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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
1
The passage criticizes an RFC loan of 400000 to a Florida firm later bankrupt, noting two investigators opposed the loan yet it was approved. Taxpayers lost 500000 while the company recovered, with implications of political influence and a “friend of Truman” involved in the decision.
Russian charges that the United States spread potato bugs over East Germany fuel a crop scare. East Germany buys 50,000 tons of potatoes at about one cent per hundredweight, a move likely to be seen as a counter to Western propaganda.
In recent days two drownings occurred in local farm ponds. The warning stresses only swim in lifeguarded pools and if swimming unguarded places, do so in groups with strong swimmers and never alone.
A point of agreement among French communists and other groups shows all parties voted not to bar Coca Cola in France. The finding suggests a potential broadening of shared ground in the governing body to include more public concerns.
The letter argues for symmetry in senate investigations by naming another high official as disloyal when one is attacked. It suggests this would remind citizens that some in top positions may have the country’s best interests at heart amid charges of disloyalty.
Audubon August Helm, of Iowa City, died Tuesday evening in Iowa City. He was the father of Mrs. August Burr, former resident here, and a brother-in-law of Mrs. C. F. Avey. Funeral services were held at the Iowa City Lutheran church. Mrs. Helm died years ago. the couple celebrated their golden anniversary in 1938.
An old superstition says burning wedding clothes after the ceremony ensures prosperity, while keeping them may bring misfortune. The advice reflects period beliefs on love, luck, and wardrobe rituals.
The Atlantic News Telegraph lists publication schedule, editor F D Simpson, and rates by carrier and mail. Rates cover 7 months 70 cents, 9 months 1.90, 12 months 7.00 in Atlantic. Cass county and nearby 6 months 3.75, 1 month 80 cents. elsewhere in Iowa 12 months 7.00, 1 month 0.90. U S outside Iowa 12 months 9.00, 1 month 0.90. Canada 12 months 10.00. Public notice of postal registration and association memberships included.
The piece accuses U S Representative John S Wood of Canton Georgia of arranging a 1000 payment to his law partner from the Stanfield family after aiding a 1944 army truck injury claim. It contrasts Senator Russell with Wood noting no fee charged. It also covers Taft O Mahoney and Morse smear tactics.
Walnut vacation Bible schools closed Friday with picnics for about 50 to 56 pupils. At Presbyterian church children had an evening program and a Friday picnic. Rev and Mrs J M De Berg honored for 40th wedding anniversary. Peace Evangelical and Reformed school displayed handwork and study material Sunday. Mrs Charles Spangler and Mrs Joe Bigelow led the programs.
Anita Troop 10 members held an all night camping outing at a pond four miles west of Anita. Leaders Bill Parker and Bill Hagen accompanied the scouts during the event.
A brief verse by Edgar A. Guest urging harmony between capital and labor. It counsels employers and workers to listen, seek fairness, and avoid hatred, emphasizing collaboration over conflict.
Detroit resident Robert Decker aged 25 died after falling from a roller coaster at Edgewater amusement park. He stood to wave to spectators at the peak of a 100 foot ride and plunged to the ground. he died two hours later at a hospital.
George Sokols ky discusses long history of Europe’s fragmentation from Charlemagne to modern times. He argues language, nationalism, and minority rights shaped borders and identities and notes Schuman plan as a hopeful path for economic unity through cooperation.
A speaker envisions Europe uniting Italy Spain Benelux and Scandinavia to form a productive region that serves its people and humanity. As tribalism fades Europe could flourish in a golden era, bringing universal prosperity that the United States also stands to gain from.
Preliminary census figures indicate a major rural exodus in Oklahoma over the past decade with potential population losses over a quarter million and possible impacts on congressional representation. Officials note farm consolidation, soil erosion, and better rural roads pushing residents to cities while farm towns shrink.
Entertainers Mr and Mrs Ray Palmer hosted guests including Mr and Mrs M Sievers and L F Palmer family in Wiota. Indianapolis visitors Frances and Ray Palmer joined Palmers of Wiota and Walnut friends in Walnut on successive evenings. F E Palmer attended grand lodge in Burlington last week. Don t drive if you drink.
Audubon county Young Republicans elected John D. Mallonee as chairman John J. Lerner as vice chairman and Dale D. Levis as secretary at a local meeting Speakers included Roscoe Jones of Atlantic and Robert Tyson of Shenandoah district Young Republicans Cut your speed when dusk falls you may save a life.
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