19 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
1
The author contrasts the terror under communist rule with life in democracies noting families reporting on relatives under suspicion, seizures of property, imprisonments, and unexplained purges. It urges readers to visit behind the iron curtain to gain appreciation for freedom.
The Cass county Red Cross chapter will again run a water safety program starting July 10 with 10 swimming lessons. About 500 youngsters attend yearly, with $1.40 covering pool admission and instruction costs paid by the Red Cross in part. Some non local children participate, their travel costs covered by their home counties.
A local note argues census errors inflate counts and that Atlantic may near 7000 residents if uncounted students are added. It highlights urgent housing needs as businesses seek homes for staff and newcomers, suggesting growth hinges on available housing.
Avoca owner Mr. Brookings purchases the Dream Land theater at Carson marking the fourth theater in his expanding chain.
Avoca Joan Garrison Mrs Edward Kennedy and Carol Kennedy depart Sunday for Cedar Rapids to attend the Grand Assembly of Iowa Order of Rainbow for Girls.
The Atlantic News outlines subscription rates for carriers in Atlantic Iowa and surrounding areas. Rates listed include one month 70 cents, six months 3.60, one year 7.00, with variations for Cass and adjoining counties, other Iowa regions, and U S destinations including Canada.
Big business is accused of getting juicy war contracts while small firms claim bias in army-navy awards. Westinghouse faced bid changes, Sunroc protested, and investigations into lobbying and entertainment costs targeted companies funding Washington offices. Ching’s wife quips about a bass fiddle as he works labor disputes. Other notes cover McCarthy era misdirections and a former OSS agent’s apology to a senate panel.
At the National Shrine convention in Los Angeles 243 horses are housed in a tent city on a downtown circus ground. A mobile dog shed from Anchorage and six camels join 200,000 Nobles in overcoming the transit strike.
Davenport Iowa Scott County Sheriff Walter Beuse is hospitalized after falling into a bonfire at his Mississippi river camp between Princeton and Le Claire. He suffered burns to the head face and hands and will remain in the hospital for several days officials said
Des Moines reports the Iowa Progressive party will not enter candidates on the state ballot this fall. At the state convention William Smith was re elected as chairman and urged members to run for county and local offices. Other officers include Mrs Edna Griffin as vice chair and Ray Secoli as secretary. Resolutions favored world peace and civil rights, condemned the Taft Hartley law, and urged clemency for Willie McKee and Terry Lee Sims in rape cases.
An editorial discusses how advertisers finance public messages and how the Buchanan committee probes lobbying. It questions privacy and free speech norms in a select survey of firms, noting newspaper ad practices, costs, and the role of institutional advertising in politics.
AP analysis notes chancellor backed proposal to ban manufacture and sale of warlike toys and to bar occupation forces from giving them to German children. The column endorses the Bonn measure as a hopeful sign and suggests other nations consider similar toy restrictions.
Investigators scrutinize a congressman's actions amid claims of wasted time and public funds. The inquiry weighs the legitimacy and cost of political stances and related investigations, seeking accountability in official conduct.
Edgar A. Guest writes of confessing falsehoods and deception used to keep promises. He asks the Lord for grace and vows to return to his true self, acknowledging a friend’s quip about being Mr. Heartbeat and promising to repay any drinks.
A line from Edgar A. Guest framed as a playful reflection on misdirection and wit. The verse notes Heartbeat brushing off questions with a sly smile and hints at harmless mischief and amusement.
Property owners on Avoca's south side may vote on a proposed sewer system for their area on June 22. The measure seeks local funding and improvements, with eligible residents casting ballots in the municipal process.
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