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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1944
Page
1
Atlantic subscribers who miss their evening paper should call before 7 o clock at 1367 1 to arrange delivery. For address changes paper discontinuance or other delivery notices, notify the office rather than the carrier.
A harsh meditation on collaborationists in France who swap loyalty for Nazi protection but find none when Allied victory nears. The piece argues traitors lose support from both their countrymen and the Nazis, ending with a moral about price for treachery.
The article notes a rapid reduction of Japan's defensive reach as a new giant bomber ranges beyond 1,100 miles to attack home communities. Pacific fleet operations have tightened control to 1,600 miles from Japan while bombers extend beyond naval reach, signaling air war intrusion into Japan and eroding remaining frontiers.
A local tribute recalls soldiers fallen in the war including Sergeant Arnold D. Landen and Robert Langfelt while expressing hope for safe returns. The piece links Atlantis and Cass county to national losses, urging prayer for peace and survival of the city’s youth serving abroad.
Summer heat in Tow a mirrors national weather trends while Allied forces press at the French beachhead. The German defense buckles as a large share of their strength is poured into stopping the invasion. Willkie reenters the political scene with articles shaping Republican strategy and party platform.
A Washington battle pits Baruch Lehman General Electric against a Democratic Republican coalition over how surplus war goods should be sold. The Clayton bill would grant vast authority to one broker, prompting fears of monopolies and economic chaos. Reports describe idle government planes and crews used by officials for weekend trips, highlighting controversy over personal use of wartime assets.
In 1924 June primary had 181 candidates. Cumberland and Massena depression led 34 jobless men to protest for food and clothing. Mrs Williams attended the state PEO convention in Clinton. E P Chase won the Pulitzer for editorial writing. Atlantic recorded heat, Chicago police chased John Dillinger, 300 attended district Legion meeting here. Harold Taylor traveled to Des Moines on business. Nick Petersen with Ed Shannon wore the first straw hat of the season. Lester Ackerman of Des Moines also visited.
Actress Alexis Smith and actor Craig Stevens announced they will marry this Sunday in Hollywood. It would be the couple's first marriage for both. Smith is 28 and Stevens 25.
The poem reflects on Confucius philosophy guiding day to day life. It highlights restraint secret conduct and moral law as a person looks to the ceiling as observer of deeds.
The opening band concert of the season is held tonight and concerts will continue each Wednesday evening starting next week as business houses stay open.
The Seaman's Institute near the Battery, housed in an 18 story building, notes a century of busy seas and a high number of missing seamen found last year. Dogs like Tagalong seek missing masters as the institute posts names at this crossroads of the seas, while spelling errors and misread names spark reader letters and diarists.
Lt. Col. Courtney P. Young, commanding officer of district two, seventh service command, announces staff changes. Lt. Col. Arthur E. Lobdell moves from Clarinda prisoner of war camp to Algona in a like post. Major Bruce McCullough, field artillery, is assigned to Young as an instructor for the Iowa state guard, after serving at Camp Crowder, Missouri.
Hysteresis describes how energy converts to heat as a material undergoes deformation. Stretching a rubber band stores energy in the rubber for a snap back, while a stretched steel wire or cable likewise stores and rapidly releases energy.
A compact note quotes Ovid on how death can take many forms and reflects on the paradoxes of mortal fate in ancient literary thought.
A columnist writes while family routines unfold at a new home in Atlantic. The piece notes moving challenges, a seven year old tapioca find from Ponca Nebraska, and remnants of a Lincoln era cottonwood row once lining Chestnut Street. Local scenes include a light plant swan pair, vandalized eggs, and a young onlooker Joey Marshall observing moving day.
A 50 by 120 foot Bridgewater garage and repair shop burned Thursday evening when a car gas tank exploded. Firemen from Massena and Fontanelle prevented spread. only household goods in a rear apartment were saved. Proprietor Earl Metzger was burned in the face and arms.
The newspaper presents timely items from the city region with brief notices, updates, and items of local interest. Readers encounter concise reports on events, announcements, and happenings across council, society, and business spheres.
Des Moines reports show many candidates spent little on campaigns with 48 of 50 filing no contributions and 23 with no expenditures. Average receipts were 5.60 while average outlay was 26.28. newspaper ads, postage, printing dominate costs. Notes on local political figures and other Capitol items follow.
Washington reports Rep. Shiffler of West Virginia believes by year end many sick and wounded American prisoners and internees held in Japan could be returned home. He notes Russia Japan tensions slow progress and says releases may use a Russian route or air, with negotiations through Spain and Switzerland.
A strike by 117 tool grinders at Chrysler’s Dodge plant in Chicago ended today after management and CIO United Automobile Workers representatives reached a conference agreement. The work stoppage threatened motor production for the B-29 Super Fortress, the bomber that raided the Japanese mainland yesterday.
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