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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1951
Page
5
Mrs. Carrie Harding and her son-in-law Sae Dewey lost cars and a garage when a tree toppled in Elliott yesterday afternoon. The Casey 4950 Plymouth parked beneath the tree had its front end crushed, and Harding’s 1937 Ford was damaged inside the damaged garage.
In Korea the fourth consecutive air battle between jet and propeller aircraft saw ten enemy planes downed or damaged. U.N. Sabre jets and Mustang fighters faced 98 opposing aircraft, with several MiG-15s reported destroyed or damaged. Ground actions occurred near Kansong, Yanggu, and Kumhwe, as both sides contested routes and buildup areas.
Grinnell area results show Nationalist party leaders winning Hawkeye girls city posts with Jean Shepard elected mayor and Lorraine Doyle named treasurer after a vigorous campaign. Nationalists also captured council seats Jackie Duncan Mary Alice Mac Laffe Janice Vermeer while Federalists won Neva Davis and Alecia Campbell. Warden Percy Lainson addressed an assembly noting education's role in reducing delinquency.
Partly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers mainly in the west. Temperatures steady with light northwest winds. Friday shows mainly fair weather in the west with showers in the east ending by Friday noon. Saturday remains partly cloudy with likely scattered showers and little temperature change.
Des Moines authorities and county officials continued the investigation into the Air-Lanes blast. Sheriff Howard C. Reppert directed the probe as state agent Robert Gregson joined the inquiry and questioned the owner Pets Rand’s theory that youngsters caused the explosion. Gregson called the act amateurish but not that harmless.
Foreign Secretary Herbert Morrison ordered the British mission in Tehran to return to Britain. He said Britain would seek Hague court guidance on provisional methods to safeguard Anglo Iranian Oil Company interests while not abandoning Iran's oil facilities. Morrison warned Britons in Iran face dangers and cited the Persian government’s duty to maintain order.
Marshall appeals to Congress to authorize about 64 billion for defense for the next fiscal year starting July 1. He outlines urgency and lists air force, army, and navy needs plus secret projects and White Sands missiles program. Overseas bases in Alaska Guam Okinawa Japan and the Philippines would be expanded.
Hurley testifies before a senate inquiry accusing U S policy of appeasement toward communism and China. He denounces Acheson white paper on China and says American power and language of strength were needed to counter Soviet aims, criticizing diplomatic surrender in wartime principles.
Gambler Mickey Cohen was found guilty on four counts of federal income tax evasion. Prosecutors said he defrauded the government of more than 156000 across 1946 to 1948. The maximum penalty each count carries five years and 10000 dollars. Cohen denied evasion and warned the public that “the word is out to get Mickey Cohen.”
Famous Viotor Mari lyn Maxwell ended a visit with relatives here Tuesday her first to her southwest home in 10 years. She visited the graves of her father and mother, both of whom died last year.
Des Moines OPS reminds Iowa beef wholesalers to file statements with the regional OPS office in Kansas City for the previous year.
Archie Lund of Atlantic was fined 10 and costs in Mayor Howard Lundberg's court for speeding. Margery Jayne of Extra Norman Lillard of Anita and Wayne Anderson of Atlantic were fined 1 for illegal parking.
Democratic senator reports President Truman may urge Congress to curb elements of the economic controls program. Senate and House banking committees move with new bills replacing the defense production act. Bills pursue price limits, credit relaxations, and rental ceilings while resisting licensing authorities.
New York reports ship operators offer CIO seamen a 44 hour week at sea and 40 hours in port to end tieup of Atlantic Gulf ports. The CIO union seeks a 40 hour week at sea and in port, replacing the current 48 hours. Frank J. Taylor, head of the ship owners committee, announced the proposal during the first joint session since the stoppage began last Friday. An additional 4.12 percent pay raise over January 1950 base wages is included.
A severe storm near Elliott caused extensive damage totaling about 100000 dollars. More than 100 trees fell, roofs were ripped off homes and churches, windows shattered by walnut sized hail, and farms suffered collapsed barns and damaged garages. Power and phone lines were out overnight but largely restored by noon.
Chicago reports Mrs. Ralph Riddell noting her two year old dog Queeny is caring for newborn bunnies. Queeny reportedly brought home ten baby rabbits from a nearby field, one by one. She has no sight of parent rabbits and Mrs. Riddell will feed the youngsters until they are capable of independent care.
A Senate subcommittee reports a vicious job selling racket tied to Mississippi Democrats who backed Truman in 1946. It cites a pro-Truman group extorting political contributions for postal jobs, while noting no evidence the Democratic National Committee received funds. Probes and possible prosecutions follow. Jackson hearings cited.
The fifth annual marbles tournament of the Veterans of Foreign Wars arrives in Albuquerque with participation from at least 30 states. Sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union, it becomes the year's official amateur tourney. Defending champion is Tilton Holt Jr., 13, of Wilmington Delaware, while Laverne Alexander, 13, of Fort Dodge, Iowa and Philip Hardesty of Fairbury, Nebraska are among entrants.
The National Production Authority denied the application to build the 35.25 million dollar veterans memorial auditorium in Des Moines. Memorial commission chairman Allen Whitfield said he received the ruling in a letter from NPA administrator Manly Fleischmann.
Washington reports 17 more Communist Party leaders indicted on charges of conspiring to overthrow the U S government. The arrests, including 16 in New York and one in Pittsburgh, follow a Supreme Court ruling upholding convictions of 11 top leaders. The group is described as a secret layer within party officialdom.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur informs Senate inquiry chairman he appreciates the invitation to return but says it is not in the public interest for him to testify again. He had been the initial witness when hearings opened May 3, while many later witnesses disputed parts of his testimony and recommendations.
Tokyo frantic Japanese tried to purge U S military scrip valued at 100 million dollars as new certificates would replace old notes. Occupation personnel were ordered to turn in holdings and spending by garrison troops halted to curb trading. In Korea women and youths linked to black market activity faced the impact as authorities restricted exchanges and required accountability.
The town of McCallaburg, housing about 300 residents, endured a severe storm yesterday with heavy rain and destructive hail. Oldest residents recall no rainfall as intense, and rainfall totals may never be precisely known as gauges were shattered.
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