09 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1945
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers to The News Telegraph may have evening papers delivered if they call before 7 oclock. For delivery changes or discontinuation, contact the office at the listed telephone and not the carrier.
A wartime opinion piece outlines Allied air raids and island invasions advancing toward Japan. It cites Solomons operations, Rabaul, Hollandia, Leyte, and Luzon as steps in a slow, inevitable drive toward Tokyo, portraying Japan’s defeat as nearing inevitable collapse.
An article recalls meeting travelers at New York stations and describes strategies to identify arrivals. It mentions Major Dick Tracy meeting Dmitri in a studio, notes about a pilot’s wartime service, and anecdotes about a Texas girl recovering from an accident. Letters from readers in Los Angeles and memories from various places conclude the piece.
The piece critiques the presidents soaring claim of 60,000,000 jobs, arguing it is unrealistic and could mislead policy. It urges calculating actual needs, considering nine to ten million jobs for those without work, and cautions against political rhetoric without solid planning.
The piece notes GIs pursuing private ventures or specialized education after the war, argues the U S should gain more voice in peace, and discusses troop transfers under General Montgomery. It comments on Republican independence in Congress, Dies Committee stance, and the active vocal minority shaping democracy.
A fragmentary verse piece reflects on self restraint and temper, urging patience in daily interactions. It contemplates seeking neighborly help and striving to honor vows, with lines about cooperation, striving to improve, and personal struggle. Copyright 1945, Edgar A. Guest.
Washington notes serious food losses due to poor warehousing and long storage. Resignations by key WFA officials follow reports of large 1941 stockpiles in storage. new head Eldon Richardson cited. Egg spoilage and rotten shipments across the country prompt criticism of inspection gaps and storage practices. Steve Early faced a potential resignation over press policy. Roosevelt kept him on after debate over Patterson McCormick columnists. A light World note: Alabama Rep Sparkman meets a soldier from Hartsels, Horace Orr, who reveals Myrtle Orr is his stepmother.
The Atlantic Boy Scout court of honor will be held Friday at 7:30 pm in the court house assembly room. Troop 38, sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, will be recognized with awards including Eagle badges for Ronald Moon and others. Carpenter's merit badge goes to Ronald Moon. merit awards in safety, swimming, and animal industry go to Bill Baxter. The Southwest Iowa Council annual meeting is Jan 25 at Hotel Chieftain in Council Bluffs with Henry Monsky as speaker. All are invited to attend.
War production and safety ties are noted as last winter traffic death rate in the snowbelt ran 63 percent higher than the prior year. The chart cites National Safety Council research facts. A car travels about 22 feet reaction distance as drivers react and brake after visibility and vehicle lights are in good condition. negligence of any single factor could lead to a wreck or hospital stay.
Washington January 8 AP Congressional opposition to drastic measures to address manpower shortages showed signs of weakening. Senator Johnson D Colo said he would back a bill in light of President Roosevelt's Saturday message. Support grew for selective service registaants in essential roles and House Military Nominee Chair May Ky said reviews would begin tomorrow, with possible nurse drafting as an amendment.
The report notes that tee signaled members of his party would back the manpower legislation, indicating anticipated cross party alignment on the measure.
Elmer Culbertson son of Mr and Mrs J E Culbertson was reported safe after being listed as missing in action in Germany on December 21. He is in the infantry and went overseas in October. The Culbertsons recently moved to Audubon from Gutlarie Center.
Tomorrow's Kitchen highlights a hiberat eveet with nomey and moe econ. Top shelves will be cuy to renew dedi ite pieces for a roe. The table and chair selection aims for comfort with wine and medge Witer. The predicted post Intehen features suggest Poueioveness and prouter flog ty Kiutchers, though impact may be limited to the area.
Recurring column notes small town gaffes and anecdotes including a plug for Montgomery Ward catalogues, Mrs. Hensley’s eye incident, John Henderson’s dairy spill, Lawrence Dreyer in Germany, Sauer & Dahlberg market ailments, Bob Lang’s France letter, mice trouble for Mrs. Peebles, and Bruce Hobart misidentifying a rabbit with a bullet in a hole.
Washington sources say a government act to cap live cattle prices will be issued within 24 hours. The ruling would bar bids above 17.50 to 18.00 dollars per hundred pounds and raise slaughter subsidy from 1.10 to 1.60 dollars per hundred pounds on good and choice cattle. Taste Good Quick coffee cakes for Sunday breakfasts benefit from brown sugar and chopped almonds added in the last baking phase.
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