17 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1951
Page
1
The piece criticizes official sources and observers for conflicting views on UN actions and Korea. It argues that the public pleads for prudent leadership to avoid disastrous errors and seeks a cautious, non escalatory response from the administration.
The piece criticizes the UN cease fire, notes unresolved Korea tensions, and urges Congress to curb peacetime spending. It laments the passing of Joan Exyers and praises his community presence. It argues for calm, pragmatic risk assessment amid wartime jitters.
A fire in the Anita Theatre projection room Sunday at 10 04 p m caused $350 damage to the building and $2150 to contents. Insurance covers the loss. The Anita volunteer fire department also fought a roof fire at the Hayes Redburn home Saturday evening from sparks.
A public safety notice warns motorists to take it easy on the road and allow extra time, emphasizing that speeding risks failing to reach destinations. It advocates caution and patience for all drivers to prevent accidents and injuries.
The notice lists subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic and mail prices for Cass and adjoining counties, Iowa and U S, with annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. It notes editorial and mailing details and affiliations for the News-Telegraph Publishing Company.
The piece traces Charlie Fischetti’s income reporting from 1940s Chicago gambling rings across Kansas City St. Louis Indiana and Florida. It notes minimal taxes paid despite large underreported sums and contrasts with rivals like Tony Accardo. It also recounts Fischetti’s racketeering links and multiple arrests, ending with his current Acapulco hideout and Kefauver committee pressure.
Iowa State College officials criticized the Strayer report on Iowa's three state-supported colleges at a faculty meeting. ISC business manager B N Platt said enrollment and cost projections are outdated by military developments, noting the pre Korean war basis and questionable building estimates.
The Audubon county Farm Supply company held its annual meeting with an oyster supper and program at the Memorial building Friday evening. C. Johnson of Des Moines, general manager of the affiliated companies, was the main speaker. Lawrence Nelson, farm bureau president, and Ed Steen, the company manager, gave short talks. Delmar Patterson of Atlantic sang two solos. About 300 persons attended the meeting.
Iowa congressmen Reps. Hoeven Dolliver and Jensen oppose an 824 548 federal appropriation for government power lines in their districts saying private power companies can supply rural electrification and that federal funds are unjustified. They will fight the proposal in President Truman's budget.
At a Wednesday council meeting Marne Merton Seymour resigned as mayor. Elmer Eagen was elected the new mayor and Leonard Smith appointed marshall to serve the town.
The piece analyzes U S foreign aid from July 1 1945 to June 30 1960 totaling about 26 billion dollars benefiting Great Britain China Korea and ERP countries. It questions pricing disparities and bookkeeping while urging congressional scrutiny of ECA records and potential impacts on American interests.
A 1951 King Features syndicated opinion snippet warns that complaints from Flong Kong reflect strain over a new American emir risking trade. It suggests if communist China gains leverage, British interests in Hong Kong and Singapore could vanish, underscoring high stakes in Asia-Pacific trade and security.
A fragmented verse piece contemplates a smiling mood signaling a parking space, random musings on fortune and fame, and friendship lasting a lifetime. It shifts to a woman’s hat purchase, claiming personal taste matters, then touches on war as sacrifice and personal wrongs.
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board raised the cash down payment on stock purchases and short sales to 75 percent, higher than prior controls. Other limits include 50 percent for houses, 33 percent for autos, and 25 percent for major household goods, aiming to curb inflation.
Officials see no strong link between excessive credit and rising stock market activity or prices in recent months, despite inflationary speculation appearing outside and inside the market.
Marne Mrs Clyde McFadden learns of the death of her cousin Arling George after a heart attack. Mr George is a son in law of Mrs Nellie Foulke.
Funeral services for Patrick Corrigan 78 of Omaha, a former Casey resident who died January 3 were held in Omaha January 6. Burial was in West Lawn cemetery. He is survived by his wife Leona Gardner of Y and a daughter Mrs Jase Pinnell of Omaha. Attending from Casey were Mr and Mrs T Lawler with Mrs Lawler a cousin.
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