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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1946
Page
6
The guidance emphasizes not swimming alone and avoiding swimming when overheated. It advises waiting an hour after eating before swimming and knowing the water depth before entering. These cautions aim to reduce risk during aquatic activity.
Jerusalem reports a large force scouring Jewish settlements near the Lebanese front while Tel Aviv is under curfew to aid in locating an armed bandit who abducted five British officers. Roads in the upper Galilee are blocked and telephone lines cut to prevent alarms. British engineers span the Jordan with a Bailey bridge replacing the destroyed Bridge of the Daughters of Jacob. In three days violence has left 18 dead and many injured as authorities prohibit Jewish premises from operating until the officers are freed.
Chauncey Carl of Atlantic was elected commander of the local American Legion post and Mrs. Robert Crook was named president of the Auxiliary at joint meetings at the Memorial building. New officers include D. Ef. Cratree and Fred Skaw as vice commanders, John Nelson adjutant, Robert Troy sergeant at arms, Rev. P. N. McDermott chaplain, and Clarence Vetter historian. Officers will be installed July 2.
Funeral services for Frank Van Brocklin former Griswold postmaster and Cass county treasurer who died Monday at his home in Rock Island Illinois will be held Thursday at 1 o clock in Washington Illinois. Interment will be at Washington. Hicks Rites Held at Exira for Clarence Hicks
Anamosa man Charles Larson and Louis Hofer of Indianapolis pleaded innocent in district court to first degree murder charges tied to the death of a reformatory guard during an attempted escape last week.
A brief reminder prompts travelers to stop and look both ways at a railroad crossing to ensure safety before vehicles proceed.
In Belgrade on June 19 Gen Draja Mihailovic and Chetnik lieutenant Milos Glistic faced a dramatic courtroom scene. They offered conflicting testimony on Mihailovic blame for collaborating with the enemy and aiding Tito partisans. Glistic said Mihailovic ordered cooperation with occupation forces and the first Chetnik attack at Uzice. Mihailovic denied these claims as Glistic testified of a future disclaimer of responsibility.
Rome reports the interim government under Premier Alcide de Gasperi began removing monarchic references from legal and political machinery after the June 2 plebiscite that established a republic. Court ruling shows 12 717 9233 to 10 719 284 in favor of abolition.
Gen George C Marshall proposes a sharp reduction and re organization of China's armed forces under US supervision to 60 divisions from an estimated 250 to 375. Acting Secretary Acheson and War Secretary Patterson disclosed details to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A bill would authorize transfer of war materiel and US officer training of Chinese personnel. An American advisory group of about 1000 men would assist in reorganization. The national army is about 300 divisions. the communist army about 75.
Wiota reports Connie and Bessie Bell host Miss Patterson of the Marqnett school for crippled children in St. Joseph Missouri for the rest of her vacation after a Des Moines visit with her brother William. Various local guests including the Cullen family and relatives from Oklahoma and Iowa are noted with weekend visits and family ties. Start sooner drive slower live longer.
The American Friends Service Committee fund for European relief will receive $50 from Atlantic's centennial celebration. Rev. H. G. Darling announced that the first prize float in the centennial parade, won by the Atlantic Ministerial association, is being turned over to the European relief fund. Do not speed or take chances in passing, especially on curves or hills. Be alive tomorrow.
A Great Northern passenger train struck a loaded gasoline truck five miles north of Hayti causing a fire that burned three men. Engineer Fred L. Coffey and mail clerk Ervin B. Rasmussen, both from Sioux Falls, suffered serious burns with Coffey in grave condition. Truck driver Duane Gunderson of Sioux Falls was critically burned. All victims were hospitalized in Watertown and Brookings.
A gas electric power unit and mail baggage car burned, taking the accompanying coach and a truck with it. The blaze consumed the area of the crash as seven passengers lost all personal belongings except the clothes they wore, while a few sacks of mail were saved.
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