22 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1950
Page
1
A reflection on George Washington’s legacy as a unifying national figure who might have led toward world unity today. The piece cites praise from Adams Jay Pickering Rutledge Henry Varnum and Marshall, noting his wartime leadership and enduring pedestal in history.
The piece laments a slow industry halt and cold homes as schools close and trains stop. It accuses miners of defying law and says the president’s short sightedness worsens the crisis, predicting more layoffs and suffering before any relief.
The poem about Ash Wednesday urges fasting of the body and self denial during Lent. Ek Horn Mr and Mrs Eddie Olsen and children have moved to Kimballton and will live in the upstairs apartment of the bakery.
Washington reports a compromise version repealing federal taxes on oleomargarine awaits final congressional action. A conference committee settled differences between senate and house measures, with ratification expected next week and President Truman's approval anticipated. The taxes on colored and uncolored margarine were set to be repealed.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph outlines publication details including editor D. Simpson and contact numbers. It lists society affiliations and subscription rates by carrier in Atlantic, Cass and adjoining counties, elsewhere in Iowa, the U S, and Canada, with monthly, quarterly, and yearly options.
The Franco regime via its Voice of the Falange criticizes Acheson for backing Hiss and questions U S loyalty in a Madrid broadcast dated February 13 The column traces historical defenses by Hughes Truman and Jackson and notes Roosevelt would have chosen a different strategy while outlining current coal talks and John L Lewis concessions and retractions.
The bill imposes annual fees for wholesalers and retailers, preserves existing bans in 21 states, and replaces a triangular形 form rule with labeling requirements. Outer cartons must show oleomargarine or margarine with ingredients listed, while inner wrappers require 20-point type. Public eating rooms must serve oleomargarine in triangular patties clearly identified as oleo.
A 1950 King Features Syndicate column recalls George Washington guiding his troops to respect religion and conscience amid mixed Canadian and American forces. It links his stance to modern America, urging tolerance among diverse races and faiths while praising discipline, unity, and humane treatment of enemies.
Luther College may close at week’s end if coal deliveries stop. Business manager W A Kaslow said coal prospects are very slim after four truckloads arrived, enough for a few days, with reduced temperatures in classrooms and dormitories to conserve fuel. In Waterloo, West High School canceled adult night classes due to coal shortage and reported only enough fuel to last this week.
Images were sharp and clear when television made its formal debut in central Iowa last night from station WOI TV. Reports to Iowa State College tele vision station noted the start of regular broadcasts as hundreds gathered in Des Moines to view the event.
Downtown stores and taverns display television as Dick Hull WOI director announces that the NBC program Kukla Fran and Ollie will be aired. The show features Fran Allison formerly of LaPorte City as the only visible human on the broadcast.
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