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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1948

Page

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Editors predict political nominations in United States News poll

The Atlantic News Telegraph reports a United States News poll showing editors favoring Vandenberg for the nomination and Dewey and Taft as strong runners. The piece notes editors’ confidence in prognostication and hints at potential consequences and public reaction.

United States News Vandenberg Dewey Taft Stassen Warren Martin Fourth Estate Bronx

A Practical Plan to Support Farm Prices Without Hurting Consumers

The National Planning Association's agricultural committee proposes a plan where farmers sell at market price and the government pays the difference to ensure support prices, allowing lower consumer prices when markets fall while protecting farmers. Applies to all farm commodities under current support.

Agricultural Committee The National Planning Association

Editorial briefs warn of control and censorship

The piece argues freedom fades when dissent is silenced and Czechoslovakia loses books not approved by Russian communists. It laments ongoing highway fatalities caused by speed and carelessness, noting the persistent failure of drivers to learn from accidents.

Czechoslovakia

Taft Would Be GOP Nominee If Senate Picks Help

Drew Pearson surveys Senate Republicans and Democrats praising Taft for honesty and courage while noting his liberal shift since 1939. He argues Taft, though brusque, could win the GOP nomination if the Senate majority chose him, contrasting isolationist stances with foreign policy shifts.

Drew Pearson Taft Senate Washington U. S. Senate Robert Alphonse Taft Bob Taft Bob Russia CPA Harry Truman Congress Republican Senate Commonwealth Club of San Francisco Frank Grant United States Pearl Harbor Vandenberg Czechoslovakia Truman White House Philadelphia Arta Martha Taft Alice Roosevelt Longworth Tafts Martha Atomic Energy David Lilienthal Tennessee Valley Authority New Haven Tom Emerson Yale Emerson South Mississippi Senate Post Office Perry Howard Bell Syndicate, Inc

Nature's Fancy Work by Just Folks Edgar A Guest

Poem contemplates Mother Nature engaging in delicate crafts beyond human labor. It paints vivid images of tiny, jewel like canaries and other natural creations as exquisite artistry from nature rather than human hands. The verse invites reflection on beauty produced by the world itself.

Mould As Wild Canaries Black and Gold

A concise tribute to the bright wildness of canaries, the piece paints birds in bold black and gold hues. It reflects on nature’s vigor and the cheerful, darting life of small creatures as symbols of spirited charm.

Canaries Edgar A. Guest

Insect and Weed Killer Care Urged

Davenport report urges careful use of insect and weed sprays to avoid harming farm animals. J R Underwood notes potato insects in Iowa destroy 26 to 60 percent of yields. DDT may boost growth in some plants. Emphasizes proper mixing and strict following of directions when spraying entire fields.

Davenport J. R. Underwood Scott County Underwood Iowa

New York City pen fan blasts ballpoint woes and a winded waiter

A New York writer recalls loving a light pocket ball point pen after years of failing fountain pens. He jokes about a wife’s washer disaster and notes the city’s eight million population strains on transit and housing, suggesting migrants move to Texas or Minnesota.

New York Dick Hyman Red C. B. Driscoll The Electric Light Company New York City Texas Kansas Minnesota

Pronunciation Advice Highlighted by English School Quote

The quote contrasts born Americans who earn high pay for talking with others who struggle to pronounce words. He notes, Oh, I went to a good school over there.They wouldn't stand for supply Eng lish. This line appears in a McNaught Syndicate release.

Adair Legion to Sponsor Carnival This June

The Adair American Legion and Auxiliary announce a carnival at the athletic field from June 28 to 30 featuring the Diamond Amusement Co with four rides and concessions. A Flag Day display dates back to 1497. The Auxiliary will run a food sale and elected new officers at a Wednesday meeting.

Adair Legion Adair American Legion and Auxiliary Diamond Amusement Co Wm. Ryan Wayne Smith Wayne Hobson Keith Noland Nadine Arnold Fred Scarlet Jr al Hobson H. L. Hocamp Chas. Graham H. J. Olsen Ruth Kopp Mary Walker Clarinda Petri Roy Stephenson

Youth Fellowship Attends Des Moines Meeting

At the convention Osney attended the Youth Fellowship gathering in Des Moines on Saturday. Attendees included John Morris, Joan Turner, Patty Turner, Donna Dupuy, Oliver McClure, Wayne Grett, Richard Schmidt, Gladys McClure, Evelyn Martin, and Maxine Martin.

Osney Des Moines John Morris Joan and Patty Turner Donna Dupuy Oliver McClure Wayne Grett Richard Schmidt Gladys McClure Evelyn Martin Maxine Martin

Vacation Bible School Closes at Massena Church

A week of vacation Bible school ends with a program and handwork display at the local Baptist church. Mrs. Charles Segerstrom announced the program numbers and awards, Ruth Ellen Jensen played piano, and children collected over $5 for missions.

Massena Charles Segerstrom Ruth Ellen Jensen Pilano

School House Burns After Lightning Strike

A Summit No. 5 school house south of Adair near the John Newport farm was struck by lightning and burned to the ground Friday morning. No injuries reported as the building was destroyed.

Adair Summit No. 5 John Newport

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