17 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
1
A fragmented sequence shows multiple monetary figures and percentages without context. The entries include values such as 85.00, 60e, 86.00, and small sums like 2.75 3.25 1.75 7.00 8.75 2.25 9.00, offering no coherent narrative or identifiable entities.
The Pacific theater unfolds with four island groups the United States already holds the Gilberts and Marshalls. The Marianas, about 80 miles long with 15 volcanic islands, were found by Magellan in 1521 and once called Robber islands. The Carolines, near the Philippines and home to Truk, were sighted by Diego da Rocha in 1527. The text notes further drives toward victory will target these groups as part of the Pacific campaign.
Southwestern Iowa remembers February 17 when local youths fought in a desert battle and were captured by Rommel's forces. The town mourned and then awaited news of prisoners of war who someday would be freed with peace.
Washington summary notes Governor Dewey’s press conference over the soldiers vote bill ending with no comment. Senator George of Georgia attacks subsidies while praising others, highlighting shifts on dairy and oil aid and the State Department comic strip tale involving Jim Landis and his daughters.
In New York the gold supply for wedding rings tightens as manufacturers face rationing and rising demand. The shift to two rings, heavier men's bands, and preference for plain yellow gold reflect wartime metal shortages and market changes.
The piece lauds the fourth war loan success as essential for morale and condemns any home front weakness. It notes the Italian front advance near Cassino and warns Germans will retreat only to fight again. It defends field commanders for prioritizing safety and efficiency over rash daring.
Des Moines February 17 INS All commissioned officers of the Iowa state guard will hold a conference in Des Moines March 11 and 12 Col Arthur T Wallace chief of staff announced It will mark the first time all officers have met The meeting opens with a banquet Saturday night Gov Bourke B Hickenlooper will be principal speaker Maj Gen Clarence H Danielson head of the seventh service command is expected to attend Sunday features lectures and training films The state guard advisory board will meet before to set dates for the summer encampment.
Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers contended for the world championship. Lafayette Young and W. S. Hunter fell ill. Theodore Nichols served in forestry. The Prisoner of Zenda mesmerized audiences. William Westphalen was injured in a buggy runaway. Adolph Goettsch escaped unhurt. New officers of the Women’s City Club were listed by name.
Perfumes enter daily life far beyond perfumes with thousands of gallons supplied to soap and cosmetic makers. Lipstick cold creams and toilet goods rely on chemically produced pleasant odors used similarly in food and medicinal flavoring. Save Your Waste Fats.
Poet Edgar A Guest reflects on sayings like slick as a whistle and smart as a whip, praising Ellen Elizabeth as brighter than both. The verse notes origins of the phrases while lauding a child’s wit and energy. War Savings Stamps promotion appears: purchase at The Atlantic News Telegraph.
The fifth annual tuberculin survey starts in Cass County with nurse Miss Alice Olsen of the Iowa Tuberculosis association conducting case finding. The effort tests exposed individuals and uses follow up x rays for positive skin test reactors. Funding comes from the Cass County Christmas Seal sale and state associations, with the health department covering the rest.
Guest editorial by E P Chase argues the Democratic National Committee's call for a Roosevelt fourth term endangers the American system of government. It lists past presidents, warns against lifetime tenure, and urges opposition to any extension despite wartime support.
Six candidates filed applications for nominating papers with the secretary of state. Only Democrat J. P. Agnessen of Centerville seeks Appanoose county representation. Filing were W. S. Pritchard Garner Ed Morrissey Valeria R E Duffield Guthrie Center Henry Krueger Clear Lake and William S. Rice Clinton.
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