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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1945
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph published evenings except Sundays. Subscription rates listed for carrier and mail in Atlantic and adjoining counties. For delivery issues call before 7 pm at 1367-1. note this is not The News Telegraph number.
A thoughtful essay argues that global stability hinges on balance within each nation and calls for universal cooperation to prevent future wars. It suggests world organization can maintain equilibrium, turning today’s conflict into a path toward enduring peace and avoiding repeat devastation.
In early war days Americans feared an invasion via the Aleutians and Alaska. Now, with experience, the route is nearly unusable for an invasion. Harsh weather and poor flying conditions in the islands hinder military use, though vigilance remains for surprise attacks.
A German people face dual terrors from Nazi internal forces and advancing Russians and democracies. After months of a hopeless war, the regime sees internal terror eclipsed by external conquest as citizens flee surrender and await fate, with many choosing apathy over resistance.
The piece notes Italy’s front line dulling to patrols and suggests rumors of a Fifth Army return reflect wavering German morale. It argues German soldiers face an uncertain future as their government falters and surrender becomes conceivable, shaping a bleak outlook for foreign soil.
A Manila dated 1908 dispatch recounts Captain John J. Pershing leading U S forces against Moro insurgents in a hand to hand fight. Modern arms proved decisive with three Americans killed or wounded. Moros killed or captured. The piece also reflects on Boxer uprising memories and a New York Letter column.
The Stockholm paper Aftonbladet said a revised German government with Hitler stepping down as leader, Franz von Papen as chancellor, and Papen as president was being floated to test Allied reaction toward potential armistice terms. The report notes Berlin rumors and Papen’s background as ambassador to Turkey.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee clashes over the Byrnes amendment and administration control of the work-or-fight bill. War department officials trade positions with the War Manpower Commission while Ed Johnson and Chan Gurney challenge back door tactics. Barkley appears with an eye patch after a wind injury and explains he wears it in the Senate.
Aftonbladet cites German sources claiming the central administration would relocate to southern Germany likely Dresden. The public would be led to believe the government stayed in the capital until the end, aiming to soften opposition and maintain a semblance of continuity.
In 1493 Pope Alexander VI issued a papal bull dividing the newly found Western Hemisphere between Spain and Portugal. The line of demarcation defined spheres of exploration and colonization for European powers.
Washington February 7 AP The 2000 mile lend lease pipeline is being borrowed into China's interior to power Allied air raids on Japan. Leo T Crowley foreign economies administrator disclosed the pipeline built by American British Chinese and Indian manpower and resources will increase many fold the 15000 tons per month once moved over the old Burma road.
Poem notes sacrifice and duty with lines about one man dying for right and brotherhood. It references Calvary and Gililee and the ethic of doing to others as you would. The item concludes with a War Saving Stamps sale at The Atlantic News Telegraph.
Mrs. Chris Meyer receives a wartime letter from her son Tre View Meyer stationed on Luzon in the Philippine Islands. The brief note mentions the first chance to write from the foxhole and notes ongoing fighting with Allied forces against remnants of Japanese resistance.
A prisoner writes home describing gratitude for Filipino civilians who helped with food bananas clothing and water. He notes Filipinos suffered under Japanese occupation and that locals hid and aided prisoners while facing danger. He mentions hunting for food and expresses hope and love to his family.
A notice requests observers to inform the office in advance if copies of The News Telegraph are to be needed so the supply is not exhausted. The directive stresses advance notice to ensure availability.
They record a triumph of chemical research engineering and production. Add to them Phillips grand scale contribution to the making of butadiene for synthetic rubber, and they suggest how competently and completely Phillips is devoting itself to the war effort.
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