10 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
1
Atlantic Iowa newspaper lists publication details, office contacts, association memberships, and advertising rates. It includes mail subscription prices for various terms, carrier rates for Atlantic, and a notice instructing subscribers to call before 7 PM to change delivery or report issues.
Essay argues that fears of imminent shortages of coal oil and gas are overstated. It notes past warnings from strikes and transport issues, then suggests atomic power solar heat and other sources will replace dwindling supplies. Advances in science will keep humanity progressing with new energy sources and never end prosperity.
A meditation on global hunger contrasts Europe Asia and Africa with America. It notes millions suffer from famine in China India the Middle East and Africa while the United States enjoys surplus and can aid others. The piece urges gratitude for American abundance and the duty to help.
Czechoslovakia, once a Soviet satellite, signals its intention to attend the Paris conference on the Marshall plan for Europe relief. Russia may be allowing participation, hinting at a softened stance, as officials note Moscow’s habit of avoiding exclusion but often seeking to influence outcomes rather than aid progress.
The piece argues Moscow drains resources from its satellite nations to rebuild the Soviet Union, risking future revolutions. It rails against ongoing shortages of freight cars that waste wheat during harvest, urging simple, affordable fixes to prevent annual grain losses amid hunger.
Drew Pearson notes weather and crop patterns could influence Marshall plan outcomes as Russia's wheat and rye harvests threaten Western aid dynamics. He cites shifts in world food power and trade politics impacting U S policy and European relief efforts.
A poem-like notice quotes a retired swimmer admitting aging is passing, disliking dressing and undressing, and confessing loss of interest in swimming. It also mentions golf rage and a rival winner accused of unfair advantage with money.
A compact line from Edgar A. Guest reflects on generosity and need, suggesting a person parts with little they have yet face the future fondly. The verse emphasizes kindness and companionship as enduring resources in lean times.
The Marne Methodist vacation Bible school began Tuesday with an enrollment of 26. The program runs until July 20 with a closing program Sunday evening. Teaching staff include Mrs. Sid Russell, Mrs. C. Boyd, Joan Boyd, Mrs. Frank Garnsey, and Mrs. Ed Collina. supervisors are Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Kiskpaugh.
Plans are completed by the Dallas county rural youth organization to sponsor a county plowing contest set for the second week in September.
Readers critique city clocks in Times Square and landmarks noting public timepieces vary widely across buildings. The piece muses on subway train design by Budd, air conditioning attempts, and roll up windows to cut noise and eye strain. It also touches Rockefeller Center elms, campus politics, and past political shifts.
Des Moines July 10 Forty two people were killed in Iowa highway accidents during June this year, four more than in June last year, per the state department of public safety. The department noted flood curtailed traffic but said the increase was the largest monthly rise of the year.
Twenty five Griswold children enrolled for Red Cross swimming lessons to be held at Sunnyside Park Atlantic C S Tompkins in charge with Mrs Jack Rogers as vice chairman and Mrs Donald Casey of Griswold among the instructors.
Des Moines reports a new pay scale for Iowa patrolmen, game wardens, and mental hospital attendants. Experienced patrolmen will earn $190 to $210 monthly, with about a dozen reaching $210. 180 patrolmen affected, including 40 recruits. Wardens rise to $183.33, attendants to $80 to $150 plus maintenance. Supervisors gain 25 percent. Alfred Kahl commented.
Mrs Pred Schultz battles a swarm of bees in a six room north side flat. After landlord and city officials failed to evict them, police and two detectives with a florist bee expert explored cyanide gas as a method but learned all three families would need to vacate for 24 hours. Schultz awaits further suggestions.
Macedonia Miss Rosalie Smith soprano will present a recital at 4 30 p m Sunday in the concert hall of Joselyn Memorial Omaha Robert Snodgrass Corning pianist will play at 3 30 p m on game day in the lecture hall
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