08 Jun 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
1
The piece contrasts American and Soviet living, noting U S citizens average 280 square feet per home while Reds average 66, and that the United States has far more cars and highway miles. It argues war talk is unfounded given the factual gaps between the two nations.
The piece argues Russians exaggerate to claim firsts and biggests in many fields and decry the idea of a great nation. It notes refugees leaving due to better conditions abroad and predicts communism's downfall as truth leaks out.
A Marshalltown man was shot and killed after picking up a hitchhiker. The piece argues hitchhiking is dangerous and urges readers to avoid such pickups, citing past killings and urging alternative help for strangers. It recalls a Omaha area murder and warns of robbery and death risks on roads.
County boards of Shelby and Cass counties and others are urged to push for a hard surfaced Elk Horn road this summer. The state has not embraced the project, risking stagnation in development. The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce backs the plan and calls for urgent public help.
The page blends editorials on federal spending and deficits with a reflection on whether costs will be cut or borrowed. It notes Vishinsky studying the U.S. Berlin rule plan as progress. A poem by Edgar A. Guest contemplates what motivates men to work and provide for loved ones. Local notices mention Massena and guests at Soo City, plus a trip to Beloit to visit relatives and the Geiser iris garden.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication offices and editors, with pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions across regions. Rates vary by duration and location, including in Iowa, Cass County, other U S states, and Canada.
The painter Dean Cornwell, famed for rich murals, decorates the Raleigh room of New York's Hotel Warwick around 1931. He designed armorials, including McIntyre’s coat of arms, and paints large interior murals still admired today. Cornwell endures long hours standing on a scaffold, with foot care routines noted.
Paulette Goddard’s Mexican divorce from Burgess Meredith is final. Attorney Greg Bautzer said Mexican decree entered last Friday and becomes final today. Goddard returned from Mexico Monday. both have two previous marriages and had separated months earlier.
Senate Democrats spent an eight hour session hashing labor policy and the Taft Hartley repeal. Sen. Clyde Hoey Sen. Paul Douglas Sen. Humphrey and Sen. Neely clashed over presidential authority to operate struck plants and a 90 day cooling off period.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church for Simeon Rutt 82 former Casey resident who died June 1 in San Clemente California. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery with Rev. Alta M. Nichols and Rev. C. W. Hohanshelt officiating and the male quartet providing music.
The Holy Cross Ev Lutheran church at Anita held a closing exercise with songs recitations and Bible truths learned during the sessions. Craft displays included bookmarks prayer books tresses paintings and two Life of Christ displays. Thirty five pupils earned perfect attendance certificates. Pastor Dake praised the staff Mrs Howard Lett Mrs Carl Claussen Misses Peggy Dove Barbara Piceon and Shirley Behnken. The Ladies Aid hosted the event with mothers and guests present and refreshments served to over 100 attendees.
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