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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
1
Subscribes in Atlantic and surrounding areas are reminded of delivery options and rates. Readers without evening delivery should call 7 pm at 1367 3 to arrange. Changes in address or service must be reported to the News Telegraph office.
A Douglas Aircraft layoff plan prompts a critique of wartime wage policies. The Brewster factory sit in illustrates tensions between keeping war plants running and shifting to peace time production. Critics warn of government financed job creation and votes influencing policy as the nation transitions from war to peace. H M Warner is quoted via Walter Winchell on laws and the Golden Rule.
In Pittsford New York editor Jack Shuttleworth and Charles Coburn discussed railroads with Ed Hungerford a railroading author. Hungerford envisions a gas turbine locomotive using heated air with a six foot gauge expansion and a fifty year modernization plan beginning after the war.
U S Chamber chief Eric Johnston draws crowds in the East while Washington GOP leaders urge a surcharge to seize the Senate seat of Homer Bone. Johnston won’t run, impacting the 1946 slate as Warren Magnuson emerges in Seattle. Wallgren seeks governorship after Senate term. Chadwick previously beat Johnston in 1940 Republican primaries. Bridge humor honors Huey P Long.
The saying argues that staying out of war would avoid costs and suffering, presenting a cautious, practical stance on pacifism and geopolitical restraint attributed to a McNaught Syndicate source.
Two hundred fifty infantrymen from Fort Crook camped overnight in Atlantic on their way to Fort Des Moines. A Des Moines visitor, Mrs. Herbert Remein, spent time in Atlantic. The Clyde Graham family near Lewis escaped a burning home. Norman Qodem graduated from AHS with perfect attendance for 12 years. Rev. Wm. Mack delivered the baccalaureate sermon. Mrs. O. O. Conley hosted the Priscilla club. Omaha Chamber of Commerce officials visited Atlantic. Curly Dana returned to Atlantic after a stay in Omaha. The Council Bluffs Rotary Club was hosted by the local club.
John G. Aldrich, acting district director of the Omaha OPA office, reports that about 90 percent of Nebraska and Iowa motorists in the district are abusing tires. The War Price and Ration Board will refuse tire issuance to these motorists in 43 counties, as many holders of B and C ration cards believe they will still receive new Grade 1 tires.
The speaker notes a quota inadequacy with 260,000 autos using 1,300,009 tires in the district. May saw 6,736 new passenger tires, with about 20,000 expected for June to August. Estimated wear would replace 195,000 tires, leaving a shortfall of 176,000 for B and holders, describing it as a mathematics problem.
Poetry notes that laughter eases war weary souls and helps soldiers cope with daily danger. The speaker urges giving troops songs and cheer to lift spirits during conflict and aid endurance until peace returns.
Massena reports the annual poppy sale netted 43 dollars. Sales girls listed include Lucia Arensmeier Loraine Murray Charlot McKee Dorothy Huddleson and Jeanne Gore with Mrs A J Cruise as chairman. The fundraiser urged saving tin cans.
A Memorial Day piece recalls generations of American soldiers from the Revolution to World War Two, honoring their sacrifice and questioning the duty to defend liberty. It emphasizes gratitude from citizens, and notes Red Cross rooms in Maine reopening with volunteer opportunities on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Iowa stocker and feeder cattle receipts for four months ending April totalled 122000 head, 35 percent below last year. Iowa supplied about 38 percent of the eight corn belt states total of 320000 head. In April Iowa feeders bought 24470 head and sold 18402 head at public stockyards, with 6068 head from producing areas. Lamb feeder arrivals fell 35 percent since January 1 compared to 1943, totaling 146500 head versus 217000 a year ago.
An Army Navy E pennant for outstanding war production was awarded at the E. Erickson company plant in Des Moines. Brig. Gen. Norman F. Sey presented the E to honor the plant's switch from peacetime production to mass production of cartridge average cases for army and navy needs.
The fourth quarterly conference was held Monday evening at the local Methodist church with Rev. Clayburg presiding as district superintendent. Members discussed church affairs, reports, and forthcoming activities in a concise meeting.
War Savings Stamps may be purchased at The Atlantic News Telegraph, offering readers a way to support wartime finance through local access at the newspaper office. The notice highlights convenient purchase options at the paper’s address.
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