11 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
1
A historical assessment notes Russia under martial law punishes late workers and missing a day’s work. It describes shortages of eggs and meat, high clothing costs, crowded housing, scarce laundry, collective farming, and strict control on religion, art, science, and information while urging tolerance for the regime amid external threats.
Opinion urges Iowa Republicans to cut expenses at home instead of pushing higher state taxes. The piece argues federal taxes rise while state spending grows, claiming voters see no difference between taxes from Washington or Des Moines and calling for genuine economy in Iowa.
Publication notice lists prices for carrier and mail subscriptions across regions and durations. It states editors and contact lines, post office entry date, and association memberships.
Drew Pearson reports two distinct U N retreats in Korea from Manchuria to the 38th parallel and to Hungnam, with careful planning in the second phase. He notes friction with South Koreans, liaison problems, and a cautious view that casualty losses were heavy for the 2nd division, while Chinese strength ran near 96,000.
The state owned British rail system announced 369 trains will be taken out of service on Monday to conserve coal amid the ongoing fuel crisis.
Kathleen McDermott, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter McDermott, was chosen winner in the D A R good citizenship contest at Walnut High School. She will compete in the county contest in February. McDermott is a senior. Don't drive if you drink.
George Sokolsky explains Herbert Hoover crafts speeches by extensive drafting and critique. He notes Hoover writes longhand, seeks experts for critique, and relies on revision rather than hired speech-writers. Sokolsky defends Hoover against ghostwriter claims and urges accuracy by reporters.
Des Moines harness racing star Mel Harmening is named the United States Trotting Association's No. 2 percentage driver for the 1950 season with 67 victories in 226 starts for a 4.54 rating.
A survey of main Southern California plants shows it will take at least a year to reach half of wartime production. President Truman aims for 60 000 planes annually in the emergency. Planemakers say they can expand to needed capacity if materials tools and labor are available. Douglas Aircraft Corp notes wartime output near 100 000 a year at peak but is currently operating at about one fourth of that maximum.
Carolyn Purcell, advised to remove her eyes to survive cancer, travels with her mother to Mayo Clinic for eight hours of exam after alternative help from Shriners in Atlanta. Local support helps fund a plane trip despite the family's limited funds.
Fragmentary notes mention doctors advising earlier start and slower drive with no evidence of engine failure. claims about living longer appear in incomplete text. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable.
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