06 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1946
Page
1
Atlantic News-Telegraph lists its Des Moines representation by the Iowa Daily Press Association News Paul R. Bumbarger, Manager, 405 Shape Building, and special news representative Eywood, Md., Washington.
The government must ease price controls gradually to stimulate production while avoiding runaway inflation. Rising material and labor costs have frozen denim and other sectors, risking shortages. controlled price rises tied to costs are urged to preserve profits and avert economic chaos.
The army’s national advertising drive boosted enlistments to 185000 in November, 152000 in October, and 131000 in December. Officials say about 400000 more men are needed by next month to maintain standards, with demobilization ongoing and June as a target if rates continue.
The article describes a flying automobile with demountable wings and propeller that can operate as a car or mount wings to fly. It travels 110 mph in air and driving speed on roads and envisions travel from Atlantic to cities like Omaha or Kansas City. It cites a relief fund appeal for Europe and notes Truman's plan to invite UN Atomic Energy Committee members to observe summer bomb tests to curb an arms race.
President Truman told the steel wage and price panel he would not alter his 18 percent wage increase plan and used simple arithmetic to weigh costs and industry gains. The panel offered to draft a written report for his review, with other agencies to study further price details.
The House appropriations committee approved 276.6 million dollars for rivers harbors and flood control by the army engineers for 12 months starting July 1. The bill funds rivers and harbors flood defense and reservoir projects including Red Rock Coralville Sacramento and Garrison ND. It supports a broader program estimated at about 9 billion dollars over time.
Columbus Feb 6 AP Former Gov John W Bricker filed official notice with the secretary of state that he seeks the Republican nomination for U S senator in the May 7 primary Bricker who served two terms as Ohio governor was the 1944 Republican nominee for vice president N T Want Ads bring results.
A reminiscence on meat shortages and memorable suppers in New York and nearby regions. The author praises a wife’s cooking and lists standout dishes from stews to bread, pies, and beaver, alongside tales of extraordinary banquets and delicious oysters aboard Long Island Sound boats.
Senator Wilson and Senator Hickox Looper challenge the Army's plan to dispose of Fort Des Moines under surplus property rules. They argue the 1900 fort remains a permanent installation and that disposal would require a definite act of Congress.
Edgar A. Guest presents a poetical vignette of a ring-necked pheasant on a snowy rise. The bird cannot sing yet adds beauty as it struts for its daily meal, a pleasing sight at the window and a handsome winter companion.
Des Moines February 6 The Veterans Administration has purchased the Valley Bank Building, a major Des Moines office block, forcing dozens of tenants to scramble for space Leases end by February 16 for those with leases while others face uncertain relocation The VA administrator for Iowa W B Nugent says moves will come soon as the agency shifts from the hospital site to larger downtown quarters for veterans served.
Omar N. Bradley says the American Legion wrongfully accuses the Veterans Administration of trying to drop 46 165 non service connected hospital cases. He calls the charge false and says he seeks to reassure lawmakers and their constituents.
From James Marlow, a widespread national watch as the Truman administration weighs changes to wage and price controls set October 30. Options include selective industry price boosts or a general rise with new ceilings, aiming to curb inflation and extend reconversion before June 30.
Some birds can sense infrared radiation beyond the range visible to humans, while many birds cannot distinguish violet and blue wavelengths as sharply. The text notes variation in avian color perception and sensory capabilities.
Iowa settlers pressed for schooling as statehood neared. Burlington Muscatine and Davenport housed several academies. Linn County Institute at Marion featured extensive apparatus library and natural history collection. Tuition ranged from four to nine dollars for twenty weeks with board at one to a dollar fifty weekly.
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