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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
1
Notice to subscribers informs Atlantic readers the News Telegraph can deliver evening papers if called before 7 o clock. Directions include using the office for address changes discontinuations or other delivery notices and provide the correct contact number 1967-2.
Local coal dealers refuse unloaded cars due to lack of workers to unload. Demurrage costs mount as coal sits in rail yards up to fourteen days. With many idle men in town, homes risk cold winter shortages despite available coal.
The piece credits strategic planning in Washington and London for the Allied European invasion and commends the staff and leaders who organized transport supply offensive plans and possible defeat preparations under unprecedented conditions. It lauds the planners as key to the operation’s success and a boost to Allied resolve.
The Cherbourg peninsula and Le Havre are identified as crucial continental bases to launch the attack into France. Securing these ports would enable rapid landing of men, tanks, and large cargoes, with air bases in Britain supplying planes and reinforcements to repel German counter efforts.
In the Republican camp Governor Bricker of Ohio resists conceding to Dewey. Some see Dewey’s tide ebbing while backers say electors are pledged. Conventions will decide soon, forcing dissenters to choose sides.
The writer notes that early Channel crossing soldiers were not rejoicing but relieved by the invasion news. Civilians felt fear and wish to delay yet also relief once dates and plans were set, signaling war’s near certainty rather than celebration.
The White House weighs timing of a permanent peace plan tied to the Chicago convention. Factors include Republican concerns, Wilson’s precedents, Churchill’s speech, and U.S. prestige with European nations. An expert view on Nazi leadership names Rundstedt Rommel and Guederian as top strategists. Seversky entertains veterans while Rankin Byrd schemes politics and Byrd Nixon styles.
A brief poem reflecting on the gentler, unselfish side of humanity. The speaker notes a tenant's devotion to beauty through a red geranium on a window sill, white curtains, and flowers, suggesting care for inner spirit despite drudgery and basic needs. The piece contrasts material needs with the beauty kept alive by daily acts of love and art.
Mrs Florence A Myers 43 wins a divorce from Wilbert Myers 54 a circus performer after alleging he forced dinner with a monkey named Koko and a dog named Petie and threatened her with a gun when she objected.
The article notes that cooperatives are among America s oldest institutions. It cites early European settlers in the New World finding communal agricultural ayllus among the Guarani in Paraguay and upland Indians in Colombia Ecuador Peru Bolivia and northern Chile. It adds that many such groups still exist with active aid from other American governments.
The black bass burrows in mud and enters hibernation as temperatures drop. This behavior reduces activity and feeding until warmer conditions return.
With the Fifth Army in Italy on May 21 1944 a new infantry patrol unit from Massena Iowa arrives to fight at Anzio The two and a half week old unit trains in weapons hand to hand combat scouting and patroling It has already failed two raids due to tanks and artillery and its members wear no helmets to speed movement Sgt Jim Stapleton of Massena leads a squad The Iowan hopes for the war to end so he can return home.
Industrial color schemes stress contrast between machines and surroundings to aid workers, reduce eyestrain, and prevent accidents. In combat zones, colors aim for uniformity to obscure targets and hinder enemy identification.
The Atlantic News Telegraph advertises War Savings Stamps for purchase at its office. Residents can secure the war bond program through the local newspaper location.
New York pro calls for wide reading beyond one's field citing neurology expert Dr Roland Kiemme. He urges professionals to read two nonwork books weekly and stay informed on world affairs, history, and culture to stay engaged and effective. A street market sign and a sailor tale punctuate the piece, ending with a note on a Hudson body found after a storm.
Des Moines dispatch reports state operated vehicles use synthetic rubber tires lasting 20 000 to 25 000 miles longer than in peacetime. State Car Dispatcher George W Hesalroad cites inflation control and 5 000 mile tire changes as key factors. Patrol and Bureau of Investigation vehicles, often at high speed, run 30 000 to 40 000 miles before transfer to slower units. Proper inflation extends lifespan to about 15 000 to 30 000 miles.
Des Moines reports after the primary vote and wartime events reshaped outcomes. Key results include blue triumph expected for Lieut. Gov. Robert D. Blue and Sen. K. A. Evans, with Gilchrist facing defeat, and shifts in GOP nominations amid CIO-backed opposition in Iowa counties.
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