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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1948
Page
1
Atlantic readers are reminded to call 13671 if evening delivery is missed before 7. Subscribers may request address changes or discontinuation by notifying the office, not the carrier. The notice also lists subscription rates for mail and local carrier service.
The TVA report notes Valley residents use 60 percent more electricity than the national average yet pay 16 percent less. Incomes rose from 40 to 58 percent of the national average over 15 years. Private utilities object, but overall living standards and production have improved, suggesting a Missouri Valley program could aid its region.
The piece argues four ongoing wars in China Greece Palestine and India reflect unresolved political and religious hostilities. It notes no termination in sight as factions refuse to concede core beliefs, leaving peaceful nations at a loss.
An exhortation urges voters to learn the policies and backgrounds of all who seek office. It stresses citizen engagement as essential to a competent, sincere government and warns that apathy risks incompetent leadership in a democracy.
General Electric announces a 10 percent price cut across many products. The move could spearhead a broader effort by producers to curb rising costs, as retailers often bear the blame for high prices while manufacturers and labor hold leverage to lower living costs. If more big companies follow GE, the inflation trend may reverse.
Wallace supporters push MacArthur as a candidate, but boosters warn his candidacy would fail. He is viewed as an efficient administrator yet not a campaigning type and would alienate many former wartime allies who oppose him publicly.
The piece reviews American aid through the Friendship Train and how public relations efforts misattributed food to Vatican or Stalin. It notes American embassies, press briefings, and parades in Rome and Campidoglio ceremonies, plus Italian posters and De Gasperi's praise, while criticizing inept PR and gaps in credit to the United States.
Washington notes announce George Sias named secretary to Senator Wilson as 1948 Iowa race looms with Guy Gillette entry. Obituaries recall Mary Boyle and Will R. Jones. Knudson tax plan eyed as veto proof. 1947’s Friendship Train hailed as standout national event.
Des Moines reports a new yearly record of 1,822 incorporations in 1917, surpassing 1,708 in 1906. Secretary Rollo Bergeron cites strong trade, veterans starting firms, and new industries as factors driving the surge.
A large portion of the new firms operate in manufacturing construction real estate investment motor vehicle implement food and radio station sectors reflecting broad business growth.
Cambridge Mass January 7 Harvard Observatory says a new comet once seen over Africa and Australia is fading rapidly and will not be visible to northern observers without aid.
Advertisement promotes an improved loaf named Butter-Nut Bread wrapped in blue and white gingham. Claims fresher flavor and better quality.
The passage credits an enterprise largely driven by columnist Drew Pearson as the era’s most noteworthy accomplishment. It contrasts a noble deed in a troubled world with caroling by young voices as they ride past brilliantly lit homes of the fortunate.
A verse recalling a life of quiet deeds and steady friendship. The speaker notes visiting friends, sending flowers, writing letters, and valuing support from others. He seeks to be known as a man who readily does all he can to cheer and help others.
Howard J. Welsh state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars says the VFW will ask every candidate for state and national office to address housing and employment problems facing veterans. The Iowa VFW council meets in Des Moines to discuss bipartisan procedures for quizzing candidates.
A nursery school for 30 children opened yesterday in the Pommel Court veterans village at Iowa State College in Ames. The 18 month cooperative drive by civic and college groups aims to expand to 200. leaders include Robert Miller of Moline and Robert Geppert of Council Bluffs, both former village mayors.
The speaker recalls Meredith Nicholson and his writings, notes on his illness and death, and reflects on American culture. He laments audience awareness of Will Rogers, discusses New York City horse racing and its revenue, and mentions Li Hung Chang and Roosevelt era views. The piece touches subway cost projections for a Second Avenue line.
The estimate is offered to avoid resistance as the subway along Manhattan's east side is deemed essential. Current systems with private cars and taxis fail to carry the load decently. Carillons may gain popularity in cities after the Empire State tower tests electric bells, spreading music through the air.
Deputy Sheriff Steve Warrick of Scotts Bluff county received his 1948 Nebraska licence plates No 21 8339 yesterday the same ones he has used for years. An inmate at the Nebraska State penitentiary who was jailed by Warrick last spring sent a note saying hed likely get this. The prisoner forged the plates and was serving 12 to 15 months. The message ends with a rail crossing reminder to look both ways.
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