26 Jan 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1949
Page
1
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists delivery options and subscription rates for carrier and mail customers in Atlantic Iowa and nearby areas. It includes guidance for evening delivery issues and a notice to subscribers about addressing changes and delivery problems.
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce elected new officers and a board at its first meeting Monday night. The group plans to visit nearby cities to study operations and promote community advancement while stressing the need for cooperation to strengthen Atlantic's business environment and prevent decline.
Howard A. Marshall notes the sudden death of Toward Maret, a man who grew from a youth into a business leader and benefactor of the community. He maintained ties with old friends, offered service to individuals and the city, and contributed money and leadership to many local projects. His loss is a severe blow to family, friends, and the community.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will name the outstanding citizen of the year. Nominations must be sent in to The News Telegraph or Don Young. Citizens are urged to recognize someone who has done excellent work for the community.
The Atlantic Alcoholics Anonymous group, calling itself Triple-A, seeks a club room as it continues to operate without a meeting space. They may not be able to pay rent initially but aim to contribute as they grow. The group emphasizes practical Christianity and community welfare through AA.
An editorial notes a 41 000 displaced persons intake with fewer than 100 needing aid and praises their community settlement. It criticizes unemployment benefit abuse by 200 Hawaii vacationers in Florida and questions federal agencies for delaying suitable work placement.
Drews Pearson reports Treasury friction under Snyder with no clear tax plan. Bricker-Dewey dispute echoes in politics as Ellender Foley housing bill faces liberal opposition. Inauguration backstage humor and diplomatic shifts color the new term outlook.
Howard Hill of the State Farm Bureau urged Congressmen to push lard exports to Europe under the European relief program. He noted lard prices as low as a few cents per pound and that January-MMarch export allocations total 72.5 million pounds, down from 96 million last year, despite rising cold storage stocks.
The author recalls a Haiti visit and contrasts its rugged beauty with Times Square while noting a bicentennial celebration push. He reviews Fulton Oursler's The Greatest Story Ever Told as well told and suitable for a rainy Sunday. He also mentions a reader letter about the Omaha disaster and pays tribute to mortician Leo Hoffmann.
Three ways to peace of mind are to be kind and fair. Do not say harsh words when differences arise, and remember we are brothers though thoughts differ. The piece contrasts gentleness with discord and urges consideration in daily conduct.
Griswold families including Dr. and Mrs. M. B. Weir Mr. and Mrs. Joe Copenhaver and others met Sunday January 16 at the George Hartman home in Santa Barbara California. The Copenhavers returned home recently while the Weirs plan to stay until April 1. Perleys have sold their Santa Barbara home and will move to an apartment there.
A woman is called to Monroe to the home of her son Leland and his family due to illness in the household.
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