12 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
1
A displaced person explains why leaving homeland, citing lack of police protection and disappearances behind the Iron Curtain. The piece urges Americans to value democracy, advocate peaceful spread of freedom, and emphasize the individual over the state.
The text argues that recognizing the communist regime in China does not imply endorsing its actions. It contends recognition enables U S dealings, potential influence, and possible trade and cooperation, suggesting such a move could promote democracy and check communism rather than support it.
A scientist fears that smell may fade from humans as evolution proceeds and another suggests feet and legs could weaken from disuse due to modern transport. The passage argues that organs unused may disappear or transform as living habits change, noting reduced need to hunt by nose and potential new foot forms.
A reflective poem by Edgar A. Guest equates time to manna given each day. It warns that saved hours spoil and urges living in the present, embracing the day's bread to toil and prosper without hoarding time. The verse emphasizes daily renewal and the perishability of hours.
Members of the Congregational church in Lewis held a basket dinner Sunday. Officers elected: H. G. Marker deacon Wm Lawton deacon Mrs Virgil Jobe deaconess Ralph Nichols trustee Glen Kennedy treasurer Chris Peterson financial secretary Mark Smith clerk Mrs Marion Johnson pianist. Rev A O Kentyon resigned effective April 10 or May 1 due to ill health. Dont drive if you drink.
Des Moines reports Board of Control urged its 14 institutions to conduct new fire prevention surveys after a Davenport hospital fire. Fort Madison penitentiary and Woodward Hospital and School already replied. Warden Percy Lainson says the prison has a capable fire department and night guards in each cellhouse with patrols every half hour. farm buildings pose the greatest risk, though fire marshal recommendations have been followed.
Lee Thompson Smith, president of the Real Estate Board of New York, proposes wiring automobile horns so they only sound when cars are in motion to reduce horn noise during traffic jams. This plan targets fidgety motorists and aims to curb unnecessary honking in urban congestion.
Atlantic Iowa news page reports on the Poe Berenice Beer case with editorial notes. Publication details list editors, offices, and contact numbers. Subscriptions and mailing rates across Cass county and wider Iowa regions are provided.
President Truman hosted a private birthday luncheon for Speaker Sam Rayburn, presenting a hat and joking about age. The event featured both Democrats and Republicans, including Lyndon Johnson, with Rayburn sharing memories and vows about American democracy. Patman previews a report on monopoly growth and antitrust reforms aimed at tightening federal oversight.
Lawmakers contemplate a House led probe into overseas trips by members citing wasteful spending. A customs official hints at abuse of exemptions and notes 1949 junket costs reaching about 6 million dollars in military transport, lodging, and entertainment.
It is dangerous to use gasoline in a kerosene range as kerosene ranges are designed for kerosene only. Gasoline is more flammable and poses a high risk when used in stoves built for kerosene. Even with kerosene, great caution is advised.
For years Ohio has led in clay and clay products with early work before 1680. The state benefits from extensive fire clay reserves and large shale deposits, plus skilled craftsmen and ceramic engineers driving the industry today.
The article explains that watch quality hinges on jewel cutting setting and precise measurements rather than quantity. Jewels reduce friction between moving parts, serving an engineering purpose in timekeeping.
Dean Acheson and others assess Chiang Kai-shek as uniquely capable amid China's long era of fragmented leadership. The piece recalls his rise from 1927 to 1949, his famed stubbornness, and brushes of personal life including his marriage to Meiling Soong and his partial Christian conversion. It frames his resilience against repeated revolutions and Japanese aggression.
A cautionary note advises hunters to watch for a deer's white tail and a white handkerchief to identify a target. It warns to await a shoulder shot and not shoot if the shooter’s shoulder is visible.
By Beymour Topping Mao Tzu Tung remains in Moscow four weeks after arriving for talks with Stalin. Observers say he seeks economic aid and relief from the Manchurian charter, with famine in North China and Manchuria unable to meet export quotas. Stalin wants concessions in Asia, while Mao’s position could be strengthened by British recognition and a potential regional Tito in Japan.
Winchester judge rules Charles B Henry's will granting income to John Kerr school pupils in three grades cannot be set up as a perpetual trust. The bequest of about $100000 income, roughly $4000 yearly, was intended for gifts at Christmas and Easter with a soda and bubble gum suggestion. Relatives from Washington and Baltimore contested the will.
Mrs. Lois M. Phillips of Waterloo is named inspector for the state board of cosmetology by Health Commissioner Dr. Walter L. Bierring. She will replace Helen Blaskey who resigned effective Jan. 15. appointment effective April 1. Salary set at 2280 dollars annually.
Adair’s Adair-Clyde Edwards retires from the U S postal service after 32 years of service. He served as local postmaster and Des Moines city carrier, starting as a rural carrier in Adair on March 12, 1917 and ending his career in 1949.
The bread and newspaper trades operate as 24 hour systems with products baked wrapped distributed and sold within a single day. This practice underscores the speed and efficiency of the American consumer goods sectors.
Madison bowler Connie Schwoegler and his bride Valeria Loudden, married two days earlier at Bellevue, Indiana, are honeymooning in Milwaukee. Schwoegler was the world individual match bowling champion in 1942 and 194?. this brief notes his statut and recent marriage.
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