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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1944
Page
1
Notice to subscribers from The News-Telegraph, Atlantic Iowa, regarding evening delivery options and how to report missed papers or changes in address. Readers may call before 7 PM at the office number 1367-3 to arrange delivery or update service.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce outlines a two committee system to run an Atlantic Youth Center, with student and civic advisory groups choosing a supervisor. They estimate 4000 dollars needed for year one, aim for self-sufficiency thereafter, and urge local donations via The News-Telegraph or committee members.
A 7,500 mile Allied defense stretches across the Atlantic Mediterranean and Russian fronts. The largest armies, naval forces, and air power gather to oppose a doomed Nazi effort. Germany, with about 80 million people, fights a last stand battle with collapse seen as imminent and odds insurmountable.
Harold Good, a young husband and father, is missing in Italy. The community expresses hope for his safe return while praying for the family who endures the strain and uncertainty.
The movement advances with many communities already over their quota while others near it. The process of securing the large loan is detailed and time consuming, but progress continues as a resolute people with a history of meeting goals and achieving victories undertakes the task.
Maxwell P. Oxman of Chicago, called No 1 salesman in the John factory whisky warehouse receipt ring, sought a corrected sentence in Cedar Rapids federal court. He admitted involvement in a $750000 scheme and was originally sentenced to six years and a 2500 dollar fine, later increased to ten years with the same fine. He argues the court exhausted its authority after the first ruling.
Kimballton volunteers and club members spent several nights preparing Jensen park as a public picnic ground. Grass was cut trees trimmed and benches and tables received a fresh coat of paint.
Washington battles over naval officer summer and winter dress gray khaki and white uniforms vary by theater from King and Nimitz to Noumea. The piece notes added costs for extra shirts and baggage, plus rules on chin straps and gold braids, with promotions in Washington and political maneuvering around aviation licenses and WPB ties.
In 1904 the Elke ball featured Dr Hess and Miss Grace Conerd leading the grand march, Miss Caldwell singing, McWard’s speech, and a sketch by Mr and Mrs Whitcomb. Fashions included Conerd in crepe de chine and spangles, Hopley in grenadine and lace, Reinig in organdy over taffeta, and Mrs Mc Ward in black net. Other notes mention rheumatism, Buck Creek visitors Joyce and Battersby, and cattle shipments by Wolf and Murnan. Attorney Macomber visited Council Bluffe on business.
Twenty five prisoners from Fort Madison penitentiary helped reinforce a Keokuk levee to check Mississippi floodwaters. Six inches of water covered Highway 61 but traffic remained moving along the road.
A poem about urban life reflecting a diverse neighborhood in nature’s plan. It presents a cosmopolitan city block with varied birds from sparrow to crow and creatures like mourning dove robin and cardinal living together. The piece emphasizes harmony and humility across species.
Des Moines reports State Selective Service Director Charles Grahl announced the July draft call for Iowa will be the lowest in two years as quotas declined after a January February peak. The exact quota remains undisclosed for security reasons.
Washington dispatch notes that per capita currency in the U S stands at 159 42 with total circulation 153 12 per person. It recalls 1920 per capita at 53 21 and cites visitor entries to Rep Ben C Jensen and remarks on Flag Day and Betsy Ross. It also covers GI Bill progress, summer weather, gasoline ration plans, and local reflections on antiques and drama criticism.
The piece describes neighbors leaning from windows as a social habit in New York tenements, with greeting exchanges and park gatherings. It notes a postwar boom in East Side antique shops for old furniture and Italian pieces, as war surplus floods Madison, Third and Second avenues, while Europe trade awaits.
Des Moines notes vacancies on both parties ballots for 57 state house and 11 senate seats with no Democratic nominees for three house posts and no Republican nominees in several districts. Write-in rules allow a candidate to seek placement via 10 percent primary and 5 percent caucus votes, while potential standard bearers may be certified at conventions. Republicans hint at possible successors to Rep. Henry W. Burma as nominating battles unfold.
Ames June 21 4-H medals will be awarded to 4-H boys in each county for outstanding achievement. E F Gabel state boys 4 H club leader at Iowa State College said the awards honor improvement in everyday tasks rather than prizes for contests.
A reflection on self reliance inspired by Samuel Smiles though urging use of personal effort. The message emphasizes balancing independent work with learning from others to achieve progress.
Money for Tools Man describes workers in different sectors, noting costs for tools and equipment. It states $2,500 per worker in the leather industry and up to $25,000 in railroads and steel, outlining varied investment in gear across fields.
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