21 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1950
Page
1
The author argues that missed chances in past wars warn against initial attempts to dominate. Free nations endure when initial onslaughts fail, and over time more people rise to oppose oppressors. History suggests no future world conqueror can permanently enslave free peoples.
The article argues McCarthy era charges against the state department aired before a congressional committee sparked sound and fury but showed committee decisions often reflect party bias rather than evidence. It lauds the committee majority for clearing the state department while criticizing the senator’s sensational charges aimed more at publicity than facts.
The piece argues Iowa would enter any future conflict in strong physical condition. Farms are well maintained with sturdy fences and paint, towns show new roofs and tidy homes, and business districts boast remodeled fronts. Iowa would be far better prepared than in the prior war.
Desperate for three months housing, about 300 workers need livable rooms or rental apartments. Roughly 100 families have trailers, the rest require housing. Contact Atlantic Chamber of Commerce at 1513. their stay would boost local business and payroll.
The Chamber of Commerce and its retail sales committee are to be congratulated on three summer dollar days that boosted Atlantic as a bargain center. The promotions were highly successful and more sales events follow, with a back-to-school merchandising drive planned for late August.
Editorial notes apologize for an ad error offering News-Telegraph at $6 a year for Cass county readers and clarifies mail and carrier subscription prices. The piece urges resilience in Korea with the war effort advancing despite temporary setbacks and emphasizes an overall favorable road to victory.
The speaker, recalling past detachment, reaffirms support for a baseball team after a winning streak. He notes memory of players returning as fans and vows to cheer for heroes and victories rather than errors or losses. The tone shows renewed loyalty aligned with current success.
A reflective note from Edgar A. Guest expresses steadfast loyalty to a sports team despite an ongoing string of defeats. The speaker, speaking in first person, asserts continued support and pride in the squad as the season unfolds.
Des Moines reports the Young Republicans endorse Ed Kallemyn of Pella for the state treasurer nomination at the Republican state convention. Alec MacKenzie of Cedar Rapids was elected state chairman after a close second ballot vote, 184 to 181, defeating Bill Peters of Fort Dodge.
The Atlantic News lists subscription prices for carriers and mail in Cass and surrounding counties, by state and country. Rates vary by region with one year at 7 dollars in Iowa and up to 10 dollars for Canada, plus shorter terms and monthly options.
Drew Pearson reports Oklahoma voters rally against Congressman Wickersham amid FBI scrutiny. Taxpayer funded salaries, inflated pay to youths, and kickbacks are alleged as several staffers receive pay and West Point offers. The piece notes a July 4 election loss and a pending runoff.
The nomination contest for state treasurer centers on Kallemyn and Merrill L. Abrahamson of Boone with five candidates in the field. The Young Republicans elected Mrs. Marcia Stradley of Des Moines as state vice chairman. Other officers elected include Wiley Mayne Sioux City national committeeman Jane Randall Williams Marshalltown national committeewoman Leroy E. McGinnis Marshalltown secretary Earl H. Miner Mount Pleasant treasurer and Sam McHose Nevada organizational chairman.
Two Iowa marine organized reserve units were ordered to active duty. The 21st Engineer Company based in the Quad Cities Davenport Moline East Moline Rock Island and Battery C Sixth 105 millimeter howitzer battalion in Waterloo were told to be ready to move within ten days of travel orders. Captain J B Johnson Jr inspector in charge said travel orders were expected to arrive.
A few days after issues emerged Maj. Dale K. DeKoster, head of the Waterloo unit, said he could not anticipate when the actual mobilization would take place.
The Interstate Commerce Commission directed Missouri Pacific to cut grain freight rates to Omaha and Council Bluffs, aligning with Kansas City on west of Concordia shipments. Changes must be in place by October 20.
Prince Aly Khan fell from a motor scooter in Capri and scraped his right arm and shoulder. He and Rita Hayworth sailed today from Capri to Amalfi, avoiding serious injuries, with past skiing injuries noted as not fully healed.
A compact history traces Korea’s 3000-year struggle for independence, from Mongol dominance to Japanese annexation and postwar division at the 38th parallel. It notes the Yangban aristocracy’s decline, repeated invasions, and shifting influence by China, Japan, and Russia.
Des Moines reports show eight GOP central committee posts open with two convention nominations pending for treasurer and short term secretary of agriculture. Several GOP members will not seek reelection, including Doud Gilliland and Hamill, with possible opposition to John Loughlin. Democrats meanwhile celebrate a harmonious convention with Jake More reelected and debates over Switzer and party finances.
Nels Kraecher of Harlan and Otha Wearin of Hastings addressed delegates while Alvin Meyer of Van Meter and W M Shaw of Newton attended. Ernest Seeman of Waterloo was absent. Wearin delivered the standout pep talk drawing the strongest applause. Kraschel closed with a telegram anecdote about Senator Gillette and offered support to the ticket with a flexible campaigning pledge.
Tokyo reports General MacArthur announced paroling eight war criminals from Sugamo Prison on August 2. Among them is former Lt. Gen. Chujiro Miura, age 62, with the group described as eligible under postwar clemency measures.
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