13 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1951
Page
1
Representative William H. Tate introduces a bill to raise patrol strength from 160 to 275 amid 500 plus highway deaths and multimillion dollar traffic losses. He argues more officers and a speed limit law would improve control and cut accidents nationwide.
The plan of war in Korea shifts as U S troops retreat to prepared positions. The aim is a limited conflict with air power against China and ground defense to avoid a general war. The objective is to tie down Chinese divisions and weaken Reds while sparing U S and allies from large losses.
The March of Dimes drive begins Monday urging liberal gifts for 1951 polio relief. It notes that funds enable polio victims to walk run and live normal lives and warns near epidemics have increased demand on the fund.
The column notes Lewis opposes a miner wage freeze and praises higher pay. It contrasts Korea refugees’ despair with political gridlock between the president and Congress. It urges Iowa budget restraint and tax stability, urges expense cuts, and mentions bomb preparedness in schools amid fears of atomic threats.
A short verse reflecting on how lively children once troubled a narrator but now bring the quiet the speaker misses. The poem contrasts the chaos of youth with the current stillness and nostalgia for noisy, joyful scenes. The piece cites a 1951 copyright.
Minneapolis union teachers declared a strike to start at 7 30 a m next Monday to win wage increases. The Board of Education sought a court restraining order from Hennepin county district court as Judge Paul S Carroll prepared a ruling. Union clerical workers discussed joining. janitors had previously faced a court restraint after a $20 monthly raise demand.
The Atlantic News announces subscription pricing by carrier and mail across regions. Rates include monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual options, with different figures for Iowa, adjoining counties, nationwide, and Canada, reflecting postal classifications and circulation.
Washington Merry Go Round notes a Gillette committee plan to curb food price rises by changing livestock marketing and beef imports while urging flexibility in pork rations. It highlights broader GOP power in foreign policy and praises or critiques various officials and business leaders tied to wartime economics.
A Red Cross blood delivery saved Atlantic hospital on Christmas Day. Local barber Roy Preston has long served at the Hub, with founder roots dating to 1905. Small town vignettes include deer on a farm near Extra and a humorous tax quip from Mrs. Ralph Cockshoot.
Six more University of Iowa students join armed services while two former dropouts return. The total withdrawals rise to 314 as the community notes pedestrians wear white at night on roads.
George E. Sokolsky argues hysteria influences U S policy on European defense. He questions why Britain and France remain calm, notes Truman's speech and Eisenhower's mission, and urges factual disclosure on perils, allies, and participation ratios before committing Americans to Europe.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower at Atlantic Army HQ states he has no plans to visit Spain at the present time. The remark clarifies travel intentions amid ongoing wartime duties.
Roger W. Babson reflects on President Truman and Rep Hebert asking for national prayer, argues prayers require righteous living and proper decisions, notes influence of health weather and gravity on judgment, advocates cooler surroundings for officials, and endorses Truman’s stance on just governance.
A historical letter discusses superstition and science linking moon phases to ideas and behavior. The writer urges a broad study by officials and suggests printing daily weather and moon data on the Congressional Record front page at no extra cost.
Jane Colton Chase shares a long personal column on illness and recovery, noting bursitis and the return to activity, plus family troubles including Lula Kenney’s thrombosis. She recalls Senator Taft’s congress opening attire, Speaker Rayburn’s Christmas card practice, and plans for a May trip to Iowa.
Sterling residents Mr and Mrs William J Miller say their two year old son Mike bites the family dog Smokey. They plan to give up Smokey because they cannot send their child away.
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