23 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
1
Notices detail evening publication schedule, service in Atlantic and Cass counties, subscription rates by carrier and mail, and a delivery change line. A subscriber call 13673 by 7 PM to fix late arrivals, address changes, or discontinuations.
A historical note explains how American cigarettes functioned as money in the occupied German zone as locals trusted a readily available commodity. Cigarettes offered convenience, a degree of intrinsic value, and scarcity driven by demand, until a new government-backed currency restored confidence.
A reading of public sentiment suggests a swing toward conservative policies as New Deal and labor supports wane. Business leaders and conservative Americans back a return to old line programs, though risks of overcorrection remain and cautious balance is urged.
The speeches in the early hours of the national convention are screens for horse trading. The real work—platform shaping and deal making with delegations—happens during this time. By voting time, the selection of favorites is already well in hand.
The piece notes shorter days and approaching winter evenings. It comments on the unsettled GOP nomination after the convention and critiques past spending. It highlights beneficial rainfall aiding Iowa farmers and contemplates National Guard enlistment versus military draft, urging home unit training for youths.
The Philadelphia gathering buzzes as Republicans seek a nominee. Dewey aides Lockwood Jaeckle Brownell Sprague steer a wary party facing war weariness and a push for world governance versus isolation. The convention marks a pivotal test of Dewey’s leadership and party unity amid postwar promises and economic strains.
Henry A. Wallace, third party presidential hopeful, told Businessmen for Wallace he is the sole candidate with real business experience. He cited raising capital, funding new ideas, and long-range research investments as aspects of entrepreneurship. He warned travelers to pace themselves on the road and avoid speeding.
Eugene Lyons, longtime journalist, published by McNaught Syndicate, reviews Hoover with candor drawing on Lyons own Moscow experience and his Readers Digest duties. He argues Hoover’s modesty and averted credit contrast Roosevelt’s bank closure, urging Americans to read Lyons’s assessment of the former president.
A $1,000 federal suit was filed in Council Bluffs against the Rock Island railroad for allegedly violating the federal hours and service act. Telegraph operators Noble Wilson and Patrick F. Costin at Avoca allegedly worked beyond nine hours in a 24 hour period on January 30 and February 26.
A reflective verse about a golfer’s anger as a youth and the long memory of caddies who rise to various professions. It urges grown players to treat their young helpers with respect so that future echoes of gratitude, "I used to caddie for you," may be spoken.
A cleaning tip suggests sprinkling water on a newspaper before emptying a vacuum bag to prevent dust from scattering. The method aims to trap dust particles and keep the surrounding area cleaner during disposal.
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