16 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1945
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists subscription details and delivery guidance for Atlantic readers. It explains evening delivery options by calling a number before 7 o clock and clarifies not to contact The News Telegraph for this service.
A wartime policy pushes farm youth from Iceland and other states as food security looms. The piece argues lack of farm labor threatens production, risking farm sales and uncultivated land while urging Allies to boost grain output to feed liberated nations and sustain democracy.
The piece praises Allied recoveries from an early low point in the Pacific campaign. It notes a rebuilt mobile force and improved transportation and supply, with air power opening assaults on the Japanese homeland. It argues Japan’s defenses weaken as Allied bombers press toward victory.
The note highlights forty billion dollar corporations in the U S led by motor vehicle output with cigaret production ranking high and surpassing clothing. It notes the Norwegian government in exile may resign on liberation to let citizens choose their future. It ends with a reflection on aging after a fall on icy streets.
Two girls and a boy were born two months premature to Mr and Mrs George McLaund in Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids Illinois. Rebecca Anne the first girl died twelve hours after birth. The physician said the remaining two babies were in an incubator and would need at least a week to exit the danger period.
Rebecca Anne weighed 2 pounds 12 ounces born at 11:30 p m Monday. The second girl weighed 2 pounds 13 ounces arrived at 12:05 a m Tuesday and the boy 10 minutes later. Mr and Mrs McLaud moved from Fort Dodge three years ago and have four other children. The father was to be inducted into the armed services Jan 23 but received a 60 day deferment after his wife wrote to selective service officials.
Hubert Herring, author and California lecturer, visits New York en route to Argentina and discusses family life. Nearby, a fire at the Bruns house injures Mother Bruns, while Auntie Ida remains active despite age. Also noted is vacant Park Avenue blocks awaiting new construction and a retrospective on Jassie Condon linked to the Lindbergh case.
A reflective poem notes the art museum as a calm refuge from the market’s noise. It praises saintly paintings of angels and monks by Dutch masters, describing sober and drunk scenes, serene maids, and a timeless sense that yesterday and tomorrow blur. The refrain hints the old endure despite cold winds.
Washington report critiques a two year, 110000 dollar House inquiry into the Federal Communications Commission. It exonerates Corcoran, Noble, and Fry while blaming personal grudges led by Rep. Cox, and notes broader harm to public trust in Congress and government.
A brief poetic verse reflects on夏 time and enduring beauty amid halls and stone walls. The speaker notes that the rapture of a moment remains with those who know it, suggesting lasting emotion beyond fleeting scenes.
The Busy Bee club at Norway Center School, led by Mildred Ratashak, met Friday afternoon with teacher Mildred Pine presiding. Members gave biographical sketches of January birthday honorees including Paul Revere, James Wolf, and Daniel Webster.
James Watt, Robert Lee, Robert Burns, William McKinley, Robert Service, Ben Jonson and Benjamin Franklin are named. February 2 marks the club’s next meeting date.
Audubon County organizes for the infantile paralysis drive this week. County chairman Mrs G F McFadden and vice chair Mrs Clarence Carl lead efforts with treasurer Mrs A A Kruse and secretary Mrs M M Morrow. Solicitors appointed for precincts and town blocks.
Notes from Atlantic area recount Trojan Coach Arthur Yates fearing mumps derail season with two players untouched by the illness and a third possibly lacking immunity. Snatches of local life include Billy Beekman’s papal medal charity, a luxury tax rumor from England, a busier city parking scene, 99 year old Mrs. Mary Hancox’s upcoming birthday, sea voyage rumors about Tokyo Rose, a stray swan at the light plant, and Pvt. Joe Zoucha’s infantry violin aid in Belgium.
Guthrie Center court reporter Adair W. C. Southwick, working for District Judge Norman Hayes, sustained injuries in an incident at the courthouse. The report notes the involvement of court staff and ongoing investigation by local authorities.
The civilian population consumed seven percent more food in 1843 than the prewar average of 1935 to 1939, indicating improved availability or demand during the period.
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