30 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1947
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers must notify the office by 7 o clock if delivery is missed or altered. Changes of address, discontinuations, or other delivery notices should be sent to the office, not the carrier.
A filling station owner on East Seventh Street argues for strict enforcement of existing speed limits along the eastern city artery. He notes many vehicles exceed 60 mph as they approach the city center and suggests local enforcement and possibly speed-measuring devices to reduce speeding and save lives.
With rainy spring boosting mosquito numbers the chigger remains the dominant backyard pest. It targets soft skin around the belt and knees, bites quietly, causing days of intense itching after a brief presence. Larvae resemble tiny red spiders and inject fluids that dissolve flesh, prompting scratching. remedies include dimethyl phthalate and sulfur dust, while DDT is ineffective.
The Benton Harbor Michigan Remington Rand strike lasting five weeks ended after workers rejected a 7 cent per hour raise. Workers gain 20.80 more annually, but recovery of $270 lost during the strike will take about 13 years, prompting questions on the strike's worth.
Senator Taft plans to test public sentiment before deciding on a 1956 or upcoming presidential bid. He could have been the 1952 nominee if not for the Willkie surge, and a future run would face a crowded field with several dark horses and possible Dewey contenders. The piece notes the heat wave complicates public mood as voters weigh their options.
The piece argues Senator Brewster of Maine should fully investigate lobbying and profiteering linked to Pan American Airways and wartime contracts. It contrasts potential reach with skepticism that he will pursue the full web of influence surrounding government officials, luxury compounds, and key figures in aviation and defense.
Charla Dosen shares recipes and notes on zucchini salad and cooking in New York, comparing it to avocado flavor. The piece mentions Howard Hughes and Alice Roosevelt Longworth as phone savvy patrons, water sourcing in New York state, and public fascination with royal wedding coverage.
Arno Gossman of Elkader placed his 45 swarms into a two room shed to improve protection from outside hives. He built outer walls around each hive and insulated the space to reduce losses. A good clover season followed rains, with only seven swarms lost this year.
Local observers report reed signs placed near the lentatake area drawing attention to a proposed project. No official statements available yet as residents assess potential impacts and zoning considerations.
In Fremont County the typical yield for Clinton corn was 58.4 bushels per acre across 40 farmers. Reported yields ranged from 43 to 105 bushels per acre.
Iowa City area farmers say a 27 acre field four miles south of town has corn six to seven feet high with tassels forming. Tenant Robert Fountain and landlord D J Ahern note it as the tallest crop seen locally and credit crop rotation and May planting.
The statement notes record production still falls short of dealer demand and explains efforts to fairly allocate products geographically. It acknowledges dealers strive to distribute fairly but many items are being resold at inflated prices, drawing public criticism and concern for all involved.
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