25 Jan 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1947
Page
1
Andrew Vélefeld and Al Capone are noted as dead amid reflections on Volstead and Prohibition. Capone, once powerful in Chicago’s underworld, died mentally and wanders a Florida estate. Vélefeld’s death is marked as Volstead’s passing, prompting commentary on morality and legacy.
A reader proposes forming an Alcoholics Anonymous chapter in the area and shares personal experiences with recovery. The piece laments surplus potato destruction while hunger remains, calls for careful labor legislation, and notes the indictment of a U S congressman on graft charges. It also honors Iowa pioneer Oscar W Peterson and his legacy in Cass County.
Representatives meeting yesterday named Robert Thomas of Fort Madison to lead a committee. The group resolved that selling liquor by the drink would improve control in cities and towns and divert revenue from a wasteful “going down the rat hole.”
A long run of Navy reversals over Solomon’s Island and a mine test base in Maryland creates construction delays and wasted materiel. The wartime shift to permanent ordnance center housing then flip flops again leaving veterans housing scarce and steel framework stacked awaiting orders.
A hall crowded with guests commemorates Edgar A. Guest as he marks a lifetime of service. Praise flows for a gracious mind and a life of useful deeds, with thoughts on fame and esteem earned through steady effort. A closing note ties in school safety by urging observance of school stop signs in Iowa.
A reader quiz presents statements about Iowa geography. Answers indicate true or false with a scoring rubric: four correct yields superior, three correct average, fewer than two means weak knowledge.
The annual patrons meeting of the Farmers' Cooperative Creamery is held today at the American Legion hall. John Quist of the Iowa Creameries Association and Larry Williams of Iowa Life Insurance speak, with Ralph Clark serving as creamery manager.
Fans joined players in an oncourt fundraiser dropping coins into a large basket between halves. The event at Avoca raised 25 dollars and 90 cents. In Griswold, John and Mrs. Bateon sold their 120 acre Orin Rush area farm. the Larsons have not decided their new location.
A garbled county file hints at harvest prospects for lemons and pies. A Red Letter Day marks Mrs. James Howorth’s celebration, while Mrs. Dula Thompson visits a hospital for childbirth in Council Bluffs. A patient in the ward shares a name with another bed companion, both identified as Mrs. Jo Fipeon.
Kay Honged of Des Moines a senior in the college of law and president of Delta Theta Phi social fraternity has been nominated for the honor based on service to the school leadership and practical qualifications and scholastic achievement.
Washington January 28 the senate concedes the nomination of Miss Frances Perkins secretary of labor in the Roosevelt administration to a seat on the civil service commission Confirmation was by voice vote with no objection
The text argues that the Labour and socialist governments face shortages of coal and raw materials, with factories hampered by manpower limits. Attlee appeals for greater effort, while exports lag behind domestic needs as Britain struggles to endure hardship and await recovery. Protagonist hopes Britain will endure.
The Audubon Chamber of Commerce announces updated closing times for local stores. On regular days all stores will close at 5 30 p m while certain helper stores will close at 1 00 p m. The rule takes effect soon.
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