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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1944
Page
1
Atlantic News Telegraph issues several notices concerning post office mailing under congressional act, advertising rates, and association involvement. Subscriptions may be delivered by request. readers should contact the office to report changes or discontinuations and verify delivery details.
The Omaha World-Herald editorial notes 15000 idle war workers on D day due to disputes over white and eslered worker mingling, seniority, and reinstatement. It links striker loyalty to the war effort and warns that postwar injuries could fuel an anti labor backlash, risking decades of labor setbacks.
The passing of James Stier brings sorrow to Aulanth residents who knew him as a widely known and well liked member of the city. His years of work connected him to hundreds of people through business, and his cheerful manner made him a welcome figure to customers and friends. Even in retirement he visited the streets and left a lasting impression. He will be missed by many who valued his kindness.
A legislative move seeks to grant the public the right to appeal OPA orders to federal courts. Though likely vetoed and deemed futile, the bill signals a shift away from bureaucratic control toward democratic processes. The measure reflects a growing push for judicial review of agency actions.
Flooding along river valleys destroys thousands of acres of rich soil in the middle west reducing potential harvests. The nation faces a bumper crop need and the world depends on these states for winter food supplies if the war ends soon and Allies must feed millions.
The piece notes Mrs. Roosevelt’s awareness of the D Day timing and questions why she did not greet servicemen returning from the coast. It contrasts the invasion’s hardware with enduring foot soldier weapons and endorses a proposed U S refugee haven to aid European victims, calling for swift action to ease suffering.
The article profiles General George C. Marshall crediting U S success to the troops and Eisenhower, while noting Marshall’s behind the scenes plan ahead of D Day and his past wartime moves. It contrasts Marshall’s methods with Pershing’s era and mentions Justice Bill Douglas’s vice presidency speculation and political hints.
A lyrical piece reflects on Betsy Ross sewing the flag with white stripes for truth and liberty and red for heroes blood. It honors stars on blue field as a beacon of hope, uniting states in freedom and promising resilience against tyranny. It envisions a nation of liberty enduring through doubt and sacrifice.
Poem line reflecting dedication to justice and liberty attributed to Edgar A. Guest from 1944, praising steadfast devotion to country ideals.
Mr. Sanford Dodge presented Hamlet at the local opera house. Robert Stewart the freight agent resigned and went to Lincoln Nebraska. Pete Morrissey was a candidate for alderman in the first ward. Mr. Allie Schindel returned to her home in South Omaha after a visit. Mrs. June Childs accompanied her mother and visited in Omaha. Mrs. Luther Temple and son visited Lewis. Ten Nights in a Bar Room was a hit at the opera house. Frank Highley of Ottumwa was visiting. G A R speakers at local schools included Rev Hill N W Deering T P Bruington Judge Willard A M Petit J S Presanall and Dr Wilkin.
Audubon and Mrs. Russell Young of Abilene Texas with two children spent the weekend with former college mate Mrs. Clarence Richardson at Rev. C. H. Orr home. Mrs Young heads to Richville Minnesota to settle there as Chaplain Young serves in Italy. The party traveled in a car with trailer and will log about 2000 miles to reach their destination.
Washington, D. C. Miss Muriel Morgan, clerk for Congressman Ben Jensen, attends the Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis where Billy Williams of Atlantic receives his commission as an ensign. The event sparks remarks on President Roosevelt’s wartime prayer and the start of Europe’s invasion, with broader political commentary and local ties to Atlantic and Glenwood residents.
A letter laments anti American agitation and notes sticker art in New York produced for poster stamps. It reflects distrust of foreign influence and praises religious groups for creating attractive seals alongside discussions of Rockefeller City advertising stamps.
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