03 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
1
Notice to subscribers details evening delivery options and changes in address service. Readers are asked to call before 7 o'clock at telephone 13671 to arrange delivery or address updates with the Atlantic News-Telegraph office.
A U S Army private and a U S embassy worker in Moscow defected to Russians amid wartime upheaval. Reports say about 60 000 Russian soldiers deserted into western Germany seeking refuge with Allied forces since fighting ended, many officers among them as discontent with Soviet life grows.
The review urges every Iowa resident and globally to read the book Our Plundered Planet. It warns that careless resource use has wrecked nations and natural areas, threatening famine unless areas are revitalized and conserved. The work is described as frightening yet a motivator for conservation.
Del Herbert died suddenly on Wednesday in the city, leaving a wide circle of friends across the community. He spent his life here, worked at the courthouse, and was known for his cheerful disposition and frequent cheery words, leaving family and many associates to mourn his loss.
The article lauds the Czechs for voting blank in a 700,000 ballot act of opposition to the single communist party. It notes the risk of prison exile or death for dissent and suggests the move surprised communist leaders unaccustomed to any opposition.
Editorial briefs note Russians announce hybrid corn amid praise and contrast with Henry A. Wallace a key American contributor. It reflects on humanity's struggle to control nature and cites floods as a reminder of nature’s power. It also mentions Arab Jewish tensions and a tentative UN ceasefire in Palestine as a cautious step toward peace.
Tew Drew Pearson discusses the fight over the federal aid to education with Hartley and Martin trading blame for blocking the bill. Huey Long’s Louisiana politics, Truman’s Nebraska visit, and shifts in ambassadors including Griffis to Egypt are noted, with references to social security tweaks and GOP proposals.
The poem depicts a father's toil delivering papers and washing dishes to earn a college degree. He reflects on shaping his sons' futures by smoothing their path, yet hiding his pride, fearing they will miss the hard won triumphs he recalls.
Wiota and Anita Catholic parishes start a vacation religious school on Monday with 94 students enrolled. Sisters Marie Celine and Mary Paula lead the program assisted by Florence Nevens and Rev. M. J. O Connor.
Edgar Bergen held a small gathering in the Hotel Sherry Netherland with 34 guests to view his 16mm Bergens photographs. He discussed Europe and Sweden, noted Charlie McCarthy’s absence, and shared Swedish message greetings for his wife and mother-in-law. He also pondered the origin of the word phoney and reviewed Ivor Brown's word books.
Shirley Turner of the Glad Girls 4-H club is Cass county’s delegate to the state conservation camp. She will attend the tenth annual outing at Camp Mitigwa near Ledges State Park in Boone county from June 17 to 20. The 4 day program includes about 100 Iowa 4-H participants focused on natural resources conservation and citizen welfare.
The outdoor poet of Custer South Dakota will again be a featured personality at the camp. Programs include bird and wildlife field trips geology of the area trees and native plants sessions led by college extension specialists. Shirley, a six year club member, has completed projects in clothing home furnishings and nutrition and was named one of the county’s three outstanding girls last year. She also served as county secretary treasurer the past year.
Milwaukee attorney Harlan W. Kelley chairs eight pledged delegates to General Douglas MacArthur at the Republican National Convention. Kelley denies a published report that the nominating speech was completed or shown to MacArthur and says he has not finished writing the address.
A cautionary note advises pedestrians to walk against traffic on open highways to better see oncoming vehicles and enhance safety awareness.
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