25 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph announces its publishing details and rates. It lists offices, editors, associations, and representative staff. It also provides a delivery notice advising subscribers to call 7 pm for evening service and to contact the office for changes or discontinuations.
A public reflection argues that a Will before the Winds legislature would shift aged parent support from families to the state. The piece warns paternalism erodes rights, incentives, and national vigor, urging a choice between paternalism and rugged individualism as history warns.
A furloughed sailor reports civilians loafing at the Norfolk Virginia navy yard earning high pay while sailors do similar work for less and sleep on the job. He urges a work ethic push in the new federal program to force a full day’s work from all personnel to ease labor shortages.
In remarks that echo desperation, observers view Japanese premier Keiso and Nazi leaders as panicked figures with few victories left. Propagandists urge mobilization, but critics argue the rhetoric betrays the nations’ shrinking prospects and looming defeat.
The author laments Hitler's grip on the German people despite military setbacks. He notes unwavering belief in the Fuehrer, warns against following false prophets, and contrasts grim war news with the coming spring in Iowa. The piece closes with caution about rough weather before spring.
A haphazard note from Fiuter Lee Segall in New York mentions Houston and Texas currency. It reflects on the Republic of Texas one dollar promissory notes and prints an engraving by En dicott & Clark in New Orleans, with a scene and inscription. The piece also touches Dorothy Parker and Alan Campbell, her farming ventures, and Amy Vanderbilt’s remarks on travel and the Picayune name origin.
Brigadier General Anthony C. McAuliffe nominated for major general after famed Bastogne defense. He is deputy commander of the 101st airborne division and attained the Distinguished Service Cross in late December. Roosevelt also sent two other three star promotions for Wedemeyer Gerow and Simpson to the Senate.
Washington reports Gen Marshall warned roosevelt that Belgian winter illness and exposure felled more soldiers than bullets. The piece notes worn boots and clothing shortages, lend lease ideas, and Texas political maneuvering around Jesse Jones while naming figures like FDR, Hall Wallace, Coke Stevenson, and Gov. Stevenson in a broad wartime political panorama.
A short poem reflecting on how people are controlled by possessions and desires. It contrasts birth and life with the things that captivate hearts and minds, from wealth to beauty, art to status, describing them as a form of slavery.
Fort Madison residents Miller Davis and Vern Johnson of Burlington found three bullet holes in their car after rabbit hunting. Highway patrolmen are investigating the shooting of the car, which was parked on a side road near Wever.
The War Food Administration says agriculture must enlist at least four million emergency workers to meet food needs, up from last year's volunteer total. Farm manpower declines due to military service and rural migration to war industries, lowering supply to wartime lows. Appeals will be broadcast and recruiting conducted through twelve thousand local farm labor offices.
Pittsburgh Doris Montag of Cresco Illinois is among four high school students selected from a national essay contest to appear on America's Town Meeting radio program debating universal military training for youth.
Des Moines reports Iowa's 99 counties and 22 urban chests met their goals in the national war fund campaign. Carl Weeks of Des Moines announced Iowa raised 2,468,492 dollars, surpassing the quota by 308,651 and achieving a 114 percent record, the first state to exceed 2,000,000 and reach the goal.
Des Moines reports that veterinarians in Iowa join the mechanized war effort by supplying meat and dairy products for troops rather than tending army horses. Dr. C. A. Hawthorne, president of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, confirmed the service, noting over 150 Iowa veterinarians are in uniform.
Des Moines district OPA director Walter D. Kline said last Saturday's ration coupon theft in Fort Dodge was a professional job, not amateur. A list of missing serial numbers has been sent to law enforcement nationwide.
An improved powder called FASTEETH sprinkles on upper and lower plates to hold them firmer. It is alkaline and non acidic with no gummy taste and prevents sour denture odor. Sold at drug stores for easier, more comfortable use.
FCA Agent Nels G. Kraschel announced that Omaha Iowa farmers and their cooperatives borrowed more than 34 million dollars from the Omaha Farm Credit administration in 1944, a substantial increase over the prior year.
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