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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1945
Page
3
War Savings Stamps may be purchased at The Atlantic News Telegraph office, offering residents a method to support wartime finances. The announcement notes availability through the local newspaper facility as a point of sale and collection location.
Washington reports Congress moves to consider legislation naming House Speaker Rayburn of Texas as Truman’s successor in case of a vacancy. President Truman promotes the idea during Westward travel and a trans Atlantic flight to Berlin. Senator Bridges and Chairman Sumners push parallel measures aiming for prompt action.
Milton Graham of Bellevue Kansas faces manslaughter charges for a collision with a bus near Inman on June 13. Passenger injuries included five of the 18 aboard, two seriously, and the bus was en route from Sioux City to ONeill. John Hynes of ONeill died in the crash.
Local briefs report Mrs. Louis G. Campbell of Atlantic dairy taking a rest in Council Bluffs with relatives. Mrs. Luva L. Story of Oakland, California visits Walnut with sister Mrs. Annie Jones. Mrs. Cora Allen of Memphis visits her sister Mrs. Robert Turner in Atlantic. Marriage license issued to Lloyd W. Troll and Velaria F. Wilkins. Several residents return home from travels. Gas stamps A and A-16 expire with next ration, and a large clothing drive ships goods to war victims. 4-H camp attendance noted plus regional slaughterers meeting at Cass County court house. Former Atlantic resident Mrs. M. E. Seltz arrives from San Diego for an indefinite stay.
Military assignments deployments and visits include Jack Aldrich entering Groton for officers training August 8 with Adele Mun as his wife to stay with relatives. Various relatives visit family. Ralph Foster on 8 day leave from Norfolk. Divorce actions include Nellie Duskin suing Ira Duskin for cruelty and Christina Palm obtaining custody and support terms. Inductions and pre induction exams listed with local names. Weather notes predict showers, warmer temps. Iowa highs 84, lows around 52. Atlantic area readings show 78 high and 58 low with noon 71.
In Morrilton Arkansas six children aged six to fourteen drowned after stopping for a swim on a plum picking trip home from the orchard. The victims were Earnest Lee Rudkins fourteen and his brothers Leonard eleven Charles Paul eight and Lewis Earl six sons of Earnest Rudkins Sr Alvin Manus eighteen and his ten year old brother Thurman sons of Frank Manus.
Washington reports Senate approval of new tariff cutting power for the President securing the first pillar of postwar foreign policy. The other two pillars include Bretton Woods monetary approval and U.N. San Francisco peace organization adherence. The tariff power is not yet signed but considered certain by Senate leaders.
A huge four engine plane with 30,000 gallons of fuel, marked with a swastika, was found near Travemünde Germany. Ground crews said it had been kept ready in late war to fly Hitler to Japan non stop. Three 4,000 gallon tanks filled the cabin, wings carried 18,000 gallons, daily test flights were made before RAF raids. The craft was damaged when it landed off an improvised strip and the war ended before repairs.
Cincinnati June 20. Powel Crosley, creator of a vast radio broadcasting and appliance empire, sells his large plant and WLW to Aviation Corporation of New York for 22 million dollars. Ten banks will finance the deal. Crosley says he will focus on making Crosley autos, while denying any sale of the Reds.
Elk Horn headline notes Heleen Nielsen visiting Glenwood with friends. In Omaha Virginia Hansen enters nurses training. Levi Hansen family relocates to Peoria Illinois after army discharge, visiting relatives. Local employment change mentioned. paper ad reaches about 25 000 readers.
Allied forces pressed operations across the Pacific as surface ships shelled Jaluit and surface bombardments hit Balikpapan defenses. American ground forces in the northern Philippines advanced rapidly, threatening major battles in the Cagayan valley. Australian forces moved toward Seria oil fields and Jesselton as Ninth Division push extends near oil city.
A large four engine plane built by Douglas Aircraft has been delivered to the army for General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The interior mirrors the Roosevelt personal plane, matching the MacArthur flying headquarters with sleeping quarters galley conference room and desk.
Des Moines reports two Chicago men were arrested in Charlotte Iowa with a car full of punchboards and premiums and about 400 unpaid tax cigarette packages. Chief Nebergail of the state bureau of criminal investigation says they are believed to be part of a Chicago outfit transporting gambling devices.
Officials linked recent seizures in Towa to a broader network, noting that other apprehensions in the state are believed connected with the same group. Investigations continue as authorities press coordination and gather evidence across jurisdictions.
A safety notice urges drivers to reduce speed when children are nearby, especially near crosswalks and residential streets. It emphasizes being able to stop instantly if a child darts into the road and reminds drivers to stay vigilant in areas with high pedestrian activity.
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