18 Jun 1949
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1949
Page
1
The article warns youths and readers about the dangers of fireworks and the modern stronger firecrackers. It urges avoiding explosive devices to prevent accidents that could spoil the holiday and recommends planning a Fourth without them for safer, happier celebrations.
A reader argues that France shows no color line while North America and South Africa do. He predicts mingling of races worldwide and says color lines will fade with time. The author asserts a one nation, one people ideal as the world’s solution.
Moscow tightens control over its Eastern bloc allies as purge actions target leaders in Bulgaria and Romania. The pattern shows rising independence triggers removal, with Ana Pauker cited as increasingly disreputable as Moscow clamps down.
Editorial briefs urge help for a suitable club room for Local Alcoholics Anonymous as the group expands and serves more people. The News-Telegraph offers to relay communication to potential space providers. The rest discusses politics and the Berlin crisis with skepticism toward commissions and optimism about the Big Four meeting.
A light verse by Edgar A. Guest celebrates a day fishing as a escape from daily chores. It depicts freedom from calls deadlines and social expectations with simple joys of the stream and shared meals without formal attire.
A manufacturer introduces collapsible tossing bottles made with plastic film that are designed for single use and disposal after emptying. The invention aims to reduce weight and bulk for travelers and outdoor activities.
Des Moines report that the Iowa Airplane Co plans a new air service linking 29 cities across four states. President F C Anderson says the Civil Aeronautics board approved single-engine feeder routes including Iowa cities to Minneapolis via Atlantic Creston Des Moines Ames Fort Dodge and Mason City. A second line runs Omaha to Huron and a third connects Omaha to North Platte Nebraska.
Famous author Mark Twain earned more money from a self sticking scrapbook of blank pages he invented than from many of his novels, highlighting a surprising source of income in his career.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists publication times weekly except Sundays and provides mailing and carrier rates for various regions. It notes post office registration, press association affiliations, and schedule-based pricing for subscriptions in Cass and adjoining counties, elsewhere in Iowa, and the U S Canada rates.
General Eisenhower replies to Ralph Gwinn opposing federal aid to education as leaders claim he was trapped by anti education lobby money links. The piece notes how aid funds would assist states without federal control and cites Gwinn’s costly mailing spree and donor ties.
Two hundred fifty people attended Audubon county 4-H girls rally in the city auditorium. Janice Stetzel, 19, was elected county girls president, succeeding Betty Nelson. Barbara Eagen Lois Nailor and Margaret Hansen were named junior officers. Miss Nelson won best groomed honors. the Ames state convention awaits. Douglas township won a music memory contest. flowers were given to leaders and workers.
Franklin W. Bredahl, son of Mr and Mrs J L Bredahl, graduated from Iowa State College Ames with the doctor of veterinary medicine degree after completing a five year course. He joined Alphia Phi Omega and Varsity I, served as football team student manager, and will join the Bureau of Animal Industry in the U S Department of Agriculture stationed in Mexico City after August 15.
New York writer Frank Glenn highlights Virginia MacDonald’s How I Cook It and her Gallatin Missouri tea room tale. He notes 260 pages of cooking guidance, with Duncan Hines praising the author. The column shifts to food trends with Long Island duckling pricing and restaurant menus.
In Massena the Legion Auxiliary elected officers for the year at a Monday meeting. President Mrs Paul Penton secretary Mrs Dorothy Finnell treasurer Ms James Rowland. Retiring officers are Mrs A J Cruise Mrs W D McMartin and Mrs Paul Penton. Installation is set for July 11. Lunch organizers were Mrs H D Gillispie RK I Bernhardt and Roy Lewis.
A stringer of brief items covers highway dangers to pets two hitchhiking dangers and a lift to military service. Stories include a girl upset after a dead dog, a car strike risk in towns, a Creston hitchhiker who warned his would be victim with a gun, two men entering service in Newton and Germany, and a pup named Sissy stuck in a culvert.
Comanche reports a goose that killed a attacking skunk lay an egg and died days later at Theodore Friederichsen farm. Mrs Friederichsen found the bird and suspected internal injuries though rabies risk prevented careful examination.
A federal trade commission price hearing in Burlington concluded with a stipulation from Proctor & Gamble LeVer Brothers and Colgate Palmolive Peet alleging rebates to Atlantic & Pacific Tea Kroger Better Tea and Nifti Thrift on wholesale soap stocks but not on retail stocks. The FTC will resume the hearing September 27 in Washington with the defense to present after the commission's case.
Paul Millen, manager of KFJB Marshalltown, elected president of the Iowa Tall Corn network. He succeeds Ed Breen of KVFD Fort Dodge. The network includes 16 stations with Charess Jones of KICM Mason City named secretary treasurer. Section leaders to be named tomorrow.
motorists are urged to take it easy on the road and allow extra time for trips to avoid speeding. authorities caution that rushing can prevent reaching destinations and increase crash risk.
Babson warns graduates face scarce jobs as 1949 first quarter shows rising unemployment and sales slump. He advises a plan to market character, endurance, and motivation, plus a targeted mail campaign to firms, stressing employer needs and practical experience.
The Better Business Bureau awards the Des Moines bureau the Cleveland cup for greatest improvement in its bulletins as announced in San Diego, California. The honors reflect notable progress and recognition from BBB authorities.
Oak Hill Young People’s Society sponsored a box social at the Brayton church last night. A large attendance attended with boxes selling at an average of 12 dollars 50 cents.
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