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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
1
The notice lists subscription rates for various regions including Iowa and U S outside Iowa and urges Atlantic subscribers not receiving evening delivery to call 7 PM at a specified number. It instructs subscribers to contact the office, not the carrier, for address changes discontinuations or other delivery notices.
Dr. L. L. Sage urged the Rotary club that a strong federal government curbs local neglect of politics. He argued national issues draw voter attention, suggesting centralization may better handle international challenges.
Local state guard company calls for recruits as unit trails strength and plans to camp soon. Captain Burdette Roland urges young men preparing for army service to join for pre induction training and potential early promotion.
The article notes Carl Nord as missing with 50 50 odds of being a prisoner or returning home. It reflects the emotional toll on parents and relatives, the community’s helplessness, and the lasting hope that Nord will be found safe or heard from.
The fall of Cherbourg provides the Allies with a capable port to handle large volumes of supplies for invading troops. This facility permits expanding operations and sustaining millions of wartime needs, beyond emergency beach landings.
The piece asserts a major Japanese fleet flush from the Marianas and a looming U S task force attack, urging anticipation of a Pacific victory. It defends price controls as essential to prevent inflation and economic collapse, arguing critics act from greed and urging maintaining controls for now.
War Production board rules bar government aid for any company with less than 12 million dollars in cutbacks or cancellations, shaping postwar aid to General Motors Du Pont Bethlehem Steel Newport News Ship New York Ship Curtiss Wright and Standard Oil of New Jersey. Jesse Jones meets with FDR over oil subsidies and Texas revolt, while Army promotions spark debate over wartime rank increases. Eisenhower’s London HQ painted over a tapestry, and a Santa Fe freight run showcases wartime logistics.
In New York obituaries notes Harold Bell Wright dies at 72, his novels such as The Shephard of the Hills and The Winning of Barbara Worth remain popular in public libraries. The piece recalls Wright’s years ago interview, public reception, and enduring readership nationwide. It also mentions Mary Margaret McBride’s anniversary broadcast and the Trans Radio News organization with Gabriel Lorenz and Arthur Hale. The column questions a steam plane claim by Louis Trosky and reports scrutiny by leading aviation authorities.
Residents welcomed new neighbors from Council Bluffs and Omaha visitors crossed paths with local families. The city saw travel to Guthrie Center and the West Coast, plus social gatherings hosted for a guest from Omaha. A street accident at Crystal Lake injured Elmer Tood as Mayor Burnea managed disturbances.
A Griswold family receives a letter dated June 10 from Pvt Glenn J Stevens describing invasion news and that it is going very well. He mentions arriving in Ireland on April 7 and in England on May 7 after training.
Extra Navy man S 1/¢ Glen McClain has been wounded in action after sixteen months service. Twin sister Gladys stays at Oakdale sanitarium in Iowa City. Pvt William J. Baker visits from Brookings South Carolina during leave with his parents. Jack Payne leaves for Jacksonville Florida to receive orders after two years overseas. His wife, working in Des Moines, joins him briefly before returning to her parents. Chad Hensley departs Tampa Florida station after a 10 day leave. Camp Dodge fund drive yields 804912 in war bonds.
A short poem by Edgar A. Guest urges decisive action against oppression. The speaker calls for striking hard to hasten victory, suggesting the last straw may be near and the foe close to breaking.
Washington June 22 The Fuel Administrator Harold L Ickes warned of possible coal rationing next winter due to congressional funding cuts while noting no concrete plans. He also announced a cutback in premium civilian gasoline production to protect tetra ethyl lead stockpiles for military use.
Mrs Helen Johnston of Massena died in a truck car collision near Cabool on Wednesday night. Her parents Mr and Mrs James H Johnston formerly of Massena attended the funeral in Cabool. Three others in the car were injured though not seriously. the truck was stopped on the highway with lights out.
From Africa comes word of Massena Ted Timberman a Seabee who has served several months in the African theatre and is reported to be in good health and spirits awaiting further orders.
A campaign figure arrived at his Omaha home where he and Mrs. Tim Berman visited friends and relatives on Wednesday. The notice urges drivers to save a life by slowing down near children and to be able to stop instantly.
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