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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1952
Page
1
Des Moines and Mason City voters head to polls for the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial primaries plus nominations for state and federal offices. Polls open 8 a.m. CST (7 a.m. in cities with registration) and close 3 p.m. Voter turnout expected to rise as weather clears.
The Memorial day weekend traffic toll soared to 353 deaths over the three day period from 6 p m Thursday to midnight Sunday. This figure topped the previous Memorial day record and surpassed last year's four day total of 847 deaths. The National Safety Council had projected about 310 deaths for the 78 hour span.
Considerable cloudiness today with showers and thunderstorms starting in the northwest this afternoon. Partly cloudy northwest tonight with scattered showers and storms to the east and south. Tuesday cool and partly cloudy, Wednesday fair to partly cloudy with showers in the west by Wednesday night.
General Douglas MacArthur endorses Senator Robert Taft in the South Dakota primary campaign. Taft field manager Victor Johnston calls the move encouraging, while Eisenhower slate leader George Mickelson doubts impact. Leslie Jensen’s telegram endorsement shifts a noted alliance in a tight, write‑in banned contest.
Fern Matthews 66 of 905 East Sixth street died at 12 35 this morning at Atlantic Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Saturday. He worked 28 years at the municipal utilities plant and suffered a stroke while on duty Saturday. He was born March 4 1886 in Hancock county DL and moved to Atlantic in 1918. Surviving are his wife Goldie and children Archie Kenneth Maude Garnet (deceased) and siblings in Iowa Detroit Onstead Stuart Fontanelle Omaha. six grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Funeral to be held Tuesday 2 30 at Roland funeral home with Rev A Breeling officiating. Interment Reno cemetery south of Cumberland.
Karl Wunderlich a 24 year old brewery worker was convicted in Hof Germany for breaking into a sausage stand. Police experts testified his teeth matched bite marks found in a salami end in the shop.
Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives from Paris amid a looming primary battle with Senator Robert A Taft for the GOP nomination. Taft backers urge him to engage, while campaign leaders debate using half a million dollars to pay delegate travel to see the general as he begins speakership in mufti at Abilene Kansas.
A farm west of Atlantic on Second street road suffered major losses when lightning struck the Joe Kitrick barn destroying the barn and a corn crib and their contents. Roy Comes ownership and Augusta Trainer spotted the blaze. the fire spread despite the Atlantic department saving a granary and house. Nearby damage included a tree strike on Estelle Leach’s home and a wreck on Highway 6 near Atlantic.
U S tanks and infantry battered two Red prisoner of war compounds on Koje Island Korea destroying communist flags while a South Korean officer shot a POW for taunting him Gen Mark Clark warned the uprising was directed from Panmunjom and promised force if needed No sustained injuries were reported from the incident while banners and a statue were removed under orders by prisoners
Brooklyn theft involves two gem encrusted gold crowns from Regina Pacis Shrine at Bt Rosalia. Insurance valued at 100000 dollars but church says moral value cannot be replaced. Priest Masyr Angelou Cioffi offers forgiveness if items are returned.
Four taverns and four clubs closed their bars in a protest reacting to Mayor William J. Barnard's announcement that liquor sales will not be tolerated in the city. The action highlights local unrest over the alcohol control policy and the urban leadership's stance.
The Yucca flat atmospheric test produced a bright flash and two loud thuds heard as far as Modesto California while Las Vegas residents were unshaken. Troops observe from foxholes near the detonation and moved closer after the blast.
The CGT protests government weekend crackdown with a 24 hour Paris area strike after a Pentecostal weekend. Aimed at workers to lay down tools on Wednesday, the move follows a nationwide walkout appeal that drew little support. The Red belt around Paris is expected to back the action.
John Dewey renowned as a father of progressive education died last night in New York City at his Fifth Avenue home after a period of illness. He had been recovering from a broken hip and was stricken with pneumonia.
Sen. Robert Taft told NBC listeners that American security and peace depend on air power strong enough to deter attacks and bomb Russia. He faulted Truman Acheson and Eisenhower for an air deficit and costly overseas aid, arguing GOP rivals should challenge current foreign policy without hesitation.
United Nations tanks blasted 48 bunkers on the Korea front near Kumaong and Pyonggang. Casualties included 15 Chinese dead and 49 wounded as 56 minutes of bombardment followed by long range shelling and counterattacks. The Fifth Air Force reported destroying 70 trucks and rail lines, with May operations totaling 46 planes lost and 40 communist planes destroyed.
Dr. Albert Laferrier of Montreal tells the closing session of the American Academy of Mental Medicine that global tension and rising prices are driving people to grind their teeth and fear more dental work. He notes less work would come if people stopped worrying.
Munsan Korea i Reds head Nam Nam II reduced his sharp attacks on Allied handling of prisoners on Koje island while Maj. William K. Harrison UN negotiator noted no significance. No progress in 26 minute session over 100000 captured Reds and internees who refuse return. Harrison proposed a recess and Nam demanded another session at Panmunjom tomorrow at 11 am.
Heavy vote indicated in today’s primary with 449 ballots at 1 PM, up from 356 two years ago. Cass County total reaches 5,186, led by the Fourth Ward with 136 ballots. News-Telegraph office stays open tonight to receive election returns.
A 1-year-old boy named Peter Hummel threw a stone that shattered a plate glass window. A stray cat entered through the broken pane that night, toppled the canary stand, and ate the family canary. In Des Moines Mrs. Georgia Flemming and Mary spent the holiday weekend there.
The Supreme Court ruled President Truman lacked power to seize the steel industry, upholding Congressional limits. CIO steelworkers, about 650,000 strong, began a nationwide strike, threatening a production shutdown. Murray called a new walkout and urged steel firms to resume collective bargaining.
President Truman urged quick passage of a mine safety enforcement bill to avert disasters. He cited a Senate-approved measure following the West Fort explosion that killed over 100, backed by John L. Lewis United Mine Workers, as saving lives and preventing injuries.
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