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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1949
Page
2
The Sunnyside pool opens tomorrow amid joy from children and teens who now enjoy a modern bathhouse with pure water and a clean bottom. The piece compares today’s sanitized facility favorably with past muddy, fever-prone outdoor swimming holes and notes improved health benefits and safety for swimmers.
The Hoover report notes civil employees rising from 570 000 to 2 000 000 and bureaus from unknown to 1 800. Government costs reach 42 billion compared with 35 billion twenty years earlier. The commission estimates 4 billion in savings if adopted, but Congress shows little appetite to cut spending, seeking new revenue instead unless taxpayers push back.
Congressional inquiry into the nations atomic energy program is vital for global impact. While differences of opinion will arise among developers, the atomic energy commission should harmonize views without excessive criticism, acknowledging that errors are inevitable in this new field.
The piece argues Russia will refuse any reduction in German reparations. It cites the Soviet belief that victory earns spoils and the need to seize German goods as reasons the Reds would block steps to ease economic pressure in their zone.
The piece warns that a Georgia lynching could boost communist propaganda to attack democracy. It also notes peonies in bloom and praises their beauty and colors. Congress debates adjournment as last minute measures surge, urging orderly process and adequate consideration for legislation.
The poem presents a domestic dream where a wife imagines a happy life with a white enamel sink, fine chinaware, and shared household duties. She envisions caring for children, baking their favorite cake, and tucking them in at night, finding fulfillment in a stable home.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest evokes a man’s devotion and a home’s shelter as a remedy for bitterness, reflecting themes of affection and stability in daily life.
Oakland hosts East Potawatomi county homemakers day at the Masonic temple with Martha Logan of Swift & Company as speaker. She will demonstrate meats and food prep. Nine outstanding rural homemakers receive recognition and family living exhibits are shown. A silver tea follows the afternoon program. Pedestrians should wear white at night on highways.
Advertisement page lists publication details for Atlantic News Telegraph and rates for carrier and mail subscriptions across regions. Includes office address, editorial staff, association memberships, and sample prices for 1 month to 1 year subscriptions in Iowa and nationwide Canada.
An Ee Charlocd and V. V. McNitt recount Sunnybank at Terhune’s New York editor years. They describe annual spring luncheons at Sunnybank with lobster, peas, soup, desserts, and music, noting lingering dogs, gardens, and staff. The piece reflects on friendships, writing careers, and reader responses to Cities of America features.
Griswold John Jenkins receives word that his eldest brother George Jenkins 77 died at Ridgeway Missouri He was the first death among nine siblings Son of Mr and Mrs W L Jenkins of Ridgeway Survivors include six brothers Albert Earl John Griswold Arthur Emerson William and W L plus two sisters Mrs William Busse Cheyenne Wyoming and Mrs Robert Jenkins Griswold Missouri
Daring portrait of Floyd Odlum wielding influence in the Truman administration. The piece outlines his control over directors, secret commissions, and moves to place allies in key posts, plus investments in Argentine utilities and involvement with the National Security Resources board. It argues such backstage maneuvers threaten public confidence and national defense.
The Lewis high school gym hosted the senior and eighth grade class day on May 23. Awards went to Betty Jenkins valedictorian with 4.1, Doris Pope salutatorian with 91.7, and multiple perfect attendance and music, baseball, and typing honors to many students. Rev. Waterman spoke on successful lives as certificates were awarded for high school entrance.
Anita Leonard Jorgensen will attend Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge Des Moines June 5 to 12. He, a high school senior, earned the American Legion school award from Anita post for qualities of honor courage service loyalty and scholarship. Don’t drive if you drink.
President Truman announced the senate timetable places the North Atlantic pact after labor legislation. State Department officials said there is no conflict over priority with Democratic leaders. Senator Vandenberg urged quick approval of the treaty to aid Acheson in Paris as Taft Hartley repeal was moved ahead. The senate will begin debate on a new labor bill this week.
London report quotes Winston Churchill expressing growing hope that a third world war can be averted. He recalls past ancestral voices predicting conflict and says he no longer hears them. Churchill spoke during a ceremony making him a freeman of the borough of Kensington.
Drake University awarded bachelor of arts to John T. Lohner and bachelor of science in education to Roy E. Reed as graduates completing their college work on Monday.
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