04 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1950
Page
1
The piece contrasts a productive, nation helping family with others deemed criminal and harmful. It lauds wealth creators like the Duponts for contributing to society and argues for sterilization of detrimental families to curb crime and disease affecting millions.
The piece accuses President Truman of caution that delays action on key issues to avoid political repercussions. It claims he stalls on coal and tax reforms to avoid creating enemies and to prolong his tenure.
The text urges modernization of government operations in Washington, noting repairs and upgrades to buildings should be matched by reform of the machinery of government. It argues democracy remains sound but stresses efficiency and cost-cutting, claiming plans exist but are resisted by officials resistant to change. Public demand is seen as the catalyst for reform.
The piece notes Iowa’s extreme weather range from polar to tropical and argues labor movements push U.S. elections toward a European style labor versus anti labor divide. It warns that continued labor plans to influence elections could create a similar political cleavage nationwide.
A reflective verse about a man who seemed perfect a year ago who vanished after a brief visit. The speaker wonders where that lookalike went and what drove him away, noting how friends remembered his cheerful presence before disappearance.
In Reading Pennsylvania traveling salesman Harry Specter was fined 11.50 for disturbing conduct over a soda he claimed had insufficient ice cream. Police testimony showed Specter ate most of the drink and paid a dollar for the remnants to be used as evidence. Magistrate Charles Lease ordered payment and noted destruction of evidence. Specter said he would appeal.
Drew Pearson reports Congress aims to block new kickback schemes as leaders vow to curb abuses. He notes plans to pressure payrolls, warnings to Democrats, and scrutiny of the real estate lobby while predicting modest legislative progress this session.
Merrill M. Barlow resigns as Drake University business manager to accept a similar post with the National Conference of Christians and Jews in New York City.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication info and subscription rates. It shows editors and offices, postal classifications, and pricing for carrier and mail delivery across Iowa, Cass counties, nearby regions, the U S, and Canada.
Senators Vandenberg and Taft reach a quiet agreement to cooperate with Democrats on major foreign policy while keeping GOP input. Taft drafted a statement on Republican aims and plans to submit to party chairman Guy Gabrielson as a possible framework for a GOP platform. Vandenberg's camp says the agreement strengthens his stance against critics demanding a bipartisan policy.
A nostalgic survey of early 20th century youth in colleges and universities facing modern ideas from Nietzsche to Freud. It contrasts individual theater and arts with mass media like movies and radio, noting journalism and censorship, prominent editors, and the shift in cultural consumption before and after 1929.
William Gardner eighty owned a large southwest Iowa landholding and died New Year’s Day from a heart attack. A Canada native, he lived in Newton Colfax and Red Oak after moving to Red Oak in 1920 to manage his vast holdings. His home contained one of the state’s largest private collections and he authored a lithograph of Stephen A. Douglas. Gardner survived by a sister and two brothers, including Judge A K Gardner of Huron South Dakota.
Prime Minister Stalin thanked Prime Minister Attlee for greetings on his 70th birthday. Attlee sent cabled congratulations as Stalin marked the date December 21. Stalin replied today. the message appears to have been incomplete.
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