16 Feb 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1949
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists mailing rates by region and term and urges subscribers to call 1367 for delivery issues or address changes. It notes reporters and city staff, plus publication details and notations on carrier delivery and postal service arrangements.
Des Moines reports show sharp debate over a future farmers program at a national institute. The event is scheduled this weekend and will feature discussions among directors and local participants.
The piece reviews Reader's Digest promoting Bertrand de Fouvenec's No Vacancies propaganda on rent control in France. It notes the Digest backed a lobby denounced by the U S president and details distribution tactics and the Foundation for Economic Education's involvement. It also mentions Army public relations tensions over Jack Carter remarks at a journalists dinner.
Edgar A Guest writes about a polite social man who becomes reckless behind the wheel. He notes the shift from courteous driver to aggressive rule breaker as he swerves, speeds, and endangers others to pass. The piece contrasts gentleness at home with dangerous driving on the road.
Des Moines Arch ie Brown tends a 1M acre farm near Masonville using six horses instead of tractors. He says he does not favor horses over tractors, but believes horses yield lower costs at current tractor prices. Brown notes horses may take more hours but keep him always capable of his work.
Columnist Inez Robb and Rep Tom FE Martin of Iowa City discuss preserving historic architecture vs new buildings in the White House area. The piece covers Taft Hartley law opinions, Senate labor committee battles, Dewey at Lincoln Day, Truman’s stance on UN talks, and reflections on public policy and daily life.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art launches a new enterprise with Trois publishing pre productions in color. Twenty four detachable pictures per sheet share backstories, distributed via Book of the Month club at near cost. The initial sheet features classic works by Cellini Rembrandt Degas Houdon Stuart and Vermeer.
Architect reports no damage to the main wing of the new invalids home at Elk Horn after a recent explosion in the east wing where liquid petroleum gas was being installed. Seventeen invalids move in as first residents with Miss Clara Johansen as temporary superintendent and Rev. Anders Hansen as manager. Staff includes Mrs Hilda Nissen and Mrs Lida Kiricenkova, recently from Latvia learning English.
A safety advisory urges pedestrians to walk against traffic on open highways to improve visibility of oncoming vehicles and reduce collision risk for drivers and pedestrians.
Griswold Scouts reorganized under Griswold Marvin Barber of Atlantic coordinating a two year plan. Scoutmaster C E Fischer, club leader Walter Hokens stad, sea scout leader Clark Steffen. 18 members enrolled. Rev. R W Cochran spoke at Church of Christ service marking 37th anniversary.
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