13 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1950
Page
1
The piece notes February hosts Groundhog Day Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays and Valentine’s Day with history behind each. It contrasts weather lore about groundhogs with Saint Valentine’s beheading and a lottery origin for valentines, praising Presidents Lincoln and Washington as nation builders.
The piece contrasts Britain with the United States noting Britain’s small surplus and US large surpluses. It mentions the Union Pacific ordering 35 new diesel units to cut coal use and reduce miner demand, while criticizing miners and mine owners for policies harming the public good and predicting mutual destruction.
A reflective verse on road safety and driver blame. The speaker admits cautious driving while noting how others call him reckless, whether he leads or trails, and questions how blame is assigned at crossings and stops.
Audubon The Audubon Chamber of Commerce announces 1950 committee appointments by the executive committee led by President L C Bagley and VPs L G Foley and L E Jensen. Members include Oliver Roberts A B Jensen Lyle Monahan for Membership and Ker mit Christiansen A N Stroh for Publicity and Advertising.
A letter to the editor argues against the Atlantic school bond proposal, saying it is unwarranted and unnecessary. The writer cites overcrowded grades and urges using Cass County 4-H grounds and 4-H girls’ facilities for meetings rather than new construction.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists editor and office details, postal registration, and professional associations. It then itemizes subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic, Cass and surrounding counties, other Iowa areas, the U S, and Canada with durations and prices.
In a closed GOP caucus the party shows a cleft over the Magna Charta policy. Aiken and fellow reformers press for civil rights and REA aid, while Taft and Brewster seek compromise and warn against overreach.
Wallace Cunningham urges balanced discussion on bond approval for school repairs and bus housing. He notes petition signatures equaled 254 percent of past voter turnout, questions planning, and warns the $65,000 cost could grow to $100,000 with added staff and shop expansions.
Davenport high school captured the 1950 Coe College high school forensic tournament title after winning nine of ten rounds on the direct vote versus electoral college question. Muscatine, Burlington, and University High finished behind. Bob Slavens earned outstanding partner debater honors and Geonet Ruppert plus George Webster received $400 scholarships as outstanding all around speakers.
James J. Gillespie a 56 year old United States marshal suffered a stroke Saturday while working at a new drug store he is building in Des Moines. He was reported in fairly good condition yesterday and is under medical care.
The author criticizes the Republican Statement of Principles and Objectives as unreal and vague about foreign policy and domestic reform. He urges full disclosure of post 1933 actions, questions appeasement-era decisions, and insists on safeguarding constitutional rights while noting strain with socialist labels and minority language. The piece closes with a call to avoid driving after drinking.
Republican box supper at Uline Arena draws 12 000 paid, with 7 400 dinners ordered. Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians perform while Taft receives the biggest ovation and Senator Vandenberg is absent due to illness. Democratic Women host Barkley appearance at Shoreham before the event.
The narrator recalls a crowded scene with a long line, a handshake postponed, and mentions a lovely lady with an antique. Democrats are described as enjoying mink chinchilla sable and orchids, while the speaker wore a spring suit feeling like Little Orphan Annie at the Shoreham and well dressed for the box social. A note on pedestrians maintaining independence and neutrality calls for white clothing at night on highways.
Tokyo novelist Masao Kume told Seka Shunju that Japan would be annexed by the United States and become the 49th state. He argued annexation would be better for Japan than independence through a peace treaty, noting Japan lacks the ability to stand alone.
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