11 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1947
Page
1
Des Moines office of the Iowa Daily Press Association News Bureau lists John W. Henderson as manager at 405 Shops Building and E P De Kenwood Md as special news representative in Washington. Rates shown include 6.00, 8.26, and 91.75 with a 16e designation.
A Chicago Tribune report notes Tratane’s public support sliding from 60 percent in July 1945 to 47 percent in March this year amid the Kansas City vote fraud scandal. The piece criticizes his loyalty to old political circles over national duty and calls for FBI and attorney general action to punish culprits.
The author argues for a revival of democratic principles to counter union pressure tactics and other undemocratic actions. They warn against strikes used to force vetoes, crooked election counting, and shutdowns, urging majority rule and peaceful persuasion over coercion.
The president must choose whether to curb or aid unions, set wage and price policies, and adjust taxes while balancing labor votes, consumer interests, and the nation’s economic goals. The decision impacts inflation, growth, and the united effort in global leadership.
A Lyman A clothing drive at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed church basement packed two large boxes for Denmark and Germany for needy families. Three silent boxes were sent to other needy people while the emigrant effort continues. The Ladies Guard prepare a program for Father’s Day Monday after the morning service a basket dinner to follow.
Washington gossip tracks GOP moves to block a veto override and push a fall special session to draft a new tax bill. Leaders aim to dramatize Truman rejection, keep pairing intact, and pressure midterm campaigns while managing internal dissent and labor disputes.
A 1947 Edgar A. Guest verse contrasts a world spoiled by greed with a hopeful view. It notes current strife and hatred but asserts enduring love laughter friendship and a call to brotherhood as the Lord would have us do. The piece ends with a belief that wrongs can be mended through unity.
Preliminary plans for a statewide community development policy were discussed by the Iowa council for better education. A three member committee was named to organize a community leaders workshop and coordinate a unified program. Members are Dr W H Sasy Dr Leonard C Murray and Oscar Norling.
A passenger ship Tafene sank in a Yangtze delta storm near Shanghai. At least 50 people are believed drowned and search efforts continue for survivors.
Richard Evans of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir visits New York and praises the choir and the Sunday programs. Judith Evelyn returns from Salt Lake City to star at Ogunquit Maine and in New York. Judy Evelyn’s talent noted as outweighing many. Dorothy Sarnoff described as a rising singer with strong prospects. The piece also touches on radio figures and local anecdotes about the Fitzgeralds and humane work with animals.
In New York City the Fitz family keeps two cats, famed as Fitzgarret, five stories up in midtown Manhattan. They avoid bird predation, a trait learned to keep good manners. Bluejays on Hay Island clash with cats, forcing trials in the yard. The cats now beg to stay indoors amid chimneypots.
At the college's 68th annual commencement exercises yesterday, an honoree received an honorary doctor of laws degree.
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