06 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1950
Page
1
The article describes a worsening coal strike with miners on full and partial stoppages, John L. Lewis pressing for total work stoppage, and President wary of standard measures, seeking a self devised settlement as conferences fail. The piece notes Russia aims to muddy the international picture.
The Russians ban Czech mail from leaving the country unless senders appear at the post office and prove identity. The rule cuts communication with Czechs abroad, deepening hardship for families left behind and fueling hopes that such pressures may one day topple communism in Europe.
A collection of opinions criticizes a U S plan to destroy 25 million bushels of potatoes amid famine fears. It questions propaganda value for communists, analyzes Russian tactics, and debates Truman's tax and loan proposals for business. The piece urges focusing on main goals despite distractions.
Lachlan MacLeay, president of the Mississippi Valley association, urged a fight against regional authorities like the Tennessee Valley Authority. He linked the move to socialism and totalitarianism and warned of plans for Columbia Valley and Missouri Valley authorities and a St Lawrence Seaway push. The water resources committee urged flood control stay with the Corps of Engineers and opposed regional authorities.
Breeding ewes should receive ample exercise to prevent overexertion. Allow them to run on pasture, stubble fields, or stalk fields to help them stay active and healthy.
Public advisory urges pedestrians to walk against traffic on an open highway to improve visibility of oncoming vehicles and prevent collisions. Officials emphasize staying on designated paths where possible and using reflective gear after dusk.
Rep Jensen says farmers need help regear production to meet food and fiber demand while conserving soil and water. He proposes using 200 million for land use conversion and 100 million for conservation to reduce surplus and shift 47 million acres to soil conserving crops over six years.
Fire destroyed an eight room two story house on the Harold Brenton farm six miles northeast of Dallas Center Saturday. Tenant Dick Keesey his wife and three children had just left for Dallas Center when the blaze was found. The family lost most furniture and clothing.
The 1949 data shows 53,370 finals enrolled in 4H Club projects for boys and girls. The figure reflects nationwide participation in youth agricultural education during that year.
Notice lists edition details and postal rates for Atlantic Iowa publication. Includes carrier and mail subscriptions by duration and region, with prices for Cass and surrounding counties, other Iowa, U S and Canada. Rates range from 70 cents monthly to eight dollars yearly.
Washington article outlines an FTC prepared report detailing how Du Pont General Motors U.S. Rubber and Libbey Owens Ford form a powerful industrial combine. It cites minority stakes governance influence and intercompany covenants, plus related political and social notes including a New York GOP club dispute and Rev. Montgomery’s final prayer.
A humorous verse advises wives not to worry about weight and husbands to answer gently. The speaker argues against blunt truth and suggests a tactful denial when asked if they are as fat as another woman.
Quarters for pigs should be warm dry and sanitary to protect young fall pigs from rapid late fall and early winter weather changes.
John Boland of Sioux City appeals a six month sentence for illegal possession of gambling devices arguing the prior ruling that the dice and cards were not gambling devices barred conviction. Boland was arrested February 21 1948 in a hotel with 92 dice decks and a midget lot machine.
Elliott Roosevelt claims Franklin D. Roosevelt secured a promise of a democratic China and national elections at Cairo. The piece disputes Chiang Kai-shek as feudal or de facto leader, notes his long head of government since 1927, and questions postwar promises and Soviet noninterference. It recalls Cairo Teheran and Yalta actions and labels Elliott’s rhetoric as misinformed.
In Oakland a hawk and a starling battled midair and smashed through a storm window and a glass pane at the Leonard Shanno home. The starling died on impact while the hawk later died. The Shannos spent $8 to replace the broken window glass.
The American Red Cross blood mobile will be in Avoca on February 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The note also advises pedestrians to wear white when walking highways at night.
Des Moines reports about 3,600 more Iowans filed state income tax returns this year than last, yet total taxes paid fell by about 200 000 dollars. Many early returns were no pay as exemptions offset tax. Cashier M L Abrahamson notes farmers predominate among early filers due to federal deadlines.
A brief item notes that Avotca Avocans have recently left on extended visits.
Mr and Mrs Art Kane head to Los Angeles while Mr and Mrs Les Brandes relocate in Arizona. Mrs Mary Doll appears in Michigan and Washington DC. Ethel Wolf resides in Knoxville Tennessee. Frank Vierhus moves within Arizona and California, and Edwin Davis remains in California.
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