17 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1950
Page
1
The piece argues that combining tax cuts with expanded spending boosts votes, offset by taxes on large corporations. It warns this system risks long term harm amid high public debt and peacetime deficits, calling it a fool's paradise that could endanger the Democratic Party if economic realities catch up.
The piece argues crime is fought by vigilant citizens and by electing officers who will enforce the law. It criticizes ineffective officers who wait for others to report crimes and urges voters to insist on dutiful policing at the polls.
The piece argues that armament failed to secure lasting peace and nations now invest in understanding as a new power. It claims understanding could bring enduring peace and notes money is being spent globally to foster this shift away from war.
Veterans recall early polar hardships as the U S Air Force reports over 300 missions over the North Pole with no mishaps. Modern flights are praised for weather forecasting value and military utility. Plus another Dollar Day promises June bargains matching May savings.
In this 1950s verse, Edgar A. Guest contrasts material wealth with enduring riches of family, friendship, faith, and shared memories. The speaker notes money cannot buy happiness, the care of loved ones, or hope in sorrow, and final rewards lie in love and character.
Audubon school bids for a new grade school were deemed too expensive by Dr. H. K. Merselis president of the board. The district has 345000 dollars raised from two bond issues and the architect was ordered to revise plans and request lower bids from contractors.
Denmark's Prince George to marry Queen Elizabeth Thetis a divorcee Viscountess Anson in London with no wedding date given. They expect a ceremony likely in August or September. The Viscountess, 32, previously divorced Viscount Anson in 1948, has custody of their two children.
Grinnell hosts the fifth annual Hawkeye Girls State as 240 girls from across the state arrive. The program runs from tomorrow through June 25, sponsored by The American Legion Auxiliary Town department to teach Americanism and citizenship. Dorothy Elaine Chapman of Des Moines, 1949 Girls State governor, presides at a preliminary banquet tonight for four-year attendees.
A cautionary note urges motorists to take it easy on the road and allow extra time. It warns against speeding to ensure arrivals are reached safely and without incident. Policemen and safety advocates emphasize prudent driving during travel.
The Atlantic Herald lists publication timing, editor Simpson, and phone numbers. It notes entry as second class matter since January 1 1912 and includes membership in press associations and extensive subscription rates for carrier and mail subscribers across regions including Cass county adjoining areas Iowa and U S and Canada with varied monthly and yearly prices.
Washington editors and Democratic senators discuss a plan to broaden a Justice Department inquiry to include wartime cases, notably the Chicago Tribune prosecutions linked to Midway secrecy and a Dec 5 1941 mobilization story. The move targets why juries and investigations were dropped and the public explanation sought.
Luther Gillett in France notes a Liberty Bell replica cast in a southern France foundry family linked to a professor. Bells for all states and Alaska plus Hawaiian islands sped to meet the bond drive, with one extra bell bought by an American tourist, feeding a legend of American peculiarity. Mrs. Ray Anderson rescues a stunned hummingbird and returns it to the wild after care. Atlantic Drive-In drew cars from 34 towns as local chigger warfare begins. Ross Wallace receives a single shoe as a joking Father's Day gift compromise.
Funeral services are held for Mrs. Ann Philbrick 49 wife of District Judge Lloyd Philbrick who died Friday after a long illness. The body will be sent to Minneapolis for burial.
George Sokols ky argues that Truman and Acheson failed to break from Roosevelt era aims and confront Soviet Russia. He frames Soviet Russia as an imperialist power leading a global Marxist movement and lifelong permanent revolution, not mere expansion. He criticizes U S leaders for ignoring Marxist history and underestimating the Soviet challenge.
Babson argues theological graduates should train for business service linking faith and commerce. He cites a 60-store drug chain where clerks become managers, aided by prayer, ethics, and service, suggesting colleges offer two year courses combining selling, finance and administration to expand ministry beyond churches.
Lake Parks resident Dick Mitts 18 was seriously injured when caught feet first in an alfalfa shredder at the Arco dehydrating plant. He was moved to Spirit Lake hospital for treatment.
The 80 year old Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts at his Pretoria home suffers a collapse and pneumonia. His illness endangers Commonwealth unity as he has long been a pillar of the union with England. Black South Africa faces a potential leadership shift if he cannot continue in politics.
Bellevue resident John S. Engelken, 70, a semi retired furniture denier, travels with the Kaaba shrine group to Los Angeles for imperial council meetings. He takes out a $25,000 life policy naming Bellevue as beneficiary if he does not return, and seeks public input on how the money should be spent.
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