26 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1948
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph bulletin outlines subscription prices for local and out of town readers and instructs subscribers who miss their evening paper to call 7 PM at telephone 13670 to arrange delivery. It also directs readers to report address changes or service notices to the office.
The letter argues outside experts could assess property to ensure fair valuations and uniform taxation. It cites two similar inventory items and notes current disparities across properties. Supporters say county-wide appraisal firms could raise accuracy, lower levies, and improve tax distribution, with several districts already experimenting.
An article laments past wastefulness and highlights rising conservation efforts across the United States. It links fuel, food, and mineral shortages to a nationwide push for prudent use of resources and future readiness.
Mayor Robert Wilburn and the city council press to force itinerant merchants doctors and itinerant Lice visitors to pay license fees under city ordinances. Several paid fines have been issued but court actions are expected to challenge the ordinance. Public sentiment supports licensing as a community aid and cost recovery, though many visitors resist paying. Police have largely handled fee collection to date.
Dwight Griswold, former Nebraska governor and US aid watchdog in Greece, accuses Greek officials of diverting American funds. He urges pressure to remove some officials and notes Greece is hard to monitor while noting historical cold records in Iowa and long-ago winters.
The piece outlines Andrew Mellon family influence on General Motors and steel allocations, with figures like Richard Mellon, Averell Harriman, and brewery figures in Washington policy. It notes GM production, steel access debates, and potential board placements as industry and government actors seek wider steel use.
Poet Edgar A Guest reflects on Christmas cards stored away after the season. Women busy with dusting keep the home tidy while men prefer order and routine, leaving little trace of holiday cheer. The verse ends with a cautionary line about drinking and driving.
A Lions club with 35 charter members was organized in Exira sponsored by Audubon Lions club. Maurice Hime was elected president. Other officers include W. T. Minerman, QO. W. Masching, Don Eagen, Vernie Frederiksen, B. J. Beers, Mirris Bryson, Rev. Virgil Neville and Ronald Spoo. Committee chairs are Jerry Finnerty, Alvah Jorgensen and Morris Bryson. Audubon attendees were Earl Garautte Judson Rentmire E. B. Stubblefield John Kinkefus and A. N. Stroh. George Hartman and Charles Wilson from Atlantic Lions club attended.
Griswold Dr M B Weir was slated to speak at the Griswold Lions charter night on Monday January 26 in the high school auditorium. Lions wives and guests were invited with dinner prepared by the Methodist church women.
A Baton Rouge telegram recalls Harry Passington and Harry Wilson with tributes from friends. Felix Dezauche extols Louisiana hospitality while Caruso recordings delight readers. The York fire alarm calendar piece and McNaught Syndicate release conclude a mosaic of letters and notes from New York to Reading and York.
The Audubon Iowa herd of E. C. Rasmussen earned a type classification score of .858 from Judge E. E. Ormiston of Illinois, placing it in the top 10 percent of Ayrshire herds. National Secretary C. T. Conklin announced the six-strong herd includes four very good cows and two good plus, with over 20 000 Ayrshires in the U S and at least 552 classified. The Rasmussen Ayrshires are one of 16 classified herds in Iowa.
Kimballton directors met Tuesday evening and organized the bank for the year with Dr. Lee as president and H. S. Aamoth as vice president Anker Hald joining the finance board to replace Thomas Christensen who retired. Bank staff remain H. S. Aamoth V Trukken Leona Jorgensen and Rita Hansen.
Washington report of Walter S. Gifford annual message to stockholders notes 1947 gains: 2.8 million new telephones, total 28.5 million, 12 million more calls daily, 1.5 million waiting list. Western Electric at record output, $114 million in rate increases approved or effective in 28 states. Over $1.1 billion raised in 1947. employee stock plan covers 250,000 workers owning 1.43 million shares. conversions, payroll deductions start December. emphasizes adequate rates, capital for new plants, and public service.
Andrew C. Nelson, a longtime director and officer, offered his resignation at the annual meeting. Stockholders elected Arnold Farstrup as president with G. B. Jensen named vice president and other officers chosen.
President W Masching, secretary Verner H Petersen, treasurer Nis Nissen, Ras Mus Nissen and Bill Jacobsen named to the board in a restructuring notice. Start sooner drive slower live longer campaign prompts safe transport messages.
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