12 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph reports a shift in management with the News-Telegraph Publishing Corps appointing F. D. Simpson as the new editor and publisher. Local readers are informed of the transition and its timing for evening publication.
The piece recalls Abraham Lincoln as a complex figure seen as no common man. It traces praise and blame during his era, noting his enemies and allies, and concluding that history judges him as one of the ages for his enduring impact on democracy and unity.
The author argues history repeats after recessions and forecasts a prolonged period of high prices, unemployment, and slow growth lasting five to twenty years. Demand remains strong for factory goods and farm products, but consumer reluctance to buy at high prices could stabilize markets once prices drop.
Fragmentary text discusses price breaks and cautious business conduct to prevent a sharp price surge. Mentions inflation, recession risks, and the idea of gradual price adjustments to avoid a drastic economic downturn.
The piece reflects on Lincoln and the Civil War dead, urging the living to honor the fallen. Edgar A. Guest praises sacrifice and freedom, calling for a pledge that the dead shall not have died in vain.
Des Moines report shows total deposits in Iowa banks increasing from 1946 levels. National banks hold $782,442,000 and state chartered banks $1,607,181,000, totaling $2,389,623,000. The combined figure exceeds December 1946 deposits by about $165,301,000.
Ft Crook Nebraska pastor Lewis Chaplain Gorley spoke at the Lewis Congregational church on Sunday while Reve Kenyon visited Denver. Lt Bob Ramsey brought Gorley to the service. Mrs Mable Sheets hosted dinner. Mar Marker HW G Marker and Miss Lewis attended as guests.
Ruth Amos, veteran stage actress since 1906, makes Broadway bow in Strange Bedfellows after recovering from a foot injury in Italy. She recalls wartime troop work, a foot infection, sulfa and penicillin treatment, and praise from critics as she enjoys Worcester and Brockton memories.
The Youth Fellowship of the Noble Evangelical United Brethren church presents The Lost Church at the Methodist church on February 22. Cast includes Randall Baier Phyllis Baier Wendell Newman Roberta Weaver and others directed by Rev. Lansman with stage managers Cecil Leon Pelzer Allan Hines and Don Pelzer. Grant choir to sing several numbers and senior Sunday school class led by Leo Spiker sponsors the event.
The text clarifies that flying termites do not attack wood. the damage comes from their descendants, the worker termites, which are responsible for the destruction.
Max and Shirley Strons thank Atlantic friends for home hospitality and support before leaving for New York to return to India. They list donations including tractor equipment clothing and rifles, praise the Atlantic Lions club and the News Telegraph, and announce a new Atlantic bank account to receive future gifts for machinery and supplies.
Griswold Miss Barbara De Witt granddaughter of Mrs Fre mont DeWitt graduated Wednesday evening from the Jennie Edmundson hospital school of nursing in Council Bluffs. Baccalaureate and degree details follow as the ceremony concludes.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday evening at Grace Presbyterian Church in Council Bluffs with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Manning DeWitt and Sandra of Griswold, Mrs. Victor Lewis of Red Oak, and Mrs. Meda Sperry of Lewis.
Less than five percent of attendees at the Iowa Retail Hardware association convention failed the new drivers license vision requirements. Public safety education officials demonstrated tests during the event.
A safety advisory urges pedestrians to walk against traffic on open highways to better see vehicles approaching. Authorities emphasize keeping to sidewalks and crosswalks where available and using visible gear at night.
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