11 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1950
Page
1
The text argues for respecting the rights of every political, religious, and racial group and warns that intolerance leads to persecution of minorities and endangers democracy. It emphasizes that human rights are fundamental in a democratic government and must be upheld for all individuals and groups.
The essay argues crises are used to sustain New Deal era policies and expects new crises to arise around elections. It suggests politicians manufacture or exploit crises to influence voters, with a likely surge of crises in the two years before the next presidential contest.
Atlantic mourns the passing of Art Seivert and Harry Beers, two longtime public figures. Seivert, a state highway patrolman, was regarded as an efficient officer, while Beers served as city councilman and in various community roles. Both beings are remembered for their service and the sorrow their loss brings to friends and neighbors.
The coal miners vow not to return to work unless John L. Lewis orders it, challenging legal authority. The piece condemns defying the law while expressing sympathy for miners' plight and warns of harm to democracy if law and order are ignored.
During the quarter ended December 31, 1949 Atlantic paid 60638 in sales tax while Red Oak paid 52297 Shenandoah 54885 Clarinda 40613 and Creston 63659. The piece notes Attorney General Larson’s plan to crack gambling if re-elected and criticizes vague plans from candidates. It also comments that the senate shelved a middle income housing program and questions government housing aid for the poor.
A short excerpt by Edgar A. Guest praises enterprise as a force behind factory growth cities and schools. It contrasts free creative work with threats to speech and dignity under tyrants. The poem extols ambition and planning by free men against degradation.
Decorah invites Emmett B. Anderson of Seattle Washington grand exalted ruler of the Elks as the lodge’s first visiting GER on March 17. The visit marks a historic first for Decorah Lodge as the national leader attends a local event.
A quirky column notes Carl Stanley planning to retire all possessions except Esther the 25 year old mare to be pensioned after a life of notable saddle racing including a peak win at Audubon county fair 1986. Also mentions a birthday for J H Simmons and local dog intelligence boasts from Anita with dogs Brownie Major and Snooker in Conway Arkansas.
Local newspaper information page lists publication details, editor contact, post office entry date, and membership affiliations. It also presents subscription rates by carrier and mail for different regions including Cass and adjoining counties, other Iowa, U S outside Iowa, and Canada.
Drew Pearson reports on a Lincoln Day box supper scene with GOP leaders and journalists mingling amid chicken bones and band music. Senators Tobey Capehart Wherry and Taft figures mingle, while Lincoln’s image looms as a measured question of party values and preparedness.
Across Asia from the Dardanelles to Pakistan lies a vast Moslem world of at least 200 million people. The text surveys Moslem populations in Russia, the Balkans, Iran, Pakistan, China, and the Arab world, noting Ottoman history, battles, and the current Cold War tensions among Christian, Moslem, and Marxist forces with Turkey as a key anti Marxist focal point. The piece discusses shifting alignments, Soviet aims in Asia, and the United States’ stance toward Turkey and regional stability.
A short local page mentions Tuffy the dog praised by owner Geraldine Cleaver, while Sam Gibson and his granddaughter Christie Schneider visit Atlantic hospital where a new baby sister arrived recently. Also noted are Miami sympathy notes, Iowa dirt-road farmers complaining of gravel, enthusiastic high school basketball fans with finals tickets, and a dusk driving safety reminder.
Memphis Tennessee reports St. Joseph hospital has launched a complete portable bedside beauty shop for women patients. The mobile parlor travels from room to room providing services from a permanent wave to a manicure, promising patients they won’t have a washed out look while recuperating.
Wendell Benson farm editor of the Times Republican and host at KFJB has been elected secretary to the Central Iowa fair board of directors, signaling enhanced ties with local media and agriculture coverage in Marshalltown.
Lewis Woodward Ja net Woodward and Mr. and Mrs Wm Walkinshaw are visiting his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs A R Petruvei at Miami Springs Florida.
The Moslem world holds potential to act as a barrier or bridge between Christian and Marxist blocs. Currently divided like Christians, Moslems could sway world power if they gain leadership and unity.
Audubon notices the annual Southwest Iowa band festival is cancelled due to Attorney General Robert L. Larson's anti gambling drive banning car raffles. The event drew 6,000 to 8,000 visitors with about 15 high school bands. it was previously halted by polio last year. A chamber committee plans a harvest festival to replace it.
Cumberland home declamatory contest produced firsts in several divisions. Allen Spies won oratorical, Marjory Holiday topped humorous, Mary Myers led dramatic, Alice White won interpretive reading, with runners up including Jean Roberts Mary Cornell Shirley Meyer Beverly Pop and Charlotte Hyndman. Winners advance to state level. performers included Connie Lou Lembke Lorna Burmeister and others with Mrs Tom Bond as accompanist.
Mis Georgia Spaulding Remaly, a former Avoca girl, is a candidate for delegate at large from Hawaii s 5th district. If elected she would help write Hawaii s state constitution. Born in Avoca, she graduated Avoca High School in 1924 and moved to Hawaii as a teacher in 1927. her mother Mrs Fannie Spaulding still lives here. Don t drive if you drink.
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