23 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1945
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication details and rates for subscriptions in several regions. Includes delivery instructions for evening papers and a contact telephone for delivery issues.
A wartime dispatch from Germany argues that destruction across central Europe and western Russia demands vast rebuilding. The article contends victors bear ultimate cost, as Europe’s rehabilitation is essential to revive world commerce and lift global prosperity.
Henry Wallace clashes with Secretary of Commerce Jones during a Roosevelt era dispute and secures Jones's removal. Wallace then takes the Commerce position, signaling a bold political rebuke and reshaping Texas and congressional dynamics as Jones gains political sympathy and Texan opposition to Roosevelt grows.
The article ponders Nazi aims after defeat, arguing they may still seek future domination or misread their fate. It notes Norway news of Norwegians landing and driving back German forces, suggesting only skeleton garrisons remain and liberation could come quickly.
Federal and state figures address wartime leadership and postwar policy. Names like George, Willebrandt, LeCompte and Curtis appear amid discussions of bank boards, congressional committees, and farm labor deferments as war mobilization and UN relief questions unfold.
Drew Pearson urges appointing a GI Joe to the peace conference, arguing youths who fought the war should have a voice and balance elderly diplomacy. He contrasts Churchill’s approach with a new, more flexible policy and notes Stettinius faces critique from Ickes while pursuing public relations.
Gov. Robert Blue announced the appointment of a three member Mississippi valley commission to work in navigation flood control and conservation along the Iowa bank of the river. Named were Fred T. Schwob director of the state conservation commission John Kerper Dubuque and Prof. L Crawford of the State University of Iowa.
The Ivan Lunds celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary by renewing their News-Telegraph subscription for the 31st year. A Griswold Street car mixup leads a neighbor to believe his car is stolen. Lowell Kline endures a run of misfortune after a house fire post quarantine. Gas rationing educates on steps between streets. Harlow Smith earns the absent minded professor label after pouring cream on pancakes.
In a rare New York visit, singer Lawrence Tibbett and wife host a cordial talk about war and sleep. Tibbett, praised for his artistry, shares insomnia troubles and routines to rehearse operatic parts, while Mrs. Tibbett sleeps through trains but hates hiss of radiators.
A light verse celebrating the joy of shared meals and lively company over solitary meals. The speaker prefers noise and toys to being alone, expressing delight in humor, chatter, and the presence of others during everyday life.
Cpl. David Gale Alexander medical technician receives the Bronze Star for administering first aid and plasma to a wounded soldier under machine gun fire in the South Pacific. Overseas 16 months, he served in New Caledonia Fiji Bougainville Guadalcanal where his division began the first Army offensive in November 1942.
Walnut high school held a declamatory contest Friday evening in the auditorium. Orris Drake won first in the oratorical division with What Is America. Joan Nissen took first in dramatic with Eyes. Norma Kay claimed first in humorous with At the Skating Rink. Avoca high school coach Miss Whetstone judged.
Des Moines reports Iowa law officers will study the Burlington Zephyr sabotage of Sept 14, 1942 in a two week FBI sponsored program. E E Kuhnel says the case remains one of the nation s top wartime unsolved crimes and will be examined in Cedar Rapids and other towns. Evidence including dynamite wiring and detonators will be examined to seek new leads. The Zephyr train, at 70 mph with 180 passengers, had nine of twelve cars damaged but no injuries.
Two town soldiers who lost limbs have qualified to drive cars. Clarence Shirer announced a program to assist returning disabled veterans in learning to handle a car. Staff Sgt. Thomas M. Dougherty of Sioux City, missing both arms, was approved by Michigan police for a license. Pvt. De Mont Erland of Vin ton, missing a leg, also qualified by Michigan police.
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