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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1944
Page
1
The Atlantic News-Telegraph is the local evening paper in Atlantic Iowa. It lists editorial and business office contacts, plus agency representatives and professional associations. The notice names editor F. D. Simpson and staff details, including phone numbers for editor and advertising inquiries.
Wartime analysis argues German forces showed little resistance before D day, despite advance warning. It notes reconnaissance over England, large supplies, and fortified coasts, yet German generals lacked offensive power to halt the invasion. The piece predicts rapid defeat for Hitler as Allied forces advance.
In Atlantic Iowa the D Day invasion passes with outward calm as residents recall past losses from Faid Pass and missing in action notices. The community shares tears privately and prays for those in battle while acknowledging future heartaches and the cost of freedom.
Griswold welcomes Mr and Mrs Mayo Proctor arriving from Johnson Bible College Kimberlin Heights Tenn They stay with his parents Mr and Mrs George Proctor Mr Proctor will preach at the Lewis Church of Christ all summer and work on the Wallace Drake farm on weekdays
The News Telegraph presents a compact note marking its founding identity as the city’s daily source for local events and public notices. The paper emphasizes timely coverage and community relevance in its masthead.
A discussion among GOP leaders centers on Willkie backing Dewey and potentially swinging about a million votes. Banter notes Henry Luce pressures Willkie toward Dewey. Kelland argues against. OWI wins approval, with Elmer Davis cited. Debunk radio in Germany claims FCC license renewal, then clashes with authorities.
A Stuart reader argues that world peace must be enforced by a united world organization including the United States. He contends greed and power hunger undermine utopian plans, but believes a global police like system can deter aggression and avert another world war, citing past failures of the League of Nations.
Des Moines reports May receipts of able hogs at 12 midwestern markets about 2,800,000 head, up 60 percent from May 1943. Market congestion prompted controls and packing plants used cooking and distining plans in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota.
E P Chase notes Gary Cooper's fine performance as Dr Was sel in the film The Story of Dr Was sel praising his Iowa roots Grinnell alumnus status and broad appeal. The column also reflects on war related politics primary elections CIO influence and VP Wallace language studies amid wartime context.
A Lake Al Pere RDeiyeod New York convention of proprietary medicine men gathers U S representatives to showcase remedies and salves. The Hydes, their London manager Billy Turner, and families attend after inheriting wealth from A A Hyde. factories span Wilmington Buffalo Canada and Europe.
Town City, June 7. Women’s ready-to-wear stores jumped to first in April retail gains, rising 18 percent per Towa Bureau of Business Research. Jewelry shops fell from first to 15th. shoe stores moved to third, groceries and fresh meats to fourth, and drug stores to second with 14 percent gain.
Rt Rev Magr. FE. J. Flanegan presided as diplomas were awarded to 87 Boys Town students including lads from the craved school and high school at Father Flanagan's Boys Town in Omaha on June 7.
Edgar A. Guest’s verse celebrates a unique dress crafted by nature and artists. The poem imagines Mother Nature seeking a distinctive bloom and artists weaving blossoms into fabric, resulting in a living, exquisite display named dogwood.
Frank Epperson of Omaha has been appointed district ration banking specialist for the Omaha Office of Price Administration. He was rated highest by civil service and previously worked with the Farm Credit administration. He is a former president of the Iowa Bankers association and ex state bank examiner in Iowa. His duties cover 43 counties in Iowa and Nebraska handling merchant ration accounts.
F M McClain 68 a West Des Moines hotel and tavern operator died of a heart attack after federal alcohol tax unit seized his liquor supply. Officers removed a 50 gallon barrel of moonshine and 16 gallon jugs of whisky and 26 cases of wine and whiskey. Chief Investigator B F Wilson confirmed the seizure and lack of tamper stamps.
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