27 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive The News-Telegraph in the evening may arrange later delivery by calling before 7 o clock. Call 13671 to change address discontinue service or report delivery issues. Do not call the unrelated News-Telegraph numbers.
The proposal targets Americans who hold large dollar deposits abroad as part of postwar aid debates. Sundstrom argues taxing U S citizens to fund European rehabilitation is unfair when other nations have similar hoards, while a U S role remains essential but not sole.
The piece argues that Europe’s rehabilitation is essential for humanitarian reasons, to prevent spread of communism, and to secure profitable markets for U S products. It asserts rebuilding Europe will create prosperous clients and long term profits for American merchants, despite claims that aid costs are too high.
The piece argues Korea could be the next nation to fall under Soviet influence. It asserts a common pattern of communistic governments via purging opposition and claims force is the only counter. It criticizes the United Nations for lacking a police force and achieving little through protests.
The piece notes fewer workers changing jobs and a decline in open positions surplus. It says many jobs remain but the gap between jobs and workers has narrowed, reducing bidding for labor.
Drew Pearson argues Secretary of State George Marshall failed to apply a proactive, offensive diplomacy to the Palestine issue. The piece cites past leaders Kellogg and Stimson as models of preemptive action, notes Marshall's opposition to early air power and rifle shipments, and previews tomorrow's discussion of possible diplomatic moves to head off trouble.
Des Moines dispatch reports the February collision between a Rock Island Rocket and a freight train at Iowa City killed one and injured many. The state commerce commission blames freight crew rule violations for failing to clear the time of the first class train and for actions without proper orders or signals on single and main tracks.
Seoul reports 19 Koreans killed in raids on police boxes described as communist inspired by U S occupation HQ for Korea. Uncertainty remains whether the toll includes a policeman and five or six civilians reported slain yesterday. Russia denies entry to the UN commission in its north Korea zone.
The article notes aging ferries on New York Harbor with capacity over 2,000 passengers and 24 to 26 cars, while newer designs promise to double capacity. It also covers ASCAP's role in protecting copyrights, its history with Sousa and Herbert, and Deems Taylor as president.
Mrs. Fred Nelson an Eastern Star instructor and Mrs. Violet Gardner of Audubon escaped serious injury after a collision when a car turning off a main highway misjudged distance near Dedham. Both women suffered bruises and shock but were assisted home by Patrolman Ebert after the wreck following an instruction school in Scranton.
Babson argues for Universal Military Training citing President Truman and a nine member presidential commission. He says UMT would save money compared to WWII costs, produce 7.5 million mobilizable men in a year, and educate youth while training. He urges citizens to act at home and consider wider democratic motives beyond the plan.
Humorous verse recalling a six weeks course for fathers and a working wife Nellie who taught him the parental trade. The poem contrasts old methods with modern guidance and a practical home training approach for caring for infants. A concluding moral notes highway signs for safety and obedience.
Anita post office opens March 15 deadline for civil service examination to fill rural carrier position. Route 1 from Anita is active with Arlo Christen sen carrying the route since Merlin Holland resigned to attend college under the GY bill.
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