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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1944
Page
1
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The speaker condemns a new plan that pushes unemployed workers into government draft through federal agencies. He argues the regime singles out the jobless, moving them to war industries and leaving nonessential sectors idle. He fears dictatorship and voluntary relocation pressure on workers.
The piece argues wildcat strikes reflect unions own defiance of rules and warns that rising public opinion may pressure organized labor. It calls on union leaders and members to fear public sentiment and to respect obligations to the nation for mutual benefit.
Berlin dispatches question whether Nazis are murdering Allied airmen forced to bail out over Germany. The piece argues the claim may be propaganda or exaggerated, noting Nazi brutality but predicting potential harsh reprisals and cautioning against spreading panic.
Sunday four local youths join about 600 others at Grinnell College for Boys' State. Sponsored by the American Legion, the program teaches state government through experiential learning as participants organize a complete state during the week.
The piece criticizes leading nominees for avoiding controversial topics. It argues America needs statesmen who express ideas and stand by them, regardless of consequences. It laments a low level of political discourse and accuses candidates of pussyfooting.
GOP strategists argue Senator Bridges challenges FDR on enduring peace and warns against new imperialist wars. The piece notes Bridges cites The New York Times and Saturday Evening Post, and mentions Harvard Nieman Fellowships and Nelson Rockefeller’s Good Neighbors event.
A digest of 1934 local events includes Delta Delta Delta delegates at Des Moines Chief of Police P P Edwards and Fred Gunter killed a large drunk First ward delegates to the county convention listed A H S girls glee club excelled at state contest Eunice Butts was abstractor The Right A Way tire and battery shop was robbed A livery barn west of Hoegh Oil was wrecked H M Boorman traveled to North Dakota James G Whitney and wife visited Council Bluffs Al Manriques and Don Phillips fought to a draw in Omaha The passage cites an era of freedom amid warnings of future calamities and references to regional figures and places.
Australian Prime Minister John Curtin called on Ottawa today to keep UN unity amid postwar problems. Speaking before a joint session of Canada's Parliament, Curtin urged pooling strength to resist a brutal foe and to sustain wartime solidarity.
A father expresses pride in his Marine son while his mother worries and the speaker notes fathers of brave boys share hidden concerns. The piece reflects wartime family sentiment and hope for homecoming.
War Savings Stamps may be purchased at The Atlantic News Telegraph, offering readers a convenient option to support national defense efforts through the purchase of savings stamps.
A New York City shift ends dancing in gin mills as a 30 percent tax takes effect on juke boxes and saloons. The move aims to curb fights and rough behavior on the East Side and in Hell’s Kitchen. In other notes, labor editor Elmore Herrick steers shipyard relations. journalist Heiter Wright cleared of wartime work allegations. Cartoonist Temple searches for a violin chin-rest. reflections recall Bell’s first phone words and the first phonograph record.
Washington June 83 The War Manpower Commission chief Paul V. McNutt warned that industry needs more miners to keep wartime coal flowing. He said at least 30 000 more miners are required immediately, with operators hoping for 50 000. The deficit for the coal year ending April 1 1945 is about thirty nine million tons, roughly a 20 day supply, including both bituminous and anthracite. McNutt called for a stricter placement of labor orders to ensure sufficient miners.
Readers share notes from the rural area around Wiota including unique victory gardens in window boxes, mislaid plots redirected by farming, and neighbors like the Carters, Kinen, Mackrill, Just, Christen sen, and Morgan twins. A flood near Casey prompted the Everett Schiller family to flee upstairs, rescue by rope after eight hours, and relocation to higher ground. Mrs. Schiller is a Moeller relative.
Babson argues for prioritizing postwar U S relief and gifts over foreign investments. He warns against capital investment abroad and predicts vast future funding for Europe’s reconstruction, suggesting the United States bears major postwar repair costs while maintaining cautious aid.
Ames June 3. By making grass silage in June farmers can use surplus pasture growth and prevent hay loss from bad curing. Arthur Porter of Iowa State College advises enizing Gate and other cereals as milk to early dough stage and cutting soybeans when beans are about half full.
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