy renews strength to endure life’s vexations and woes.
Funeral services will be held at Grant Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Thursday for Pvt. Robert D. Bryson son of Mr and Mrs A J Bryson He was killed overseas and brought back for reburial at his hometown church ceremony follows military honors and burial.
The Menar pelian Life Insurance Co reports a possible halt to a three-year rise in U S accidental deaths in 1948. They estimate about 60 000 deaths from accidents that year versus 99 600 in 1917, noting no sharp drop in catastrophe accidents and a decline in occupational deaths. Train warnings at rail crossings are advised.
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