20 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1948
Page
1
Public notice from Atlantic News-Telegraph outlining mailing details in Atlantic Iowa. Includes subscription prices and contact instructions for evening delivery, office addresses, and requests to notify the office rather than the carrier for changes or disruptions.
The News Telegraph warns of chronic web breaks caused by a carload of bad paper. Rolls fail daily, slowing presses and delaying mail delivery to 19 towns, with 17 rolls remaining and a 17 day hope to finish.
The text argues for an international police force in Palestine to build international confidence via U.N. cooperation. It weighs Russia’s willingness to accept policing duties and suggests Western powers balance Russian influence to avoid harming U.N. or Western interests. A successful force could foster world order and lasting peace.
A column argues that longtime Democratic appeals based on wealth redistribution may lose appeal as many voters feel taxed and burdened. It suggests the electorate now leans away from government largess toward preserving personal income, potentially altering upcoming elections.
Iowa experiences a rapid morning temperature drop of two degrees every 15 minutes. In New York City, a Henry Wallace backed candidate shows surprising strength, signaling to the Democratic Party that its anticipated victory may be challenged and could spur intensified efforts for the fall elections.
Washington column accuses Duke Cullum of Texas of cornering the dried pea market with inside ties to Senator Elmer Thomas. It cites a 300,000 bag buildup, government export deals, disqualification as authorized dealer, and a $61,260 profit from a 35,000 bag army purchase.
In Iowa City a veteran’s group faces housing and health strains as families endure barracks living and disease risk. Meanwhile New York prices collapse for beef and butter shifts, prompting a shift to cheaper cuts and margarine as a public policy debate grows about anti Margarine laws and industry greed.
Poem laments human division and perpetual conflict among people. The speaker cites ancient tales and greed, noting how fear and prejudice fracture communities, despite teachings of the Master. The piece condemns hate and power lust as obstacles to peace and neighborly unity.
A reflective verse excerpt laments ingratitude toward gifts and the senseless folly of generosity. The poem voices communal dislike and frustration at the misunderstood intent behind giving, framed in a nostalgic, moraltinged mood.
About 250 attendees from several states will gather in Des Moines for the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts convention Feb 27 28. Rep Ben F Jensen will deliver the lone speech at a banquet Feb 27 addressing a national land policy. The rest of the program includes group discussions on a long range farm program and organization plans. Clyde Spry shoulders convention duties for the Iowa soil conservation committee. Don’t drive if you drink.
The United States Great Britain and France told deputy foreign ministers they want Austrian terms to fit the country's ability to pay. Russia offered no clear response to the plan to safeguard Austria's economy from excessive demands. Ruaggia cited 200 million dollars oil shares and Danube shipping control as the settlement price. The talks began calmly after ministers council clashes last December.
Des Moines reports Gov. Thomas E. Dewey says he would use production controls for agriculture only as a last resort. He wants support prices not high enough to trigger controls and opposes minimum income payments for farmers. He backs farm cooperatives run by farmers and supports the school lunch program. He also notes patronage refunds should not be taxed before receipt.
ISTC president delivers address at parley in Atlantic City New Jersey where enrollment figures show steady growth across colleges with emphasis on sustained gains and regional impact. The report highlights the expanding student body and institutional responses to rising demand.
Malcolm Price, president of Iowa State Teachers College, told the 30th annual meeting of the American Association of Teachers Colleges that current enrollment gains are not temporary. He said a sustained expansion of higher education underlies the rise and that teaching will gain professional recognition in the next five years.
A brief safety note reminds travelers to stop and look both ways at the railway crossing on S Ret Road before crossing, emphasizing vigilance in busy or unfamiliar areas.
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