17 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1945
Page
1
House Republican Leader Martin proposes seeking an international agreement to eliminate compulsory military service as a basic step toward lasting global peace. The argument warns that nations ready for war hinder true peace and favor a strong international police over individual armies to prevent wars.
The Potsdam meeting could yield decisive shifts in the Pacific war. President Truman aims to trade with Stalin to secure Russian entry against Japan or Manchuria if needed, potentially immobilizing Japanese divisions and easing an invasion. The outcome hinges on promises Russia may make to aid U.S. objectives.
The senate considers a 65 cent per hour minimum wage but urges geographic distinctions. The piece argues against uniform wage floors, noting urban rural living cost gaps and the risk to part time youth jobs and small industries. It compares wage impacts to price freezes and production costs.
The article condemns the Roosevelts for family financial dealings tied to external firms and calls for reforms to prevent future presidents' relatives from similar ventures. It also argues that U S air power has devastated Japan, leaving no safe area or supply lines for the enemy as B 29 bombers continue raids.
A 1941 confidential Ford-Werke memorandum reveals Dr. H F Albert urged maintaining an American majority in Ford Germany to influence production and sales. The plant in Cologne allegedly used American materials and helped German exports, raising postwar policy questions for Truman Berlin talks and U S business roles.
A collage of personal sketches covers Ida Wyman and Isabel Paterson as journalists, Lowell Thomas’s education, salt smuggling in India and Ireland, champagne shipments during wartime, and various anecdotes about misspelled names, woodpeckers, and a Harrisburg reader. The piece blends reflections on publishing errors and cultural trivia.
Warn drivers to reduce speed when children are present near highways and to be prepared to stop instantly if needed. Emphasizes cautious driving around residential areas and school zones to prevent accidents.
A brief poem contrasts the oriental poppy with tulips and roses, presenting the poppy as a herald of beauty. The verse notes the poppy’s scarlet flare and its quiet prelude to summer blooms, framed as a modest preface to grander flowers.
Major Raymond Johnson reports a Washington trip with a strong tail wind at 11 000 feet taking about 2 hours 20 minutes. Maurice Clithero and Charlie Jenkins engage in a humorous golf exchange over a ball tossed to aid a putt and a bought club. Edward Cole delivers six ears of sweet corn to Dick Bell on July 15, sparking playful contest over timing.
In the Cole basement corn seedlings faced several setbacks, including a water softener mishap. Pool staff contend with adults wading with shoes, while E. L. Moe and Dr. Golden join the unlawful pastime. Explanations cite youngsters' falls requiring rescue. Geraldine Anstey to Massena will start second grade, Miss Marjorie Meyer to teach third. Two teaching vacancies remain for fifth grade and junior high.
The school board added two new instructors for the local public school. Mrs. Howard Yost of Ilwin will teach the primary and first grade, expanding staff. Further hires include Miss [missing].
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