14 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1947
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers who do not receive their paper in the evening may have it delivered if they call before 7 o clock, telephone 13673. For address changes or other delivery notices contact the office, not the carrier.
An Iowa editorial urges Governor Blue to call a special session to keep the 50 percent state income tax collection, arguing the state has funds to meet obligations and surplus incentives to spend. Proponents say maintaining the lower rate protects taxpayers and avoids waste, while opponents warn of future collection difficulties. The piece supports letting taxpayers retain cash now and preserving the 50 percent rate.
The piece argues Moscow uses eastern Europe rehabilitation to undermine the Marshall plan. It says Russia is too weak to aid satellites, which rely on Western nations for help. It warns satellite states face hunger and slow rebuilding while Moscow cannot stabilize itself.
Floods spark support for Missouri River control program. Backers win congressional interest and potential funds to begin work. Critics retreat and urge swift completion to prevent further flood losses and protect the valley’s future.
The piece notes the campaign for the Republican nomination is in full swing with Governors Stassen and Dewey and Senator Taft moving across regions to secure support. It points out the disguises of vacations and tours used to campaign and suggests the public should see through them.
Drew Pearson, in a letter to his daughter, blasts Congress for defending its members and failing to prosecute graft. He cites case after case of protect-the-club behavior, calls for strict ethics, and warns against the rise of demagoguery and public distrust in government.
Des Moines reports the Iowa state fair hosts an August 22 contest awarding 900 dollars in prizes across three divisions. Entries are limited by team weight from lightweight to heavyweight and rules/entry blanks available from the state fair secretary.
Cleveland July 14 police cruiser pulls before St Philipena's Catholic Church as Msgr Maurice F Griffin concludes the ninth mass. He announces the return of three stolen chalices after the prayers.
A diarist revisits Stony Brook near Smithtown on Long Island, recalling Bull Smith’s ride that granted land and the Adam Smith mill. He recalls the 1698 mill, rebuilt in 1750 with original timbers and a planned restoration to a wooden wheel, plus memories of a distant Kansas mill.
Des Moines July 14 A survey of 70 Iowa hospitals shows average monthly pay for hospital staff nurses is $150 with about 48 hours a week. Most nurses also receive board room and laundry worth about $14.50 weekly, though one hospital paid only 75 to 90 dollars monthly for a 64 hour week.
Poet Edgar A. Guest warns readers to consult a doctor for symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, breath issues, or persistent discomfort. The verse cautions against blind reliance on old remedies and emphasizes seeking professional medical advice rather than following grandma’s old cures.
Strawberry season is over but the bed needs rejuvenation for next year. County extension director Cliff Hardie says to plant anew every other year, rejuvenate after harvest, and crop the following year. Mark rows one foot wide, space centers three and a half to four feet apart, thin to six inches between plants, and spade the bed edges.
Audubon 4-H delegates Raymond Coglon Leroy Hansen Joe Murphy Amos Asmus Hal Haner Dean Owen and Jerold Heiken attended the state 4-H convention in Ames last week. They were accompanied by Harold Schmidt county youth assistant.
M. E. Schroeder of Oelwein plans another telephone call to General Franco in Spain after a prior long distance chat with V M Molotov. He also attempted calls to Mahatma Gandhi and George Bernard Shaw and reported poor connections with Gandhi and Shaw’s unlisted number. Schroeder hoped to discuss Indian independence and flying saucers. Don't drive if you drink.
Muscatine Iowa July 14 Top s Pit the Jack Cooper entry from Kansas City Missouri won the Pearl Button City trophy in yesterday speed boat races on the Mississippi river here.
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