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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
4
President Truman returned to Washington after a 13 day cross country trip aimed at labeling Congress as obstructionist and pledging more vetoes. He sought to frame his clash with the Republican dominated session as a pivotal election issue as he arrived with his cabinet aboard a special train at Union Station.
President Truman, after a June 8 departure from the capital, faces about 160 measures on his White House desk awaiting action. He had criticized the current Congress as among the worst. The journey included a trip to Los Angeles and back.
Postmasters and postal employees from the seventh district met at city hall for discussions on postal problems and the new retirement act. C. P. Donavan led a round table on general issues, with afternoon and dinner sessions featuring C. H. Kemier of Marshalltown and Mr. Freeburg of Omaha civil service.
Four children were killed and a fifth was badly burned when a fire swept two wooden houses near Longueuil, Quebec, cutting off water for firefighters. The blaze destroyed both two story homes as firemen fought to reach the victims.
Public notice provides contact information for Alcoholics Anonymous inquiries directed to Bex 16 Cumberland, le. The readable text offers a mailing address for individuals seeking guidance or support services.
Washington reports a Yugoslav proposal to settle US claims, Bulgaria ready to discuss reopening relations with Greece, Russia backing a ten nation Danube conference, and Soviet reparations talks with Finland Romania and Hungary. Diplomats see pro peace posture ahead of the UN meeting in Paris and a bid to regain prestige.
Frank Dilley of Cumberland checked into Atlantic Memorial hospital for treatment. Several residents were released from area hospitals including Robert Headley Theodore Littlefield Mrs W S Pauley Patricia Bonnesen Wayne Jensen Mrs Winfred High and Barbara Jean Mrs Charles Mullen and Sharon Kay and Frank Garnsey. Elk Horn and Wiota notices report injuries illnesses improvements and visits including Mrs Ras Nielsen breaking a bone in her left arm At Carroll hospital Extra John McNally is a patient for heart ailment and serious illness Mrs Hans K Petersen surgical patient at Carroll hospital is progressing Mrs Wesley Donaldson improving at home Sister Ill Wiota reports Bessie Bell visited Griswold to see sister Dorothy Most who has diabetes and complications Mrs Most lives near Wiota and Mrs Mike Nelens Sr has stomach trouble but shows improvement.
Edward LaDurrie 42 is released after 23 years as murder charges tied to the 1926 killing of a Des Moines hotel clerk are dismissed. Once deemed insane and confined at Anamosa reformatory, doctors later found him sane and officials cited justice in the dismissal. LaDurrie thanked the judge and said he would have been lost without this outcome.
Local items include move of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Marquette and son to 711 Laurel Rockford IL. employes picnic at Legion Memorial building. Howard Thompson and Ardell Martens receive a marriage license. Saddle club practice ride set for Sunday at 2 at fair grounds. trips to Kenora Canada and West Coast planned for several residents. Prices paid for hogs and lambs at Omaha market. Beekmans en route to San Diego. federal reemployment rights reminder. weather outlook for Iowa with showers and near normal temperatures. ISU students from Gene Ruhr Norman Hansen Norma Zellmer and Gloria Hansen off to summer assignments in Utah Idaho and Black Hills.
Iowa City report of farmer Lloyd Briner and his 12 year old son Eugene living in a canvas topped stake truck in the University of Iowa hospital parking lot They formed a mobile apartment to stay near their hospitalized son Jackie who is paralyzed after an accidental gun wound Eugene handles meals while Briner does the cooking
Continued analysis notes high food prices aided by government parity floor keeping crop prices elevated. Wages rise but unevenly, pensions feel squeeze, and consumers pull back despite rising spendable income. The piece weighs whether a big inflation boom will lead to a bust amid strong postwar production and a bullish market mindset.
Forty three leaders and members from thirteen of sixteen 4 H clubs attended the fourth and final leader training school at Anita high school. Miss Jennie Marie Warren demonstrated food preservation methods including pressure canning hot water bath and freezing.
In Tel Aviv Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion warned long term peace with Palestine may be unlikely and hostilities could resume after the four week truce. He spoke after talks with UN mediator Count Folke Bernadotte and said Jews are open to Rhodes talks but Arab leadership may be disinterested. Foreign Minister Shertok said Israel would send Jewish experts to Rhodes for preliminary discussions, not a full peace conference.
A safety notice urges drivers to slow down at dusk to protect pedestrians and reduce accidents. Authorities emphasize caution as visibility declines and dusk traffic increases.
Paris inventor Charles Bourseul in 1854 suggested that speech may in a future date be transmitted by electricity. The remark highlights early thinking about voice communication technology and telegraphy pioneers.
A cautionary note warns drivers to reduce speed and stay vigilant on the road. The message underscores the danger of careless driving and urges responsible behavior to prevent fatal accidents.
Audubon chapter of a Business and Professional Women organization completed its permanent setup with officers elected. President Folmer James. vice president William Kile. recording secretary Charles Mogg. corresponding secretary Cameron Ross. treasurer Margaret Matthews. historian Hazel McGinnis. parliamentarian L D Mallonee. program coordinator Wayne Black. club pianist Stella Taguy. Thirty members attended. total charter membership exceeds sixty.
Casey residents joined relatives from Corn Belt Bluffs Adair Stuart and Casey to travel to Boone for funeral rites for A J Kading. Atlantic visitors also included Mrs Sam Lawler Mrs Jack Bosold and John. Rev Alta M Nichols has been reappointed pastor of the local Methodist church for another year. Ora Burkey of In-
Dianola resident visited his mother Mrs Amanda Burkey and sisters Miss Gladyr and Mrs Mable Stevens on Thursday. Mrs Price Thompson traveled to Chesterton Indiana to visit her daughter Mrs Clarence Miller and family.
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